Rochester, N.Y. — A fight between players broke out at the end of Saturday’s Section V Class B football semifinal game between East/World of Inquiry and Monroe High School, with several spectators entering the playing field as officials worked to break up the fight.
East won the game 14-6, handing Monroe — the reigning Class B state champion — its first loss in two years. With the win, East advanced to the Section V Class B championship game to face Honeoye Falls-Lima.
Section V said it is working with the Rochester City School District to review what happened at the game, adding that the status of the upcoming championship game “remains under review.”
Section V is working closely with the Rochester City School District and the administrations of the schools involved to review and address the unfortunate incident that occurred at the Class B football semifinal between East/WOIS and Monroe on Saturday, November 7.
Unsportsmanlike conduct has no place in education-based athletics and is inconsistent with the values of respect, responsibility, and sportsmanship that we expect all student-athletes to demonstrate, both on and off the field.
In a statement released Sunday afternoon, the Rochester City School District said it is reviewing what happened and will handle any violations under its Code of Conduct.
Both teams have worked hard throughout the season, and it is disappointing that the game ended this way. This type of behavior is unacceptable and does not reflect the sportsmanship we expect from our student athletes.
The District is reviewing what occurred and will address any violations in accordance with our Code of Conduct. Our expectation is that students compete with respect for one another, both on and off the field.
As of Sunday night, Section V’s website showed Honeoye Falls-Lima will play an opponent to be determined in the Class B championship game. A previous version of the scheduled listed East as the opponent.
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