Lake Worth, TX (WBAP/KLIF) _ Lake Worth ISD is investigating allegations against a Lake Worth High School football player who is accused of using a racial slur during a game Friday against Polytechnic Senior High.
The district confirmed the allegations in a press release, saying that it is investigating claims made against a varsity Bullfrogs player.
The release went on to say that Lake Worth ISD believes “all individuals are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect … and that it does not tolerate racism, the use of racial slurs or acts of aggression towards minority groups.
The district’s investigation is ongoing and appropriate corrective action(s) will be taken once concluded.”
Meantime, in a Twitter photo Monday two dozen Lake Worth players are seen taking a stand against the alleged incident. One held a sign that read,”Where’s the penalty?”
https://twitter.com/rmartinez21/status/1310612779234189312
(Copyright 2020 WBAP/KLIF 24/7 News. This report contains material from the WFAA-TV)
