Mass brawl breaks out between high school girls at Fresno softball game
A high school girls' softball game in Fresno between Central East High and Clovis High turned chaotic after a mass brawl erupted near first base following the winning run in an 8–8 game. Players, coaches, and parents rushed in to break up the fight, which involved shoving and physical altercations. Both school districts and the CIF emphasized expectations for sportsmanship, with Clovis claiming its players were not at fault after an investigation.
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Metro Mass brawl breaks out between high school girls at Fresno softball game By Ross O'Keefe Published April 30, 2026, 11:26 a.m. ET Fists, gloves and pony tails flew at this high school girls’ softball game. A Fresno softball game descended into a vicious scrum near first base last Friday after the Central East High Bengals scored the winning run in an 8–8 game against the Clovis High Cougars. The Bengals, in white jerseys, began celebrating after scoring as the Cougars, in dark jerseys, slumped. 3 A Fresno girls’ high school softball game descended into a vicious scrum after fists began flying near first base. abc30 3 Two players began shoving each other before each team dove into the fight. Then, two players began shoving each other before each team dove into the fight.
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