Brawl breaks out at softball game between Central East and Clovis High Schools
A fight broke out after a close high school softball game between the Central East High Bengals and the Clovis High Cougars. Video from the scene shows the game tied at 6-6 in the eighth inning. During last Friday's game, the Bengals, who were wearing white jerseys, scored and began celebrating their win.
Moments later, a girl in black pants confronted a Clovis High player in blue and the two began shoving each other. Fists then started flying as players and parents from both teams rushed in to break up the fight. Tensions also flared between spectators.
It is unclear what was said to spark the confrontation. Action News reached out to the Central Unified School District, which said it is aware of the incident and is taking it seriously. In a statement said: The District is aware of the incident and takes these matters very seriously.
The situation was addressed promptly, and appropriate disciplinary measures are being taken in accordance with District policies. We remain committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment and continue to hold our students to high standards. Former Central East High student-athletes Zeke Leyva and Matthew Sherman said rivalries can run hot but they believe this incident went too far.
"The heated rivalry between Central schools and Clovis schools. I mean growing up playing sports for four years, seeing the same faces at Clovis, you're destined to want to be better than them," Leyva said. "I feel like it's unnecessary because I didn't do stuff like that.