One arrested after brawl breaks out at preseason basketball game at Mariner High
Game was between Ida Baker and Dunbar high schools
A fight that broke out during a high school preseason basketball scrimmage Wednesday evening at a Cape Coral high school was captured on camera and led to an arrest.
Video from the stands of Mariner High School’s gymnasium shows a large scrum with punches being thrown and eventually, a coach being struck to the floor.
Cape Coral Police Department officials were quickly on the scene and ultimately arrested David Church, 46.
The game was between Ida Baker High School and Dunbar High School’s basketball teams.
A statement from School District of Lee County spokesperson Rob Spicker said, “The boys’ basketball teams from Ida Baker High School and Dunbar High School were participating in a pre-season practice session. Security at practices is provided by the team’s coaching staff. Additional security was provided by the certified referees hired to work the scrimmages. We appreciate the quick response and actions taken by the Cape Coral Police Department. Any players involved will be disciplined per the Student Code of Conduct.”
The school district and CCPD did not state what led to the incident.
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