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Science Hill retains 5-0 record after TSSAA appeal win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:10 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Science Hill retains 5-0 record after TSSAA appeal win

Summary

The Science Hill Hilltoppers football team will keep its perfect 5-0 record after successfully appealing a decision by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). The appeal was based on self-reported enrollment issues regarding specific athletes whose enrollment dates predated the hiring of their former coaches by Science Hill. As a result, the Toppers are eligible to continue their season without penalty. They are set to host Morristown East on Friday night.

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By the Numbers

•Science Hill Hilltoppers remain 5-0 after TSSAA appeal
•Appeal involved athlete enrollment and coach hiring timeline
•Upcoming game against Morristown East scheduled for Friday night
•Enrollment predated hiring allows athletes to compete
•Appeal was finalized on October 1, 2026

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3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Science Hill will remain 5-0 after winning appeal against TSSAA

What they're saying

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Science Hill Hilltoppers football team will remain 5-0 on the season after winning its appeal Thursday with the TSSAA. Science Hill self-reported the timeline of events that involved athlete enrollment and the hiring of coaches. The student-athletes in question enrolled at Science Hill between two and seven months before […]
— Yahoo Sports

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