North Salem football player accused of racial slur during game

A football player from North Salem High School was accused of using a racial slur towards a player from Sam Barlow High School during a game on September 18. The accusation, made by a Barlow player’s mother on social media, follows another similar incident the week prior. Both schools are under investigation by their respective school districts in response to the allegations. Oregon officials, including Governor Tina Kotek and U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, have publicly condemned the behavior, emphasizing the importance of a respectful sports environment. The investigations by the Salem-Keizer and Gresham-Barlow school districts are ongoing with no reported disciplinary actions yet.

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