Royal High coach Adam Brubaker out after incident with player

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Royal High coach Adam Brubaker out after incident with player
Summary

Royal High football coach Adam Brubaker will miss the team's season opener on August 20 after an incident during practice on August 19. Brubaker is under investigation for kicking a football that struck a player in the groin during a non-contact drill. He stated the action was unintentional and has since apologized to the player. The school district is currently reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident. An interim coaching plan is being established to minimize disruption for the team, which is set to host North Hills-Monroe on Friday night.

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  • Coach Brubaker is absent for the season opener on August 20.
  • The incident occurred during an August 19 practice session.
  • Brubaker accidentally kicked a football that hit a player.
  • An interim coaching plan is being implemented for the team.
  • Royal High is preparing to host North Hills-Monroe on Friday night.
Latest Updates
  • 9:30 PMYahoo SportsRoyal High investigates incident involving football coach and player
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Video shows the Highlanders football coach Adam Brubaker kicking a ball toward student and hitting him in groin area.

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Royal High football coach Adam Brubaker will miss Friday's season opener after an incident at the Aug. 19 practice.

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