Pine Tree Football Coach Placed on Administrative Leave
Posted/updated on: September 6, 2013 at 5:38 pm
LONGVIEW — According to multiple sources, Pine Tree Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Derek Fitzhenry, has been suspended until further notice. KETK reports action is being taken against Fitzhenry for allegedly pushing a student after Pine Tree’s win over Van Friday night in Longview. Fitzhenry was not at the Pirates’ football practice, Wednesday.
Pine Tree ISD provided KETK with the following statement regarding the incident: “Because this is a personnel issue, the school district is legally and ethically bound not to provide details. The district is, however looking into the issue and it will be addressed at the next regular School Board meeting on Monday, September 9th.” Details are limited, but we’ll update information as it becomes available.
