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Antioch High Forfeits Football Game Over Code-of-Conduct Violations

Officials cite privacy laws that limit disclosure, with additional discipline pending.

Overview

  • The varsity team forfeited Thursday’s Bay Valley Athletic League game at Liberty High in Brentwood following an incident.
  • Principal John Jimno said the situation involves a significant portion of the roster and that he is legally barred from sharing specifics.
  • School and district leaders unanimously decided a forfeit was necessary to uphold accountability and student conduct standards.
  • Jimno told families the forfeiture is only the first step in the disciplinary process and that further actions will follow.
  • Local outlets reported a now-deleted locker-room video depicting apparent abuse; Antioch is listed at 7-2 and is scheduled to face Pittsburg on Nov. 8.