Howard High School JV Football Program Suspended Amid Assault Investigation
Seven junior varsity football players from Howard High School in Ellicott City, Maryland, have been charged with assault after an incident in the school's locker room. The school has suspended the entire JV football program as an investigation proceeds.
Baltimore, MD, September 30, 2026 —
Seven junior varsity football players from Howard High School in Ellicott City, Maryland, are facing assault charges following an incident that occurred in the school’s locker room. The charges were filed against the students, whose names have not been publicly released.
In response to the alleged incident and the subsequent charges, Howard High School has announced the immediate suspension of its entire junior varsity football program. The school stated that the program will remain suspended while a thorough investigation into the matter is ongoing. Specific details regarding the nature of the assault or the timeline of the incident have not been provided by authorities or the school district at this time.
The school’s decision to suspend the JV program aims to allow investigators to conduct their work without interference and to ensure the safety and well-being of the student body. The impact of this suspension on the student-athletes and the broader school community is significant. Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Howard High School is part of the Howard County Public School System. The school administration has indicated it will cooperate fully with law enforcement throughout the investigation. The names of the charged students, the specific nature of the assault, and the exact date of the locker room incident were not immediately available. The school has not commented on potential disciplinary actions for the students beyond the current charges and program suspension.
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