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UIL State Executive Committee Meeting Results

Media Contact: Logan Lawrence
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Date: Oct 06, 2025
Category: State Executive Committee


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUSTIN, TX — The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League met Monday to hand down decisions on eligibility of student-athletes and issue penalties for UIL rule violations.

Student-athletes from Tenaha High School and Cypress Ranch High School were denied an appeal for varsity eligibility, upholding the previous ruling of the district executive committee.

A student-athlete from Seymour High School was granted an appeal for varsity eligibility. After hearing testimony from all parties, it was determined that this student did not change schools for athletic purposes.

Richland Springs High School Assistant Football Coach Mike Watkins was issued a suspension for the entirety of the 2025 football season, two years probation to begin at the start of the 2026-27 academic year, and a public reprimand.

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