KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Michigan High School Athletic Association has released a statement about the junior varsity football game Thursday between Kalamazoo Central High School and Lakeshore High School.
During the game, a Kalamazoo Central player was seen on video jumping on a Lakeshore player who was already on the ground.
The Lakeshore player suffered a broken spine and won’t play the rest of the season.
The MHSAA says Kalamazoo Public Schools officials are taking the situation “very seriously and they have taken strong and decisive action” that exceeds the guidelines, but they cannot reveal the punishment.
Kalamazoo Central released this statement:
“An incident that occurred during Kalamazoo Central High School’s Junior Varsity football game on Sept. 19 was the action of an individual student who displayed an egregious act against a player on the opposing team. This type of behavior is unacceptable and does not reflect the values of sportsmanship, respect, and integrity that Kalamazoo Public Schools expects from student-athletes, coaches, and the entire school community. The student’s behavior has been addressed, and the student involved has received consequences consistent with the Kalamazoo Public Schools Student Code of Conduct and in compliance with Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) regulations. The district remains committed to ensuring all athletic competitions are conducted safely and respectfully. We are reinforcing our expectations with all student-athletes and coaches and will continue to provide guidance and education to ensure this type of behavior is never repeated.”
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