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California High School Football Handshakes Devolve Into Chaos As Apparent Punch Sparks Melee

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A penalty flag on the football field.

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A high school football game in the state of California was marred by an ugly brawl. As players met for postgame handshakes, tempers flared.

A fight broke out with at least one player appearing to throw a punch. No punishment has been made public to this point, though that seems likely to change.

The incident came after a matchup between Don Lugo (Chino, CA) and Montclair. It was a contest in which the Montclair Cavaliers beat the Conquistadors, 14-0.

California high school football game marred by ugly brawl.

The two sides battled for four quarters with no major issue. It wasn’t until after the final whistle that the situation escalated.

As players met on the field, emotions ran high. Video of the altercation is now circulating social media.

It is not immediately clear what sparked the fight. It does appear that two players got tangled up, which can be seen at the left of the screen.

A punch looked to have been thrown before the teams began to gather around the chaos.

Will Don Lugo and Montclair be punished?

It seems likely, though to this point, there has been no public announcement. Dana Becker of Sports Illustrated suggests suspensions could be incoming.

One thing is for sure, there will likely be suspensions for both moving forward…

Montclair is one of the 12 schools of the Chaffey Joint Union High School District, receiving the Golden Ribbon Award in 2017 and a silver medal for the U.S. News and World Report 2018 Best High Schools list…

The Conquistadors feature an enrollment of just under 1,400 with famous alumni such as Diana Taurasi, Leah O’Brien-Amico and Chad Cordero.

Montclair improved to 4-4 on the season with the win. It holds a 779th overall state ranking.

Don Lugo, meanwhile, is now 1-7. Each team will look to put the moment behind them as they move forward in the 2025 season.