HAMILTON, Ohio — Three men were arrested following a fight Saturday afternoon during a youth football championship event at Virgil Schwarm Stadium in Hamilton. Hamilton Police Sergeant Brian Ungerbuehler confirmed the arrests to WMOH Monday and provided redacted arrest reports detailing the incident. Those arrested were Davonte Dylon McCleskey, 34, of Dayton; Donyae Desmund Turner, 28, of Cincinnati; and Deshawn Marchal Pickett, 31, of Cincinnati. All three face disorderly conduct charges involving fighting or threatening behavior. According to police reports, officers responded to a large fight in the parking lot near the football field. One officer reported seeing Turner on the ground fighting with another individual. Police say Turner continued fighting as officers attempted to separate the two, prompting officers to use pepper spray. Turner was detained and later evaluated by Hamilton Fire Department medics following the use of the spray. Police also reported witnessing McCleskey actively fighting with others. He was detained and transported to police headquarters for booking. Pickett's arrest report lists a disorderly conduct charge but does not include a narrative describing his alleged involvement. The altercation occurred during the 2026 Youth Football Super Bowl, hosted by the Hamilton Saints Youth Football and Cheer Organization. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Saints condemned the behavior of adults involved in the incident, saying those individuals were not affiliated with their organization. The Saints said the event should have been a celebration of the accomplishments of young athletes who worked throughout the season to reach the championship games. “It's extremely disappointing when the actions of adults take attention away from the children who have worked tirelessly all season,” the organization said. The Saints emphasized that youth sports should teach discipline, teamwork, respect and integrity, and that adults have a responsibility to set a positive example. The organization also thanked Hamilton Police and Hamilton City Schools for their response and cooperation. Hamilton City Schools previously confirmed the event was privately organized and was not affiliated with Hamilton High School or its athletic department. No Hamilton athletes or school personnel were involved. The remaining championship games were canceled because of safety concerns. McCleskey and Turner are scheduled to appear in Hamilton Municipal Court Tuesday, November 10, at 8 a.m., according to their arrest reports. No court date was listed for Pickett.
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