High school forfeits football game over gift cards to players: It is ‘school’s responsibility’

Tuscaloosa County coach Adam Winegarden directs his team against Hoover during a game at the Met in Hoover, Ala., Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Tuscaloosa County forfeited its win over Bessemer City after several players were honored with Buffalo Wild Wings gift cards. Class 7A Tuscaloosa County has forfeited its Week 2 football victory against Bessemer City.

“It should be understood that the NCAA’s NIL does NOT apply to current high school student-athletes,” the memo stated. “Current high school student-athletes CANNOT earn money or accept money as a result of their connection to their high school team. The Wildcats travel to Hewitt-Trussville for a Class 7A, Region 3 game Friday night. With the forfeit loss, Tuscaloosa County stands at 2-1 overall. The Wildcats are 1-0 in region play.

A student is ineligible if he/she has received money as a prize, or has sold a prize received in a contest, or has bet on a contest in which he/she is a participant.

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