Gunner Brewer, a senior quarterback at Desert Ridge High School in Mesa, Arizona, was removed from his football team after changing a play during a game. The decision sparked a wider controversy, with 12 teammates reportedly suspended for the rest of the season after supporting him.
The dispute began during Desert Ridge's 14-12 win over Vail Cienega High School on October 2, 2026. Brewer said he changed the play because he trusted his running back to help secure the victory. He was reportedly dismissed from the team three days later.
