Requests to investigate player eligibility must come 20 days before the end of the regular season for penalties to be applied during that season, according to GHSA bylaw 2.37.
Lovejoy has hired a familiar face to take over for longtime coach Edgar Carson, who led the team for 12 seasons and stepped down from his position in January.
The forfeits ruin a historic season in which the Henry County team won its first region championship and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2018.
Baylor Stanton sets state mark in 200 IM. South Forsyth’s girls win 6A. Lassiter boys, girls sweep 5A titles. Kennesaw Mountain's Isaiah Tucker sets record in 100 fly.