Cheltenham High School has temporarily suspended its football season amid allegations of hazing.
In an email to the Cheltenham community, Superintendent Brian Scriven says the district received an anonymous tip about the alleged hazing on Friday, the same day the team was scheduled to play against Harry S. Truman High.
Dr. Scriven says he recognizes the decision "deeply affects" the students and families, but that "the allegations deserve and require this immediate and decisive action."
The superintendent says the district plans to provide an update about the investigation early next week.
It's unclear what the alleged hazing consists of. Hazing can mean initiating a new team member with a beating or some form of ridicule and humiliation.
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