GREENSBORO, N.C. — A 15-year-old Page High School junior varsity football player died after being injured in a game on Sept. 10, WFMY News reported.
Davion Well was hurt early in the game and was treated on the sideline before being transported to the hospital. He died a few days later, on Sept. 13.
Following news of Well’s passing, the school released a statement:
“On Thursday night, a Page High School student sustained an injury while participating in a football game and immediately received medical attention from trained personnel on-site. The student was transported to the hospital for treatment and later passed away.
Guilford County Schools is saddened by the loss to our school community. Our thoughts are with their family, teammates, coaches and classmates. The district crisis team will be on campus this week to support students and staff, and the district stands ready to assist the family.
Out of respect for the family and in accordance with student privacy requirements, we will not share additional details.”
Some in the community questioned why there was not an ambulance stationed at the game. According to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), ambulances are not required at every high school football games, though Guilford County EMS officials said there are ambulances on site for specific games, such as the area’s East-West All-Star events.
NCHSAA does require the presence of a licensed trainer or qualified first responder at every football game.
On the day of the game, a 911 call was placed at 7:17 p.m. to report an injured player, and Greensboro Fire personnel were on scene by 7:21. A Guilford County EMS ambulance arrived at 7:26.
