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Monroe vs. Forest Hills football game evacuated after fight breaks out

Several local high school football games were stopped Friday night due to reports of fighting.

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Several local high school football games were stopped Friday night due to reports of fighting.

One fight broke out at the Monroe vs. Forest Hills game in Union County, causing the stadium to be evacuated.

The game was suspended due to fans' rowdy behavior and fighting, according to Monroe police.

The coach of the Monroe team said that "nobody wins" when fights break out at football games.

Authorities are still investigating reports of two other fights at high school football games.

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