NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — Update
According to the Nampa Police Department, multiple videos have been reviewed regarding the banned Rocky Mountain High School assistant wrestling coach. Nampa Police investigators have spoken with several witnesses who were present during the wrestling match as well.
We will continue to keep you updated as we gather more information.
Original Release
According to the Malheur Enterprise, an assistant wrestling coach at Rocky Mountain High School has been banned for life by the Third District Board of Control, which governs Idaho High School sports, after punching a Nyssa High School wrestler.
The incident happened on Sat, Jan. 20, at a tournament at Skyview High School in Nampa when Russell Brunson, who has been the assistant wrestling coach for Rocky Mountain High School for the past four years, jumped onto the mat and hit a Nyssa freshman multiple times in the head and ribs during a match between the freshman and Brunson's son.
The head coach for Nyssa and the referee pushed Brunson away from the wrestlers. An hour later, Brunson was ejected from the event after Skyview High School officials.
A police report was filed on Monday, Jan. 22, with the Nampa police department.
The West Ada School District says Brunson resigned on Monday and is no longer affiliated with the district.
The District Board of Control reviewed the incident and voted unanimously to ban Brunson from coaching in Idaho for life, who is not allowed to attend any state sporting events as a spectator for the rest of this year and next year.
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