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California High School Team Suspended After Mascot Gesture
Victor Valley High School football team suspended for one week after mascot made obscene gesture.
In brief
Victor Valley High School football team suspended for one week after mascot made obscene gesture. Victor Valley High School's entire football team and coaching staff suspended for one week after mascot made obscene gesture during game against Apple Valley. Originally reported by OutKick.
Victor Valley High School
Victor Valley High School, located in Victorville, California, sat out Friday night's scheduled game against Brea Olinda because the entire team, including the coaching staff, was suspended.
Mascot's Obscene Gesture
The team's mascot made an obscene gesture after Victor Valley beat Apple Valley 20-7 in the 56th annual Bell Game on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
School Statement
The school's principal and district's superintendent said the mascot crossed a line between passionate competition and unacceptable conduct.
Suspension Details
Victor Valley High School football players and coaching staff suspended for one week for unsportsmanlike behavior toward opposing team and fans.
Accountability Plan
The school promised accountability, reflection, and a clear expectation that such behavior would not recur.
What it means
Victor Valley High School's entire football team and coaching staff suspended for one week after mascot made obscene gesture during game against Apple Valley.
