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UIL announces action on viral referee-player altercation

Oct 02, 2023, 9:22 PM

The UIL announced that it has suspended an official that engaged in an altercation with a player during Friday's game between Whitney and Dallas Madison.

UIL announces action on viral referee-player altercation

The UIL announced action on Monday in response to an incident between a Whitney player and an official during the Wildcats' game against Dallas Madison on Friday.

In collaboration with the Texas Association of Sports Officials — who operates the officials for Texas high school football — the UIL announced the removal of the official from all contests pending the completion of an investigation. The UIL also announced the reversal of the game ejection of David Haynes III, the Whitney player involved in the incident.

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