The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3, that it is investigating "disturbing actions" directed toward an official on Friday, Oct. 30.
The incident followed an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School (Glen Ellyn, IL).
According to the Daily Herald, official Hanah Shehaiber was assaulted while leaving the field after she officiated a boys soccer Class 2A sectional final between No. 7 Glenbard South and No. 1 Juarez (Chicago, IL). Glenbard South pulled off a 3-1 upset win.
Social media video shows that as officials were escorted off the field, a Juarez supporter threw a full bottle of water at them. The water bottle struck Shehaiber in the back and caused her injury.
"The Illinois High School
Association (IHSA) vehemently condemns disrespectful behavior toward game officials and believes it is imperative that all school administrators, coaches, and fellow fans take an active role in addressing and preventing abusive behavior they witness at any age or level," the statement from the IHSA read.
"The IHSA is currently investigating disturbing actions that were directed toward game officials following an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School on October 30. Our staff has been in touch with the officials who worked the contest, as well as the site manager and their staff, and are gathering firsthand accounts as a part of our investigation. We intend to work collaboratively with the game officials, competing schools, and local law enforcement, if necessary, to make sure this matter is pursued to the fullest."
The Daily Herald adds that Shehaiber filed a report on the incident with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department.
USA TODAY Sports has reached out to both Glenbard South and Juarez for comment but has not received a response as of this writing.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Water bottle strikes high school soccer official after upset win, sparking IHSA probe
