Jefferson, Alonso football programs fined for JV brawl

The Alonso and Jefferson football programs have each been fined and put on administrative probation through the 2008-09 by the Florida High School Athletic Association as a result of a brawl at their JV game Oct. 4.

Alonso ($1,100) and Jefferson ($1,500) will also be restricted to just five JV football games next season, according to FHSAA spokesman Robert Hernberger.

The brawl occured during the post-game handshake and lasted for several minutes. Five Jefferson JV players and two Alonso players served 10-day in school suspensions for their role in the melee, which drew several sheriff's deputies to the scene.

-- JOE SMITH

joesmith@sptimes.com