Fairfax Co. schools superintendent Reid apologizes for the handling of Hayfield football scandal – WTOP News

At a contentious meeting Thursday night, dozens of parents lined up to express frustration over a student athlete recruitment scandal involving an Alexandria high school. At the meeting, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid apologized for the confusing way in which she and the board handled the situation. Dozens of parents lined up…

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Who knew what, and when? Fairfax Co. superintendent explains why she axed Hayfield from football playoffs – WTOP News

A week after Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid withdrew Hayfield Secondary’s highly scrutinized football team from the playoffs, the school division is still investigating troubling text messages that led to the school athletic director’s resignation. A week after Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid withdrew Hayfield Secondary School’s highly scrutinized football team…

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Hayfield football team withdraws from postseason amid alleged violation of league rules – WTOP News

A Fairfax County high school football team has withdrawn from further postseason play amid allegations that it violated Virginia High School League rules. A Fairfax County high school football team has withdrawn from further postseason play amid allegations that it violated Virginia High School League rules. In a statement Monday, Superintendent Michelle Reid said Hayfield…

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‘God bless the judge’: Hayfield football families eager to put allegations surrounding program behind them – WTOP News

Hayfield Secondary’s football team defeated Edison in the first round of the playoffs Thursday night, 75-7, less than a week… Hayfield Secondary’s football team defeated Edison in the first round of the playoffs Thursday night, 75-7, less than a week after a judge ruled they could play in the postseason. Under first-year coach Darryl Overton,…

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6 Fairfax County high school football coaches weigh forfeiting playoffs after Hayfield’s inclusion – WTOP News

Six high school football coaches in Fairfax County, Virginia, are considering forfeiting regional playoff games if Hayfield Secondary School is allowed to compete. Ethan Osburn of Hayfield Secondary School in Fairfax County, Virginia, makes a tackle during the 2023 football season.(Courtesy Hayfield Secondary Athletics ) Ethan Osburn of Hayfield Secondary School in Fairfax County, Virginia,…

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Fairfax Co.’s Hayfield football team allowed to compete in the playoffs – WTOP News

Fairfax County’s Hayfield Secondary School has received a temporary injunction that will allow them to play in the football postseason. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Hayfield Secondary School defensive end Ethan Osburn. (Courtesy Hayfield Secondary Athletics/Juan Navas) Hayfield Secondary School defensive…

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