Middletown's undefeated high school football team has been removed from the Section 9 Class AA championship game after being forced to forfeit its semifinal victory due to an eligibility issue. The team had advanced to the final before the ruling was announced.
The forfeit means Middletown will not compete for the Section 9 title despite completing the regular season and playoffs without a loss on the field. Details of the specific eligibility violation were not immediately disclosed.
