I came across this message recently informing that the JV and Varsity football seasons were cancelled at Forest Park High School this fall. 

"Forest Park's Varsity and Junior Varsity football team have forfeited season due to the participation of student's on their roster," the school's website says. "We will continue to support our student's and community as we deal with this unfortunate situation."

I asked city school officials last Friday about this decision (when it was made, how many players were involved, why the entire season was forfeited), and have yet to receive an answer.

I was informed that it was due to ineligible players on the school's team--an issue that educators and parents alike have said is a problem in many high schools in the district.