HS Sues Association After Controversial Playoff Loss

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Fenwick High School filed a lawsuit Monday against the Illinois High School Association after the board of directors made the decision to uphold an illegitimate overtime win for Plainfield North in the class 7A semifinals.

Leading the game 10-7 in the final four seconds, Fenwick threw downfield from its own 15-yard line and was penalized for intentional grounding. Game officials then made the controversial move of awarding Plainfield North with an untimed down, which is not in accordance with National Federation of High School rules. Plainfield North then kicked a field goal to force overtime, where they then won the game 18-17.

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