NJSIAA calls official's use of slur inappropriate, closes case
NJSIAA said an official's use of a racial slur before a Metuchen football game was inappropriate but not directed at anyone. The case is now closed.
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) has determined that a football official's use of a racial slur before a game between Metuchen and New Brunswick high schools was both unnecessary and inappropriate. The incident occurred during a pregame speech to the Metuchen team in the locker room. NJSIAA spokesperson Mike Cherenson stated that the findings were reported to the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, which received the information along with corrective actions and supporting details.
The NJSIAA considered the matter closed and is not identifying the official or disclosing the specific corrective actions. Metuchen athletic director John Cathcart mentioned that he followed the proper chain of command to report the incident to Mark Bitar, the Big Central Conference referee assignor. Green, whose son is a Metuchen player, expressed her dissatisfaction with the lack of transparency regarding the official's future involvement in games and the corrective action plan.
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