{"id":58736,"date":"2025-05-13T14:51:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T14:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=58736"},"modified":"2025-05-13T14:51:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T14:51:50","slug":"lacrosse-pla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=58736","title":{"rendered":"Lacrosse Pla."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-151.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-151.png 720w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-151-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-151-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A 16-year-old died from injuries sustained during a game at his high school in Ohio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dylan, a sophomore at Bay Village High School, died Thursday, May 8, his family confirmed to the school district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veselic was injured in a game two days prior in Olmstead Falls, Ohio. A witness at the game told local NBC affiliate WKYC that Veselic had been struck by a ball in the back of his head, below his helmet, when a Bay Village player tried to block a shot from the opposing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was taken to the hospital and underwent surgery on Wednesday, May 7, school officials said, but remained in critical condition. On Thursday morning, his family confirmed the tragic news of his death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en33.usnews.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PAILIN-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9092\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement issued to PEOPLE, the family said, \u201cWe 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.\u201d<br>Bay Village superintendent Scot Prebles said in a statement to PEOPLE, \u201cDylan was a dedicated student and athlete, and we are heartbroken by this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dylan\u2019s family and friends during this time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bay Village Athletics spoke out on Thursday as well, saying, \u201cWith heavy hearts, the Veselic family shared the news that Dylan had passed away from injuries suffered during a lacrosse game.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en33.usnews.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PAILIN-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9093\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDylan was an amazing student athlete, always wearing a smile on his face when supporting his fellow teammates,\u201d Bay Village Athletics\u2019 statement continued. \u201cHe was kind, hardworking, and dedicated, consistently showing leadership, empathy, and a positive attitude both on the field and in the classroom. Dylan\u2019s enthusiasm, determination, and willingness to help others made him a role model for his peers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A previously scheduled Bay Village lacrosse match on Thursday has been canceled. Instead, a prayer service and vigil will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church.<br>In support of the family, local mom Lysa Balmer Kenney, whose son also plays lacrosse, started a \u201cSticks Out\u201d tribute to the Veselic family. According to a previous report from Fox 8, Kenney encouraged local lacrosse and hockey players to prop their sticks up on their porches as a visual show of support for the family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 16-year-old died from injuries sustained during a game at his high school in Ohio. 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