A post-game brawl involving coaches from Walker and Cullman high schools erupted on the field after Friday’s football game, according to multiple reports, and at least one coach emerged bloodied from the altercation.

The Jasper Board of Education acted swiftly and placed Walker head football coach John Holladay on administrative leave today, according to the Daily Mountain Eagle's Facebook page. Administrative leave means the employee is suspended with pay.

In Sunday's edition of The Cullman Times, meanwhile, Cullman Board of Education President Suzanne Harbin said "there is no need to reprimand our coaches and players, that they acted with class and dignity during the situation."

AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese confirmed in an e-mail Saturday morning that the governing body will investigate the incident. AHSAA officials ordinarily request videotape from the participating schools, and school officials are sometimes summoned to Montgomery to meet with Savarese. It appears officials will meet in Montgomery on Tuesday morning, according to The Cullman Times.

Cullman defensive coordinator Matt Hopper. (Jeff Johnsey/Daily Mountain Eagle)

It’s unclear when the AHSAA could issue punishment, but Monday’s Labor Day holiday could delay any announcement or investigation's conclusion until the middle of next week.

The brawl comes on the heels of the AHSAA releasing its first report on fines and ejections earlier this month, which revealed an uptick in ejections and unsportsmanlike conduct during the 2012-13 school year. The increase was fueled by several large-scale football brawls during the 2012 season.

And now, in week one of the 2013 season, a brawl apparently involved coaches. There's no indication that players were involved.

The Daily Mountain Eagle in Jasper reported that Cullman defensive coordinator Matt Hopper left the field with a bloody face and ripped shirt. Walker coach John Holladay, Cullman coach Mark Britton and Jasper Schools Superintendent Robert Sparkman all declined to comment.

Check out Daily Mountain Eagle photographer Jeff Johnsey's photo gallery from the game on Facebook

The Cullman Times, meanwhile, reported Saturday morning that the Jasper Police Department is asking the public to supply any photos or videos of the altercation. Photos and videos can be sent to Police Chief Connie Rowe at ChiefRowe@jasperpd.us.

Cullman earned a 13-10 victory at KiRo/Gambrell Field in Jasper, and the brawl apparently happened after the game’s conclusion.

Read Sunday's report from The Cullman Times

Read the intial report from the Daily Mountain Eagle

Read the initial report from The Cullman Times

Updated: Aug. 31 several times to include videos and photo gallery

Updated: Sept. 1 with info from Sunday's edition of The Cullman Times

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