COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) \u2014 Olentangy Local Schools officials told ABC 6 that six seniors have been suspended from the girls’ high school soccer team.<\/p>\n
This comes after the coaching staff was placed on administrative leave after hazing allegations involving players surfaced last month.<\/p>\n
The district said it is launching a comprehensive review into the alleged hazing incident.<\/p>\n
School officials said a teacher first reported a rumor on Sept. 16, and the district notified law enforcement and began its own investigation.<\/p>\n
Law enforcement initially determined no criminal charges would be filed, and the students involved were disciplined.<\/p>\n
ABC 6 reviewed video of the hazing; the video showed images of some of the soccer players shoving food down their teammates’ mouths while their wrists were zip-tied and bodies wrapped in plastic wrap.<\/p>\n
Officials said new information has since been shared, prompting the latest review. Saturday marked the team’s first soccer game since the coaches were suspended. A school spokesperson said coaches from the boys’ junior varsity squad led the girls team against Bishop Watterson. <\/p>\n