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Hollister High cancels entire football season after investigation widens

The California school forfeited its fourth game, then pulled the plug on all remaining contests as available players dwindled.

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What to know

  • Hollister High's varsity football season was canceled entirely due to insufficient available players resulting from an ongoing district investigation into the program.
  • The investigation into unnamed team activities began on Sept. 10 when head coach Thomas Sullivan was placed on paid administrative leave; at least one player transferred schools citing educational concerns.
  • The cancellation came four days after the team abruptly forfeited a game hours before kickoff; the district has declined to disclose specifics, citing student privacy and the ongoing nature of the review.

“If a district is making that decision, they don't take it lightly. For them to do that sends a strong message.”

Golden Anderson, Carmel Athletic Director and football coach · Mercury News ↗

Thomas Sullivan Hollister High head coachShawn Tennenbaum San Benito High School District superintendentChris Cameron Interim head coach

Hollister High cancels entire football season after investigation widens
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    District cancels Hollister football season, forfeits final six games

    The San Benito High School District announced it was canceling the remainder of Hollister's football season, forfeiting the final six games. The district cited an investigation into the varsity program and said the number of available players was insufficient to safely field a team.

    “We determined that the number of available student-athletes was not sufficient to safely field a team for the rest of the year.”
    — Shawn Tennenbaum
    1. 6 outlets Northern California high school's football season is over amid investigation

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also SFGATE, Monterey Herald, Mercury News, BenitoLink, Sports Illustrated

      5 more headlines
  2. 3 days quiet
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    Hollister forfeits game to Alisal hours before kickoff

    Hollister forfeited its scheduled fourth game against Alisal High School just hours before the 7:30 p.m. kickoff, citing an ongoing review of a report regarding team activities. The district provided no explanation for the decision, which surprised Alisal's athletic director.

    “I never got an explanation. I don't know what's going on. But it's unfortunate.”
    — Jose Gil

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago · read ↗

  4. background

    Hollister defeats Wilcox 27-20 with interim coach — The team played the day after Sullivan's leave began, defeating Wilcox High 27-20 with longtime coach Chris Cameron serving as interim head coach. The team was 3-0 on the season at this point.

  5. background

    Coach Thomas Sullivan placed on administrative leave — Hollister High School placed head coach Thomas Sullivan on paid administrative leave as the district opened an investigation into the football program. No details on the investigation were disclosed.