An incident involving a Goodrich High School student yelling the N-word to a Black basketball player mid-free throw has sparked attention across social media and local news platforms. During a Feb. 17 home game against Flint Kearsley High School, a racial slur was shouted from the student section while a visiting player attempted a free throw. According to school officials, the matter was addressed immediately.
The situation unfolded during a live-streamed broadcast of the game. Audio of the slur was captured during the online stream, and video clips quickly circulated online. As a result, the moment gained public attention beyond the gymnasium.
School administrators responded during the game. The contest was paused while staff members addressed the student section. Officials later identified the student responsible and took disciplinary action.
Incident During Feb. 17 Game Between Goodrich and Flint Kearsley
The incident occurred during a Feb. 17 basketball game between Goodrich High School and Flint Kearsley High School. The game was held at Goodrich as a home event. While a Kearsley player prepared to take a free throw, a member of Goodrich’s student section yelled a racial slur.
The slur was audible during the game’s live-stream broadcast. Shortly after, video of the moment began circulating on social media platforms. Because the audio was clear in the broadcast, the situation drew wider scrutiny.
According to Goodrich Area Schools Superintendent Mike Baszler, the game was immediately paused once administrators became aware of what happened. The school’s athletic director and members of the administration addressed the student section during the stoppage.
When the student responsible did not initially identify themselves, administrators removed the entire Goodrich student section from the gym. The game later resumed.
Officials stated that the removal of the student section was part of their immediate response to the incident. The school then launched an internal review to determine who was responsible.
Superintendent Mike Baszler Responds To Goodrich High School Student Yells N-Word To Black Basketball Player Mid-Free Throw
Goodrich Area Schools Superintendent Mike Baszler issued a public statement following the incident. According to Baszler, administrators identified the student responsible after investigating the matter.
Baszler stated that the conduct was handled according to the district’s student code of conduct.
“We take matters like this seriously, which is why the student section was promptly removed, the matter was investigated, and the conduct was addressed,” Baszler wrote in a statement. “This action was taken to ensure the environment reflected the standards of sportsmanship and respect we expect at all Goodrich Area Schools events.”
Baszler also confirmed that once the responsible student was identified, the situation was “addressed it in accordance with our student code of conduct.”
The district did not publicly disclose the specific disciplinary measures taken against the student. However, officials confirmed that action was implemented.
The incident has since circulated online, generating discussion among viewers who watched the live stream and those who later viewed shared clips.