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Penn Hills soccer players allegedly subject to racial slurs by players, fans from Connellsville

The Penn Hills School District has reportedly canceled all sports game against Connellsville schools after a series of incidents at a varsity boys soccer game.

According to our partners at the Trib, the WPIAL is now involved and could issue sanctions.

The Penn Hills School District is demanding action after varsity boys soccer players were allegedly subjected to racial slurs by players and fans from Connellsville.

Connellsville players are accused of using the N-word and other racial slurs during and after the September 6th game, according to the Trib.

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A parent and Woodland Hills teacher who says she witnessed it also blames game officials for not taking action, saying they ignored the racial slurs even after it had been brought to their attention and beleives they should also be disciplined.

The Connellsville Superintendent Joseph Bradley released the following statement:

     CASD takes these allegations very seriously and does not condone any unsportsmanship conduct from our spectators or student athletes, let alone ones of the disgusting nature and or gravity of this type.  At this point, CASD is fully cooperating with Penn Hills School District and the WPIAL as we seek to fully investigate, apply appropriate consequences or programmatic changes,  and ultimately provide a teachable moment to all involved.

The WPIAL has reportedly requested a written report from the Connellsville administration.

The league has its next regular meeting next Monday.