High School Basketball Team Forfeits Season Over Violation, Is Still Eligible For State Championship | Defector
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Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School's boys basketball team in Prince George's County, known for its rich basketball tradition, initially celebrated an 18-0 season. However, this success was marred by a cheating scandal as the county's athletic office announced that multiple violations of residency rules were discovered. An investigation revealed that some players were ineligible due to not living within the required district. Consequently, all wins were forfeited, and Wise's final record was officially declared as 0-20, drastically changing the narrative of their season.
The Wise basketball team had its impressive 18-0 record overturned due to verified violations of residency and athletic transfer rules, leading to a forfeited season.
The rich basketball history of Prince George's County created unprecedented expectations for the Wise team, but their celebrated season abruptly ended with serious cheating allegations.
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