Syracuse lacrosse team coach says staff had 'no prior knowledge' of alleged hazing
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The coach of the boys high school lacrosse team in upstate New York where at least 11 players are accused of hazing younger members said he is heartbroken for the community, while denying that the team's staff knew anything about the alleged incident before it happened. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: Westhill High School’s lacrosse coach said staff had no prior knowledge of an alleged hazing incident, as the school and district responded by ending the season and cooperating with police.
Key Points:
- Coach Aaron Cahill said he was heartbroken for the Westhill community and said the alleged behavior was not accepted by the program.
- Investigators say older players took younger teammates to a wooded area where people in dark clothes appeared with what looked like a gun and a knife.
- The school district canceled the rest of the boys lacrosse season after learning of the alleged off-campus incident.
- Eleven students turned themselves in and received misdemeanor tickets, while prosecutors said the case may involve more players and serious trauma for the victims.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The hazing case may raise fears for families and students, and Westhill’s canceled season shows how misconduct can disrupt school life and waste taxpayer and household time and money.
Positive Impact
Stronger school checks and faster police response could help prevent abuse at other schools and make youth sports safer.
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The school at the center of the hazing allegations and season cancellation.
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District overseeing the school and taking action through its superintendent.
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Westhill High School boys lacrosse coach whose public statement denying prior knowledge of the hazing is a central.
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Law-enforcement office involved after students turned themselves in and appearance tickets were issued.
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Westhill Central School District superintendent who announced the season cancellation and is a key decision-maker in the article.
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Mentioned as the college where former Westhill player Luke McAnaney went on to play lacrosse.
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Briefly mentioned as a stop in the account of the alleged incident.
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