FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Public Schools has placed Fargo North’s head boys basketball coach Travis Hoeg on administrative leave pending an investigation.
Hoeg is also a teacher at Ben Franklin Middle School.
In statements to Flag Family News, the school district would not say why the action was taken against Hoeg, but adds that Fargo Police are not involved in the internal probe.
The news broke just hours before the Fargo North Spartans were scheduled to play Bismarck Century at 4:00 PM Thursday in the first round of the State Division AA Tournament.
Our news partners at Valley News Live obtained a letter Fargo Public Schools sent to parents on Wednesday:
“Dear Spartan Basketball Families,
This email is to inform you that Fargo Public Schools has placed North High School Boys Basketball Coach Travis Hoeg on administrative leave pending the outcome of an administrative investigation. Due to this, Coach Hoeg is unable to coach the Spartan team during the upcoming state tournament.
North High School Assistant Basketball Coach Paul Zens will serve as the interim head coach and will coach the team this weekend.
This information was shared with the team prior to practice today.
Due to the open investigation, North High School administrators are unable to share any further information at this time.
Thank you for your understanding. While this is an unfortunate situation, our focus is on the team and supporting our Spartans as they enter the state tournament tomorrow. We look forward to cheering on our team tomorrow at 4 p.m.”
