Central Bucks West Football Season Cancelled, Investigation Underway

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The Central Bucks School District has cancelled the remainder of the Varsity and Junior Varsity football season at Central Bucks High School West due to an ongoing investigation. The details of that investigation have not been disclosed by the district, however a violation of the district’s discipline policies when it comes to hazing or initiation ceremonies was referenced in an official statement from the superintendent.

This Friday’s Homecoming game against Central Bucks High School East and the final game on October 31 will not be played, the district announced Thursday.

All members of the Varsity and Junior Varsity coaching staff have been suspended effectively immediately pending further investigation.

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“Based on all available, verified information gathered from an ongoing internal investigation into allegations of improper conduct by numerous Central Bucks West football team members, and the failure of the coaching staff to properly supervise activities, swift and firm action is absolutely necessary,” superintendent David Weitzel said in a statement.

He also apologized to any member of the football program who was subjected to the “demeaning actions of fellow players who should have served as role models.”

The District Code of Conduct and Discipline in place for the past decade specifically prohibits students from engaging in any acts of “hazing and/or initiation ceremonies,” the district said in a statement.

“There will be no exceptions when it comes to compliance,” and that “team-building activities cannot be permitted to spin out of control and become hazing,” Weitzel said.