Oregon school officials silent after football player levels opponent carrying American flag
Fox News • • sports
Key Points:
- A Jefferson High School football player in Portland, Oregon, was ejected for an incident involving an opponent who carried an American flag onto the field before a game, but the school has not provided an explanation.
- The Oregon School Activities Association condemned the behavior and confirmed the player's ejection, emphasizing that such conduct is unacceptable in interscholastic contests.
- The Jefferson football team's Instagram page, which posted a now-deleted video and statement, claimed the video was not meant to disrespect the flag and cited prior disrespect from Grant players and coaches.
- The statement highlighted the significance of the game as Senior Night and Homecoming, and called for respect toward Jefferson's diverse community, rejecting any racist attacks tied to the incident.
- Grant High School won the game 35-14, improving to a 6-1 record, while Jefferson fell to 1-6.
