GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Deputies are investigating an assault that happened at a basketball game between Grand Haven and East Kentwood girls basketball teams, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says.
The situation happened around 8:17 Tuesday night. Police say there was an assault between an East Kentwood player and a Grand Haven player that resulted in the ejection of an East Kentwood player and coach.
Deputies worked with school staff to de-escalate the situation and ensure everyone's safety as spectators also became rowdy.
An investigation into the assault is still ongoing, but police say no other criminal activity was reported at the scene.
Wednesday morning, Kentwood Public Schools said they're in close communication with Grand Haven district administration and the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office.
“East Kentwood High School’s Athletic Department is committed to high expectations for behavior of student-athletes and coaches both in and out of athletic competitions. Educational athletics are an extension of the classroom and serve as an opportunity for all aspects of growth and development for our student-athletes,” Blaine Brumels, co-athletic director for East Kentwood High School said.
“We are concerned with the events that unfolded in this game and with the wellbeing of all involved,” said Brumels. “We will follow established district guidelines throughout this process.”
Kentwood Public Schools also thanked the Grand Haven Community and East Kentwood parents who were at the game for "making sure the focus remained on the game following the incident so that the game could reach a successful conclusion."
Grand Haven Schools said GHAPS is currently working with Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office as they investigate the incident, so the District can’t provide any additional information at this time.
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