Centerville's defense of their Texas Class 2A baseball title ended abruptly as they forfeited the season due to an ineligible player. Shelbyville, who lost to Centerville, will now advance to the regional semifinals.
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Centerville's Texas Class 2A Division I high school baseball title defense ended in unorthodox fashion.
The Tigers forfeited the rest of the season over a violation of UIL rules involving an ineligible player. Centerville was originally in the regional semifinals this weekend.
As a result of the forfeiture, Shelbyville â which lost to Centerville in the area round â is back in the playoffs and will face Harleton in the regional semifinals.
Dottie Sullivan, the districtâs interim superintendent, said Monday the school received a notice of allegation from the UIL around the use of an ineligible player.
Following an internal review, Centerville self-reported the violation and is out of the postseason.
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"On Monday, May 11, Centerville ISD received notice from the University Interscholastic League (UIL) regarding allegations involving the eligibility status of a CHS baseball student-athlete. In response, the district immediately began a comprehensive internal review and worked closely with the UIL, the District Executive Committee, and all involved parties throughout a multi-day investigative process to address questions and review all available information," an excerpt of a letter sent to parents from Centerville ISD read.
"To ensure transparency and open communication throughout the process, Interim Superintendent Dottie Sullivan and Athletic Director Kyle Hardee met with CHS baseball players and families on Monday, May 11, to provide an initial update regarding the investigation. A follow-up parent and player meeting was held on Tuesday, May 12, and a final meeting with families and student-athletes took place on Wednesday, May 13, following the districtâs final determination.
"After carefully reviewing additional information obtained during the investigation, the district determined that a violation of UIL Constitution and Contest Rules had occurred. In accordance with UIL requirements, Centerville ISD self-reported the matter and accepted the resulting forfeiture of all impacted contests."
Centerville forfeited their season due to a violation of UIL rules involving an ineligible player.
As a result of the forfeiture, Shelbyville, which lost to Centerville, will advance to the playoffs and face Harleton in the regional semifinals.
Dottie Sullivan is the interim superintendent of Centerville ISD.
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