UPDATE
The UIL has taken action on the incident that happened between the referee and athlete at Whitney ISD.
"In cooperation with the Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO), the UIL has taken action to reverse the game ejection of the student athlete from Whitney High School," the release reads. "Additionally, the official involved has been removed from officiating UIL games pending the completion of a thorough investigation."
An update on the Whitney vs. Dallas Madison game incident: https://t.co/45U8PhqgrY https://t.co/zHfzTX9d8k
— Texas UIL (@uiltexas) October 2, 2023
ORIGINAL STORY
The University Interscholastic League is investigating an incident that happened between a Whitney High School football player and referee Friday, Sept. 29.
The video shows player Trey Haynes bump into a referee standing behind him. After he bumps into the referee a second time, the official responds by ripping Haynes's helmet off, while the player backs away, arms outstretched. You can see what happened in the videos below:
Here’s the view from the film… pic.twitter.com/nMpuzc2FC5
— Dillon Hightower (@CoachHightower3) September 30, 2023
UIL responded the following morning with a statement:
The UIL is aware of an incident involving a sports official and a student athlete during the Whitney vs. Dallas Madison varsity football game last night (Friday, 9/29). This situation is of great concern to us and we are actively looking into the matter.
— Texas UIL (@uiltexas) September 30, 2023
25 News has reached out to school staff and officials following the incident.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
