Oregon Player Ejected After Tackle of Flag Carrier

A Jefferson High School football player in Portland was ejected after tackling a Grant opponent who was carrying a U.S. flag during the teams’ game-day proceedings. The incident triggered a confrontation between players and drew criticism from the Oregon School Activities Association, which said such behavior has no place in school sports. Portland Public Schools said the Jefferson player let his emotions override his judgment and that the incident was not related to the flag. Grant won the rivalry game 35-14; accounts differed on whether the tackle happened before kickoff or after the game.