Combat breaks out, abruptly ends Bay Space highschool soccer sport in second quarter

OAKLAND – For the second time this season, a highschool soccer sport in Oakland abruptly ended within the second quarter due to violence.

However not like when El Cerrito had its Sept. 13 sport was referred to as early at Oakland Tech due to mayhem that began within the stands, Friday’s matchup between Fremont-Oakland and host McClymonds was stopped due to an altercation between gamers.

The incident occurred with McClymonds up 21-0 with 11 minutes left within the second quarter.

Longtime McClymonds coach Michael Peters believed the combat was began by a Fremont participant who took offense to how a Warriors opponent tackled him on a kickoff return.

“This scuffle jumped off, and then Fremont’s whole team ran down, and then our guys who were transitioning (from special teams to defense) all ran over there,” Peters advised Bay Space Information Group on Friday evening. “There was probably like two kids actually fighting.”

Fremont coach Tyler Newell mentioned that he was turned away from the sector and speaking to coaches and thus didn’t see how the altercation began, however instantly went to interrupt up the combat as soon as he noticed what was taking place.

“I’m trying to teach my kids a lesson out of this,” Newell advised this information group on Saturday morning. “Tensions can rise and things can be said, but you have to stay strong and have the right mindset.”

Referees determined to name the sport at that time, regardless of each groups wishing to renew play after order had been restored after round 10 minutes, and neither being conscious of any accidents sustained throughout the incident.

Whether or not the sport can be counted as a no-contest or a McClymonds victory but to be decided.

Oakland Part commissioner Franky Navarro is ready for extra info earlier than making any choices.

“I have yet to receive officials report,” he advised this information group on Saturday morning.

Peters mentioned that he’ll evaluate video of the incident, after which will hand out suspensions. McClymonds has 19 individuals on its roster, and its longtime coach will carry up JV gamers for subsequent week’s sport in opposition to Castlemont.

“We’re gonna lose some guys,” Peters mentioned.

McClymonds is 3-3 this season and has received the previous 13 OAL titles – often known as the Silver Bowl. Underneath Peters, the Warriors have received six NorCal crowns and 4 state championships.

Fremont, which is able to play at Oakland Excessive on Friday, is now 0-5 and is taking part in below its third totally different head coach previously three seasons. The Tigers had their 2023 season-opener stopped on account of fan violence.

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