What started as a Judson vs. Steele basketball matchup at Judson High School's stadium in Converse on Tuesday night ended with pepper spray, police presence and two people in custody, officials said. A responding officer used pepper spray on two individuals to break up a postgame fight, and school leaders later stressed that there was no ongoing threat once the scene was cleared. Judson ISD said the incident is under active review by campus administration and law enforcement as officials work to sort out exactly what happened.
Who responded
The Judson Independent School District Police Department took two people into custody at the stadium, with the Converse Police Department and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office also responding on scene, according to KSAT. The outlet reported that a Converse officer used pepper spray on "two individuals fighting" as authorities worked to break up the brawl. It was not immediately clear whether those sprayed were students or which agency the officer involved worked for, and officials had not released any additional details.
District response and review
In a statement to KSAT, Judson ISD said campus administration and law enforcement "responded to a disruption" after the game and that the situation was "quickly contained" with "no ongoing threat." The district added that the incident remains under active review by both district administration and law enforcement as they continue to investigate.
What parents can do
For families trying to cut through the postgame rumor mill, district officials are pointing to official channels. Contact information and any updates will be posted on the school's website; visit Judson High School for phone numbers and other details. Officials said they plan to share more information as the review moves forward.
