Delhi forfeits Class D football semifinal due to ineligible player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Delhi Academy has forfeited its Section 4 Class D football semifinal victory over Deposit/Hancock, following a ruling that the school used an ineligible player. This decision affects Delhi's journey, as they were set to play Tioga Central in the sectional final. The forfeiture came after a review prompted by eligibility requirements for sectional play. Delaware Academy superintendent Carey Shultz stated the appeal process has begun, and the championship game has been rescheduled for Sunday, pending the appeal's outcome.
- •Delhi forfeited its semifinal win against Deposit/Hancock.
- •The score was 49-14 in favor of Delhi.
- •The sectional final against Tioga Central is rescheduled to Sunday.
- •Delhi is appealing the ruling by Section 4.
- •The decision was based on an ineligibility rule unknown to the district.
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Delhi forfeits Section 4 Class D football semifinal victory
"Class D football final impacted after Section 4 rules Delhi must forfeit semifinal win because of ineligible player.
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