Praying HS Football Coach Takes Case to SCOTUS

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A former Washington high school football coach who was not rehired by the school district for conducting post-game prayers with his players on the field is appealing to the United States Supreme Court for vindication.

Joseph Kennedy, a retired Marine turned Bremerton High School football coach, began praying at the 50-yard line after every game, starting in 2008. Eventually, players began joining him, until a majority of the team was beside him. At least one parent, however, said his son felt “compelled to participate” for fear of losing playing time if he didn’t.

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