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Oregon Football Player Knocks Down Opponent Carrying Flag
High school football player in Oregon knocks down teammate holding American flag during celebration, sparking backlash over lack of adult intervention.
In brief
High school football player in Oregon knocks down teammate holding American flag during celebration, sparking backlash over lack of adult intervention. A Grant High School football player was knocked down by a Jefferson High School player while carrying the American flag, with no adult intervention reported…
Oregon High School Football Rivalry
Grant and Jefferson High Schools compete fiercely in Portland with a history of intense rivalry.
Grant Player Carries American Flag
After a Grant High School football game, a player entered the field holding an American flag to celebrate with his team.
Jefferson Player Shoves Flag Carrier
A Jefferson High School player shoved the Grant player hard in the chest, causing him to fall to the ground.
No Adult Intervention Reported
No adult present at the venue stepped in to intervene during the confrontation between the players.
Jefferson's Instagram Post Sparks Backlash
Jefferson High School's official Instagram account posted a video of the incident with a caption questioning respect for the American flag.
The headline
A Grant High School football player was knocked down by a Jefferson High School player while carrying the American flag, with no adult intervention reported.
