From The Banner · Jess Nocera · · 1m 10s
Howard High cancels JV football season
Howard High cancels JV football season after locker room incident.
In brief
Howard High cancels JV football season after locker room incident. Howard High School canceled its junior varsity football season due to a locker room incident where students allegedly assaulted a teammate, leading to second-degree assault charges. Originally reported by The Banner.
Howard High cancels JV football season
Howard High School canceled its junior varsity football season following a locker room incident involving students.
Locker room incident captured
Cellphone footage from Sept. 25 shows students grabbing a teammate, pulling him into a toilet, and laughing while recording the incident.
Students face charges
Seven junior varsity football players, aged 14 to 16, face second-degree assault charges in the state’s juvenile justice system.
Superintendent comments
Superintendent Bill Barnes said social media trends and instant recording contribute to inappropriate behavior and criminal conduct among students.
Principal explains decision
Principal Allen Cosentino stated the investigation will continue for weeks, making it impossible to safely restart the season.
No student suspensions
School officials confirmed no student suspensions will be announced until the investigation concludes.
Next steps for students
Cosentino plans to meet with the team to discuss preparation for next season and invite families to a meeting.
At a glance
Howard High School canceled its junior varsity football season due to a locker room incident where students allegedly assaulted a teammate, leading to second-degree assault charges.
