CCS hits Bellarmine with severe football sanctions for ineligible player
- Posted on November 3, 2026
- By The Mercury News
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In brief
Bellarmine, a prominent San Jose independent institution, faces significant penalties from the California Interscholastic Federation as a result of fielding an ineligible player during the football season. The school must forfeit all six victories, resulting in a winless 0-9 record and automatic playoff elimination. Meanwhile, Serra High School is under investigation for a similar eligibility violation, though no forfeitures have been mandated at this time, raising questions about the consistency of enforcement across programs.
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CCS hits Bellarmine with severe football sanctions for ineligible player
Storied San Jose private school Bellarmine must forfeit its six wins, a decision that drops the Bells to 0-9 and out of CCS playoffs. CCS also investigates a Serra player’s eligibility, but Padres won’t have to forfeit any games.
