Texas HS soccer workforce slammed after gamers spank opponents with belts

A Texas highschool soccer workforce is in scorching water for his or her postgame punishment of their opponents within the handshake line — whipping them with belts as a part of a viral TikTok motion. 

Whereas shaking arms after beating Cleveland Excessive College 77-0 on Sept. 27, Willis Excessive College within the Houston space took issues too far after the sport. 

The gamers may very well be seen in a social media video with belts within the different hand, trying to slap their opponents within the butts.

The concept got here from the viral BTA problem, which stands for “belt to ass.”

The video reveals one Cleveland participant leaping out of the way in which to keep away from getting it with the belt.

After the handshake line ends, the video reveals gamers aggressively whipping the belts in entrance of them in celebration.

“I simply don’t get it. I don’t and I’d be very pissed off if I’m scrolling on my telephone, and I see my son getting hit with the belt,” Mary Almaguer, a mom of a scholar at Cleveland, told KHOU 11.

The Willis Unbiased College district suspended a number of gamers, who might face extra disciplinary motion, after seeing the video of the incident — which was additionally condemned by dad and mom  

‘We’re deeply disenchanted by the unsportsmanlike conduct displayed by a few of our soccer gamers following final week’s sport towards Cleveland,’ the Willis Unbiased College District mentioned in an announcement.

“’This conduct doesn’t replicate the values of our district, and we’re dedicated to making sure it doesn’t occur once more. Now we have been in communication with the UL (College Interscholastic League) and have submitted our proposed disciplinary actions for evaluation.

“Whereas we await their determination on any extra sanctions, the athletes concerned have already confronted penalties. They are going to be suspended for the primary half of tomorrow’s sport, required to finish neighborhood service, and have undergone disciplinary measures throughout soccer apply.

“’We don’t condone this conduct, and we’re actively taking steps to stop such incidents sooner or later. We need to categorical our deepest regrets to the athletes, coaches, dad and mom, and neighborhood of Cleveland ISD.”

The Cleveland Unbiased College District in an announcement referred to as Willis’ actions “inappropriate” and has filed official complaints.

“That’s simply shady and there’s no level in doing that. It’s simply very infantile for them to try this,” Melanie Gonzalez, the mom of a Clevland HS, informed KHOU 1.

Some dad and mom consider the first-half suspension for the Willis gamers doesn’t go far sufficient.

“I feel extra than simply half of a sport suspension, possibly the remainder of the season, some counseling,” Almaguer mentioned.