Report: Judge's ruling could make Bellarmine eligible for CCS football playoffs
After the Central Coast Section ruled that Bellarmine must forfeit six wins for using an ineligible football player, a judge took a step that could allow the Bells to participate in the playoffs.
In a recent ruling, a Santa Clara County judge has temporarily allowed Bellarmine High School to remain eligible for the CCS football playoffs. The Central Coast Section had previously ruled that the Bells would have to forfeit six wins for using an ineligible player. The CCS ruling could not be appealed, so the team turned to the courts for assistance.
Superior Court Judge Panteha E. Saban issued a temporary restraining order on Friday, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for Thursday. The challenge lies in the fact that the CCS playoffs are set to begin next week and finalize pairings on Sunday. Should the forfeits be upheld, Bellarmine would enter the season with a 0-9 record, making it impossible for them to qualify for the playoffs, even with a victory at Riordan.
However, due to the judge's temporary restraining order, Bellarmine stands a good chance of returning to the playoffs, unless the CCS delays its pairings, which appears unlikely.
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