Juvenile arrest prompts push for sportsmanship in youth leagues

Juvenile arrest prompts push for sportsmanship in youth leagues

Emotions can run high during sporting events, but local recreation leaders are working to prevent those feelings from escalating into violence.A recent incident in Youngsville, where a juvenile was arrested after assaulting a game official during a basketball contest, has sparked renewed focus on behavior at youth sporting events across Acadiana.In Opelousas, youth sports officials say they are taking proactive steps to ensure similar situations…