Crime & Safety

King Philip Football Team Investigated For Boxing Matches At Camp

Officials said the camp took place at Camp Mataponi in Naples from Aug. 22 to 27.

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September 20, 2023

WRENTHAM - The entire King Philip Regional High School football program is under investigation for hazing, school officials said.

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In a letter to families, Superintendent Rich Drolet and Principal Nicole Bottomley said the investigation found that the upperclassmen forced 10th-grade players to fight each other in boxing matches they set up during football camp in Maine.

Officials said the camp took place at Camp Mataponi in Naples from Aug. 22 to 27.

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