Pearland Little League warns parents about misconduct

PEARLAND, TX (KTRK) -- Pearland Little League's Board of Directors is reminding their parents to behave when rooting on their teams.

Monday afternoon, the League posted this on their Facebook Page:

At the ballfields Tuesday night, parents were well aware.

"I think it's just a gentle reminder to all parents to behave themselves. I think those instances are few and far between," said Lori Montgomery.

Montgomery's son has been playing since he was 4. He's now 12.

Sportsmanship is a tenet of the league. A sign outside the fields reads conduct otherwise is prohibited. Eyewitness News has learned one parent was asked to leave recently.

Unacceptable behavior baffles Hayden Curry.

"At the end of the game no matter who wins or loses, you go out and shake their hands and say good game," Curry said.

Board President Rodney Black issued this statement: