Long Beach Poly, Serra football game reportedly called at halftime over crowd concern
The Long Beach Poly and Serra Gardena high school football game was reportedly called at halftime, according to the562sport.org.
"They’re calling the Poly Serra game. Jackrabbits win 28-14 after a half of football," The562 tweeted at 9:13 p.m.
It was later confirmed by SBLive that the game was called off.
Police equipped with riot helmets prep for how to deal with large, overwhelming crowd at Long Beach Poly vs. Serra football game in Gardena, Calif.
Photo by Nick Koza
J.W. Davis of the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported video of police assembling with riot gear and police helicopters circling the Serra High campus due to large crowds still attempting to get into the stadium.
The growing crowds attempting to get into the stadium while the game was ongoing created commotion outside the field gates and in the parking lot.
Davis said school officials said the game was sold out.
The two teams engaged in a handshake to conclude the game.
Two weeks ago, two Northern California games were stopped before getting to the third quarter due to fan violence in the stands.
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