Running - Side Stitches / Side Cramps

Greetings,

While running a 1.5 mile physical fitness test, my Son experienced severe side stitches/cramps along the right side of his abdominal area. The pain screwed up his pace and he failed in his first attempt to finish the test within the allotted time. Are there any health consequences, such as muscle tears, if he was to power through the pain and continue to run quickly during his next attempt, if he were to experience the same issue. Thanks in advance