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2d ago

Ipswich Forfeits MIAA Division 4 Semifinal

Handing Cohasset a place in the Division 4 final, the forfeit leaves unresolved reports of a possible MIAA chemical-health rule breach.

Seven young men, some in graduation gowns, pose together outdoors, many with cigars in their mouths.
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Ipswich lacrosse players celebrated with their final four trophy after defeating Winthrop on June 5. The team was forced to forfeit its semifinal matchup against Cohasset.
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Overview

  • Ipswich announced Tuesday that its boys lacrosse team would forfeit the Division 4 state semifinal versus Cohasset, a decision the MIAA confirmed later that day.
  • The school said the team and coaching staff decided to forfeit because of a “shortage of available players” and did not provide further explanation.
  • Local reporting has linked the player shortage to an alleged chemical-health rule violation after graduation that reportedly involved seniors smoking cigars, but that account has not been confirmed by Ipswich or the MIAA.
  • As a result of the forfeit, top-seeded Cohasset advances to play No. 2 Nantucket for the Division 4 title at Worcester State with the date and time to be announced.
  • Ipswich entered the playoffs as the No. 4 seed after multiple tournament wins and the forfeit affects 12 varsity seniors and prompts ongoing inquiries from local media seeking comment from coaches and administrators.