Fights halt Rolesville-Millbrook football game; security questioned

The football game between Rolesville High School and Millbrook High School was halted Friday night due to multiple fights among attendees, leading to the game being suspended. Attendance was around 6,000, prompting criticism of the security measures in place, with only five deputies assigned to the event. Many students expressed concerns over their safety and advocated for increased security at future games. Dr. Theron Bowman, a crowd-management consultant, emphasized the need for better planning and communication regarding crowd control at large events. The game was tied when it was suspended, and the North Carolina High School Athletic Association plans to complete the remaining minutes at a later date, though no makeup date has been announced.

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