
It is very upsetting when adults openly criticize a child as adults, we should be modeling appropriate behavior. "By no means am I accepting or defending their behavior, but it is our responsibility as adults to work together with our children so that they can learn from their mistakes. "The students involved are children and often children make poor choices," Tierney said in his statement.

Jefferson Township Superintendent Patrick Tierney issued a statement on Monday suggesting that the administration is investigating "this very serious matter." He said that the NJSIAA and Morris County Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association have been notified of what transpired.


Basketball fans at a northern New Jersey high school shouted "Build the wall!" at Hispanic players on the opposing team Friday, in reference to President Donald Trump's proposed border barrier.
