GALLIA COUNTY, OHIO (WSAZ) – The violence unfolding Thursday at South Point Elementary sent shock waves through the community and it is now a long road ahead for Principal Bill Christian in his recovery.
Principal Christian was stabbed during the school day on Thursday and a parent is being charged with felonious assault in the attack.
Even though the district was struck by tragedy, this didn’t stop the South Point Pointers from taking the field against Gallia Academy on Friday.
Gallia Academy handed out navy and gold ribbons for the band, cheerleaders, and football players to wear to show their support for their opponents.
Adam Clark, Gallia Academy High School Athletic Director, said they wanted to stand behind the Pointers.
“It makes the game not as important as, you know, life when a tragedy takes place like that,” Clark said.
Pointers student athletes played in honor of Principal Christian and …