Almont defeated Detroit Denby, 36-8, in an MHSAA Division 5 football semifinal Saturday after referees called the game because of excessive personal fouls, according to the Port Huron Times Herald.
As players were exiting the field, tension escalated as players and fans were shouting, and some Denby players were seen going up a ramp toward the platform where fans were milling.
— Brandon Folsom (@folsombrandonj) November 23, 2019
Police officers already at the game at Walled Lake Central intervened, but additional officers from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and Milford Police Department were called to the site, according to the Times-Herald.
Detroit Denby just attacked Almont’s band. A player was detained by police. Players are throwing shoes and helmets at Almont fans. Local police are racing here in droves. pic.twitter.com/ovc2SLiBUk
— Brandon Folsom (@folsombrandonj) November 23, 2019
Frustration set in for the Tars, who had minus-1 yards of total offense through three quarters and did not have a first down until 6 seconds into the fourth.
Denby (10-3) finally scored on a multi-lateral, hook-and-ladder play with 8:37 left.
Officials called the game after the aggressive play continued, and the Tars elected to not shake hands after the final whistle.