The hazing incident,<\/a> in which varsity team members are accused of physically striking their teammates, took place Oct. 9 in a hotel room in San Jose, where the team was participating in the Memorial Cup tournament, according to an email sent by Wilson coach Zac Polmanteer.<\/p>\n\u201cWilson High School\u2019s Boys Water Polo team will conclude its season following tonight\u2019s game (Tuesday, Oct. 20) and will not participate in the CIF playoffs,\u201d Long Beach Unified School District spokesperson Elvia Cano wrote in an email Tuesday afternoon. \u201cBecause the investigation is ongoing and the details involve confidential student and employee information, the District is limited in what it can share about the individuals involved and any specific actions taken at this time. This decision reinforces that Long Beach Unified does not tolerate hazing and reflects our commitment to student safety, well-being, and upholding expectations for respectful conduct.\u201d<\/p>\n
Polmanteer\u2019s email to parents on Oct. 12 was titled \u201cStatement on Hazing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring this gathering, multiple student-athletes were subjected to humiliating and physically harmful acts,\u201d Polmanteer wrote. \u201cSome athletes sustained injuries from being physically struck by their teammates.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOut of respect for the students and families involved, I will not disclose further details,\u201d Polmanteer continued. \u201cThis level of behavior is shocking, unacceptable, and completely contrary to everything we stand for as a program.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wilson (17-9, 5-0) has had four matches since the allegations came to light. They played and won league games against Long Beach Poly on Oct. 13 and Lakewood on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The Bruins forfeited nonleague road games against Loyola on Oct. 14 and Mira Costa on Wednesday, Oct. 21.<\/p>\n
The Bruins will finish the season with a 17-10 overall record, including winning the Moore League title.<\/p>\n
Wilson was likely headed for the Open Division playoffs of the CIF-SS playoffs as one of the teams ranked in the top eight in the section.<\/p>\n
The CIF-SS boys water polo playoff brackets are scheduled to be released Friday at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n
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