Player Flagged For Unsportsmanlike Conduct After CIF Finals

A Vista Murrieta High football player has been disciplined for using inappropriate language and making gestures against the opposing team, Corona Centennial, in last weekend’s CIF Southern Section Inland Division football final.

At least two players--one from each team--have been singled out by fans on the Internet for on-camera behavior that was unsportsmanlike. Comments show it was noticed by fans from both Vista Murrieta and Corona Centennial during the

Several people commented on Internet sites, saying that players from both schools shouted obscenities and made rude hand gestures into the camera during the CIF-Inland Division Finals. to capture its first title. Last year, the Huskies topped Vista for the title.

Broncos Athletic Director Ray Moore said the school “researched the issue and disciplinary action will be taken and will be confidential by law.” As of publication time, Centennial Athletic Director Bill Gunn had not returned a phone inquiry.

Potentially, they were seduced by the television cameras, as the game was broadcast on TV and highlight clips were sent to several Los Angeles-based news outlets on major stations.

Moore wanted to emphasize that the actions of one or two people should not taint what was a very good game with mutual respect shown by both schools.

“Following the contest, many of our players and coaches were able to get together with the Centennial team and coaches and congratulate each other,” Moore said. “I talked with many players from Centennial and their coaches and I was impressed by their respectful demeanor.”