Hayfield Secondary Triumphs in Playoff Opener Following Judicial Green Light Amid Recruitment Controversy
Fairfax County, VA — The Hayfield Secondary School football team triumphed over Edison with a decisive 75-7 win in the first round of the playoffs, an impressive feat that came shortly after a legal decision permitted their participation post-season. This victory follows a controversial season where the team faced allegations of recruitment violations under its first-year coach, Darryl Overton. The team’s eligibility for the postseason became a subject of legal scrutiny after claims arose that Hayfield had improperly recruited a dozen players from other schools. The Virginia High School League, in response, initially banned the … Read more