Highland Park beat Liberty Hill 2-0 on Friday to claim its first state championship in program history. Then, hours later, the school forfeited the title.
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Highland Park boys soccer won a state championship Friday night and then had to forfeit the title hours later.
Highland Park self-reported to the UIL that they had used an ineligible player during the 5A-Division II title game.
According to a UIL press release, Highland Park staff discovered the ineligible player following the conclusion of the state championship game, and after an investigation by Highland Park administration, the ineligibility was confirmed.
Highland Park was in its second state championship appearance in program history, qualifying for the first time since 1987. After beating Liberty Hill, 2-0, the championship would have been the first in school history.
As a result of the forfeiture, however, Liberty Hill has been awarded the 5A Division II championship, UIL officials said.
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