The Amarillo High Sandies started their week sitting pretty at 7-2, comfortably positioned for the postseason, only to watch their entire season nearly collapse in a matter of hours. But thanks to a coin toss won under the bright gas station lights, they finally landed a spot in the playoffs.

Taking to his X account, ESPN Senior Writer Dan Wetzel shared how it all actually happened. “Amarillo wins three way coin flip to land spot in Texas high school playoffs. Late night flip held at the Toot ’n Totum gas station in Plainview. Tie caused after Amarillo was forced to vacate six wins due to an ineligible player,” he wrote.

The University Interscholastic League’s ruling hit Amarillo on Friday morning after what the district called a clerical error in player eligibility paperwork. One player

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