Football season canceled after on field death

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Announcements

“On behalf of the Westfield Academy and Central School District, I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of Damon Janes. We are devastated by this tragedy and we are grieving his loss. Currently, we are reaching out to support Damon’s friends and family in both Westfield and Brocton and ask for privacy and time to mourn his passing. Our strength, love and faith will pull both communities together to get us through this difficult time.

Counseling services will remain in place in our school district. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with Damon’s family, friends and classmates and teammates.”
David Davison
Superintendent of Schools

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Varsity Football
The Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education unanimously approved a recommendation by the superintendent to cancel the remaining 2013 Varsity Football season during their September 23, 2013 meeting.

http://www.wacs.wnyric.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1


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Janes, who was 16, had reportedly walked to the sidelines following a hit against Portville (N.Y.) High on September 13, but the junior running back and defensive back was soon carted to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead three days later.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/york-prep-football-team-cancels-season-following-game-145922121.html