Campbell County, Va. (WSET) — Just two hours after a judge denied granting a temporary restraining order that would have cleared the way for two Brookville students to play football Friday, the two took to the field anyway. The Virginia High School League claims the boys, who are stepsons of former NFL star and Brookville standout Logan Thomas, are ineligible to play.
Cameron and Blake Underwood suited up and took to the field Friday night, with Cameron even scoring, even as the VHSL says they aren’t eligible due to violations of the transfer portal. Earlier Friday, a judge denied giving them a temporary restraining order.
ABC13’s Hayden Robertson chased down Brookville High School’s athletic director, Jeff Crewes, to find out his position on the decision to play. He refused to comment. So, too, did Logan Thomas himself and his wife, Brandie. Robertson asked the school’s principal, Christina White, why they were in the game despite the VHSL saying they’re not eligible; while she declined an interview, she did say that she deemed them eligible and that they belong on the field.
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As for the VHSL – commissioner for the Western District, Steve Fleshman, said repercussions are possible.
ABC13: Could they face repercussions for this?
“Oh yeah, they could actually, as far as I know, they could even be fined,” Fleshman said.
ABC13: Could they lose their spot within the Virginia High School League? Could they be kicked out?
“I guess the Virginia High School League could do that if they wanted to.”
Fleshman said he doesn’t make those decisions, but said if someone complains, the team could face more problems.
As for what comes next, the school and the Thomas family will appeal the VHSL’s eligibility decision to an executive committee. That should happen in the coming days.