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Islands loses appeal, must forfeit four of its five victories

August 21, 2015 - Roswell, Ga: Footballs are placed at midfield before the game between Roswell and Lowndes Friday at Roswell High School in Roswell, Ga., AAugust 21, 2015. Tonight is the first game of the season for both Roswell and Lowndes. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Credit: Jason Getz

Credit: Jason Getz

August 21, 2015 - Roswell, Ga: Footballs are placed at midfield before the game between Roswell and Lowndes Friday at Roswell High School in Roswell, Ga., AAugust 21, 2015. Tonight is the first game of the season for both Roswell and Lowndes. PHOTO / JASON GETZ
By Todd Holcomb
Oct 9, 2019

Islands of Savannah must forfeit four of its five victories, the GHSA ruled officially Tuesday during an appeal hearing.

Islands had been found guilty of violating the GHSA’s undue influence and recruiting bylaws. Victories over Southeast Bulloch, Metter, Calvary Day and Beach have been overturned. Islands’ record is now 1-5 overall, 1-3 in Region 3-AAA.

Beach (2-1, 2-0) and Southeast Bulloch (3-2, 2-1) moved up in the standings. Non-region opponents Metter (5-1) and Calvary Day (5-0) also saw their records improved.

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