Broomstick Used In NJ High School Hazing Incident: Report

6:47 p.m. UPDATE: Wall HS Football Game Cancelled Amid Hazing Probe: Report

WALL, NJ — About half a dozen older players in the Wall High School football program tried to pin down a younger player in the locker room, according to allegations that led to an investigation, NJ.com reported.

Two parents of students at the high school shared details with the publication about a video that showed the incident in which one of the players was holding a mop or a broomstick.

The video does not show sodomy explicitly, but the parents told the publication that they think that is what some of the older players were attempting.

The parents also claimed that the attacks happened more than once during this season.

Wall Township Board of Education President Ralph Addonizio confirmed that the hazing allegation was being investigated.

"Upon becoming aware of the allegation, we immediately contacted the appropriate authorities," Addonizio said in a statement over email. "There's a pending investigation, and the school district is cooperating fully. We cannot comment further on a pending investigation of a student matter."

The official said that all questions should be directed to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.

Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Public Information Officer Mark Spivey told Patch that, due to the confidential nature of juvenile records, the office cannot confirm or deny any details.

More information will be available as it comes in. Check back with Patch for updates.

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