Ipswich lacrosse team forfeits state semifinal over alleged cigar photo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Ipswich High School boys lacrosse team forfeited their state semifinal game due to a photo showing players with what appeared to be cigars, a violation of MIAA tobacco rules. The players celebrated their graduation at the beach, and team members claim the cigars were fake, made from dry tea. Despite parents presenting evidence to school officials, the administration decided it was in the team's best interest to forfeit. Players expressed disappointment over losing the chance to compete for a championship.
- •Ipswich forfeits state semifinal game after cigar photograph controversy.
- •Players claim cigars were not real, made from dry tea and other products.
- •Parents attempted to present proof of fake cigars to school officials.
- •The team was expected to compete for a championship.
- •Administration cites player availability shortages as part of the forfeiture decision.
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Ipswich lacrosse team forfeits state semifinals over cigar photo; parents claim they’re fake
"Ipswich Lacrosse team's state semifinal game forfeited due to players celebrating with cigars, violating MIAA tobacco rules.
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