Fairfax High School’s football team has been banned from the playoffs after Fairfax County Public Schools determined the school’s program violated recruiting policies.

The school district said in a statement to WTOP that Fairfax High School will be on probation for the rest of the season, meaning the team cannot participate in the postseason. The school’s violations of Virginia High School League policy occurred in 2024, according to an investigation by the school system.

“We want to acknowledge that this news comes as a significant disappointment for the players and their families. However, FCPS remains committed to upholding the values of VHSL programs to ‘promote education, leadership, sportsmanship, character and citizenship for students by establishing and maintaining high standards

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