Hoover's run for another state title may have been derailed before it the playoffs begin.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association has ruled that the school used an ineligible player and will have to forfeit all of the games he played in. Right now, there's debate on how many games wide receiver Tristan Purifoy played in. Hoover's record stood at 6-1 before the AHSAA ruling, which noted that Purifoy was ineligible for two reasons...improper participation at Hoover before he enrolled, and not changing his residency in accordance with AHSAA rules
The Birmingham News is reporting that Purifoy played in all of the Bucs wins except the October 5th win over Minor. If that's true, Hoover's record would fall to 1-6 and leave the Bucs with no hope of qualifying for the post-season.
As it stands now, the AHSAA hasn't banned Hoover from the state playoffs if they are eligible. In addition to the forfeits, Hoover will have to pay a $2,000 fine, plus the Bucs will be on probation for three years.
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