(Northfield) Assemblyman John Armato reacts to Buena wrestler forced to cut dreadlocks in order to compete.

" I am deeply troubled by the incident that occurred at Buena Regional High School Wednesday night. This was without a doubt a clear act of racial discrimination. Alan Maloney, someone who shouldn't have been allowed to work as a referee after previous condemned actions, should be banned immediately," Said Armato (D-Atlantic). "This is sure to be traumatic experience that Johnson should have never encountered. I admire that Even in the face of discrimination this young athlete refused to let ignorance hold him back from a win. I will be reaching out to the Buena school board to ensure that this is dealt with properly."