A New Jersey wrestler who was forced to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit a match in December returned to the mat on Saturday for the first time since the controversial incident. Andrew Johnson, a junior at Buena Regional High School, competed in the eight-team tournament on Saturday with his hair in short, thin dreadlocks, NJ.com reported. Johnson went on to win his match against a rival from Oakcrest High School but appeared visibly upset. NEW JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM WON'T COMPETE IN EVENTS WITH REF WHO TOLD ATHLETE TO CUT DREADLOCKSThe video went viral and sparked backlash, with many people suggesting the decision was racially biased. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association [NJSIAA] previously announced the incident was under investigation.

Source: Fox News January 06, 2019 14:26 UTC