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North Carolina high school football game suspended after spectator fights

A high school football game between Millbrook Magnet High School and Rolesville High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, was suspended on Friday night following chaos among spectators. The matchup, featuring two Top 25 ranked teams, reached a 10-10 tie at the end of regulation.

During the fourth quarter, approximately 6,000 spectators were ordered to evacuate the stadium following an incident near the concession area. While Raleigh police described the event as an “argument,” reports indicated a fight broke out that eventually spilled outside the stadium.

After a brief delay, the teams were permitted to finish regulation without fans in attendance. However, as the teams prepared to enter overtime, officials and school administrators determined the environment was too dangerous to continue. The overtime period will be played at a later date to determine a winner.

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Millbrook Magnet High School · North Carolina High School Athletic Association · Raleigh Police Department · Rolesville High School