TOLEDO, Ohio — Editor's note: The following story has been edited to reflect new information made available in a statement from Toledo Public Schools.
A high school football game was canceled and police were called to help control a large crowd after fights broke out.
Security for Toledo Public Schools alongside Lucas County Sheriff's Office deputies working at Scott High School on Friday called around 9 p.m. to request crowd control assistance from Toledo police.
While TPD was en route, LCSO deputies stated they were advised the game between the Scott Bulldogs and the East High School Tigers, of Columbus, was canceled.
According to a 911 call, at least 50 people were fighting on the football field.
A statement from Toledo Public Schools described the incident as an "altercation between players from both schools". A TPS representative said the referees made the decision to stop the game at the end of the third quarter as a result.
Officials notified the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OSHAA) and the student athletes who were involved now face disciplinary action, including suspension from play, TPS said.
According to TPS, no injuries were reported and no spectators were involved in the altercation.
After a brief investigation, it was determined that both football teams had begun fighting, prompting the stoppage of the game. The score at the time of the stoppage was 32-8 in favor of East High School.
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