Wake held for Linden HS teen who died from football injuries

Family and friends of a Linden High School football player gathered Wednesday for the teen’s wake.

News 12 Staff

Sep 29, 2022, 2:22 AM

Updated 611 days ago

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Family and friends of a Linden High School football player gathered Wednesday for the teen’s wake.
Xavier McClain died earlier this month from a brain injury he suffered while playing during a high school football game two weeks ago.
The visitation for the teen was held Wednesday night.
A funeral is expected to be held on Thursday.


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