A Texas school district removed a high school football team from the playoffs after one player’s vicious attack on a referee during a game.
The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District said Friday that Edinburg High School would not be participating in the Class 6A Division I Playoffs despite beating their opponents Pharr-San Juan-Alamo.
It was punishment after one player attacked a referee during their win. “The district has decided to remove the Edinburg High School football team from the playoffs after an unexpected incident involving a student that occurred during a football game on December 3, 2020.
We extend a sincere apology to the referee and his family. On behalf of the Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees and administration,.
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