From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:
On February 28, 2017 at 7:34 p.m., deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office providing security for a boys basketball game between Harford Technical High School and Elkton High School intervened in a verbal altercation among players from opposing teams.
The initial altercation evolved and persons attending the game became involved in a physical altercation. Deputies requested additional assistance to respond to Harford Technical High School in an effort to clear the gymnasium. Additional deputies, with assistance from allied agencies, quickly cleared the gymnasium of agitators.
During the exchange, a juvenile male was knocked unconscious. He was subsequently transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. He was conscious and alert upon transport. No additional injuries were reported and no property was damaged. No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
From Harford County Public Schools:
We are deeply disappointed by the fight that occurred this evening and that people attending the game felt the need to turn to violence. This is not acceptable.
We will continue to work closely with the Sheriff’s Office to assist them in their investigation in any way that we can. We thank the Sheriff’s Office, the staff of Harford Technical High School and those spectators who put themselves in harm’s way as they attempted to diffuse the situation.
Any video of the event?
I saw a clip on FB. Quick synopsis, a bunch of black yoots hootin’ and hollerin’.
This is the kind of shit that will lead the Public schools to “banning” being a fan. You know, stuff like cheering, clapping, and various other forms of vocal pride.
Everything will be offensive to the losing team and cause emotional distress which will lead to physical violence.
LOL
Bull!
Bull, what? Bro?
50 years ago if a fight broke out like this, 1/4 of Harford County’s first responders wouldn’t have shown up. All the adults present (who weren’t fighting) would have stopped the fight themselves and life would have gone on, including the game.
I would love to see a video and I am actively searching because I know at least one person pulled out their “smart phone” and took pictures/video.
I would also love to know more details, which is probably a 50/50 on knowing. it’s a shame so many people get so butt hurt these days to start a fight over a fun game of high school basketball. Pathetic.
Sign of the times.
gotta keep the Trumpsters away
It’s only a game, right? Right? Let’s just give them all participation trophies, pat them on the behind and send them home. Well maybe not the behind. Pat them on their head. Would the head satisfy everyone?
And no one was arrested when a juvenile was knocked unconscious?
Elkton players attacked Harford Tech fans that were cheering because Tech had won the game. I watched video of it on Twitter. This incident is very disturbing and Elkton teams in all sports are known for this type of behavior. Harford County Schools should refuse to play them until they ban for all sports all the players involved for at least 2 years. They could have killed that kid.
I agree, Harford County teams should not play them if they can’t control their fans. This is not the first incident. I have heard that at home games, Elkton fans would throw things at the opposing team.
It wasn’t the Elkton fans out of control. it was the Elkton players that went into the stands attacking folks. All should be expelled and charged with their crimes and the Elkton Coach should be fired. Elkton should be barred from all interscholastic sports for a year. This is not the first time Elkton teams have proven they cannot be trusted around civilized people.
Old Skool was quick to vilify the black yoots. Sad