Beachwood High football players investigated for inappropriate conduct

BEACHWOOD, Ohio (WJW) – Members of the Beachwood varsity football team are under investigation for “inappropriate conduct.”

In response, the school forfeited the game Friday against Trinity.

The district said the high school administration is investigating.

“As this involves students, the matter is highly confidential,” Beachwood schools said in a letter to parents.

“We regret the last-minute timing of this cancellation and the negative impact the cancellation has on students and families who support the football program such as our band, drill team, cheerleaders, game workers and officials,” the school said in a statement .

Beachwood’s varsity football team is scheduled to play Cuyahoga Heights Thursday night at 7 p.m.

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