The postgame scene included...

[OU81 10]

im in the pic too... which one r u?

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http://www.hsconnect.com/news/story/1129202004_new01news112804.asp

 

A heated loss for Weir

 

BLUEFIELD - Weir High football offensive coordinator Joe Filberto found himself in handcuffs following the Red Riders' Class AA state semifinal loss at Bluefield Saturday afternoon.

Filberto was detained by the Bluefield City Police following a heated exchange with several Weir High fans and Weir players.

 

"Naturally, I'm not happy about (what happened following the game). It was a very emotional game and a very volatile football game. Football in itself is a volatile game," said Weir head coach Tony Filberto, the father of Joe Filberto.

 

"Everybody had great expectations and unfortunately emotions got the best of some of the people. It didn't end the right way for us."

 

The incident began when an unidentified Weir High player accused the younger Filberto of costing Weir a trip to the state finals with a pass call late in the game. The pass resulted in an interception that was returned for a touchdown for Bluefield. Bluefield then went on to tie the game after recovering an onside kick and eventually won 21-20 in overtime.

 

The exchange escalated to the point where Joe Filberto and the player had to be restrained from getting at each other.

 

After several minutes, it appeared as if the incident was under control, but continued when Joe Filberto became involved in an exchange of words with a group of Weir High fans. Filberto then charged the stands and was again physically restrained.

 

Joe Filberto and the player who originally were involved in the incident ended up in another altercation before the Bluefield City Police intervened.

 

Refusing to leave the field, Joe Filberto was wrestled to the ground by a group of officers and led off the field in handcuffs.

 

A source with the Bluefield Police said Filberto was detained following the game, but no charges were filed and no official action was taken.

 

As for Tony Filberto, who was also threatened with arrest during the incident for getting involved, he hopes what happens in Bluefield stays in Bluefield.

 

"We hope everybody sticks together as a team and sticks by the coaching staff," he said. "These coaches and being a team is what got us here and hopefully we will go home together as a team."

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http://www.wtov9.com/news/3954301/detail.html

 

Local Students Learning A Lesson After Football Game Altercation

 

The Weir High administration is upset about the incident that occurred after the playoff loss. They hope it serves as a valuable lesson everyone can learn from.

 

Bluefield police tell NEWS 9 Weir High Assistant Coach Joe Filberto got into an altercation with some of his own fans and players after Saturday's game. Filberto was pinned to the ground by Bluefield cops and led away in handcuffs. He was not arrested, rather detained then released and was not charged in the incident.

 

Weir High Principal Marty Hudek has plans to address the entire student body regarding the incident. Hudek tells me he wants to emphasize and commend the fantastic effort put forth by the team, students, parents, and coaches just getting to the semi-final game. He also wants to stress to students the importance of proper conduct and good sportsmanship in all situations.

 

"And to come this close to the ultimate goal and to have it not realized over such a short span of time. I'm hoping that not only will the students realize but the community and the fams and the coaches realize that there is a way to conduct yourself when this occurs and you have to move on from this, " says Hudek.

 

Hudek says he hopes the Weir High community will focus on what the school accomplished by getting to the semi-final game and not on what happened over a span of a few minutes following the game.

 

Hudek says an evaluation of the incident and the personnel involved will also be conducted, including an investigation into what, if any, students were involved.

 

From the Hancock County Mobile Newsroom,

 

Julie Grant, NEWS 9.

[beaverbaseball 10]

I just wanted to say thanks to the couple of Weir football players that came and shook hands, and the Weir coaches that shook hands! You all have true sportsmanship