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North Vermilion, Comeaux to forfeit this week's football games due to homecoming brawl
(KLFY) -- KLFY has learned that both North Vermilion and Comeaux high schools will forfeit their football games scheduled this week, after the two teams were involved in a fight after last week's game.
North Vermilion was scheduled to play Teurlings and Comeaux was slated to face STM. KLFY has not been able to reach administrators from either North Vermilion or Comeaux for comment, but coaches from both of their opponents have confirmed the forfeits.
Dane Charpentier, head coach of Teurlings Catholic High School, said he was informed that the two schools were forced to forfeit their game this week by the LHSAA due to the fight that took place.
STM assistant coach Shane Savoie also confirmed the forfeit, and said his team will try to find a new opponent on short notice, but will accept the forfeit if unsuccessful.
Lafayette Parish School Superintendent Francis Touchet issued a statement on the fight Tuesday afternoon, emphasizing the district’s zero-tolerance policy for misconduct at any school event.
“The Comeaux High School administration has investigated the fight that occurred after Friday night's football game at North Vermilion High," the statement reads. "The team will forfeit their upcoming game against St. Thomas More, and those players involved will face disciplinary action. Let me be clear: Unsportsmanlike behavior and misconduct will not be tolerated at any of our schools or during extracurricular activities. Students who choose to engage in such actions will face serious consequences.”
Teurlings has announced changes for Friday's now-canceled game, which was scheduled to be its homecoming, on its Facebook page.
All Homecoming activities planned for this week will proceed as scheduled with the exception of the pre-game and halftime presentations, including the announcement of the Homecoming Queen. These presentations will now take place on Friday, Nov. 8, during the game against Northside. The Alumni Reception has also been postponed until Friday, Nov. 8.
Tickets already purchased for the homecoming game will be refunded sometime this week.