Two players from San Antonio John Jay high school could face criminal charges after targeting a referee in a Friday night game.
Both players were immediately ejected from the game and suspended from the team and school.
According to Austin Football Officials Association secretary Wayne Elliott, the referee was "very upset" and "wanted to press charges." The hit came toward the end of John Jay's 15-9 loss at Marble Falls, located about 90 miles north of San Antonio.
"The first thing we want is that those two kids never play football again," Elliott said.
UPDATE: "According to the game report filed to the Austin Football Officials Association after the game, No. 7 admitted to the penalty and was thrown out, while No. 81 stayed in the contest. On the next play, No. 81 was penalized for a late hit on the Marble Falls quarterback on the final play of the game."The video shows No. 12, Victor Rojas, and No. 81, Mike Moreno, delivering the hit from behind on the referee.
