Nov. 19, 2013 -- A racial slur spray-painted on the house of a Massachusetts high school football player has prompted school officials to forfeit the remainder of the season as federal and local officials investigate the perpetrator behind the graffiti. }Customer Service. varsity basketball team. "They have known about previous allegations so it seems to me we've been lied to from day one," Brazier said. "Knights don't need n*****," the graffiti read, according to MyFoxBoston.com. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Theyre outstanding, Nalen said of the organization. LUNENBURG Friends and family mourned Sunday afternoon after a fatal car crash forever altered the lives of three teenage best friends, leaving one dead, one injured, and a third facing charges of drunken driving. "I want him to sit on it for a few days. Thoughts and prayers to the whole LBG community. The comments apparently led police to first focus their attention on the team. Nov. 20: A meeting of Lunenburg High and Worcester South principals and athletic directors is held to discuss the investigation of what happened at its games. They cancelled their final two football games, including Thanksgiving, and the seniors on Lunenburgs football team most likely arent gonna be playing at Florida State next year. Nov. 15: Varsity football game between Lunenburg High School and Oakmont Regional High School is postponed because of what school officials described as an offense against a player.. All rights reserved. Andrea stated OK, according to the affidavit filed by Detective Jeffrey Thibodeau of the Lunenburg police. If you burn down your own house its still arson, if you create a fake, hate crime in your town, its still a hate crime, everybody had to deal with it same as a hoax bomb-threat. Another son, General Waller Taylor, represented Lunenburg in the Virginia legislature, then moved to Vincennes, Indiana. Pro Photography. I dont know you that well, but thank you for always making Latin class more fun and putting a smile on my face. Friends of Lunenburg Football is a 501c3 nonprofit created to support our High School Football players, coaches and. He said he has not spoken to his friend since the allegations against his mother surfaced. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. What do you think about the cancellation? Nov. 21: Superintendent Calmes issues a statement that although the school had investigated two incidents related to the boy since the beginning of the school year, the school was unaware Isaac Phillips was allegedly being bullied until after the incident at his home was reported. His father is half black. Males had a median income of $26,496 versus $20,237 for females. Incognito, in an interview with Fox's Jay Glaze, addressed the accusations of hazing and racism he has faced since his suspension. Volunteer Roster last updated on Dec 3, 2022 @ 7:21pm (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster John R. Ellement can be reached at ellement@globe.com. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Veteran Richie Incognito was suspended indefinitely on Nov. 4 after rookie Jonathan Martin turned in voice mails and text messages that allegedly showed Incognito using the N-word to describe Martin and threaten his family, according to ESPN. Hed have kids come in [to the house], and they would leave, and another shift would come through.. PUBLISHED: November 25, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: July 11, 2019 at 12:00 a.m. LUNENBURG The Lunenburg football team will open a new chapter in its storied tradition on Thanksgiving Eve, as . But why wouldnt he lie? Its pretty shocking, if its really his mom, said Sam Sargent, 15, a sophomore who plays on the So one night it mustve all just clicked in her head Wait a minute, since my son is 1/4 black, and everyone else in this town is white like me, what if I spray paint racial slurs on my own house, call the police and media, blame it all on the football team, have a candlelight vigil, and get Leominster to feel bad for us and take our son into their school system?. Court documents did not identify the paint colors. Anthony Williams, the victim's dad, said the cancellation has turned some people in Lunenburg against his family, even those who once supported them. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Dec. 4: Calmes says the town acted correctly and thoughtfully in decisions made after racially charged graffiti was found on the Phillips home. Police Chief James Marino told The Boston Globe that investigation into the racist graffiti is ongoing with help from the FBI, state police and the district attorney's office. I mean, there were some serious planning issues. Goals Teach the fundamentals of football and cheerleading. Nov. 22: McCauliff travels to Worcester South to apologize to students for conduct exhibited by Lunenburg football players during two separate games. The nature of this crime has deeply impacted the team, the school and the entire community," read a statement posted on the Lunenburg Public Schools website. State Rep. Jen Benson served on the Lunenburg School Committee prior to going to the State House. After son gets into Leominster everything magically ends. On Monday morning, the parents of Isaac Phillips met with Lunenburg's Superintendent of Schools. Not only did she not get rid of the evidence, she obviously didnt know what a big deal this was gonna be. Robbins was a Sentinel & Enterprise all-star football player. Remember this the next time someone tells you that you cant ask questions about a story that seems to unreal to be true. Trying to get rid of all the black players in your town sounds like a really ineffective way to build a winning football team. During the game, a coach for Worcester South reported to a referee that a Lunenburg player used racist language toward one of his players. Get updated from the latest posts straight to your mailbox! "Knights don't need n******," the graffiti said. Lunenburg is led by senior quarterback Adam Hill, a captain who is in his third year on varsity. Wednesday: Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. issues a statement saying his office does not have enough evidence to charge anyone in the racist graffiti incident at this time. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Nov. 20: The School Committee takes no action on pleas made by hundreds of coaches, players and parents during a meeting to reverse Calmes decision to forfeit the Thanksgiving game. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91. Kapp was being held on $10,000 cash bail pending his arraignment Monday in Fitchburg District Court, Early said, adding that Kapp was not injured. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Robbins, who lived in Lunenburg, graduated this spring from the towns public high school, where he played on the schools football team. Thats it for them. Lunenburg High School football player Isaac Phillips, second from right, is shown during a candlelight vigil in his honor. The teenager's mother is white. Nalen is also excited to be associated with the Lunenburg Bengals Youth Football Program. Benson said while serving on the school committee, she took part in writing one of the first-ever anti-bullying and anti-hazing policies in the state. The graffiti, which included a racist slur, was first reported Nov. 15, by Brazier, who is white. LUNENBURG A 2016 Lunenburg High School graduate and former football player died early Saturday morning in a car crash that injured a former schoolmate and led to motor-vehicle homicide and drunken driving charges against a second former schoolmate. Sean's Full Stats; Schedule; Added to Roster Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022. Chronology of events in the Lunenburg racist graffiti case: Nov. 1: The Lunenburg High School varsity football team plays a home game against Worcester South. Hey how about that one in Millbury where the wife painted BLM on the cops house and faked a robbery? The school committee opted to not take a vote on the game, meaning the decision to cancel stays in place. 2013 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,936. He was passionate about football and cared deeply for his teammates and coaches, Spadafino, the principal, said in the statement. According to Dad hes a great player. ANYTHING. [1] Its county seat is Lunenburg. Ross said he asked the NFL to lead an independent investigation into the Dolphins' workplace and was committed to making sure "we are the best organization in the NFL.". He. More than anything the town, and especially the players, were forever labeled as racists. Robbins played defense in football and was a linebacker during his senior year. About. Brazier replied, OK.When Brazier was asked if her husband or son spray painted the graffiti she said, No. Brazier was emotionally upset and crying and told authorities they did not understand, according to the affidavit. A lie that severely damaged the reputation of innocent people. Timothy Santry, principal of Lunenburg Middle School, sent an email to parents saying Robbins died in an accident early this a.m.. But why Leominster? District Attorney Joseph Early said the crash on Hollis Road in Lunenburg also injured Sean McNiff, 19, of 24 Kingman St., who was taken to a local hospital. Isaac Phillips, former Lunenburg football player whose family claimed to have been targets of racist graffiti in 2013, indicted on armed assault with intent to murder charge Tom Matthews,. As Brazier was leaving the police station following the questioning she told Lunenburg Police Det. He had a whole life ahead of him.. #ada-button-frame { Although they were upset in the CMASS Championship by St. Johns, they were simply unstoppable this year. She also told police during that interview that she had heard a Lunenburg football player make a racial comment at a Worcester South High School football game Nov. 1 and another player make a racial comment during the junior varsity game against the same school on Nov. 4. Near the memorial, a guidance counselor from Lunenburg High School sat with a group of young women, who were later joined by Lunenburg Police Chief James Marino and his wife. Sean has been added to the . He will be missed by his classmates, friends, and the faculty and staff of the Lunenburg Public Schools. Meanwhile Big Mommajust didnthave what it takes to be involved in a federal conspiracy. Anyway, karma is a bitch. Home of the Blue Knights. Last year's game was cancelled days prior after allegations surfaced against the Lunenburg football team for spray-painting racist graffiti on the house of a Lunenburg junior varsity football player. Stay up-to-date with important news developments, delivered right to your inbox. 53 talking about this. Isaac Phillips, and eighth grader, is biracial, and the spray painted message said Knights dont need n******.A few days after the graffiti was reported, Superintendent of Schools Loxi Jo Calmes said Lunenburg High would forfeit all remaining football games for the season, including their Thanksgiving Eve game. This case is indicative of how school bullying can quickly escalate to a hate crime and civil rights violations, making it a community wide concern," ADL regional director Robert Trestan in the statement. Nothing shady about that. This year is for AJ.. A native of Everett, Nalen, who quarterbacked for the former Pope John XXIII High and is a member of that schools Hall of Fame, has had stints at Randolph, Bishop Connolly, Matignon, Saugus and Epping High School in New Hampshire since graduating in 2010 from Springfield College, where he also played quarterback. The referees reported that racially insensitive language was used by Lunenburg players. Nalen was named Mayflower Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2015 after leading Bishop Connollyto a 9-2 record. They dont have a football team though Leominster does. Wed like to put a little more weight on him.. Police Chief James Marino confirmed Saturday afternoon that there was a fatal accident in town either late Friday night or early Saturday morning. The median age was 40 years. His speed. She says a thorough investigation is ongoing. During the game, a coach for Worcester South reported to a referee that a Lunenburg player. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! . In a varsity game between the same two schools, a Lunenburg player was accused of using a racial slur against a player on the opposing team. Like for one thing, dont burn the evidence in the front yards makeshift fire pit. Legal Statement. The fact that none of them did shouldve been a red flag. Kapp, who authorities said was not injured in the crash, is being held on $10,000 bail and is due to be arraigned in Fitchburg District Court. The school committee in Lunenburg is standing by its decision to cancel the high school's popular thanksgiving football game after racist graffiti was sprayed on the house of an 8th grade player. But thats a racist statement. Photo Galleries. Our entire offensive line is coming back next year. 185 people follow this. At his death in 1820, a Richmond newspaper noted in its obituary of William Taylor that he was the last man known to be alive who had heard Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech in the Virginia House of Burgesses. The FBI wasted its time looking into this. By late Sunday evening, a football, jersey, trophy, and helmet had been placed at the memorial. The boy father, Anthony Phillips, first told authorities the cans were Rust-Oleum spray paint used during a living room renovation project. Then be charged with a hate crime. The elder Phillips had told reporters that his son had been harassed by his teammates. His mother hopes he changes his mind. Lunenburg is also next to Harvard MA, home of the Bromfield School, one of the top academic schools in the state. One of the best qualities of this team is that they bend, but dont break. Jan. 21: Lunenburg resident Steve Powell sends an email to selectmen asking for their support in planning an out-of-season scrimmage for the football team to make up for their lost Thanksgiving game in the midst of the racial tension. Police are searching for those responsible for vandalizing the home of a Lunenburg High School student and football player with "racial graffiti," Lunenburg Police Chief James Marino said. Lunenburg Football Roster Print 2022-23 Players (89) Staff (1) Do you have a team photo? Sean has been added to the Lunenburg 2022 football roster. Racist graffiti was spray painted on the home of Isaac Phillips, a player on the high school football team. Marino said his son went to school with Robbins. Then he changed his story twice, first explaining he did a construction job on a blue house but that the spray paint in question was white and later saying the cans contained Flex Seal used to fix house gutters. 177 people like this. The mainstream media and SJWs have called anyone who questioned the truthfulness of Adam Jones allegations a racist. Anthony Phillips gave authorities three different accounts of where the cans had come from, according to investigators. Anthony Nalen thought he and James Bunnell had a really good connection when the two worked together at Saugus High. "As a community we offer our deepest support to the player and his family and want to emphasize that Lunenburg is an inclusive supportive community, and this is not the sort of behavior we foster or tolerate. Officers were holding papers and wearing latex gloves as they approached the home. But authorities have since said that the football team has been cleared. Other members of the Lunenburg community also expressed their sympathies for Robbins and his family on social media. UNDATED: Lunenburg High School in Massachusetts has forfeited the remainder of its football season after graffiti reading, "Knights don't need n*****," was found spray-painted on a young player's home. When I run my forhometools.com blog then I got the site. or redistributed. Jeffrey Thibodeau that she had to talk to [her husband] first and then she would call Thibodeau back. Dec. 4: A police affidavit obtained by the Sentinel & Enterprise notes that Brazier is being investigated as a suspect in the graffiti and refused to cooperate with the criminal investigation, made false statements and misled police. I thought it was a good fit for myself.. The past few months have been tough? CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. On Nov. 19, Brazier told investigators her 6-year-old daughter told her that she had seen someone outside her bedroom window who had blue hair, a feathered headdress, and a pink nose. He thinks the same football players were involved in defacing his home last week and hazing his son, The Boston Globe reported. Nov. 1: The Lunenburg High School varsity football team plays a home game against Worcester South. In Lunenburg in 2013 the mother and father of a biracial 8th grade football player spray painted racist graffiti on her own house, and made it look like her sons teammates did it. Nov. 18: Brazier confirms this is not the first time her son has been targeted. Follow him on Twitter @JREbosglobe. All rights reserved. Lunenburg County was established on May 1, 1746, from Brunswick County. Lunenburg crash kills 18-year-old football player By Astead W. Herndon and Nicole Fleming Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent ,August 28, 2016, 7:57 p.m. Heather Hunt, 18, of Lunenburg sat on. It has challenged, angered, and saddened us. Thats why hes got so many. Former Lunenburg High School football player Isaac Phillips' mother Andrea Brazier, replied "OK" when an FBI agent suggested she was the one who spray painted graffiti on the house, according to an affidavit. On Twitter, several of Lunenburgs current football players said they intended to dedicate the upcoming season to Robbinss memory. Joseph Kapp, also a 2015 graduate, did not suffer any major injures, Santry said. On an online fund-raising page for the Robbins family, more than $12,000 had been donated from nearly 150 people as of Sunday afternoon. Basically, everywhere. Robbins was a beautiful person, his mother said. Brazier said she went outside the night of Nov. 14 to show her daughter that no one was out there, the affidavit said. Its unfortunate the community we live in hasnt shown its support and has shown their true colors.. Nov. 19: The School Committee issues a public statement, saying it stands by the decision Calmes made to cancel the game. These so-called parents should get the Jerry Springer award for parenting while in the house of correction. Hes got a good frame. It is nicknamed "The Old Free State" because during the buildup of the Civil War, it let Virginia know the county would break off if the state did not join The Confederacy. AJ had a big heart and a beautiful spirit. Firsties. standing by its decision to cancel the high school's popular thanksgiving football game. It wasnt easy. But according to the documents made public on Wednesday, police observed two burnt aerosol cans in a fire pit outside the familys house on Nov. 18. There were 5,736 housing units at an average density of 13 per squaremile (5/km2). The Dad said that his son was being picked on because he was the best player on the team and the older kids were jealous. Heather Hunt, 18, of Lunenburg sat on the hood of a car with her head in her hands across the street from a makeshift memorial for Austin Robbins. He was the son of Rev. Robbins has two brothers, Derek (entering ninth grade), and Tyler (entering seventh grade). Many of the photos and videos showed Robbins laughing with friends, making funny faces, or engaging intensely about his sport of choice: football. We urge you to support the Turtleboy Sponsors by doing business with them. Lunenburg Football Schedule Print OVERALL 6-5 0.55 Win % LEAGUE 3-1 3rd in League HOME4-2 AWAY2-3 NEUTRAL0-0 PF326 PA272 STREAK1L Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. And if you do for whatever reason decide to do this, make sure you dont keep the charred remains there when the FBI is coming over. "I have two younger brothers and another sister. 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I thought they earned it. The 6-foot-3, 165-pound Hill shined in the opener against the Blue Devils, rushing for 129 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries. It happens at work, in stores, at school. "Not letting us play our last game makes the rest of the world outside of Lunenburg assume that we are guilty," said one player. If its true, she didnt just put her son through a lot; she put this whole town through a lot.. Lunenburg High School's Varsity Football Twitter. LUNENBURG School Superintendent Loxi Jo Calmes announced Monday that all remaining games for the Lunenburg High School football team including the popular Thanksgiving game Nov. 27. That wont scare the shit out of a kid or anything. Mother looks like shes missing a few dozen chromosomes to begin with. UNDATED: Lunenburg High School in Massachusetts has forfeited the remainder of its football season after graffiti reading, "Knights don't need n*****," was found spray-painted on a young player's home. Police leave without finding out who did, no one asks any questions, life goes back to normal. They held a freaking candlelight vigil. LUNENBURG The father of a former Lunenburg football player said Thursday night the community his family has lived in for more than 15 years has shown its true colors in the months after racist graffiti was found on their home in November. Want to advertise with Turtleboy? His father is black and his mother is white. About 14.90% of families and 20.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.30% of those under age 18 and 22.80% of those age 65 or over. [8] Taylor served as County Clerk for 51 years (17631814). He knows how to utilize his leverage.. We lost one of the funniest, outgoing kids I know, Brent Hill tweeted. That reeks of helicopter parenting. Just sayin. His football IQ is really high. I felt really happy for the kids, Nalen said. "Make the team suffer, maybe the coward will step forward," he said. Former Lunenburg High School football player Isaac Phillips mother Andrea Brazier, replied OK when an FBI agent suggested she was the one who spray painted graffiti on the house, according to an affidavit. Fuck them, right? He is a beautiful person.. LUNENBURG School Superintendent Loxi Jo Calmes announced Monday evening that all remaining games for the Lunenburg High School football team, including the popular Thanksgiving game Nov. 27. Lunenburg is located 55 miles northwest of Boston. Police outside the Lunenburg home of the Phillips family as investigators were inside collecting evidence on Tuesday. There were so many telltale signs: Meanwhile she was sharing pictures like this on her Facebook page: Oh, and how bout the fact that this lady basically made her son think the Klan was after him?Hes just going about his business and then wakes up one day and the N word is spray painted all over his house. 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