Post by 75tranzam on Sept 1, 2014 6:37:32 GMT -5
Kahlil McKenzie ineligible to play football for Clayton Valley Charter this season
www.mercurynews.com/my-town/ci_26439802/kahlil-mckenzie-ineligible-play-football-clayton-valley-charter
CONCORD -- The North Coast Section has ruled that Kahlil McKenzie is ineligible to play football for the entire season after transferring to Clayton Valley Charter from De La Salle.
The son of Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie, Kahlil is considered one of the top defensive line prospects in the country and is committed to Tennessee.
Clayton Valley Charter opens its season Saturday night against Carson City (Nev.) at the Honor Bowl at Del Oro High in Loomis.
Reggie McKenzie told this newspaper that they are appealing the ruling, with that process beginning Monday.
The McKenzie family issued a statement Saturday saying, "Kahlil will be in attendance at Clayton Valley Charter's opening game and will continue to support his teammates and coaches throughout his senior season.
"Like any family, we have always made decisions based on what's in the best interest of our children, according to our Christian values. The fact that a system would deny any child of his or her senior year, in any activity for which that student has a God-given passion, is highly disheartening."
In an email, NCS commissioner Gil Lemmon said the section had no public comment on its decision and was referring all questions to Clayton Valley and the McKenzie family. When reached by phone on Friday, Clayton Valley coach Tim Murphy said the family had asked him not to comment.
Kahlil McKenzie posted to Twitter on Saturday afternoon. "'The moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends toward justice'#FreeKahlil #FreeTheTransfers gonna stay positive this whole time" he wrote.
Per CIF rules, transfer student-athletes are subject to a "sit-out period" unless they moved or meet certain hardship criteria. But students can be ruled ineligible for the entire year if their transfer was deemed athletically motivated.
Clayton Valley's varsity football team has five other transfers, including McKenzie's sophomore brother Jalen. Their eligibility could not be confirmed.
The Eagles won the North Coast Section Division II title in 2012 and reached the semifinals last season.
www.mercurynews.com/my-town/ci_26439802/kahlil-mckenzie-ineligible-play-football-clayton-valley-charter
CONCORD -- The North Coast Section has ruled that Kahlil McKenzie is ineligible to play football for the entire season after transferring to Clayton Valley Charter from De La Salle.
The son of Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie, Kahlil is considered one of the top defensive line prospects in the country and is committed to Tennessee.
Clayton Valley Charter opens its season Saturday night against Carson City (Nev.) at the Honor Bowl at Del Oro High in Loomis.
Reggie McKenzie told this newspaper that they are appealing the ruling, with that process beginning Monday.
The McKenzie family issued a statement Saturday saying, "Kahlil will be in attendance at Clayton Valley Charter's opening game and will continue to support his teammates and coaches throughout his senior season.
"Like any family, we have always made decisions based on what's in the best interest of our children, according to our Christian values. The fact that a system would deny any child of his or her senior year, in any activity for which that student has a God-given passion, is highly disheartening."
In an email, NCS commissioner Gil Lemmon said the section had no public comment on its decision and was referring all questions to Clayton Valley and the McKenzie family. When reached by phone on Friday, Clayton Valley coach Tim Murphy said the family had asked him not to comment.
Kahlil McKenzie posted to Twitter on Saturday afternoon. "'The moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends toward justice'#FreeKahlil #FreeTheTransfers gonna stay positive this whole time" he wrote.
Per CIF rules, transfer student-athletes are subject to a "sit-out period" unless they moved or meet certain hardship criteria. But students can be ruled ineligible for the entire year if their transfer was deemed athletically motivated.
Clayton Valley's varsity football team has five other transfers, including McKenzie's sophomore brother Jalen. Their eligibility could not be confirmed.
The Eagles won the North Coast Section Division II title in 2012 and reached the semifinals last season.