Update Friday at 2:51 p.m.: Revised to include statement from sportscast website.

A JacketRadio.com announcer accused of calling Seguin High football players "Cougroes" and jesting about a cheerleader's weight was fired from the Cleburne sportscast and will not work Friday's game against Burleson, Cleburne school officials told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Mark Banton acknowledged being one of the announcers for last week's game between the Cleburne Yellow Jackets and the Seguin Cougars of Arlington ISD but would neither confirm nor deny making the remarks, the Star-Telegram reported.

"I am aware of the accusations, and I have nothing to say about it," Banton told the newspaper after the allegations surfaced Thursday. Pressed about whether he would continue to call high school games, he said, "I guess you'll have to tune in to find out."

Arlington ISD spokeswoman Leslie Johnston said the announcer made racial remarks throughout the contest, which the Seguin Cougars won, 30-16.

The station is not affiliated with Cleburne ISD or Cleburne High School, but it currently live broadcasts volleyball and football games on its website.

Cleburne ISD released the following statement Friday:

"What was said during that broadcast is not a reflection of our high school, school district and community. When we were contacted by Arlington-Seguin officials of the comments made last Friday night, we immediately addressed the concern. Mr. Banton will not be covering the football game tonight and is no longer associated with JacketRadio.com."

A statement was posted to the sportscast website that included an apology. It said, in part:

"Remarks expressed were totally uncalled for and we apologize for any embarrassment and hurt they may have caused to the football program, cheerleaders, students and staff of Arlington-Seguin High School, and Arlington ISD. We also want to apologize to Cleburne ISD, the Cleburne community, our sponsors and listeners."

Arlington ISD officials reported the incident to the University Interscholastic League, which oversees high school athletics in Texas. The district also said it would no longer allow JacketRadio.com to call games involving its teams.

On Thursday, Cleburne school district officials condemned the reported remarks.

"Cleburne ISD does not condone unethical, unprofessional or unacceptable comments," said district spokeswoman Lisa Magers.

Black students make up 37.5 percent of Seguin's student body but just 3.4 percent of Cleburne's.

In audio obtained by the Star-Telegram, the broadcaster can also be heard talking about a cheerleader. "Can we talk about that Seguin cheerleader ...? What do you think [inaudible] should do with that?... Jenny Craig has a lot to do — a lot of work to do with her."

The Seguin-Cleburne broadcast has since been removed from JacketRadio.com's archives.

Banton, a 1972 Cleburne High graduate, was selected to serve as the marshal of the Cleburne homecoming parade on Thursday, the Star-Telegram said.