Desoto County News

Fights Result in Meet the Chargers Cancelation

The introduction to athletes at a DeSoto County high school was called off Thursday night, Aug. 21, for public safety reasons. 

The Meet the Chargers night at Southaven High School Thursday was eventually canceled after a number of disturbances took place. 

Police said two individuals were asked to leave after fighting, but they became unruly and were arrested. At that point, the event ended.  

High schools in DeSoto County typically will hold events such as Meet the Chargers to introduce athletic and activities participants as a kickoff to the fall season.  

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.