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Arlington players, parents frustrated over forfeitures

When students arrived at Arlington High School Thursday, homeroom teachers read them a letter describing the decision to forfeit victories in eight sports because the school had fielded ineligible players last year.

The school said the forfeits were not the students’ fault, but that was little solace.

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The athletic director alone shouldn't check eligibility. All coaches should know the basic eligibility rules of the MiAA, and they should check the eligibility of their athletes each report card. If not, then they are being neglectful.