Overview

• The incident occurred on March 21, 2025, after Northville High School lost the Class D New York State championship game to LaFargeville.
• Video footage shows Zullo pulling senior Hailey Monroe's ponytail and berating her as she appeared visibly upset after fouling out of the game.
• Another player intervened during the incident to stop Zullo’s actions, which were broadcast on television and later went viral online.
• The Northville Central School District condemned Zullo’s behavior as 'completely unacceptable' and announced his immediate firing the following day.
• Zullo claimed Monroe swore at him after he instructed her to shake hands with the opposing team, which he said led to his reaction.