LHSAA Forfeited Wins for Three New Orleans High Schools
Families with student athletes should check updated standings for affected schools following recent rule adjustments.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Secondary Education
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The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) has officially reversed the results of several games for three New Orleans high schools, resulting in forfeit losses. McDonogh 35, Kenner Discovery, and Jefferson Rise now all hold updated records of 0-3.
Why it matters
These administrative changes directly impact school athletic standings and family logistics for the upcoming season. The reversals stem from routine reviews conducted by the governing body on student and school records.
The LHSAA updated results to reflect three forfeit losses for both McDonogh 35 and Kenner Discovery, while Jefferson Rise received forfeit losses for its first two games. The schools now share identical 0-3 records on the official association website.
The players
LHSAA
The Louisiana High School Athletic Association acts as the governing body for secondary school sports, maintaining official standings and overseeing compliance reviews.
McDonogh 35
A New Orleans high school currently navigating updated athletic standings following recent administrative reviews.
Kenner Discovery
A high school whose athletic record was adjusted to 0-3 by state governing officials.
Jefferson Rise
A local high school subject to the recent state-level review of athletic records.
The details
The LHSAA process involves routine audits of student transcripts and official school records to ensure compliance with association regulations. When discrepancies are identified during these reviews, the governing body updates official game outcomes on its website to reflect forfeit losses. In this instance, the adjustments include the reversal of a Week 2 victory for McDonogh 35 and a Week 3 win for Kenner Discovery, as well as a designated double forfeit between Kenner Discovery and Jefferson Rise.
Timeline
Week 2: McDonogh 35 win reversed to a loss.
Week 3: Kenner Discovery win against Thomas Jefferson reversed.
The Home Front
These revisions illustrate the high degree of administrative oversight inherent in state-level scholastic athletic programs. Families should view these adjustments as part of the standard transparency process enforced by governing associations to ensure league-wide compliance.
Families with students participating in varsity athletics should verify their school's current standings on the official LHSAA website. If you notice discrepancies or have questions regarding team eligibility, contact your school's athletic director for clarification on official status.
The takeaway
Administrative reviews can shift team standings suddenly, affecting postseason eligibility and family sports schedules. Keep an eye on the official LHSAA standings page to track any further updates to your student athlete's season record.
Further reading
For more on how athletic regulations impact local programs, visit Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NOLA.
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