The daughter of the ref who was violently attacked is speaking out against the high school player who went on a rampage after getting ejected.
On Thursday night, Edinburg High School football Emmanuel Duron was arrested after running on the field and body-slamming a ref in a fit of rage.
— santiagođź“Ť (@_7santiago) December 4, 2020
Via The Monitor
Emmanuel Duron, 18, was charged with Class A assault around 11 a.m. Friday morning during an arraignment at the Edinburg Municipal Court.
A cash surety bond of $10,000 was set for the football player. According to jail records, he posted the bond later Friday through O. Castaneda Bail Bonds. He was released later in the evening, records show.
The ref’s daughter Iris Garcia took to Twitter to blast Duron for going after her dad who was only doing his job.
That referee that was assaulted by a football player on the field tonight is my father. I am absolutely disgusted at the action of that kid and I hope he’s never allowed to step on the field and play a sport ever again.
— Iris Gracia (@itsmusicandme) December 4, 2020
According to Garcia the ref is doing fine and was only a bit shaken up by the hit.
Update: my dad’s doin’ alright. He’s tough and I’m happy he was able to walk off the field on his own. Others aren’t always so lucky. https://t.co/nUVAzfSDV6
— Iris Gracia (@itsmusicandme) December 4, 2020
Y’all, I’ve had some time to reflect on what I said yesterday. I know it may have come off as harsh to some. It’s tough in the heat of the moment. Prayers and good vibes for everyone at this time. We could all use a little bit more positivity this year. https://t.co/kjNnT1Nq6Y
— Iris Gracia (@itsmusicandme) December 4, 2020