Investigation Launched into Harford Tech Football Team Incident

Bel Air, Maryland, September 15, 2025

News Summary

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged sexual assault involving members of the Harford Tech High School football team. As a result, junior varsity and varsity football games against Elkton High School have been canceled. In response to these serious allegations, the school has suspended all football-related activities for the week, emphasizing student safety. The investigation involves coordination with law enforcement and Child Protective Services, as the community awaits further details on this troubling situation.

Bel Air, Maryland – An investigation has been launched by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office regarding an alleged sexual assault incident involving members of the Harford Tech High School football team. This serious situation has led to the cancellation of junior varsity and varsity football games that were scheduled against Elkton High School on September 11. Details of the incident remain limited, but it has prompted immediate actions from the involved parties.

In light of the allegations, Harford Tech High School made the decision to cancel all football-related events for the remainder of the week. Principal Erin Mock conveyed the importance of this investigation to parents and students. The school’s principal emphasized the serious nature of the matter, prioritizing the safety and well-being of the students and community.

The Elkton High School administration received notifications concerning the cancellations on September 9 and September 10, indicating that there would be no rescheduling of the games. As a consequence of this situation, Elkton High School’s football programs will be awarded victory by forfeit due to the cancellations. It is currently uncertain whether Harford Tech will be able to resume football activities in the following week.

Harford Tech officials have been in close cooperation with various essential entities throughout this investigation. These involve law enforcement, Harford County Public Schools’ Title IX office, and Child Protective Services, all of whom are working collectively to address the situation comprehensively and appropriately.

As the investigation continues, both Harford Tech and Elkton High are urging individuals who may have relevant information—including messages, images, or video pertaining to the incident—to report it directly to the school. This step is being taken to ensure accurate information is gathered and to avoid the potential spread of unofficial accounts that may distort facts.

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has also confirmed that they are aware of the situation and are treating it with the seriousness it deserves. The overall community’s reaction is one of concern for the students involved, underscoring the need for prompt and respectful handling of the investigation.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of safety in school athletics, pushing forward conversations about how schools handle allegations of misconduct and the environment created for student athletes.

Key Information Summary

• Investigation initiated by Harford County Sheriff’s Office regarding sexual assault allegations involving Harford Tech football team.
• Junior varsity and varsity games against Elkton High School canceled on September 11.
• Principal Erin Mock of Harford Tech emphasized seriousness of incident, cancellation of all football events for the week.
• Elkton High School to receive forfeit victories due to cancellations.
• Cooperation with law enforcement, Title IX office, and Child Protective Services ongoing.

Background Context

This situation follows reports of misconduct that have sparked serious concerns over athlete safety and the preventive measures schools have in place to address such issues. The community continues to focus on support for the individuals involved while authorities work diligently on the investigation to uphold integrity and ensure justice.

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• WMAR2 News: Harford Tech High School Incident
• Wikipedia: Title IX
• Cecil Daily: Elkton Football Games Canceled
• Google Search: Elkton Football Cancellation
• Baltimore Sun: Bel Air Costco Traffic Study
• Google Scholar: School Safety Investigations
• USA Today HSS: Baltimore Football Coach Investigation
• Encyclopedia Britannica: School Safety
• WMAR2 News: Bel Air High School Lockdown
• Google News: School Athlete Safety

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