So these boys have lost their shot to be winners just because of a little celebration? The Perry Hall principal has overreacted and the Dulaney complainers were just bitter.

"SORE LOSERS"

The term "lewd" needs to stop being used in reference to the team's actions/dance. If one utilizes the helpful links in the article, one can see from the Patch photo that the boys are in fact performing the dance from the Bernie link.

It is a stupid dance, but celebratory, not taunting in any manner.

I just think Dulaney must not be able to dance.

PHHS and Dulaney administrators has turned a minor thing into a full blown mess. Now, Dulaney students are taunting PHHS students at other sporting events..Yikes...I told you this would damage Dulaney HS reputation. go to the Perry Hall patch..see the comments by athletes/parents that were at the Dulaney regional cross country meet and the girls varsity soccer game tonight. see who's taunting now..

is dulaney as proud of their girls varsity soccer players who, following their loss to perry hall girls this afternoon, gathered in front of the perry hall boys varsity soccer players who were in the stand supporting the PH girls and did the bernie? or their cross country team who did the bernie directed at the perry hall runners? true colors.

So, let me get this straight...apparently the PH team went over to the benches that the Dulaney team was sitting on, but yet the Coach of the team claims that he did see the incident?!? Right. Oh and both the coach and his wife watched the YouTube video of the dance and realized that it wasn't as a big of a deal as people were making it out be and wished something could be worked...how about manning up and contacting the school board and telling them that all of the whining and crying was uncalled for as well and let the PH team play!!

As a mother of 3 Perry Hall High graduates, I find this form of castigation to be absurd. The athletes celebrated as professional athletes and other athletes across the country are doing. Lets tell Ray Rice he's a bad example, stop watching the Ravens. This is a FAD. These kids weren't accused of rape, drinking or drugging. No crime was committed. I have seen major inappropriate behavior from parents at sporting events. Discipline that teaches better behavior and makes better citizens is accomplished by example, or is inappropriateness only OK when practiced by adults? I remember going to a soccer championship game where Perry Hall played a team that waved the Mexican flag around the entire field over and over after they won against Perry Hall. The police had to disburse the rowdy winners after the game. It was inappropriate at a Maryland HS State Championship. These were local Maryland HSs and we were not at an international arena. Even so, the students and their families retreated after the loss and went about their business. They didn't complain to the opposing school or the directors of the event. Mr. Roberts does not set a good example as a principal and Dulaney Parents should also be ashamed. Had their team won and their kids done a little Bernie, then what, you would have aplauded? It would be OK because they are your kids? The PHHS soccer team deserve to play, they've earned that right by winning against you. Bitterness is a poison and a bad example for your children.

Nick, to quote your article and the coach of the Dulaney team "Once we both saw the so-called dance on YouTube, we both realized that possibly what everybody saw may have been misconstrued. I only wish that you and I could have resolved this before it got out of control." They did not say had it happened in a different area it would not have been seen that way, they said it was not as bad as people were portraying it to be. On top of the fact that he also stated that he did not see the incident himself, he was basing his angry letter to the Principal of PH on hear-say by parents, really unprofessional and inappropriate!

Nick: The celebration did take place in front of the Dulaney fan section, but only because the boy who scored the game winner for PH was standing there defending as the ball went out of bounds and the final whistle was blown. As in any sport, the team seeks out and rushes the "hero" of the game and the hero in this case was standing in front of the Dulaney fans. No one who was there and observed the game, knows the players and witnessed the celebration can dispute this. The dance is "fun" to the kids, maybe inappropriate, but for their season to end because of this.....just a poor decision by a poor administrator.

i was there and took pictures of the dance. actually, as expressed on the other patch article from earlier today, this is what happened: it is not where they scored the goal, it was where the ball was at the end of the game. ethan muller had the ball when the final seconds ticked down, and his teammates were running to him. ethan was the player who scored the goal with two minutes left. ethan muller, who plays right full back, had the ball when the game ended. this defensive position was right in front of the dulaney stands. from the other article: if you notice from the picture, you will see the ball. this is the spot where they did the dance because this is where the game ended, which happened to be in front of the dulaney fans. doing a dance in front of the opposing team parents is in bad taste. these boys weren't thinking. they just redeemed themselves from a double OT tie against dulaney earlier in the season where ethan muller missed a header goal with a minute left in the game. and who made the header goal in the 78th minute of this game? ethan muller. where did the game end? with ethan muller. right full back position, which was right in front of the dulaney fans. this is where the boys congregated and unfortunately, danced in celebration.

My son does not play soccer but he does attend Perry Hall High school, he does play other sports and I also think the season ending disqualification was unfair. Sorry for the Dulaney team losing but really if they had won do you not think they would be jumping for joy and might have done something to make the Perry Hall team upset. I think something else should have been done but to take the regional championship games away from them when I am sure they have worked really really hard to get there, does suck!!! From what I have read in many articles, this is not the first time it has been done and from what some parents have said there was no grabbing of privates and they did not do any vulgar language. Is there not teams out there that have victory dances, look at Ray Lewis/Ray Rice and their dances when when they do something. If I was a parent of one of these boys and a senior I would be fighting for the right to play!!! For real let the poor kids play and finish their season with a bang not a forefit!!!!

I was at today's Girl's Varisty game at Essex where they played Dulaney. At the end of the game everyone in the stands could plainly see the disrespect they showed the girls team by flipping them of and spewing at the mouth to them because they lost. For Dulaney to say they are disgusted with our team, school, and community and then proceed to display the same "lewd" dancing at our XC team and the disqualified boy's team in the stands at the girl's game today is equally disgusting. If you want to complain about how our team celebrates an advancement in regionals then we have full right to compalin to your school, community, and media outlets about how your teams actions toward our victories. We will continue to win with grace from here on out, but you should all start realizing losing with grace is just as important. The better teams won. I'm glad that Tuesday I can watch the Lady Gator's play in the finals in peace becasue I know Dulaney is sitting at home.

The wussification of America continues. Obviously the Principle never played a sport. If he did, he would realize how hard the kids have worked throughout the year to get to this point. To cancel the season is the biggest over reaction I have seen in a long time. I dont have a child that goes to Perry Hall High School currently, but I will. Might have to reconsider that, if the current admistration is still in place. Obviously they dont take their students or families into consideration before making a major decision like this. It is absolutely absurd!

That's disgusting Max!! Real classy aren't they!? Again, makes me think...who are they paying off on the school board? Why do they deserve special attention? YOu lost fair and square...instead of sitting around whining and cryin and making up lies, how about you do something productive...have a team party and give a pep talk, hop into the gym and start training hard core for next year? How about putting good thoughts and ideas into children's heads instead of nasty stuff and hate! As if kids don't have enough bad influences around them, now they;re not even safe around their parents!

If the Dulaney coach had any class, he would contact the Perry Hall principle and ask him to let the boys play. He of all people should understand how hard the students work and how small an incident it is.

Sue the principal for costing the kids a chance at scholarships.Parents stand up for your kids Nothing short of a resignation should stop you from making this administrator pay .His PC and personal Ego has Destroyed these kids future.Get rid of him.

Sore losers, you guys are going to fail at life if this is your resolution to matters at age 16-18.

If your a Dulaney Alum make sure you participate in sports fundraising this year .Your boys team will need new skirts for next season.

Next year Dulaney is going to make sure they don't keep scores om Varsity sports .Thier children shouldn't be exposed to the possibility of losing.

It would be awesome if Blake decided they did not want to play in support of PH because they did not truly earn the berth. (Blake is only able to play because PH was forced to forfeit by the principal, right?)

Don't believe Tana's comments. I wouldn't be surprised if he orchestrated the actions of the Dulaney parents. He is the biggest "sore loser" in the soccer community.

Seriously??? I don't have any children that go to either of the schools, but I find it absolutely ridiculous that anyone could confuse a victory dance as being inappropriate. These are high school players that have worked very hard at a sport they love simply celebrating a victory. I'm sure these boys were not trying to be malicious in anyway, and were merely caught up in the moment...as they should be. Sounds to me like the Dulaney Coach, team, and supporters are obviously just sore losers. They should be ones embarrassed by their behavior.

The Dulaney camp is the side that should be blamed for their repulsive behavior here, not an innocent group of high schoolers. I'm a high school soccer player myself, and an emotional win like PH's is no small feat. These are high school kids, who are acting like kids. Honestly, I'd be shocked if any of the Dulaney players felt like they were being taunted or mocked. In an intense game like this, it's only right to celebrate, and considering that no incidents (fights, arguments) immediately stemmed from the dance, it obviously wasn't a big deal to Dulaney's team.

The games are played by the players, not by the parents. If a player felt abused or angered by the dance, so be it. Possibly the principals or ADs would chat, and the players who danced would be docked playing time. If a parent is offended by the dance, it truly should not matter. The parents don't represent the program, the parents aren't in the school and on the field every day, and Dulaney's parents should feel completely ashamed to strip PH's boys of their right to play for a state championship.

Question for Dave Carder how do you feel about your own community now that the crying parents of the boys soccer team make Dulaney look like whiny sore losers? Also what do you have to say about the "lady's" soccer team that used the same "lewd" dance to taunt the PH teams and supporters after their loss to the Lady Gators today? Considering your hate filled lying rant that you aimed at our community you should be doubly ashamed, you hypocrite! Congrats to the Dulaney cross country team on their win today. Dave, good luck getting their season canceled they also performed the Bernie Dance after their win...

“The display by your team—your entire team—at the end of the game will not be forgotten anytime soon by the assembled Dulaney parents, students and supporters.”

While the behavior of the Dulaney parents and supporters will hopefully be forgotten by adults everywhere. How disturbing that the parents and staff could not take a loss as well as the players. Congratulations on making the international news, now the world can laugh...at you.

I want to clarify something, Coach Eibner didn't see the celebratory dance and only heard about it the following day. Therefore, "Tana mentioned that Perry Hall coach Pete Eibner apologized after the game," is not referring to the dance because he did not see it; he was apologizing for the behavior of one of the players when that player and a Dulaney player both exchanged words which were unacceptable. Coach Eibner called in this morning to 98Rock to give his take on the situation and does not agree with the principals decision. He feels that those Dulaney parents speaking out against the display are blowing the situation way out of proportion and has gotten letters from Dulaney parents supporting the Perry Hall team in arguing against the suspension for the rest of the season.

this entire episode makes me sick to my stomach. a misunderstanding by the dulaney parents of the dance and a seemingly harsh penalty imposed by the perry hall high school principal have led to name calling and extreme animosity. i applaud healthy, respectful debate of the issues, but am concerned that disrespect is setting another bad example. now it is time for the adults to learn from the perry hall boys and coaches who have remained respectful throughout the process. they accepted their punishment with humility, they have been interviewed on tv to explain how they feel and how they think the decision is wrong, and they have refrained from being nasty. please take note.

This is such a ridiculous non-issue. Even Ray Rice does this dance after scoring a touchdown. See here...http://www.blippitt.com/high-school-soccer-team-suspended-out-of-playoffs-for-doing-movin-like-bernie-dance-video/

If it is true and Mr. Roberts has ties to Dulaney ,formerly taught there or in an administration role ,Mr. Kamenetz should step in and play the game .Don't say it's not his job ,he could influence the board and do it for common sense . this is what a leader is for ,if he stays totally quiet on this remember in his reelection. Mr.Kamenetz actions have consequences and your inaction is totally an action.Of course there is more money in Dulaney so you'll probably let it go

WOW, just went on 98 Rock: Mickey, Amelia, & Spiegel, website http://www.98online.com/pages/jocks_mas.aspx . They called Perry Hall High Schools Soccer Coach Pete Ibner. Was a good interview. Still feel really bad for the boys!!! Think the game is not till 7pm tonight so hopefully they can all work on changing Mr. Roberts decision. Good Luck Perry Hall Soccer, keeping my fingers crossed he will come around for you guys!!!

Everyone call the County executive office demand some type of action .Don't accept his quote I can't do anything about it .When he was running standing next to those air conditioning units at county schools he said he was involved in county school decisions .

I have no kids at either school and I say the forfeit is overkill. It doesn't matter why the team celebrated where they did. The fact that they did it in front of the other teams fans is wrong and they should be punished. It's inappropriate behavior to student at a school event. Plain and simple. If you defend their action, you're just being a homer. I think the PH team should have lost practices before their next game but a forfeit? Too much.

The fact of the matter is that the referees have the ability to give yellow or red cards to players for unsportsmanlike conduct or other infractions. The fact that the referees did not intervene speaks volumes that what the PH kids did was nothing more than a silly celebration. Further more the fact that the principal Roberts who was not even in attendance decided to drop a nuclear bomb on the teams based on complaints from Dulaney is ludicrous. This guy should clearly not be in charge of a school if he is going to make such over the top rash decisions. Let the kids play.

Why should the reactions of fans and parents to a celebration (which smells of sour grapes) have such a deep and negative impact on the opposing team's future? This is a terrible over reaction on all parts. Had the game officials stepped in (which would aloe be unprecedented) and penalized PH for unsportsmanlike conduct, that would be at lease a basis for some type of action. But where in the rule books does it guarantee the elimination of "parents right not to be offended". I do not follow soccer at any level, but isn't the sport known for over-the-top goal celebrations [Brandi Chastain, Iranian guys grabbing butts, etc]?? Lighten up folks!

I was in the Dulaney stands. All of the players on the Perry Hall team, that were on the field, ran over to directly in front of our stands, faced us, and did their dance. I haven't seen the movie everyone is referencing, but their movements were definitely lewd and very disrespectful. Let me emphasize this was not an impromtu victory dance - they came over in front of our stands directly faced us and did their move.
Worthy of a forfeit? - Apparently the Perry Hall principal thinks so!

Dulaney parents need to do a little soul-searching and answer this question: Do you want PH to forfeit because they offended you with a lack of sportsmanship OR because they won an important game against your kids' soccer team. We can't teach our children how to win AND lose gracefully until we learn to so so ourselves.

Scott Jenkins just posted this on some of the other stories that are on here : "I have just spoken to Councilman David Marks who has been in contact with Sen. Kathy Klausmeier and he wanted me to let everyone know that there will be a press conference to provide an important update at 11:45am."

Sounds like dulaney is full of yupee parents that spoil their kids so much they will bitch until suspension to make their kids feel better about getting beat

WOW Just got a pre-recorded phone call from Mr. Roberts he is taking back the punishment and the boy are getting to play!!!! YEAH for them!!!

UPDATE (Nov. 4, 12:16 p.m.)—Perry Hall High School Principal George Roberts announced Friday during a news conference that the decision to end the boys varsity soccer season early had been reversed. The Class 4A North region semifinal game between Perry Hall and Blake High School will be played at 2 p.m. Saturday at Blake in Montgomery County. Check Patch for video and updates, in the article, UPDATE: Principal Reverses 'Bernie' Dance Decision, Season To Continue, http://patch.com/A-n1sF

Don't care who or why just happy for the kids.Principal made the right decision to overturn his original one.

thanks to the media for covering this incident and the communities across america who have supported our boys. and thanks to mr. roberts for reversing his decision. he's a good man. the disciplinary action for the boys has yet to be finalized, but at the very least, the boys will be taking a class in sportsmanship. the parents have recommend that the also boys produce a sportsmanship presentation which will be presented to all student-athletes at perry hall high school, so in learning this lesson on what is perceived as poor sportsmanship, they are able to share this knowledge with the other student-athletes. the parents and boys have also decided that they would like to show their thanks to the perry hall community who supported the cause, and volunteer their time and services. if you'd like to have the boys assist your organization with a project or volunteer time, please respond to me here. thank you.

VIDEO: Soccer Players, Students Dance the 'Bernie' Outside School -- Was it appropriate for students to do the Bernie after the decision to cancel the season early was reversed? http://patch.com/A-n1ZK

Hey, Delaney- the 1950's called. They want their parents back.

@ex
LOL good one

This was first a victory for Perry Hall boys, and a victory for free speech as well. I was kept up to date by the Patch, Facebook and talk radio -- all tools of free speech. Looks like we still have some freedom left in this country. This is the future I hope these kids will have.

UPDATE (Nov. 5, 1:30 p.m.)—Check out our live chat of the Perry Hall boys soccer post-Bernie dance playoff game against Blake. Patch's Nick Dimarco will provide live updates, photos and video from the sidelines. Readers can join the conversation on Twitter or directly in the article. Game starts at 2 p.m. - http://patch.com/A-n2QY

UPDATE (Nov. 5, 5 p.m.)—The Perry Hall Gators beat James Hubert Blake High School 2-0 on Saturday. Perry Hall will now advance to the Class 4A North region final against Westminster on Tuesday. Find live game coverage and commentary in the article, Live: Perry Hall Beats Blake in Post-Bernie Playoff Game -- http://patch.com/A-n2QY

"and I feel she fell into the swirl of parents who wanted retaliation," Tana wrote in an email to Eibner. retaliation? is that wha they want? is that what they teach thier youth.
talk a bout "holier than thou" the morality police have come to tell us how to behave

"Sexually suggestive"? Anyone who has EVER watched Weekend at Bernie's certainly knows what the "Bernie dance" is and it is NOT sexually suggestive. Unless their mind is in the gutter that is.......I think that the boys were just reacting to a wonderful win and apparently some folks got upset because their team lost.

I feel sorry for the Dulaney kids.

UPDATE (Nov. 12)—We're going to be live chatting (http://patch.com/A-nDCN) the Gators next run in the state semifinals. The boys are entering their third post-Bernie match against Walter Johnson High School tonight at 7:30 p.m. Help spread the word about our live coverage on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/PerryHallPatch) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/PerryHallPatch). Patch's Nick DiMarco will provide live updates, photos and video from the sidelines. Get involved in the conversation using Twitter hashtags or by commenting directly in the live chat on the article. See you there (http://patch.com/A-nDCN).