Halfway into the Emporia High football season, there is still no resolution to — or new information about — an alleged battery involving at least one player right before the season started.
Emporia Police Capt. Ray Mattas says officers have been conducting follow-up interviews as requested by Lyon County Attorney Marc Goodman after an initial investigation was completed. Affidavits and reports are pending. Goodman will review those and then will decide whether to file formal charges.
The Emporia Police “pink sheet” released to local media shortly after the alleged incident indicated an alleged battery Aug. 21 involving a personal weapon, meaning a hand or a foot as opposed to other kinds of weaponry. However, with the investigation still active, officers will not confirm the scope of their work as per department policy.
USD 253 Community Relations Director Lyndel Landgren says he can’t confirm unattributed reports of discipline against several players, including short-term suspensions. He also reminded residents the district can’t comment on any student discipline decisions because of student confidentiality policies.
A new roster provided Friday by the Emporia High football staff indicates four additions to the team as well as six players no longer on the team since the season began. The reasons behind those roster changes are not being released.
Emporia High takes a 1-3 record into its Homecoming game against Manhattan on Friday.
