In a forum on the school's website, several white supremacist comments were made regarding his position on the team and in the school, as well as his character, race, and value within the community.

In an after-game press conference, Arnold expressed his own lack of community in both his home reservation and his adopted school, Reardan. He has expressed that he doesn't feel like he belongs in either community. We as a community have an obligation for social justice, to present a better welcome than this to our friends who come from different walks of life.

This is Spirit’s first year at Reardon High and has proven
to be a challenging adjustment. In the previous game against Wellpinit High,
Spirit sustained a concussion from excessive physical aggression from one of
his previous teammates. Going into this game, Spirit was out for redemption.

Spirit talked at the press conference following the game
about how he has faced rejection from changing schools. Being a Native American
among a population of primarily white, affluent students, Spirit and his coach
both talked about how it has fostered a sense of open-mindedness.

Both Spirit and the coach are hopeful that this change in
demographic will promote positive changes for the community and build
brotherhood among the team members.

Associated Reardon Press