Milwaukee high schools suffer referee shortage
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Milwaukee high schools see a referee shortage for football games, creating major challenges on the field.
Breakdown
- High school football games in Milwaukee are increasingly moved from Friday nights due to referee shortages. 6s
- Statewide, the number of football officiating crews has risen from 153 to 158, but local shortages in Milwaukee persist. 18s
- Shortages require officials to be reassigned, sometimes resulting in fewer referees per game and reduced coverage. 41s
- Verbal abuse from fans and increased time commitments since COVID-19 are major reasons for the shortage. 1m 8s
- Postseason games are fully staffed, but recruitment for new referees continues as winter sports approach. 2m 2s