Who was Elijah-Jay Mariano? 15-year-old Windsor High School football player dies after medical emergency at practice

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15-year-old Windsor High School football player Elijah-Jay Mariano died after a medical emergency during practice
Despite not participating in contact drills, he lost consciousness, leading to immediate first aid efforts by the coaching staff
Despite their swift response and attempts at resuscitation, he later died at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford

Written By:Rohit Yadav

Updated: October 10 2023 11:09:18 PM ET

Elijah-Jay Mariano, a 15-year-old football player at the school, died after a devastating medical emergency during a practice session on Tuesday.

Who was Elijah-Jay Mariano?

Elijah-Jay Mariano was a high school student from Windsor, Connecticut. The incident unfolded when Elijah-Jay lost consciousness during the practice, despite not being engaged in any football drills or tackling, as confirmed by Windsor Superintendent Terrell Hill.

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The coaching staff immediately administered first aid while awaiting the ambulance’s arrival. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Windsor police also joined the efforts, performing CPR in an attempt to save the young athlete.

However, despite the swift response and medical attention, Elijah-Jay Mariano was taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, where he later passed away.

Elijah-Jay, new to the school system and the area, leaves behind a grieving community. Crisis teams have been made available for students and staff at Windsor High School and Sage Park to help them cope with the loss.

The school expressed their sorrow in a statement and requested privacy and respect for Elijah-Jay’s grieving family during this incredibly challenging time. Superintendent Terrell Hill is set to provide an official statement later in the week.

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The Windsor community, along with its schools and officials, stands united in keeping Elijah-Jay’s family in their thoughts and prayers and offering support during this deeply saddening period.