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Monroe High players, coaches address fight, raise concerns over treatment of both teams

Headline from Rochester First

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A high school football fight between two Rochester city schools has sparked backlash, drawing negative comments that go beyond sportsmanship among young athletes. "For this to be the highlight of all of the wonderful things that Monroe High School has done with their footbal…

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  1. Rochester First

    Brawl erupts after final play at East-Monroe football game (opens Rochester First)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A large fight broke out on Saturday between the Monroe and East High School football teams; fans also got involved. After the final play of Saturday afternoon’s sectional matchup at James Monroe High School, players and fans clashed on the field.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Video shows Monroe and East players fighting at high school football game in Rochester (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    A fight broke out at a Monroe High School versus East High School football game.

  3. Rochester First

    Monroe High players, coaches address fight, raise concerns over treatment of both teams (opens Rochester First)

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    Rochester First's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A high school football fight between two Rochester city schools has sparked backlash, drawing negative comments that go beyond sportsmanship among young athletes. "For this to be the highlight of all of the wonderful things that Monroe High School has done with their footbal…

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