Updated 10/28/19

The Fayetteville Tigers, who were on track to complete an undefeated season, will have to forfeit six wins from the 2019 season.

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) determined an ineligible player participated in games against Marion County, Huntland, Mt. Pleasant, Moore County, Richland and Cornersville. The decision reduces Fayetteville’s record to 3-6 and leaves the Tigers on the outside of the playoffs.

The school is also reportedly being asked to pay a $600 fine.

The Tennessean.com reports the player in question, who was not identified, does not live within the school system’s territory. The recent TSSAA decision comes after the school reportedly received a letter in early September stating the student athlete was eligible given the information provided to the TSSAA by the school.

According to reports, the school system is appealing the decision at a meeting set for 1PM Tuesday.