SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Spring training is underway for the Scranton High School baseball team, but this season, the biggest challenge isn’t on the field. One of their own, sophomore Kayden Davis, is recovering after doctors discovered two brain tumors.

Kayden Davis, a sophomore and dedicated member of the Scranton High School baseball team, went to the doctor February 20th for what seemed like routine migraine headaches. Instead, doctors discovered two brain tumors. He was immediately sent to Danville, where he underwent surgery Monday. He has since had two surgeries and faces a long road ahead.

Assistant Coach Sean O’Shea says when he got the call from Kayden’s grandfather, he knew the team had to step in.

“I know what it’s like to go through that, I’ve been through something like that myself, so I know the type of financial strain it could take on the family. In order for them to have one less thing to worry about, the coaches and I decided we’re going to do a GoFundMe to try to relieve that financial burden that they may have while he’s going through treatment,” said O’Shea.

That GoFundMe has already raised more than $16,000.

“That just goes to show the type of people that live in this area and care, that are willing to donate their hard-earned money in order to help a 15-year-old kid recover from cancer,” said O’Shea.

For Kayden’s friends, the diagnosis still feels unreal.

Sophomore Jake Condrad has known him since fourth grade.

“He’s one of the most energetic and most entertaining people I’ve ever been around in my life. So, this happening is very surreal. But he’ll work harder than anybody I’ve ever met,” said Condrad.

Condrad says the diagnosis came as a shock.

“I saw him right after fourth period leaving with a headache. I just thought, ‘oh yeah, it’s probably just a routine migraine,’ and then he texted me the next day talking about he has two brain tumors. It was just such an unreal moment. I didn’t want to believe it at first,” said Condrad.

Now, Condrad and about 15 friends, both on and off the team, are shaving their heads in support.

“Whenever we get to see him, I feel like it’ll be a very heartwarming thing for him to see,” said Condrad.

Senior Connor Thomas says the team is leaning on each other.

“The team’s obviously hurt. He was a big part of the team last year. Everyone likes being around him. Like I said, he’s a great kid, great teammate. The team’s upset, but we’re all rallying together around him,” said Thomas.

Head Coach Jamie Higgins says Kayden represents exactly what the school stands for.

“He’s what you want at Scranton High School. He’s kind of a role model student. Does everything he has to do, a great teammate, good athlete. We’re really just hoping that everything works out for him. It’s going to be a long road to recovery, but he’s a tough kid and he’s got a lot of support behind him,” said Higgins.

The GoFundMe remains active. The team says every donation is helping ease the burden on Kayden’s family. To donate click here.