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A judge will rule Monday on whether Grand Rapids Catholic Central's playoff run continues
Forfeits turned Catholic Central's 7-2 record into 2-7
| Before forfeits | Measure | After forfeits |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Wins | 2 |
| 2 | Losses | 7 |
Source: mlive
If you're following the Cougars, the wait runs through the weekend. Kent County Circuit Judge Paul Denenfeld delayed his ruling until Monday, Nov. 9 after Friday's hearing, and he'll issue a written opinion by late Monday afternoon. Catholic Central is scheduled to play Berrien Springs the next day.
The Michigan High School Athletic Association says a former Comstock Park player who transferred in January was ineligible, so Catholic Central forfeited six regular-season games. Kicker Noah Zainea, who wasn't that player, sued and won a temporary restraining order.
The MHSAA says a video turned over to it showed the family hadn't moved. Zainea's attorneys call the case a "witch hunt" by Comstock Park.
- Hearing: athletic director Mike Jacob testified Friday
- Video: recorded by Angela Goyette, who didn't attend Friday's hearing
- Forfeits elsewhere: nine other schools this season, per MHSAA attorney
Catholic Central's season has swung on a few key dates
- Oct. 29Coach Todd Kolster tells players their season is done after six forfeits.
- Nov. 3Cougars beat Comstock Park, 56-13, under a temporary restraining order.
- Nov. 6Judge Denenfeld hears testimony and arguments in Zainea's case.
- Nov. 9Denenfeld will issue his written opinion by late afternoon.
- Nov. 10Catholic Central is scheduled to play Berrien Springs.
Sources: mlive, The Detroit News
