Fight leads to cancellation of Upper Darby-Bonner/Prendergast high school football game: police
DREXEL HILL, Pa. (CBS) -- A high school football game between Upper Darby and Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast was canceled Friday night after a physical fight. Upper Darby police said on Twitter that reports of a shooting were false.
The fight was minor, according to police, but the crowd reacted after hearing someone banging on something. Police said the crowd mistaken the banging noise for gunshots.
Police said there are no signs that any shots were fired.
The Upper Darby School District writes in a statement on Saturday:
We know that last evening was very traumatic for all involved. The District will be providing resources and support for the students who need to speak with someone at each of our schools on Monday.
Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast was leading 12-0 at the time of the cancellation, according to Delaware County Daily Times reporter Jack McCaffery.
No injuries were reported, according to police.
