A California high school football team has forfeited its league championship game after a social media post by players was deemed inappropriate by school officials. Mountain View High School, located in El Monte, was set to compete for the league title but withdrew from the contest following the incident.
The decision was announced on Thursday, October 29, 2026. An image shared on the team's Instagram account showed an El Monte police vehicle parked outside the school, though the exact nature of the post and any potential disciplinary actions were not disclosed. Head coach Mark Paredes, who has led the Vikings program, is pictured in the team's social media post regarding the situation.
No further details about the content of the post or the league's official ruling have been released. The forfeit marks an abrupt end to Mountain View's championship aspirations.
