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Brawl at Alabama high school football game results in quarterback being dismissed, parents charged: report

Two Citronelle football parents, Chris Edmunds and Stephen Byrd, were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after a wild brawl between the two men broke out in the stands after the Wildcats’ 14-7 win over UMS-Wright on Friday, according to WKRG. 

Wildcats quarterback Daylon Edmunds was reportedly dismissed from the team. (Tim Heitman-Imagn Images)

The video also shows Edmunds’ son, Wildcats quarterback Daylon Edmunds, running toward the stands before allegedly punching Byrd.

"While this is a disappointing situation, it is not a reflection of the Citronelle community, school and football program," Citronelle Police Chief Chris McLean told WKRG. "Coach Jason Rowell has worked hard to build the Wildcat program the right way; this was a situation in the stands between individuals who chose to begin a fight."

Citronelle Police Chief Chris McLean told WKRG the two parents were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. (Steve Nurenberg/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Mobile County Public Schools District Athletic Director Brad Lowell called the incident a "minor altercation" in a statement to the outle, and added that the district is "investigating and will handle it in accordance with our policies and procedures."

The Mobile County Public Schools District is investigating the altercation. (iStock)

Citronelle’s athletic director could not immediately be reached for comment. 

WKRG reported Monday that both parents have posted bond. Edmunds told the outlet that while his son should be held accountable, he feels removing him from the team was "overboard."

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