Hayfield football team withdraws from postseason due to alleged violation of league rules

On November 26, 2024By Littum

A Fairfax County high school football team has pulled out of further postseason play amid allegations it violated Virginia High School League rules.

In a statement Monday, Superintendent Michelle Reid said Hayfield Secondary School “announced the difficult decision to withdraw the football team from further postseason play.”

The school’s football team has been embroiled in a controversy over recruiting efforts for months.

“I have asked Tom Horn, executive director, activities and student athletics, to work with the VHSL to take all appropriate next steps,” Reid wrote.

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