2021 Beverly Press and Park Labrea News, All Rights Reserved. Gibson made his highly anticipated varsity debut in 2018. Youre going to have to get used to it and get ready to wrestle, John Miller said. I know thats illegal, and I dont want to be arrested, he said. Gibsons response was to slap at the phone, which caused his teammate to drop it. His article requires a subscription to Rofkin so I am unable to read the details. Lehman said that the independent counsels review of the situation and recommendations will play a role in what happens next. Im a God-fearing guy. Are you OK?, " Strayer recalled. Ashley Miller isnt sure its possible to salvage a relationship with the coach and program. VARSITY Wrestling. Forest Hills advanced on Friday morning with a 32-29 triumph over District 7 champion Quaker Valley. Ive never had one issue never. Faintich, who was also at the meeting, acknowledged he had "perceived a threat" to his wrestler but did not defend his actions. I'm especially talking about his statements regarding the thinly veiled accusation that he was pushing his son too hard. High 79F. Lucas Courneya was near the altercation and said he had been approached by the other student to address his teammates bullying issues. Strayer said then what he says now the he offered to make a call, not that Gibson asked him to do so. Coach Anderson teaches American History & World History. But to be in the moment that's a different story.". Christian Martinez is a Metro reporter covering breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. Two juveniles have also been charged with murder in the case, Jacobs said. Off the mat, hes quiet and reflective. The bill would impose an additional 5-year sentence for those convicted of committing a crime while out on bond for a previous violent crime and force those charged with a violent crime while out on bail to pay full cash bail. All we wanted was an explanation, maybe an apology for Jake for not handling it correctly. Even if that is true, do you blow it up and put your kid in a tough situation? "I've never had another mentor like him.. he's been an inspiration to me as long as I've know him, and I do think that firing him would be such a great loss.". Zillow (Canada), Inc. holds real estate brokerage licenses in multiple provinces. 442-H New York Standard Operating Procedures New York Fair Housing NoticeTREC: Information about brokerage services, Consumer protection noticeCalifornia DRE #1522444Contact Zillow, Inc. For listings in Canada, the trademarks REALTOR, REALTORS, and the REALTOR logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Low 33F. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Do you need anything from me? Welcome; Head Coach - Jake Strayer. As a sophomore, Gibson was even more impressive, making the finals of the prestigious POWERade tournament and beating eventual state champion Gage McClenahan of Bald Eagle Area for the District 6 title. Everyone is hearing about the situation nationally. Good find. In the video, Faintich and the student are engaged in a heated conversation, and the coach shoves the student. As parents and fans line up behind one side or the other, the fabric of the Forest Hills wrestling community is being torn apart, with longtime friendships shoved aside and barbs that could permanently destroy reputations being tossed around on social media. The Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop's first-released documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look into the blood, sweat, and tears of the Iowa wrestling program. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. For him to say that he was afraid for his wrestlers safety Im a retired Marine, Im a martial artist, but Im not some evil criminal.. Beverly Hills wrestling coach fired for pushing a student sets record straight By KCAL-News Staff December 12, 2022 / 10:40 PM / KCAL NEWS For the first time, former wrestling coach. The deaths of three relatives are thought to be connected to a catfishing scheme against a teenage girl. Its my belief that it was, Lehman said. A lot of people came here today angry and upset and wanted an apology on the way this matter was handled, Faintich said. Help out a dummy -Is The Wrestling Room a webpage or FB page? Everyone is acting like he heard some recording. Forest Hills went on to defend its crown by edging Tyrone, 39-34. She is a Connecticut native who studied journalism at the University of Richmond. Throughout all of his success as an athlete and coach, Strayer has never been comfortable in the spotlight. Both sides agree that Gibson walked the short distance between the Millers house and Strayers for a conversation with the coach. Gironda, the Forest Hills athletic director, said the majority of the people in and around the Forest Hills wrestling program have been unwavering in their support for Strayer. The KCAL News Staff is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on KCALNews.com and CBSLA.com. You have permission to edit this article. The coach was suspended immediately after the incident and was fired last week, Beverly Hills Unified School District officials said. By John Rucosky. A Beverly Hills High School wrestling coach was fired after shoving a student in an incident that was caught on camera, school district officials said. These allegations were not confirmed to be reported to the high school administration or district officials. Weve tried, she said. An unknown man then approached officers and said there had been another victim on Warsaw Road. BEA's semifinals match didn't quite get started so. New homes are getting added all the time. That caused a further split between Ranger Pride Wrestling and Forest Hills. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. BOX 158 549 Locust Street. "He should have a second chance after he did something that many say is heroic. There are a lot of other things that need to (heal).. Hes been here 11 years and Ive been here for eight of those 11 and we have a lot of kids that would lay down in traffic for these guys.. The school district disputes his claim and says it has no evidence that bullying took place . Though district officials ruled Faintich must be terminated as a result of the incident, multiple students and supporters pleaded his case at the Nov. 22 meeting. Kid in questioned made a verbal threat at the wrestlers there and had violently attacked another day before. More students gather around and Faintich's body language becomes more animated. Forest Hills Superintendent David Lehman, who discussed the situation in an interview that also included Athletic Director Joe Gironda, varsity wrestling assistant coach Rob Sakmar and Strayer, said that the situation was handled according to school protocol. I went up to him, put my arm around him and said, This is disgusting that this happened. "It's easy to do so when you have had a lot of thought. "The next time it happens you know what every staff member is going to do?" During a school board meeting earlier this month, Gibson said that the only member of the Rangers coaching staff who congratulated him on the commitment was then-junior high coach Bill Bassett, who is John Millers cousin. More than 20 people spoke in support of Faintich during a Nov. 22 meeting of the Beverly Hills Unified School Districts Board of Education, including parents and current and former members of the wrestling program. And there was that NCAA champion caliber upper weight transfer to Rutgers No clue about the racial slur stuff, but apparently there was a newspaper article about how Bassett was fired as the middle school coach, and there was a meeting where the Gibsons spoke on his behalf. He was frustrated that Faintich was fired, he said. Yep, this was not reported by Mineo. According to the Beverly Hills Unified School District, an investigation was conducted, witnesses were interviewed, and the security video was looked over. Strayer said that, first and foremost, his concern was for Gibsons mental well-being. Alan Cashaw, who is president of the Johnstown branch of the NAACP as well as a member of the Bruce Haselrig Group, would not go into specifics about the wrestling programs situation, but did say that he has been involved at Forest Hills. Word eventually reached Strayer he says through a parent and he spoke to Gibson about the incident. The group has done training at schools across the state, including Conemaugh Valley when Lehman was employed there. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our web experience for everyone, and we welcome feedback and accommodation requests. They acknowledged the significant support for the coach, and thanked the community members for providing their viewpoints. "A few weeks ago, I was utterly disappointed to learn of an incident that took place where an employee was physically aggressive towards a student. Officers responded at about 8:55 p.m. to reports of shots fired in the Forest Hills neighborhood at Oldridge Road and Warsaw Road, which is off of Dorchester Road. A Beverly Hills High School wrestling coach was fired after shoving a student in an incident that was caught on camera, school district officials said. The Forest Hills School District has placed all activities involving the wrestling program on hold for at least30 days and is looking to hire an independent investigator to review the wrestling programs practices, procedures, and protocols. Weve got every prep school contacting us. 2 Valley, 57-39, on Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center to. Visit Us. I read that article over a month ago as well. Born and raised in Cascade, Coach Anderson returned to coach Ranger Wrestling in 2005. The BHUSD board agendized an item on the incident at the request of Faintichs supporters, but his termination still stands, and board members declined to comment on the incident because it is an employment matter. They didnt find out until they were driving Erik home from the tournament. Gibson, who by all accounts from the Forest Hills administration is a model student-athlete, got into a confrontation with a teammate. Were not even saying that hes a terrible person. Wrestlers and parents showed their support for Faintich tonight. NORTH CHARLESTON Four people have been arrested in a drive-by shooting that killed one person the evening of Nov. 22. Its really starting to upset them.. High 54F. Two new articles that shine some light on the situation: I don't know anyone involved. ProtonMail: oliviardiaz@protonmail.com. Feb. 25AUGUSTA Mason Desjardins scored 27, Cooper Daigle added 19 points and 16 rebounds, and top-seeded Forest Hills defeated No. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.. Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later at night. SIDMAN A racial incident involving the Forest Hills wrestling team seven months ago and the fallout fromthat moment has boiled over into public meetings and is threatening to destroy a program that had been garnering national attention for its success. Steve Garrison covers breaking news and public safety. After a school investigation, he was fired. Animated while in the corner for one of his wrestlers matches, hes quiet and almost reluctant to talk when approached for an interview. Most people think they arent that big of lies. I have a Black brother-in-law, he said. Appropriate steps were immediately taken to thoroughly investigate the event. Strayers response is that the other wrestler involved in the incident was still with the team at that point and he didnt want another confrontation to occur, which John Miller says is ludicrous. "For a minute I was demanding and asking him to leave," he said. Were not saying Jake Strayer is racist, John Miller said in a phone interview. He added that he was "acting out of prevention and protection" after a student confided in him that day that he was bullied. It doesnt do our program justice. He placed seventh at the NCAA tournament as a junior at Penn State and just missed earning a medal in his other two appearances. Follow Olivia Diaz on Twitter @oliviardiaz. A few weeks ago, I was utterly disappointed to learn of an incident that took place where an employee was physically aggressive towards a student, Supt. They are big lies when youre trying to come between a father and son.. He messed up. 1/12/2016. Strayer says he asked a rundown Erik Gibson if he wanted the coach to call John Miller and tell him to cancel a scheduled workout. (Beverly Hills High School surveillance. Read moreGeorgetown County natural resources plan deferred for County Council feedback, The Post and Courier Whats it going to take? He also earned Academic All-America honors as a kinesiology major. The resident told police he was uninjured, though his home was damaged in the crossfire. Hes been pretty on in 2020. She passed away in 2010, and John and his wife, Ashley, became legal guardians to Gibson and his three siblings. The district let down the wrestlers who lost their beloved coach, she said. Burdette and Licea have been booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center. I work in a school every day. Nov 19, 2021 The Forest Hills School District, its board, administration and coaches have been portrayed in a negative light over the past 20+ months with respect to allegations, including. They keep talking and then the coach pushes him twice more. An unnamed BHUSD source said Faintich had been a wrestling coach at BHHS since 2012 but was not a full district employee. I dont know if we can at this point.. Couple Questions About This Coming Weekend (1/20-1/22). Surrounded by local officials and community leaders, Alan Cashaw, Johnstown NAACP president, addresses the public regarding race relations in the community during the Unity Rally at Cambria Countys Central Park Complex main lobby on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Not the reasons, but what he said made it seem like they were moving. SuperintendentLehmanhad scheduled the Bruce Haselrig Group to provide diversity training at the school district before the incident occurred. 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