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UIL State Executive Committee Meeting Results

Media Contact: Logan Lawrence
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Date: Nov 12, 2026
Category: State Executive Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUSTIN, TX — The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League met Thursday, November 12, to determine the eligibility of student-athletes and discuss any potential rule violations.

A student-athlete from Amarillo Tascosa High School was granted an appeal for varsity eligibility pending a residency waiver. After hearing testimony from all parties, it was determined that this student did not move for athletic purposes.

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

Blue Ridge High School Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Jason Russell was issued two years suspension to span the remainder of this academic year and the 2027-28 academic year. Russell was also issued three-years probation to follow suspension.

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