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Grand Rapids Catholic Central admin ‘in disbelief’ over removal from prep football playoffs

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Catholic Central learned the MHSAA was removing its football team from the playoffs a day before the Cougars were set to kick off the district semifinals.

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WOOD TV8
GR Catholic Central deemed ineligible for playoffs (opens WOOD TV8)
Published Oct 29, 2026
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Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School has been kicked out of the Division 5 Football Playoffs for using an ineligible player, according to the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
MLive
Grand Rapids Catholic Central removed from football playoffs due to ineligible player (opens MLive)
Published Oct 29, 2026
MLive's feed description
The MHSAA removed the top-ranked Cougars from the tournament a day before the start of the 2026 football playoffs.
MLive
Grand Rapids Catholic Central admin ‘in disbelief’ over removal from prep football playoffs (opens MLive)
Published Oct 29, 2026
MLive's feed description
Catholic Central learned the MHSAA was removing its football team from the playoffs a day before the Cougars were set to kick off the district semifinals.
MLive
5 questions around Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s removal from football playoffs (opens MLive)
Published Oct 30, 2026
MLive's feed description
The MHSAA pulled GR Catholic Central from the football playoffs due to using an ineligible player during the regular season.