Many young people view hazing as a way to bond, assert authority, or create a cohesive community with the same values, skills, and experiences. Unfortunately, it also tends to cause great harm that gets students in serious trouble. That's what students in Pennsylvania are learning after a hazing incident within the West Mifflin Area High School baseball team.

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The Incident Under Investigation

While the West Mifflin Area High School baseball team was in Florida for a game in March 2025, one of the players entered the showers despite one of their targets telling them to get out. The player then poured a golden-colored liquid from a plastic bottle onto their two targets, who screamed. The whole incident was caught on video, allegedly by another member of the baseball team, whose parent anonymously forwarded it to the school district.

Although investigators are working to confirm the nature of the liquid, parents claim it was urine. The school district assures parents and students alike that the perpetrators will be held fully accountable.

Possible Consequences for High School Hazing

Whether applied to high school or college-level hazing, Pennsylvania law dictates that such actions are illegal. Depending on the severity of the incident, hazing could be graded as a summary offense or misdemeanor, even for juvenile offenders.

Schools and companies may perform background checks on prospective students and employees before accepting them. A high school student convicted of hazing could have difficulty getting into the colleges or universities they want. They might also have trouble securing jobs or housing after graduation.

As the parent, you know your child better than most—their strengths, weaknesses, fears, and desires. Perhaps you're certain that they're innocent of hazing or understand why they might have done it and how to stop them from repeating or escalating their offense. You see your child as a whole person.

However, the courts, schools, and companies only get to see glimpses before they must make decisions. Fair or not, they often rely heavily on information that may not cast your child in the best light, and that can have ripple effects for years to come.

Get Your Child Legal Support for a Hazing Accusation

The good news is that the LLF Law Firm cares as much about your child's future as you do. They understand that youth is for making mistakes and believe that your child's life shouldn't be overshadowed by a hazing charge. You can depend on their knowledge, skill, and commitment to your cause to guarantee your child's ability to move on. Learn more by calling the LLF Law Firm Criminal Defense Team at 888.535.3686 or filling out this contact form.