News Summary
The Edinburgh Community School Corporation has canceled its homecoming football game against Milan just hours before kickoff, citing a formal harassment complaint. Interim Superintendent James M. Halik confirmed the incident has been reported to local authorities, and a non-biased compliance officer will investigate. Both schools have expressed surprise at the sudden announcement, and Milan confirmed the game will not be rescheduled. The Edinburgh football program had recently celebrated its first win since 2023, making the cancellation particularly disheartening for the community.
Edinburgh, Indiana – The Edinburgh Community School Corporation has canceled its homecoming football game scheduled against Milan just hours before kickoff, citing a formal harassment complaint as the reason for the decision. The announcement was made at 3:34 p.m. on Friday, September 19, in a Facebook post that referred to “unforeseen circumstances.”
Interim Superintendent James M. Halik confirmed that the harassment complaint has been reported to Edinburgh Police Chief Doyne Little. The school has announced a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, emphasizing the seriousness with which it treats such matters. In response to the incident, the school will assign a non-biased compliance officer on Monday to conduct an internal investigation.
The unexpected cancellation of the game and all related homecoming activities has left many community members surprised. Milan High School quickly confirmed the cancellation, mentioning that they would not reschedule the game, which was initially set to start at 7 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Complex.
Halik has stated that there are serious consequences for harassment and that such behavior will not be tolerated within the school community. The school has not disclosed specific details regarding the harassment incident in adherence to privacy laws governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The Edinburgh football program has had a challenging history, having lost 16 consecutive games before achieving a recent victory against the Southside Home School Crimson Knights. Last week, the team celebrated their first win since 2023, with a close score of 18-16. Prior to this win, Edinburgh had not posted a winning record since 1993, although they managed to achieve a 5-5 record in 2021.
The Daily Journal reported a lack of activity at the game site following the cancellation, with no individuals present to cover the anticipated event. Principal Kevin Rockey did not respond to requests for comment regarding the situation.
The circumstances surrounding this incident remain ongoing, and further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.
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