TUCSON, Ariz. - Safford police and the Arizona Interscholastic Association are investigating a fight that took place after a high school wrestling match in Safford Saturday.
The fight took place between Salpointe Catholic High School and Canyon del Oro High School at a sectional meet at Safford High School, 1400 W. Bulldog Blvd.
Video of the incident provided by Gila Valley Central appears to show a disgruntled wrestler who had been disqualified from a match attacking an adult after a match.
Police say officers were dispatched to the school at 3:30 p.m. to investigate the fight.
Officers say CDO wrestler Michael Buda, 18, tackled a Salpointe coach. Members of both teams tried to restrain Buda. His father, also named Michael Buda -- age 39 -- came down from the stands, crossed a barrier and came to the mat in an aggressive manner. Others restrained him as well.
Safford police detectives are investigating the case. No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed.
According to AIA spokesman Seth Polansky, the organization is also looking into the matter.
"Yes, the AIA is looking into the situation," Polansky said in a statement. "The association is still awaiting all the reports mentioned in the article you provided. Once the reports are in, the administration will review all that occurred and take action if necessary. There is no timetable on when that will happen at this point."
