Pop Warner Investigating Racial Slurs Hurled At Team In Postgame Incident

Pop Warner has actually introduced an examination into a horrible occurrence following a competition video game … in which coaches were targeted with racial slurs by a male associated with the opposing group.

It all decreased hours after the Hamden Hurricanes (CT) beat the Highlands Ranch Mountain Lions (CO) in the Div. 2 12U quarterfinals of the Pop Warner National Championships on Dec. 3 … when coaches on both groups encountered each other at the hotel they were remaining at in Orlando.

In the video, acquired by TMZ Sports, the Hamden coaches are plainly attempting to distance themselves from the Highlands Ranch staffers … with one male discussing they were informed by the “higher ups” to prevent any interaction.

Sources inform us the factor behind the tense interaction was because of coaches and fans of Highlands Ranch apparently shouting racially charged words at Hamden, a group that includes primarily Black gamers, throughout the video game.

In the video, a Highlands Ranch coach continues to attempt to speak with grownups with Hamden … however they consistently state they aren’t thinking about talking, as they “have more s*** to lose.”

Eventually, Hamden leaves the location … which’s when a male — who we’re informed is associated with the Highlands Ranch group — tossed out the racial slurs … describing them as “f***ing n*****s.”

Pop Warner launched a declaration to TMZ Sports … stating, “The disturbing behavior shown in the video is inconsistent with our code of conduct and the expectations we have of our adult volunteers.”

The org. states it will carry out an investigative hearing on the matter next week … and if the individual in the video is, in reality, associated with a PW group, they will deal with discipline — consisting of suspension.

“One thing is clear: the abhorrent conduct and language exhibited in this video are unacceptable,” Pop Warner included. “Our organization is committed to a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all young people and their families.”