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UIL State Executive Committee Meeting Results

Media Contact: Logan Lawrence
Phone: 512-471-5883
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Date: Sep 12, 2022
Category: State Executive Committee


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUSTIN, TX — The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League met Monday morning to hand down decisions on eligibility of student-athletes and possible rules violations.

Richland Springs High School Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Jerry Burkhart was given a three-year suspension from coaching. Richland Springs High School was given three years probation and a public reprimand. Richland Springs High School Assistant Football Coach Shawn Rogers was cleared of any rule violations.

A student-athlete from Richland Springs High School was denied an appeal for varsity eligibility, upholding the previous ruling of the district executive committee.

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