High School Sports Blog
High School Sports Blog

How do high school sports address racial discord and police use of force?

McEachern head coach Franklin Stephens talks to his players during a time out during a Corky Kell Classicgame Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Credit: Daniel Varnado

Credit: Daniel Varnado

McEachern head coach Franklin Stephens talks to his players during a time out during a Corky Kell Classicgame Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
By AJC Sports
June 1, 2020

How will high school sports address the racial tension that in recent days sparked mass protests in Atlanta and elsewhere?

Demonstrators here have taken to the streets since Friday to protest the recent death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed in the custody of Minneapolis police.

The “Georgia Prep Sports: From a Distance” video podcast talks with McEachern football coach Franklin Stephens about the recent events to outline a path forward.

» COMPLETE COVERAGE: Atlanta protests

View the interview here:

» PREVIOUSLY: How will Marietta adjust to change?

The 21st episode also features John Poitevint, who is preparing for his first year as head coach of the Mountain View Bears following the death of coach Rob Kellogg.

About the Author

AJC Sports
The Latest
Placeholder Image

Credit: Jason Getz

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections heading into the first round
Georgia high school football rankings: Maxwell regular season summary
Maxwell Week 13 projections: Georgia’s top rated high school football games
Featured
Placeholder Image

Credit: Ben Hendren for the AJC

Frigid Arctic air headed to metro Atlanta. But will it snow?
Jon Burns faces bipartisan pushback after banishing Republican lawmaker
Greatness or disaster? Georgians are a stew of emotions as Trump returns to power