El Cerrito High Football Program, Coach Suspended Amid Criminal Investigation
The El Cerrito High School football program and its head coach have been suspended after a criminal investigation by El Cerrito Police into allegations of hazing, sexual battery, and bullying involving numerous student athletes.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, November 5, 2026 — The El Cerrito High School football program has been suspended, along with its head coach, following a criminal investigation initiated by the El Cerrito Police Department.
The investigation centers on serious allegations including hazing, sexual battery, and bullying. These alleged incidents reportedly involved numerous student athletes within the program.
Details regarding the specific timeline of the investigation, the commencement of the suspensions, or the exact nature of the alleged incidents have not been publicly disclosed at this time. The name of the head coach involved in the suspension was also not provided.
El Cerrito Police are leading the criminal inquiry. The school district has not released a statement regarding the disciplinary actions or the ongoing investigation beyond confirming the suspension of the program and the coach.
Further information is expected as the police investigation progresses. The El Cerrito Police Department has not specified when their investigation is anticipated to conclude.
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