RENO, Nev. (AP) — Three former Nevada high school football players have filed a federal lawsuit that says they had to leave the team after they challenged bullying from their coach.
The Reno Gazette-Journal reports the lawsuit names the coach, Galena High School principal and Washoe County School District.
A statement released after the lawsuit was filed says the Washoe County School District is looking into the matter.
Terri Keyser-Cooper is representing Mateo Lemus, Bryan Madison and Jake Berger, and said bullying by a coach runs afoul of district policy.
Coach Steve Struzyk could not be reached for comment.
He has coached the team for 15 seasons.
The team won no games after the three co-captains were cut Sept. 17.
Galena ended the season 2-7.
The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and legal fees.
