New Jersey HS football player dies after suffering head injury during game

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A standout New Jersey high school football player died Wednesday

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as a result of an apparent traumatic brain injury suffered during a game two weeks ago, officials said.

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The tragic death of Linden High School sophomore Xavier McClain, 16,

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was announced by Linden Mayor Derek Armstead, a close friend of the McClain family.

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Xavier was injured during a Sept. 9 game against Woodbridge,

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taking a brutal hit as he returned a kickoff to start the second half, sources familiar with the incident told NJ.com.

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