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St. Benedict’s Suspends Star Forward After Postgame Brawl as State Association Opens Inquiry

The suspension follows reports that he allegedly grabbed a photojournalist by the throat during the Jersey City melee.

Overview

  • St. Benedict’s Prep said junior forward Amadou Hann is indefinitely barred from practices and games pending an internal review.
  • The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association confirmed it is gathering information and will determine any additional steps.
  • Video from NJ Advanced Media shows Hann charging St. Peter’s Prep players after the handshake line and at least one punch being thrown.
  • Photographer Tom Horak says Hann demanded he delete images and grabbed his throat during the chaos, an encounter not captured on video.
  • Horak reported neck abrasions, declined medical treatment and charges, and police were not called, while the headmaster condemned the conduct.