ice cream trucks in an apparent turf war in upstate, new york. the gesture that got a texas high school relay team disqualified from a track meet has sparked a broader debate about religious freedom. derek hayes pointed a finger to the sky after crossing the finish line for the columbus high school four by one relay team. gesture father says was to thank god. a referee triewld amounted to excessive celebration and disqualified the team quote. it was a reaction a father told a local tv station. you are brought up your whole life that god gives you good things, you are blessed. texas attorney general greg abbot tweeted disgraceful, winning track team disqualified for praising god. under state so he scholastic school hand gestured are considered excessive celebration. final rules are left up to the person officiating the