Overview
- The GHSA Board of Trustees overturned four ejections from the Gainesville–Brunswick brawl but kept 35 Red Elephants suspended for the Langston Hughes game.
- Gainesville accepted a $5,000 fine and says it will take the field Friday with a significantly reduced roster.
- Brunswick received 41 player suspensions, a $5,000 fine, and a 2026–27 postseason probation that makes the Pirates ineligible next year.
- Officials ended the playoff game early after video showed a Brunswick defender removing helmets and striking opponents, and Gainesville was awarded the win.
- Gainesville leaders signaled potential legal action to challenge the decision, and local authorities said further disciplinary reviews and possible charges remain under consideration.