University High Cubs Forced to Forfeit Seven Wins, Drop to No. 27 in Power Ratings

by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor

University Lab’s football season has taken a major hit, with the team now sitting at No. 27 in the GeauxPreps Division II power ratings, a rating that could leave them out of the playoff picture. This shakeup comes after the team was forced to forfeit all seven of their regular-season wins due to player(s) eligibility issues.

Rumors had been circulating about an LHSAA investigation into U-High for potentially using ineligible player(s), and on Monday, the LHSAA confirmed the forfeits by updating the Cubs’ record to reflect nine losses via LHSAA.org.

As per its usual policy, the LHSAA does not provide comment on penalties.

With these forfeits, the Cubs’ record now stands at 0-9 as they prepare for their Week 10 game against Port Allen. The situation is especially tough for U-High, which had been ranked No. 1 in Class 3A until a recent loss to Madison Prep. The forfeits not only knock them from the top spot but could also keep them out of the playoffs entirely.

There’s a strong assumption that U-High will appeal the LHSAA’s decision, which could offer a last chance to save their season.