Brick Schools: Social Media Questioning of Wrestlers' Motives Wrong

The Brick Township School District issued the following statement Thursday on the controversy surrounding the Brick-Brick Memorial wrestling match and wrestler David Richards:

January 19, 2017

During this year’s Brick vs. Brick Memorial Wrestling match, there was a wonderful opportunity to showcase a very special young man, David Richards. Unfortunately, this opportunity was missed, due to the poor planning, communication and decision making on the part of adults from both schools and administration.

What could have been a conversation about courage and acceptance turned into something negative. The students on both wrestling teams respect and admire the courage that David exhibits every day. It is sad that misinformed adults on social media have questioned our wrestlers’ character and motives, for which they are completely wrong.

Brick Township High School and its students have a long history of embracing exceptional students. The Challenger league and many other fine organizations serving students with disabilities began at this school. Today, the entire Brick Township High School community celebrates David’s achievements and congratulates him on his Wrestler of the Week Honors.

Brick Township Public Schools

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