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N*! Racism Incident Reported in Eastwood vs. Fostoria High School Basketball Game

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FOSTORIA HIGH SCHOOL | A Facebook post circulating locally alleges a serious incident during a recent high school basketball game between Eastwood Eagles and Fostoria Redmen, where a parent said an Eastwood player threw a basketball at a Fostoria player’s face and used a racial slur. AFTER receiving the video, it appears that a Fostoria player threw a cheap shot at an Eastwood player’s face after allegedly being called a racial slur. 

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The post, shared on the platform, describes the alleged actions and has sparked discussion in the community. As of now, no official statements from Eastwood High School, Fostoria High School, the Northern Buckeye Conference, or local authorities have been found regarding an investigation or confirmation of the claims.

High school sports emphasize fair play, respect, and sportsmanship. Incidents involving unsportsmanlike conduct or discriminatory language are taken seriously by schools and athletic associations, often leading to reviews and potential discipline.

The most recent reported game between the two teams was Eastwood’s 64-51 victory over Fostoria. If confirmed, such behavior would contradict the values of interscholastic athletics.

Community members are encouraged to refer to official school channels for any updates on this matter. Racism and violence have no place in sports or schools.

POST COPY:
“I’ve seen the video from last nights Fostoria varsity basketball game, an Eastwood player intentionally threw the ball in a Fostoria player’s face and called him the N-word.
The Fostoria player reacted 👏🏽 You don’t get to assault someone, degrade them, and then play victim. And honestly? I don’t blame him. Because I already I know Trey Johnson and I gonna stand ten toes behind ours PERIOD 😤
What I do blame is a system that keeps excusing racism while punishing the response to it. We already know how this usually goes — the Black kid gets suspended, and the racist behavior gets minimized or ignored. 🙄 Continuing putting these children into toxic environments.
This has been happening to Fostoria kids for years. Walking into surrounding area “country” schools where being called “ghetto” or worse is brushed off like it’s normal. It’s not. And it never should be.
Racism doesn’t start on the court. It starts at home — and it survives because too many people stay silent. I’m tired of it.
Teach kids better. Hold them accountable.
Or stop acting shocked when respect is demanded.

One band. One sound.— with Kamari Johnson and

3 others”

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