Babinsack said her son was proud to be on the soccer team. That’s what’s so baffling about the phone call she got Sunday night.

Babinsack said a woman heard her son Austin's cries for help and then saw him duct-taped to the goal post. The woman called police.

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“He was bawling. He was terrified,” Kristie Babinsack said.

Despite Sunday’s incident, Austin attended his team’s soccer game Monday night. His mom said while there, members of the team called him a “snitch” and he decided to quit the team.

The district said it is aware of the incident and does not take matters such as hazing or bullying lightly. The district also said it issues strict disciplinary action on students who think those actions are appropriate or harmless.

Babinsack is pleased with the way the school district has handled the incident so far.

Police are investigating and deciding whether or not to file criminal charges.

Some Twitter users published posts in support of the accused boys.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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