# Howard High cancels JV football season

> Howard High cancels JV football season after locker room incident.
- Title: Howard High cancels JV football season · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Howard High cancels JV football season after locker room incident. Howard High School canceled its junior varsity football season due to a locker room…
- Keywords: howard high, junior varsity football, locker room incident, second degree assault, howard schools, principal allen cosentino, superintendent bill barnes, hcpss, news, local, Howard, High
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/howard-high-junior-varsity-football-TRHGKAVCV5GRNNO4USW3KR77AQ
- Author: Jess Nocera
- Published: 2026-10-07T20:37:23.32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: howard high, junior varsity football, locker room incident, second degree assault, howard schools, principal allen cosentino, superintendent bill barnes, hcpss, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.