by Michael Popke - Athleticbusiness.com

The football program at Peters Township (Pa.) High School is under investigation after the Washington County Children and Youth Services Department received a complaint Wednesday alleging that a "perpetrator is permitting children to play sports with concussions or concussion-like symptoms."

"I don't know if this will rise to our level or not," police chief Harry Fruecht told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, referring to possible criminal charges. "But we at least have to take a look at it."

Taking a look at it has included requesting documents from superintendent Nina Zetty related to a recent district investigation into accusations from parents and staff that first-year high school head football coach Rich Piccinini was interfering with the job of athletic trainers as they treated injured players, including those with brain injuries.

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