Moments after North Shore lost the game, police say Manuel DeLeon jumped the railing in a fit of rage and threw Coach David Aymond to the ground.
"He grabbed him up here right around his neck and pushed him down," Spring Branch ISD Police Chief Chuck Brawner said, "And he had to be forcibly removed from the coach."
A lot of people witnessed this, so you can imagine it was a big talker as school started again after Thanksgiving break.
"I was just like shocked, really. I didn't know what to say," 10th grader Trinity Brown said.
What's worse is that DeLeon is the father of one of North Shore's football players.
"Nobody should've put violence on anything. You're an adult you should know better," 11th grader Jennifer Velasquez said.
Galena Park ISD released the following statement regarding the allegations:
- "The North Shore Mustang football program has enjoyed great success under Coach Aymond. While the loss in the playoffs was disappointing, attacking a coach was in no way justified. It is regrettable this parent made such a poor decision. Coach Aymond is at work as usual today and will continue to prepare each and every athlete for success on and off the football field."
Because Coach Aymond is older than 65, DeLeon was charged with Injury to an Elderly Person.
"He needs to be in jail. Hopefully he learns his lesson and it sets an example for the kids," parent Denise Arvin said.
DeLeon bonded out of jail. He's due back in court in January.
Coach Aymond was back at school on Monday.
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