MONROE, N.J. — A father and son who were to officiate a high school football game Friday night walked off the field after members of one team knelt during the national anthem. Ernie and Anthony Lunardelli said they told officials from Colts Neck and Monroe high schools before the game they would not work if any players protested. They were replaced by two officials in training after four Monroe players took a knee on their home field. The two officials told mycentraljersey.com they respect the players’ right to protest, but they believe such acts are disrespectful. The newspaper reported that Monroe High School Athletic Director Greg Beyer declined comment on the officials’ decision not to work the game.

Source: National Post October 28, 2017 21:14 UTC