re: Zachary and Liberty basketball Update: both removed from playoffs

Don’t look at past rulings, only go by what this admin has done- even more so under the new rules which came about after several early season football brawls.


Look for an example to be made. A message will be sent that this behavior must stop, including fans.

I would think so. Players from Liberty will have to sit for their suspension to be eligible for the playoffs.

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I’m hearing Liberty versus Central will still go on tonight. Only varsity.

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Liberty should be done for sure, multiple players and fans directly involved.

Zachary is the only one that kinda has a chance, because they did not "start it", but their problem is #10 threw the first punch .. Other than #10 , Zachary coaches and players were mainly trying to break it up, not sure how many left the bench, I counted 8 Zachary players in the videos on youtube, but 5 of those were already in the game

As we wait for the LHSAA ruling.. does anyone know why when McMain and Mcdonoh 35 got suspended for 45 days due to the jamboree fight, their missed games were "cancelled", but Eunice and Washington-Marion who also got suspended for 45 days their games were all 2-0 forfeits.

This has a huge effect on the power rankings, basically giving Eunice/WashMar no chance to make it, but McMain/Mc35 keep their power rating intact, so McMain will be in Mc35 out

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On November 2" and 3* 2023, the LISAA Executive Committee authorized a new LIISAA Bylaw 5.11.12. (1-2) with prescribed authority in LHSAA Constitution 4.4.4 Make special rules to affect the spirit of fair play and good sportsmanship. Any rules or changes in the Constitution or Bylaws made by the Executive Committee after the January annual meeting must be submitted to the membership for ratification at the next annual meeting. Only the LHSAA Membership can amend the Constitution as per Article 7.4.2. The actions of the officers and directors of the LEISAA for the calendar year are hereby ratified and adopted. (See attached Item I. On January 27", 2023 at the
LIISAA's Annual General meeting Bylaw 5.11.12. (1-2) was ratified (see attached Item II). This office has enforced the Bylaw 5.11.13 on 13 occasions during the 2022-2023 fall and winter sports seasons to date. These enforcements were necessitated by incidents of poor sportsmanship that were deemed unacceptable and even ludicrous, involving not only the participants but also the coaches and spectators. As a result of these incidents, games were suspended, and in certain cases, the season ended for entire teams, individual
players, and coaches.
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2020 We would like to stress that while the cases were similar, each was unique in its own right. We conducted thorough investigations in collaboration with the leadership teams of the LHSAA member schools) and the assigned LHSOA officials. Every effort was
made to ensure the administration of all applicable sportsmanship penalty was swill,
appropriate, and consistent. Please be assured that this office remains fully committed to upholding the absolute highest standards of sportsmanship and fair play in all sporting events under the jurisdiction of the LHSAA. We will continue to closely monitor the conduct of all participants, coaches, and spectators to ensure that they adhere to the guidclines set forth
by the LHSAA.

^^Just sent by the LHSAA via email

Both games, Liberty vs. Central and Zachary vs. Catholic, are cancelled tonight

Both teams seasons are done. Lhsaa ain’t messing around

good. That's the only way this works.

Just saw the text alert that both teams are disqualified from the playoffs