VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WLOX) – Vancleave High School reportedly suspended its basketball team after a fight broke out during their fourth quarter game on Thursday night.
According to Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr. John Strycker, during the game between Vancleave and Pearl River Central, a Bulldog player got too physical with another Blue Devils player and a punch was thrown.
Vancleave High School reportedly suspended its basketball team after a fight broke out during the fourth quarter and halted their game Thursday night.
The fight escalated, leading to some audience members in the stands heading out to the field where several fights broke out.
Strycker said Vancleave was suspended after the fight, meaning they are currently out of the playoffs. The school was also fined, but the amount was not disclosed.
At this time, no word on the consequences for Pearl River Central following the incident.
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