Bellarmine forfeits 6 high school football wins for using ineligible player
The school said it is "pursuing legal avenues to challenge the forfeiture of games."
Bellarmine College Prep, a prominent private school in San Jose, has been forced to forfeit all six of its football wins this season due to the use of an ineligible player. The school was notified of the violation by the Central Coast Section and is currently awaiting the final decision on the consequences. Bellarmine, which was once a football powerhouse in the West Catholic Athletic League, is now considered to have a record of 0-9 and 0-6.
The school's principal, Rod Jemison, has stated that the school does not agree with the severity of the consequences and is exploring legal options to challenge the forfeiture of the games. The CCS Commissioner, Dave Grissom, confirmed the news but declined to comment further due to the possibility of litigation. The violation came as Bellarmine was on the rise, having won four games in the past three years under first-year head coach Tom Williams.
The forfeited wins will have a significant impact on the playoff standings, as the teams Bellarmine lost to will be declared the winners of those games.
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