Judge rejects bid to reverse high school football result
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois high school football team that lost a playoff football game because officials made an incorrect call won't be in the state championship contest after a judge on Wednesday rejected its bid to overturn the outcome.
Officials ruled the play to be intentional grounding, a penalty that gave Plainfield North the ball and one more play, which it used to kick a field goal and tie the game before winning 18-17 in overtime.
The association argued that if Fenwick prevailed it could lead to a flood of lawsuits over incorrect decisions by officials.
Plainfield North spokesman Tom Hernandez praised the decision but, in a printed statement, stressed that "We reiterate our empathy for our friends from Fenwick High School and their supporters."