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An Orange County judge temporarily lifted The First Academy's two-year postseason football ban.

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) had imposed the ban for recruiting violations.

Lawyers for the players filed for an emergency injunction, arguing the sanctions were arbitrary and inconsistent.

The First Academy's football team can pursue its dream of a state championship, at least for now.

Orange County Judge Margaret H. Schreiber temporarily lifted The First Academy's postseason ban on Nov. 6, less than two hours before the Florida High School Athletic Association is announcing the playoff brackets. A hearing has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 10.

Schreiber verbally granted an emergency temporary injunction to lift the Royals postseason ban o

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