Judge reinstates Grand Rapids Catholic Central in football playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
A Michigan judge ruled on October 30 in favor of Grand Rapids Catholic Central, ordering the MHSAA to allow the team into the Division 5 football playoffs. The MHSAA had previously disqualified the team due to the use of an ineligible player, which resulted in forfeiting five regular-season games. The Cougars were set to host Comstock Park on October 31 in the first round of the playoffs, with the winner advancing to the district finals. A show-cause hearing is scheduled for November 6 regarding the MHSAA’s decision.
- •Judge's ruling on October 30 restores Grand Rapids Catholic Central to playoffs.
- •MHSAA disqualified the Cougars for fielding an ineligible player.
- •Team forfeited five games, impacting playoff qualification.
- •Cougars to face Comstock Park on October 31.
- •Show-cause hearing set for November 6.
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Judge orders MHSAA to reinstate Grand Rapids CC in football playoffs
"A judge ruled in favor of Grand Rapids Catholic Central football Friday, ordering the MHSAA to reinstate the Cougars in the Division 5 state playoffs.
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