South Bend Basket’brawl’ Ends Game At Half Time

#WATCH: Brawl breaks out during a high school basketball game in South Bend, Indiana. South Bend Police said at one point all of their officers were at the school clearing the gym. No injuries reported and no arrests made. pic.twitter.com/P8cDCyQYSL

— Max Lewis (@MaxLewisTV) February 3, 2023

UPDATED: 2-15-23

South Bend Tribune story... Five young men charged for alleged roles in fight at Riley-Washington boys basketball game

Court documents allege the five people charged are associated with the Westside gang and began fighting a teen who associates with a rival gang.

Charges were filed against Keeion Mahone (18), Tisean Overstreet (18), Destefano Richardson (20), Isaiah Redding (18) and Jamarion Watson (19). Watson is charged with disorderly conduct, while the other four are charged with disorderly conduct as well as battery, both misdemeanor offenses.

UPDATED: 2-10-23

From the School District –

(2-3-23) Senior Night ended early at South Bend Washington last night when a large fight broke out in the stands at halftime of the Panthers’ boys basketball game with South Bend Riley.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Riley -Washington has been cancelled at halftime and will be postponed at a later date.

— Washington HS (@SBWashingtonHS) February 3, 2023

Washington Head Coach Ryan Varga’s statement–

This is my official statement and I’m sticking to it! pic.twitter.com/H1xTBanyNO

— Coach Varga (@WHSCoachVarga) February 3, 2023

The game had a large crowd in attendance including Purdue Coach Matt Painter, the Boilermakers are presently the #1 team in the US.

Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter taking in @SBWashingtonHS and @SBRileySports at The Great Western Forum. pic.twitter.com/lwpaSI2xt4

— Matt Loch (@MattLochWNDU) February 3, 2023

South Bend Police Department Release–

Many of our 2nd Detail officers are responding to a large fight that broke out during the Washington vs. Riley basketball game at Washington High School.

Officers are working to clear the gym.

We will provide further details when possible.

UPDATED

The remainder of the Washington vs. Riley basketball game at Washington High School has been canceled following a large fight that broke out during halftime.

The fight began shortly after 8 pm, which received immediate response from our officers already at the scene.

No serious injuries were reported and no arrests were made.

At one point, all 2nd Detail South Bend officers were at Washington High School, assisting with clearing the building.

We want to thank our neighboring jurisdictions for assisting with covering our calls as our officers responded to the scene.

The incident happened in the stands at halftime with Washington trailing Riley 30-28..

Panthers battle back and go into halftime down two to Riley 28-30. @sbwathletics @PantherBoybball @NIC_athletics @46Sports pic.twitter.com/0pSAlskuVv

— Washington HS (@SBWashingtonHS) February 3, 2023

With the season winding down to reschedule this game will be a tight fit. Since it includes only one school system involved in the details it could happen quickly.

This is not just an Indiana problem it is one that effects schools around the country on a regular basis-

You Tube – US HS Basketball Fights –