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‘He Needs A Miracle’ FL Northeast HS Football Captain Jacquez Welch On Life Support Following Friday Tackle

ST Petersburg, FL. (THECOUNT) — Senior Northeast High School football, Jacquez Welch, was seriously injured during a play on Friday night.

The NEHI Vikings football captain at Northeast High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, is now on life support after being tackled during the game against Osceola on Friday, according to reports.

After scoring to a 60-year run, Welch returned on defense in the next series. After a tackle, he remained down on the field.

Paramedics immediately took Welch to Bayfront Health, where it was found he had severe bleeding on the brain from a pre-existing condition, according to his coach, Jeremy Frioud, reports TheBL.

Northeast High senior Jacquez Welch, (R) is part of a pregame ceremony, on Sept. 20, 2019, presenting the jersey of former player 20-year-old Marquis Scott to his family, who was fatally shot. (Northeast Football/Facebook)

Northeast Football via Twitter:

“@NEHI_Football Please continued prayers for Jacquez Welch! His family, friends, teammates, coaches, teachers need strength more than ever!!”

“Jacquez is such an incredible kid,” Frioud said. “He does everything right. Everyone is praying for him. He needs a miracle.”

The Vikings went on to win the game 41-0.

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Geo quick facts: St. Petersburg is a city on Florida’s gulf coast, part of the Tampa Bay area. It’s known for its pleasant weather (hence its “Sunshine City” nickname), making it popular for golfing, boating, fishing and beach-going. Its waterfront parks host the Dali Museum, featuring surrealist works of art; the Museum of Fine Arts, with works ranging from ancient to contemporary; and Mahaffey Theater, home of the Florida Orchestra – wikipedia.