Parent alleges racial slur used by official before Metuchen football game

A parent reported that an official used a racial slur prior to the Metuchen High School football opener against New Brunswick on September 4. The incident occurred during a pregame sportsmanship speech when the official allegedly repeated the N-word twice. Metuchen athletic director John Cathcart confirmed the report was filed with the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), which is awaiting further details. Shanise Green, the mother of a Metuchen player, expressed outrage over the official's actions, emphasizing that such language is unacceptable, especially in front of student-athletes. Both the NJSIAA and the officials' association are reviewing the matter and have not provided additional comments.

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