El Cerrito High School's football program and its head coach have been suspended following hazing allegations involving 22 teammates, according to a report by KGO journalists Luz Pena and J.R. Stone on November 6, 2026.
The suspension affects the entire football program at the California high school. Specific details about the nature of the hazing allegations and the identity of the coach were not disclosed in the initial report. The investigation involves 22 student-athletes who were reportedly teammates on the football squad.
School and district officials have not released further information regarding the timeline for the suspension or potential disciplinary actions. The case highlights ongoing concerns about hazing culture in high school athletics across the United States.
