A brawl at the end of the Roswell and Carlsbad boys’ basketball game Feb. 10 led to the suspensions of some fans and six student athletes, said Carlsbad Municipal Schools Superintendent Dr. Gerry Washburn.Carlsbad High School won the game 46-43 at Roswell High School, but only after a fight among players broke out on court. Video from the game indicated Carlsbad’s Damian Perez and two Roswell players chased after a loose basketball on the middle of the court as time ran out and a fight ensued between both teams.In the video fans could also be seen to rush onto the basketball court. The telecast ended just as fans scampered onto the court at Roswell High School.Washburn said CMS officials reviewed the footage and were cooperating with the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA).“The NMAA has issued discipline to players consistent with their rules. This ranges from 1 to 4 game suspensions depending on players actions,” Washburn.Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.He said six student athletes were suspended for various games due to the on-court brawl."Four (players were suspended) for one game. Two (players suspended) for two games and one (player suspended) for four games," Washburn said.The names of the student athletes disciplined were not released to the media. NMAA Spokesperson JP Murrieta directed questions regarding suspensions to CMS and RISD.The Roswell High School Facebook post said some spectators were banned from all NMAA events for the next year.The District 5-4A post season tournament starts Feb. 21 and there is a possibility Roswell and Carlsbad could meet again. If so, Washburn said no fans would be allowed at that event.More:Carlsbad Cavemen and Cavegirls sweep Artesia in high school road basketball actionNo arrests were made by the Roswell Police Department, said spokesperson Todd Wildermuth, as a result.Washburn said fans from Carlsbad were banned from attending Monday night’s District 5-4A makeup game in Clovis between the Cavemen and the Wildcats.The two teams were scheduled to play in late January as weather postponed the game to Monday. Carlsbad won 53-49 and the regular season ends at home Friday night against Hobbs.Carlsbad Municipal Schools (CMS) Athletics Director Greg Haston said fans were then allowed to attend the game held Carlsbad High School.Roswell High fans were not allowed at Tuesday night’s game in Hobbs, according to a Facebook post from Roswell High School.More:Carlsbad Cavemen fall short in the opening round of City of Champions ClassicThe Coyotes travel to Clovis Friday night and fans will be admitted to that game, read the social media post.The Current-Argus was unable to reach Brian Luck, superintendent of the Roswell Independent School District (RISD), for comment.Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546 or by email at MSmith@currentargus.com or @ArgusMichae on Twitter.

Carlsbad and Roswell High student athletes, fans suffer repercussions after basketball melee

The names of the student athletes disciplined were not released to the media. NMAA Spokesperson JP Murrieta directed questions regarding suspensions to CMS and RISD.“The NMAA has issued discipline to players consistent with their rules. This ranges from 1 to 4 game suspensions depending on players actions,” Washburn.Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily […]

A screen capture from the Feb. 10, 2023 basketball game between Roswell and Carlsbad shows players and fans about to rush the court after a scuffle breaks out between both teams.

The names of the student athletes disciplined were not released to the media. NMAA Spokesperson JP Murrieta directed questions regarding suspensions to CMS and RISD.“The NMAA has issued discipline to players consistent with their rules. This ranges from 1 to 4 game suspensions depending on players actions,” Washburn.Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Roswell High fans were not allowed at Tuesday night’s game in Hobbs, according to a Facebook post from Roswell High School.”Four (players were suspended) for one game. Two (players suspended) for two games and one (player suspended) for four games,” Washburn said.The two teams were scheduled to play in late January as weather postponed the game to Monday. Carlsbad won 53-49 and the regular season ends at home Friday night against Hobbs.He said six student athletes were suspended for various games due to the on-court brawl.

Carlsbad High School won the game 46-43 at Roswell High School, but only after a fight among players broke out on court. Video from the game indicated Carlsbad’s Damian Perez and two Roswell players chased after a loose basketball on the middle of the court as time ran out and a fight ensued between both teams.A brawl at the end of the Roswell and Carlsbad boys’ basketball game Feb. 10 led to the suspensions of some fans and six student athletes, said Carlsbad Municipal Schools Superintendent Dr. Gerry Washburn.Carlsbad Municipal Schools (CMS) Athletics Director Greg Haston said fans were then allowed to attend the game held Carlsbad High School.

The Roswell High School Facebook post said some spectators were banned from all NMAA events for the next year.The Coyotes travel to Clovis Friday night and fans will be admitted to that game, read the social media post.No arrests were made by the Roswell Police Department, said spokesperson Todd Wildermuth, as a result.

Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546 or by email at MSmith@currentargus.com or @ArgusMichae on Twitter.In the video fans could also be seen to rush onto the basketball court. The telecast ended just as fans scampered onto the court at Roswell High School.Washburn said fans from Carlsbad were banned from attending Monday night’s District 5-4A makeup game in Clovis between the Cavemen and the Wildcats.More:Carlsbad Cavemen fall short in the opening round of City of Champions ClassicMore:Carlsbad Cavemen and Cavegirls sweep Artesia in high school road basketball actionThe District 5-4A post season tournament starts Feb. 21 and there is a possibility Roswell and Carlsbad could meet again. If so, Washburn said no fans would be allowed at that event.Washburn said CMS officials reviewed the footage and were cooperating with the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA).