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D.C. high school football team suspended, forced to forfeit multiple games

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According to an announcement by Dunbar (D.C.) head coach Maurice Vaughn, the Crimson Tide football team has been suspended by District Columbia Public Schools (DCPS).

The suspension of Dunbar stems from a bench-clearing brawl that ended last Thursday’s game against Coolidge, per an email that was sent out to parents and families by the DCPS.

The DCPS has suspended Dunbar’s football program through Oct. 5, forcing the Crimson Tide to forfeit last week’s 30-17 win over Coolidge and their upcoming homecoming game against Jackson-Reed on Saturday. Dunbar will fall to 0-6 after Saturday, with four games to go.

Here is the statement that Vaughn released via social media through Dunbar’s football team handle:

Tide family – as many of you have seen, DCPS has made the decision to suspend our football program until October 5th, which means we will have to forfeit our homecoming game.

This is not the outcome we wanted, but it does not define who we are. Dunbar Football has always been about more than the scoreboard – it’s about brotherhood, discipline, and representing our school and community with pride.

We will use this moment to regroup, refocus, and come back stronger. The Tide is built on Toughness, Integrity, Discipline & Effort. To our parents, alumni, and supporters – thank you for standing with us.

Your energy and love keep us going.

We’ll rise above this, together. The story of the Crimson Tide is far bigger than one setback.

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