CHICAGO – Several cheerleaders from Oak lawn Community High School was attacked during a football game at Richards High School, according to district officials.
The incident occurred at halftime and stemmed from a verbal argument that escalated into a physical confrontation.
According to Superintendent Dr. Shahe Bagdasarian, the argument was initiated by a person who is not a student of the high school.
Oak Lawn police intervened and removed everyone involved in the altercation.
Superintendent Bagdasarian stated in a letter to district families that “many students and parents were removed from the game.” He emphasized that at no point were any weapons involved, nor were there any major injuries, contrary to some reports on social media.
“It is important for all of us to remain vigilant and proactive in fostering a culture of respect and sportsmanship. As discussions about this incident arise, I encourage you to talk to your students about the importance of resolving conflict constructively and understand the impact of their actions on our society,” Bagdasarian added in the letter.
You can read the full letter from the superintendent below:
Anyone with additional questions about the incident is asked to contact the school district.
We’ll bring more updates to this story as they become available.