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Judge rules Bellarmine may participate in CCS football playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 4:32 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Judge rules Bellarmine may participate in CCS football playoffs
Summary

A Santa Clara County judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing Bellarmine to remain eligible for the Central Coast Section football playoffs. The initial CCS ruling required the forfeiture of six wins due to an ineligible player. Bellarmine's principal, Rod Jemison, stated that while they acknowledge a violation occurred, they dispute the severity of the resulting penalties. CCS playoffs begin next week, with pairings set to be announced on Sunday. Bellarmine wraps up its regular season against Riordan while awaiting further court hearings.

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  • •Judge's order allows Bellarmine to compete in CCS playoffs temporarily.
  • •CCS had ruled Bellarmine must forfeit six wins due to eligibility issues.
  • •Bellarmine is scheduled to close its regular season against Riordan.
  • •Playoff pairings are set for announcement this Sunday.
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  • 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Judge's ruling could make Bellarmine eligible for CCS football playoffs
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After the Central Coast Section ruled that Bellarmine must forfeit six wins for using an ineligible football player, a judge took a step that could allow the Bells to participate in the playoffs.

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