Post by programwitch on Oct 29, 2018 17:53:51 GMT -6
U.S. Grant and Capitol Hill to end seasons after fight - The Oklahoman
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A brawl following the post-game handshake between U.S. Grant and Capitol Hill will end both school's seasons.
Following a 22-17 victory by U.S. Grant, players began to scuffle that led into a brawl between both teams where punches were thrown.
It was decided by Oklahoma City Public Schools that both football teams will forfeit their final games of the year this Friday.
U.S. Grant was set to travel to Tulsa Noah, while Capitol Hill was to host the OKC Patriots.
Oklahoma City Public Schools released the following statement:
“Friday night’s incident at the football game between Capitol Hill High School and US Grant High School was unfortunate and does not reflect the values or sportsmanship that OKCPS expects of our student athletes and fans. OKCPS is fully cooperating with law enforcement and students involved will be disciplined according to our Student Code of Conduct. We also reserve the right to ban for six months patrons who were involved in fighting and inappropriate behavior.
As always, the safety of our students, fans and staff is a priority and this type of behavior will not tolerated at any OKCPS facility. We will review and take preventative action to ensure an incident like this does not happen again. We are grateful to Oklahoma City Police for their support at Friday’s game.”
U.S. Grant and Capitol Hill have now completed five seasons of independence from Oklahoma Secondary School Activity Association play.
What was originally a four-year plan to play independent football was given a two-year extension in in April of 2017 to continue playing an independent schedule while working to build back up each program's participation numbers.
Following a 22-17 victory by U.S. Grant, players began to scuffle that led into a brawl between both teams where punches were thrown.
It was decided by Oklahoma City Public Schools that both football teams will forfeit their final games of the year this Friday.
U.S. Grant was set to travel to Tulsa Noah, while Capitol Hill was to host the OKC Patriots.
Oklahoma City Public Schools released the following statement:
“Friday night’s incident at the football game between Capitol Hill High School and US Grant High School was unfortunate and does not reflect the values or sportsmanship that OKCPS expects of our student athletes and fans. OKCPS is fully cooperating with law enforcement and students involved will be disciplined according to our Student Code of Conduct. We also reserve the right to ban for six months patrons who were involved in fighting and inappropriate behavior.
As always, the safety of our students, fans and staff is a priority and this type of behavior will not tolerated at any OKCPS facility. We will review and take preventative action to ensure an incident like this does not happen again. We are grateful to Oklahoma City Police for their support at Friday’s game.”
U.S. Grant and Capitol Hill have now completed five seasons of independence from Oklahoma Secondary School Activity Association play.
What was originally a four-year plan to play independent football was given a two-year extension in in April of 2017 to continue playing an independent schedule while working to build back up each program's participation numbers.
