FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- A North Carolina high school football team which gained a playoff berth after a judge's decision has lost its chance to continue playing after another round in court.
The Fayetteville Observer reported that a judge ruled Tuesday to drop Terry Sanford High School from the title chase for using an ineligible player.
Judge Jack Thompson said he was surprised by testimony that the Terry Sanford principal was authorized to give a player a passing grade in a class which he'd failed.
Terry Sanford's team was ruled ineligible by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association after problems with the player's credits and attendance were discovered. The team was restored to the playoffs last week and defeated Pine Forest 48-29 on Saturday.
