Bellarmine gains injunction to remain in CCS playoffs amid eligibility dispute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge ruled that Bellarmine College Preparatory can compete in the Central Coast Section playoffs. The decision, made just before the Bells were set to play St. Ignatius College Preparatory, follows a controversy regarding the eligibility of a transfer player, who was initially deemed ineligible by CCS. The judge's ruling comes after a series of legal back-and-forth, where Bellarmine challenged the CCS's findings regarding the player's residency documentation. A subsequent hearing is expected to address the matter further as the team prepares for their match.
- •Judge Panteha E. Saban issued the injunction for Bellarmine.
- •The ruling allows Bellarmine to face St. Ignatius on Friday.
- •CCS previously ruled a transfer player ineligible, citing residency issues.
- •Bellarmine argues that the appropriateness of the penalties is disputed.
- •A future hearing will further address the ongoing eligibility concerns.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Bellarmine wins injunction over CCS forfeits, set to play in playoffs
"The Bells are now cleared to play at St. Ignatius in the playoffs on Friday.
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