El Cerrito High School's football program and its head coach have been suspended following hazing allegations involving 22 teammates, according to a report by KGO journalists Luz Pena and J.R. Stone published on November 6, 2026.
The suspension affects the entire football program at the California high school. Details of the specific hazing incidents were not disclosed in the initial report. The allegations involve nearly two dozen players on the team.
School and district officials have not released further information about the investigation timeline or potential disciplinary actions beyond the program suspension. The case highlights ongoing concerns about hazing culture in high school athletics across the United States.
