Antisemitic slurs directed at high school’s lacrosse team during match

Antisemitic slurs were directed at members of an Ohio high school’s lacrosse team. 

During a match on 1st May at Elyria Catholic High School, the slurs were shouted at Orange High School’s team, many of whose players are Jewish.

Orange’s Superintendent Lyn Campbell said: “We are actively investigating the situation, and details will be provided to Elyria Catholic so appropriate actions can be taken by their administration.”

This is the second time in the past year that Orange School’s lacrosse team has faced antisemitism during a game. In May 2022, Rachel Glazer, a student at Orange High School, reported that a member of Lake Catholic High School’s lacrosse team had a swastika drawn on his calf which was visible during the game. 

According to the FBI, over 60 percent of hate crimes against a religious minority are motivated by antisemitism.

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