Source: BroBible
Summary
Inglewood High School’s football team reportedly fielded two ineligible players during a game against Westlake in Texas. The Southern Section confirmed the players were not cleared for competition. No suspension has been reported for coach Mil’Von James, who was absent from the game. The school district and Southern Section declined to comment. The players’ eligibility status remains unclear, with one cleared and the other not yet listed on the roster. The outcome of the game was not affected, but playoff implications and potential coaching changes are under consideration.
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The habit gets a new name.
Eligibility issues keep showing up like a bad habit.
Cheating gets a pass, as long as it’s not caught.
Coaches disappear, but the problems stay.
It’s not a scandal—it’s just a season.
Inglewood High School competed with ineligible football players.
According to a report from The LA Times, two players were listed as ineligible before a game against Westlake in Texas. The school district and Southern Section did not comment on the situation. The game ended with a 33-26 loss for Inglewood. No forfeitures were reported, but playoff implications and coaching changes are possible. The Southern Section cannot make personnel changes but can block playoff participation if violations are not self-reported.
Mil’von James has a history with eligibility scandals.
James was fired in 2016 after using ineligible players, leading to a forfeited championship season. The Hawkins rule was created to prevent such issues. He was hired at Inglewood in 2019 and led the team to a 12-1 record in his first season. The Sentinels are 68-14 since his hiring and are 4-1 in 2026. The LA Times has not confirmed if James’s absence will last beyond one game.
Eligibility issues keep showing up like a bad habit.
The two players were not cleared before the game, but their presence did not affect the result. One player was cleared last week, while the other remains ineligible. Neither is listed on the current roster. The school can change coaching staff based on the severity of the violations. The LA Times has not been informed if James will be absent longer. The situation remains under investigation.
Cheating gets a pass, as long as it’s not caught.
The Southern Section cannot make personnel changes but can block playoff participation if violations are not self-reported. The school district and Southern Section declined to comment. The LA Times has not confirmed if James will be absent longer. The players’ eligibility status remains unclear. The school can make a change at the helm if it sees fit based on the severity of potential eligibility infractions.
It’s not a scandal—it’s just a season.
The game outcome was not affected, but playoff implications and coaching changes may be on the table. The LA Times has not been informed if James’s absence will extend longer than one game. The players were ineligible at the time of competition. It will be interesting to see if there is any further fallout from the wrongdoing. The post appeared first on BroBible.
