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Linden High School postpones football game after sophomore Xavier McClain's death

Linden High postpones football game after sophomore's death
Linden High postpones football game after sophomore's death 00:21

LINDEN, N.J. -- Linden High School's football game against Perth Amboy on Friday has been postponed. 

The move comes after the shocking death of sophomore Xavier McClain, who died Wednesday after suffering a head injury during a game against Woodbridge earlier in September. 

The game has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday. 

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