JACKSON — A Washington County circuit judge ruled in favor of four international high school students who can now play the sport they love.

Living Word Lutheran High School boys soccer coach Oswald Bwechwa Jr. reached out to TMJ4 News last month, and we shared the story of four athletes under his guardianship who the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association deemed ineligible to play—until Wednesday's ruling.

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"My order is effective immediately," Honorable Judge Sandra Giernoth said.

Two hours after the ruling, Johnson Kwingwa, Akram Madongo, Jamal Kilimila and Junior Omary were on the field playing their first game of the season.

"Thank God we got the injunction," Omary said. "So, we are able to play."

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Omary and three other students moved to th

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