# Howard High JV Football Program Suspended

> Seven Howard High JV football players face second-degree assault charges after undisclosed incident.
- Title: Howard High JV Football Program Suspended · The Banner
- Summary: Seven Howard High JV football players face second-degree assault charges after undisclosed incident. Howard High suspended its JV football program following…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/howard-high-football-suspended-6SVZJ2C3VBA5XFUN4AFMKQAENI
- Author: Jess Nocera
- Published: 2026-09-30T20:10:23.24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: howard high, jv football, second-degree assault, howard county police, junior varsity, school suspension, news, local
## Howard High JV Football Program Suspended
Howard High School suspended its junior varsity football program following an undisclosed incident.
## Seven Players Charged with Second-Degree Assault
Seven Howard High School junior varsity football players face second-degree assault charges.
## Incident Reported to Police
The incident occurred on Sept. 25 and was reported to Howard County Police.
## Ongoing Investigation
Details of the incident were not disclosed by police or the school, and the investigation is ongoing.
## Program Suspension Details
Principal Allen Cosentino stated the suspension is pending an investigation of a recent situation involving some team members.
## Next Game Scheduled
Howard High’s JV football team is scheduled to play Long Reach High School on October fifth.
## Key takeaway

Howard High suspended its JV football program following seven players being charged with second-degree assault.