A California highschool in Santa Clarita is as soon as once more flying the Skinny Blue Line flag earlier than its soccer video games, regardless of a soccer coach’s determination to cease displaying it.
On Friday evening, Saugus Excessive College soccer performed in opposition to Golden Valley and took the sphere with one member of the group carrying the Skinny Blue Line flag, in response to the Santa Clarita Valley Sign.
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Displaying the flag, which is meant to present assist for regulation enforcement, was just lately discontinued from the sidelines because of the flag being seen as “uncomfortable and unwelcome” to some.
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Mike Kuhlman, superintendent of the William S. Hart Union Excessive College District, despatched a letter explaining the choice to cease flying the flag, which was made by soccer coach Jason Bornn.
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“Provided that some people have expressed concern that they interpret the Skinny Blue Line flag to be divisive, it occurred to (the coach) that it’s doable that some gamers on the group won’t be totally enthusiastic a couple of image that’s getting used to characterize all the group,” Kuhlman mentioned.
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“In deference to his dedication to inclusivity, kindness and respect (simply loving folks), and since the group by no means voted as a unit to hold this banner, Coach determined to discontinue this follow,” he continued.
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The Saugus Centurions defeated Golden Valley 31-13 to complete the common season 8-2.
“It’s very satisfying to get the win, the children labored very arduous for this,” Bornn mentioned after the sport, in response to the Los Angeles Every day Information. “We needed to overcome an incredible quantity of adversity with accidents and the loss to West Ranch. I’m simply pleased with their effort and work ethic and what they had been in a position to accomplish.”
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Fox Information has reached out to Bornn and the principal of Saugus Excessive College for remark.
Fox Information’ Bailee Hill contributed to this report