ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Section V confirmed Wednesday that East High will play in the Class B Football Sectional Championship following an investigation into a fight that broke out during the Class B semifinal on Nov. 7.
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In a statement on the Section V website, it says a number of East High students were “misidentified as a disqualified player.” Therefore, East High will face Honeoye Falls-Lima on Saturday, Nov. 14 at St. John Fisher University at 3 p.m.
Section V said any student-athlete who was actually determined to be disqualified “remains subject to the required suspension of the next two consecutive halves of competition.”
Section V statement
“Following a thorough investigation conducted by the Rochester City School District administration, and subsequent review by Section V and NYSPHSAA leadership, it has been determined that a number of East High School student-athletes were misidentified as a disqualified player following the Section V Class B football semifinal on Saturday, November 7.
This determination was made following the submission and review of clear and compelling evidence in accordance with NYSPHSAA rules and regulations. Section V appreciates the Rochester City School District administration’s prompt and thorough efforts to investigate the incident and provide the necessary documentation to ensure an accurate and appropriate resolution.
In accordance with the NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Rule, any student-athlete determined to have been disqualified remains subject to the required suspension of the next two consecutive halves of competition.
Following the completion of this review, Section V confirms that the Class B Football Sectional Championship between East High School and Honeoye Falls-Lima will proceed as scheduled on Saturday, November 14, at 3:00 PM at St. John Fisher University.”
RCSD statement
Rochester City School District Superintendent Dr. Eric Jay Rosser also issued the following statement:
“I am pleased to share that our East High School student-athletes who were not involved in Saturday’s incident will have the opportunity to continue their season and compete in this Saturday’s Section V championship game.
Since Saturday, our District leadership team and I have worked closely with Section V and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association to ensure our students received fair consideration. We are grateful to both organizations for their partnership, their willingness to review the evidence, and their commitment to ensuring that students who were not involved have the opportunity to continue their season.
I also want to recognize our District athletics staff, who worked diligently to review video footage and photographs and provide the information necessary to support this process. Their dedication reflects our shared commitment to doing what is right for students.
These young athletes have worked hard all season to earn this opportunity, and I could not be more pleased that they will have the chance to take the field on Saturday. We know how much this means to them, their coaches, their families, and our school communities.
We appreciate the many members of our community who expressed their concern and support throughout this process. This outcome reflects what we can accomplish when we work together and keep students at the center of our decisions.
I look forward to seeing our student-athletes back on the field Saturday and wish them the very best as they compete for the sectional championship.”
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