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Colerain player's kick sparks inquiry
23 Aug
Summary
- Colerain High School is investigating a player's alleged kick.
- The incident occurred during a game against La Salle High.
- School officials have spoken with the injured player and his parents.
Colerain High School's athletic department is addressing an incident from Friday night's football game where a player appeared to kick an opponent in the head. The play, which was not penalized by referees, gained attention after video surfaced online Saturday. School officials confirmed they have spoken with Garrett Fraley, the La Salle High quarterback who was the alleged target, as well as his parents and La Salle administrators. They emphasized that the behavior is not condoned and does not represent Colerain's values.
La Salle coach Pat McLaughlin described the incident as "unfortunate" but confirmed Fraley is unharmed. He plans to use the event as a learning opportunity for his team. The Lancers secured a 30-21 victory over Colerain. Despite the loss, Colerain has shown significant improvement under its second-year coach. The Cardinals' win against Sycamore in 2025 marked their first victory since 2022. Both teams have upcoming games: Colerain hosts Hamilton, and La Salle hosts Northmont.
