BREAKING: Mary G. Montgomery High School fined, coach suspended and team barred from post-season play

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama High School Athletic Association says Mary G. Montgomery High School violated the AHSAA Recruiting Rule, and handed down hefty penalties.

According to an AHSAA information launch, the college has been fined and positioned on probation for violating the AHSAA Rule VI, Administration, Section 12, Recruiting. The faculty self-reported the violation.

Because of the ruling, any college students present in violation of that rule are completely ineligible to play any sports activities at MGM High School, however they are going to be eligible within the faculty district the place their household lives.

Additionally, head soccer coach Zach Golson has been suspended from teaching within the AHSAA for the 2026-2027 faculty yr, and the college’s varsity soccer program is on restrictive probation — that means they will play their common 10-game season, however should not allowed to take part in postseason play for 2026.

Games performed towards Mary G. Montgomery is not going to rely within the Class 6A Region 1 standings or in any tiebreaker eventualities because the faculty is not going to be eligible for championship play.

“We appreciate the administration for investigating and reporting this violation,” mentioned AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon.