The McDermitt High School basketball team was forced to forfeit five games it won during the Division IV East season on Tuesday.
According to a press release from the NIAA, the McDermitt administrative staff reported to the NIAA office on Tuesday about the participation of an ineligible student/athlete on the roster from Jan. 23 - Feb. 13.
The Lady Bulldogs had originally captured the regular season title in the Division IV East at 9-1, but dropped to 4-6 and to the fourth seed for the regional championships that began in Spring Creek on Thursday night. McDermitt had to forfeit wins against Eureka, Wells, Jackpot, Carlin and Owyhee.
McDermitt played Smith Valley on Thursday night and results were not available at press time.
If the Lady Bulldogs won, they will play the winner of Owyhee and Virginia City today at 3 p.m. at Spring Creek High School.
The championship game will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. also at Spring Creek High School.
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