PA high school football hazing scandal triggers charges against coaches and players

Ten Cheltenham High School football players, including four coaches, were charged after two 2025 locker-room hazing incidents in which a 15-year-old teammate was stomped, punched, and poked with a broomstick; the season was canceled as investigators say staff learned of the abuse and coordinated responses. Charges include endangering the welfare of a child and conspiracy, with one player, Isaiah Simpson, facing aggravated assault-related counts and others facing various charges.