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Without warning, two of the three students begin hammering the victim with punches — one reportedly landing 20 blows, the other six. The third assailant then declares, “I gotta get in here. Make him feel them sh*ts,” before joining in with repeated strikes to the victim’s head and back.
Though the violent assault lasted under 20 seconds, the damage was significant. The attackers casually walked out after delivering the beatdown.
The teen later told police he had just stepped out of the shower when the three teammates confronted him, accusing him — without any proof — of using a racial slur in a group chat. He said they warned him not to run or deny the claim or “he would make it worse.”
Lawyers representing the victim’s family from Moorhead Lefevre Law Firm and the Kyle J. White Law Firm confirmed the camp was approved and sanctioned by the school. Yet despite the serious nature of the assault, the alleged attackers are still being allowed to play football.
Even more infuriating, the victim claimed in a statement to Malarkey News that he was pressured into making a false confession about using a slur, and only began recording once the assault was underway. He also revealed that he suffered a severe concussion and injuries to his scalp and ribs — injuries so serious they’ve now ended his ability to play contact sports.
Worse, he says school officials — including his coach, principal, and athletic director — have refused to hold the assailants accountable.
“They cared more about winning than justice,” the teen said. According to him, authorities also broke promises to him and his parents, showing zero concern for his safety and well-being.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the organization running the camp, issued a formal statement to Fox Carolina, distancing themselves from the behavior:
“The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is aware of the incident that occurred at camp in South Carolina and took immediate action to address the situation, including sending the involved campers home. Their behavior falls unacceptably short of our standards of integrity, service, teamwork and excellence that FCA expects of all participants and has no place in our community.”
“For over 70 years, FCA has upheld the highest standards of personal conduct, morality and sportsmanship for our coaches, athletes, campers and staff. We remain fully committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment for every participant in our program.”
While the school district has since confirmed all three players have been charged, critics are asking why they’ve not been suspended or removed from the team. In response to growing backlash, D.W. Daniel High School’s head football coach, Chris Stone, has now been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
A spokesperson for the School District of Pickens County released a vague statement to WSPA, avoiding specifics but acknowledging that the program is under scrutiny:
“We are aware that there are multiple factors and perspectives in this situation and remain committed to a thorough and fair review of this situation, as well as an investigation of the football program as a whole.”
Chief Communications Officer Darian Byrd emphasized due process, but critics remain skeptical:
“This is not about wins,” Byrd said. “Yes, you’re dealing with a program that has historically been very successful. We’re going to be doing what’s right for student athletes, regardless of their abilities, and we have to do right through the due process for every child.”
That claim, however, rings hollow for a family watching their son lose his future while his attackers seemingly face few consequences. Many are now asking: Is “due process” just code for delay and deflection?
With a violent racial assault captured on video, a concussion that ended a young athlete’s dreams, and a coaching staff accused of prioritizing wins over justice — it’s clear this story is far from over.
