A teen lacrosse player from an Ohio high school died Thursday after taking a ball to the back of the head in a freak accident during a game.
Dylan Veselic, a 16-year-old player from Bay Village High School, died on Thursday after suffering a blow to the head on Tuesday, according to Fox News.
REST IN PEACE 🙏💙 Dylan Veselic, a sophomore Bay High School lacrosse player, has died after suffering a head injury during a gamehttps://t.co/jtfZ4MsyRH pic.twitter.com/PXMqiDFleA
— WKYC 3News (@wkyc) May 8, 2025
The blow that impacted the base of his skull just below his helmet.
Veselic underwent surgery on Wednesday, but the operation was not successful, and he succumbed to his brain injury two days after the accident.
A lacrosse ball can reach between 80 and 110 mph coming out of the pocket of a lacrosse stick.
Tonight, the Bay Village community is rallying around the Veselic family after 16-year-old Dylan Veselic died after a lacrosse game injury.
— Katharine Huntley (@KatharineNews) May 9, 2025
❤️💙"Remembering him and honoring him by living life as he lived it is the best way that we can continue on his memory" Fr. Dan Schlegel pic.twitter.com/o2vAOGCxNC
The teen’s family thanked supporters for their condolences.
“We are deeply touched by the overwhelming support and kindness shown by our community and beyond. We ask that you continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the family said in a statement, according to Fox News.
“Dylan was a dedicated student and athlete, and we are heartbroken by this loss,” Bay Village Schools Superintendent Scot Prebles said in a statement. “Counseling services are available at Bay High School for students, staff, and family who need support.”
Bay High School Principal, Mr. Jason Martin, reflects on the passing of BHS Sophomore Dylan Veselic, and the outpouring of support from the Bay Village community and surrounding communities. #SticksOutForDylan #12 #6 #BeProudToBeBay pic.twitter.com/emCkcPD66m
— Bay Village Schools (@BaySchoolsOH) May 8, 2025
Earlier today, Bay High School students started an impromptu tribute for their classmate, Dylan Veselic, at his locker. #SticksOutForDylan #12 #6 #BeProudToBeBay pic.twitter.com/DXnMrbRjTI
— Normandy School (@BayNormandy) May 8, 2025
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