Florida high school football team forfeits season, facing two-year ban
A Florida high school has been found guilty by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) of multiple rule violations. As a result, The First Academy (TFA) has forfeited the season and is facing a two-year ban.
The FHSAA found TFA guilty of reaching out to players unenrolled in their school, allowing unenrolled players to compete for them during summer tournaments, and offering ride-hailing services to players not yet enrolled.
In addition to these violations, The First Academy must pay $36,000 in fines and banned assistant coach Steven Moffett from coaching until Oct. 31, 2025. Earlier in the year, Moffett gave free lunches to four players and booked a ride-hailing service for an athlete.
TFA successfully appealed the sanctions for the incidents involving Moffett, resulting in lighter penalties. As for the forfeited season and the two-year playoff ban, the school is expected to appeal within ten days after the decision is finalized.
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The Royals won six consecutive games to start the 2024 Florida high school football season. However, they suffered a setback against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee before winning three more games. Based on Massey Ratings, they are ranked 49th in the Florida On3 State Rankings as of Nov. 2.
To read the full story from On3.com about the Florida high school, click here.
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