Following the shocking allegations surrounding Celina ISD, where a coach faced accusations for filming middle school players in the locker room and having a prior relationship with a high school student, another Texas football coach is now in hot water.
And he’s not alone. A troubling trend appears to be unfolding, as numerous individuals in Texas tasked with guiding young students have been uncovered as abusers.
A teacher’s aide, Andrea Rodriguez, confessed to having an “intimate relationship” with a student in the Runge ISD. Meanwhile, Jaquaven Rogers, a special education aide at Wallace Middle School, has been accused of sexual crimes against students. Another case involves a Mesquite Academy teacher who was arrested for having child sexual abuse material.
These incidents, distressingly, surfaced this November.
Currently, Ernie Alonzo, the head football coach at Robert Berra High School, is reportedly being sued by Robert Rocha, whose son was allegedly coerced by Alonzo into exercising without clothes. According to Rocha, when his son attempted to cover himself with underwear, Alonzo threatened him and forced him to remain undressed.
In one instance, the coach is alleged to have pulled Rocha’s son from the shower to make him practice. Following this, Alonzo was placed in isolation under questionable circumstances.
It’s also claimed that Alonzo may have targeted several victims.
In a statement, Blaze TV host Sarah Gonzalez remarked, “If this were my son, I’d be behind bars for murder.” She reflected on the audacity required for an adult to commit such acts, suggesting that it mirrors a young person’s naïveté, in believing a coach wouldn’t drag them from the shower and force them into undignified situations.
Similar to the previous case in Celina ISD, Alonzo was hired despite his questionable history at McAllen ISD. His employment seemed to hinge on connections within Edinburg’s political landscape and support from prominent athletics figures.
“In many instances, schools are passing problematic individuals from one institution to another,” Gonzalez commented, adding that the focus is often on protecting reputations and funding rather than prioritizing the safety of children.
The parties involved in the lawsuit acknowledge that Alonzo’s behavior was inappropriate but are now claiming “government immunity” to shield themselves from legal consequences.
“Maybe we should claim government immunity for inappropriate relationships with students,” Gonzalez quipped.
