Doylestown Community Reacts to Hazing Allegations at CB West

Hundreds of students would be gathering tonight at Central Bucks West High School to watch the homecoming game. But instead, the field will be empty and the lights will be dark.

That’s because the team’s season has been cancelled amid allegations of hazing, including waterboarding.

The announcement was made Thursday when Superintendent David Weitzel said the remainder of the season for both the varsity and junior varsity seasons have been cancelled due to the allegations. Coaches have been suspended effective immediately.

As the news spread, many in the community offered their opinion on the issue. Most expressed appreciation towards school leaders for taking action.

“Thanks for taking a stand and holding all parties accountable for their actions or inactions,” a reader commented on Facebook.

“What a stupid and selfish thing to do! I’m so glad they are being punished instead of turning a blind eye because its football players. Makes me feel better about sending my kids here!,” said a reader on Facebook.

“It’s madness. Good call by the Superintendent and School Board,” another said.

“There was hazing going on and coaches allowed it to happen-or were aware of it and did nothing to stop it.....breaks my heart to hear about this kind of bullying,” said a commenter on Facebook.

“Its a shame they ruined what would be one of their best high school memories by behaving younger than grade schoolers,” another said.

“It’s about time that a school district sticks to its guns and follows the rules of sportsmanship! In most districts, “sports” rein and kids are excused time after time. Kudos to the Superintendent!,” a reader commented on Patch.

“Any players found guilty should be permanently banned from extracurricular activities. No doubt in my mind that the Coaching staff knew and failed to act - the ‘good ‘ol boy’ syndrome. They should be fired and their PA teaching papers thrown in the trash,” another posted on Patch.