[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Chuck:

You are correct about NFHS R10-S3-A10, but the definition of a personal foul takes precedence in defining what is and is not a personal foul. Another point that should be remembered that may not be apparent is that you can have only one person charged with fighting. A player's actions can be to instigate a fight and if the victim does not retaliate then only one person is charged with fighting.

It should be noted that because the NFHS does not have specific game suspension penalties for fighting like the NCAA, the definition for fighting really has no impact on the players who are charged with fighting but do have an impact on substitutes and other bench personal with regard to penalties during the game.