High school football jamborees have been a part of the local sports landscape for longer than I can recall, and they have always been an event celebrated by the local communities as an opportunity to come together and get a first glimpse of local talent.  It was always a big deal for schools to participate in these games.

 

With all of the violence in certain areas of town, I understand the need for caution in large gatherings.  It's a sad reality. When I read that one of the local high schools mired in much of this violence has decided to move their jamboree, and to not allow friends or family to attend, it is a disappointing but necessary reaction to the violence we've seen in our city in recent years. 

 

At what point does a community say enough is enough, and they start to stand up to this senseless gang violence, and if it eventually does rise up, how is that accomplished without causing even more bloodshed? 

 

Football game moved over violence concerns.

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