FIGHT AT BRENHAM-BRYAN BASKETBALL GAME BEING INVESTIGATED
Bryan Police and Bryan ISD are investigating a fight that broke out during the fourth quarter of the Brenham Cubettes game against the Bryan Lady Vikings on Tuesday night.
According to Cubette Head Coach Brad Evans, the game was stopped with 2:23 left to go in the fourth quarter, and Brenham leading 67-51.
A video of the incident that has surfaced on-line shows one of the Bryan players throwing a punch at a Brenham player leading to the benches emptying.
According to investigators, it is not yet known what caused the incident.
As the coaches were ushering their players back to the locker room, the brawl continued with parents leaving the stands and getting involved in the fracas.
Bryan Police say their investigation into the incident is continuing. So far, no arrests have been made, or citations issued.
Bryan ISD sent a statement to KWHI saying,
“Bryan ISD is aware of the incident that occurred last (Tuesday) night at the Bryan High School girls’ basketball game. Campus administration, the Bryan ISD Athletic Department, and the Bryan Police Department’s School Resource Unit are currently investigating the matter.
Bryan ISD believes in the importance of good sportsmanship and in ensuring a safe and positive environment for student-athletes, coaches, and fans. The district does not condone unsportsmanlike behavior by players or spectators at any time.”
Brenham ISD also released a statement saying that they have been actively reviewing the incident that occurred Tuesday evening during the girls' basketball game.
The statement said,
“Our athletic department has been gathering information and coordinating with the appropriate parties to address the incident in accordance with applicable University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules and regulations, as well as district policies and procedures.
Based on the information reviewed, the district is taking appropriate steps to address the conduct of those involved, including student-athletes and spectators. These matters are being handled through the appropriate district and athletic procedures, with an emphasis on accountability and maintaining a safe environment for our students, staff, and spectators. In accordance with student privacy laws and district confidentiality requirements, Brenham ISD does not disclose individual student disciplinary information.”
Coach Evans said that none of his players were seriously injured.
The Cubettes are next scheduled to take part in the Conroe Lady Tiger Classic, which begins tomorrow (Thursday). They will face Cinco Ranch at 1:30pm followed by Klein Collins at 4pm.