Buchanan, Edison have records changed after section rulings on ineligible players
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- Edison forfeits win over Templeton due to use of an ineligible player.
- Buchanan gains undefeated status after Bakersfield ruled ineligible player.
- Clovis and Buchanan lead rankings as Central Section playoffs approach Oct. 28.
When Edison High picked up an early-season win on the road at Templeton on Aug. 22, it was a relief to the Tigers players and coaching staff.
The Tigers had won 28-20 in overtime.
But that relief ended two weeks later when the Central Section Office ruled Edison used an ineligible player, thus forfeiting the game against Templeton, section commissioner Ryan Tos confirmed in an email to The Bee.
The Tigers (0-5) are on a bye this week and will resume play when they open the County/Metro Athletic Conference against Madera.
In another ruling, Buchanan now has an undefeated record at 5-0 due to Bakersfield using an ineligible player in their game, Tos said.
The Bears had lost 28-13 to the Drillers.
Top 10 volleyball rankings
Heading into the fall, defending Central Section Division I champion Clovis North was the preseason top-ranked team. Times have changed since as the Broncos are struggling at 7-18. Leading the way are Clovis and Buchanan, ranked Nos. 1 and 2. Teams are into the league season already, and a lot can change by the time the Central Section playoffs start Oct. 28. Here are The Bee’s Top 10 teams: 1. Clovis 2. Buchanan 3. San Luis Obispo 4. Clovis West 5. Centennial 6. Central Valley Christian 7. Arroyo Grande 8. El Diamante 9. Shafter 10. Garces
