BRENHAM ISD RELEASES STATEMENT & MORE INFO REGARDING FRIDAY’S ALTERCATION
Brenham ISD issued a statement this (Monday) afternoon regarding the fight that broke out at the Brenham Cub-Bryan Rudder basketball game this past Friday night.
With 4:04 left to go in the game, and Brenham leading 66-46, the statement said that the melee started when one of the Rudder players committed a flagrant technical foul, leading to an altercation that resulted in the clearing of benches and individuals from the stands.
Law enforcement, as standard procedure, was at the event.
One of the Cub Basketball players was injured during the incident and taken to the hospital for further medical treatment.
Acting Brenham ISD Superintendent Clay Gillentine said that they understand the gravity of the incident, and are committed to taking all necessary actions to address it appropriately.
He added that the safety and well-being of the players, coaches, staff, and community are the school district's top priorities.
As a result of the brawl, the game was suspended, and Brenham ISD has submitted a detailed report to the University Interscholastic League.
The UIL is actively investigating the case, and Brenham ISD said they are fully cooperating with the inquiry.
BISD also revealed that the UIL had previously sent out a statement on December 4 to all the schools in the state expressing concern about incidents involving players and spectators engaging in altercations on the court.
The UIL said that should the number of these types of incidents continue to increase, that they may need to consider additional sanctions for stakeholders involved in these altercations.
Meanwhile, an “After Incident” meeting is going to take place on Wednesday morning with representatives from Brenham ISD Administration, Brenham High School Administration, the BISD safety and security team, and the Brenham Police Department all convening to discuss immediate steps and strategies moving forward.
In light of the incident, BISD announced that there will be an increased police presence and additional administrative support at all home basketball games, effective immediately.
The Brenham Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is looking into the case further as well.
Lieutenant Curtiss Schoen told KWHI that it is still being determined if any criminal charges will be filed.