Mary G. Montgomery High School fined, placed on probation after violation of AHSAA recruiting rule

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Mary G. Montgomery High School has been fined and placed probation for violating a recruiting rule, in line with the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

The faculty self-reported the violation, the AHSAA acknowledged.

Any college students in violation of this rule can be deemed completely ineligible to take part in athletics at Mary G. Montgomery High School, the affiliation stated on it website. The college students can acquire eligibility within the faculty district the place the household resides, the AHSAA mentioned.

In addition, the MGM head soccer coach, Zach Golson, can be suspended from teaching within the AHSAA for the 2026-2027 faculty yr, and the varsity’s varsity soccer program is being placed on restrictive probation for the upcoming 2026 season. The AHSAA mentioned the staff can be allowed to play its 10-game regular-season schedule however can be unable to take part in post-season play in 2026.

Earlier this month. Golson was placed on leave for what was solely described as a personnel matter, in line with Mobile County Public School System.