Coach Fired for Pulling Players Hair
On Monday March 24, 2025 coach Tim Zullo got fired. After a very good season for the NorthVille Falcons. They made it to the state final game and had a chance to get a state title for their school. Their school made it last year but fell short and lost to Hammond in the state title game. That was Coach Zullo’s first time fighting for the title.
The Falcons were up for a very challenging game ahead of them. With their star player Hailey Monroe who scores an average of 12 points a game. It was going to be here last if they lost with her being a senior. While she would be up against Emeline Barton. She is
their best player who averages 12 points a game too.
their best player who averages 12 points a game too.
So the Northville Falcons were up against the LA Fargeville Knights. Their game was on Friday the 21st they came out short with the loss 43-37. Their coach Tim Zullo was very upset with this loss. He was not happy with the way the team and Hailey played. The other team was going to be announced for their win.
Which appeared Hailey and her team were crying after that very sad loss. And when Tim saw that he decided to go up to her and pull her hair. Her teammate Ahmaya Thompkins pulled him away. She was Tim’s great niece. Cameras were pointed at this scene and sent right to the school board.
After that night Hailey told her parents and they brought it up to the school board. They talked it over and Tim Zullo was pronounced fired. Three days later Tim sent out an apology to Hailey and her family. He said his goodbyes to the team and wished them well.