Jance Henry among players ruled ineligible by WPIAL for 2026 season

Three-star running back Jance Henry from Moon Area, Pennsylvania, has been ruled ineligible for the 2026 season by the WPIAL due to transfer issues from Archbishop Hoban in Ohio. The WPIAL's ruling also affects seven other players, including quarterback Jaivin Peel and receivers Zion Smith and Kylen Taylor. Henry had a productive junior year, amassing 753 rushing yards and six touchdowns, and has committed to Bowling Green for college. The eligibility of multiple players raises concerns about frequent school transfers, prompting WPIAL executive director Vince Sortino to question their motivations. The affected athletes have the option to appeal their ineligibility rulings.

• 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — 3-star Moon Area (Pa.) running back Jance Henry headlines WPIAL ineligible ruling wave