Ohio high school cancels a football game to investigate “inappropriate behavior” by players

An Ohio high school canceled last Friday’s football game as administrators investigated student behavior.

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Beachwood High School, located in Cuyahoga County, canceled its Oct. 4 game against Trinity, WOIO and WJW in Cleveland reported.

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Officials said the game was canceled because the administration was investigating inappropriate behavior by members of the football team.

“We regret the last-minute timing of this cancellation and the negative impact the cancellation has on students and families who support the football program, such as our band, practice squad, cheerleaders, game workers and officials,” Beachwood Schools athletic director said in a statement.

District officials said the matter remains “highly confidential” because it involves students.

As Cleveland.com reported, the cancellation was deemed a forfeit by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

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