High school football game forfeited over racist Snapchat video (Poquoson V.A.)

[underpants]

Poquoson High School forfeits football game after racist video

https://wtkr.com/2019/09/12/poquoson-high-school-forfeits-football-game-after-racist-video/

POQUOSON, Va. - A video allegedly depicting Poquoson High School athletes screaming racial slurs has prompted school officials to take action.

As a result of the incident, the football game against York High School and all associated activities scheduled for Friday, September 13 have been canceled, the school announced on its website.

Poquoson City Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer B. Parish issued the following statement condemning the incident:

In a statement, a spokesperson for the York County School Division said they "respectfully understand the decision" to cancel the game against York High in light of the incident:

The York County School Division and York High School appreciate the communication and consideration that the Poquoson City Schools leadership has provided throughout this week and we respectfully understand the decision that division made in the interest of student safety.

Other local media
https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/n-word-cursing-used-in-videos-featuring-poquoson-high-school-students/291-6511b4ed-d9ad-4c69-b3db-b38eb8ba8d10



Check out Poquoson's demographics here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poquoson,_Virginia

[tblue37]

1. 95.1% white; heavily Republican. nt

[underpants]

2. That would be Poquoson

Grew up very near there.

Blindingly White. I'm told the poster of this video is the kid of a rich seafood company owning family.

[Fresh_Start]

3. Make a real effort...CANCEL the entire season

have the team do community service for the year

[Ilsa]

4. I'm glad they forfeited it. It will

reflect on stats for top athletes there who are hoping for a scholarship. Sadly, it'll affect York HS the same way.