The Citronelle Wildcats had just edged out UMS-Wright with a 14-7 victory.
But apparently, the real action was in the stands.
After the game, two Wildcats' parents, Chris Edmunds and Stephen Byrd, decided to square off.
Words were exchanged, and before you knew it, it wasn’t just a verbal spat.
Byrd allegedly lunged at Edmunds, and in response, Edmunds delivered a punch that would’ve made even a linebacker proud.
Of course, because this is 2024, the whole thing was caught on video.
And let’s be honest, nothing says "I’m serious about high school football" like throwing punches over a touchdown.
Quarterback Tackles the Situation—Literally
Now, if you think the adults were the only ones involved, think again.
As if the situation wasn’t chaotic enough, Edmunds' son, Daylon, who happens to be the Wildcats' quarterback, saw his dad in trouble and decided to leap into action.
Instead of leaving it to security, Daylon sprinted toward the stands and allegedly threw a punch of his own.
Talk about family loyalty, right?
Citronelle Police Chief Chris McLean was quick to calm things down, saying, “This isn't what our school or football program stands for.”
Basically, don’t judge the whole town by this one heated moment.
The Consequences Came Fast and Hard
As you might guess, there were consequences for this little brawl.
Daylon Edmunds was suspended from school for a week and, even worse for any Alabama football player, removed from the football team.
That’s like being benched during the Iron Bowl—it’s a serious punishment.
Daylon’s dad, Chris Edmunds, admitted that his son should be held accountable, but he wasn’t thrilled with the punishment, calling it "overboard."
Meanwhile, both dads had to face disorderly conduct charges, but don’t worry—they quickly posted bond.
After all, there’s more football to watch next weekend.
Cool Heads Win Championships, Not Brawls
Alabama takes its football seriously. But, as this story shows, maybe we all need to remember it’s just a game—well, sort of.
It’s a good reminder that tempers don’t belong on the sidelines or in the stands.
The real winners in football are the ones who can keep their cool, no matter how intense things get.
So, next time you find yourself getting heated at a high school game, take a breath and maybe leave the tackling to the players on the field.
After all, nobody wins when fists start flying—except maybe the guy holding the camera.
An Update: The Dads Apologize
The two Citronelle dads at the center of last Friday’s post-game brawl have publicly apologized and made peace.
Chris Edmunds, father of quarterback Daylon Edmunds, and Stephan Byrd, father of receiver Sye Byrd, issued heartfelt apologies on Facebook, expressing regret for their actions and the chaos it caused.
Both acknowledged their mistakes and aimed to set a better example moving forward.
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