Wisconsin father tripped 9-year-old player over a disputed play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
A 41-year-old father in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, has been cited for disorderly conduct after allegedly tripping a 9-year-old player during a youth football game on August 22. According to police, the incident occurred during a match between the Racine Eagles and Milwaukee Colts when the man, upset over a play, rushed the field and tripped the child. He reportedly admitted to the act when confronted by authorities and has been banned from future games by the Milwaukee team. The child was noted to be unharmed and eager to continue playing after the incident.
- •The incident occurred on August 22 during a youth football game.
- •The father was cited for disorderly conduct and admitted to the act.
- •Police reported the father was upset with a play that occurred during the game.
- •The Milwaukee team has banned the parent from attending future games.
- •The child involved was unharmed and ready to play again afterward.
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Dad, 41, Accused of Tripping Child Athlete on the Field Because He Was ‘Upset With a Play’
"A Wisconsin father has been accused of bad sportsmanship after he allegedly ran onto a football field and deliberately tripped a 9-year-old player. Video obtained by ABC affiliate WISN 12 News showed an unidentified man appearing to rush the field in Mount Pleasant and put his leg out in front of a child who was […]
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