IHSA rules North Lawndale-Farragut game a double-forfeit

The Class 3A boys basketball sectional championship game at North Lawndale between the host school and Farragut Friday night has been ruled a double-forfeit.

The IHSA issued this statement from Executive Director Craig Anderson:

"The conclusion of tonight's IHSA Class 3A boys basketball sectional final at North Lawndale High School in Chicago between North Lawndale High School and Farragut Career Academy was marred by a fourth quarter fight involving players and fans from both schools. The game was postponed while the gym was cleared of all spectators, and the teams were sent to their respective locker rooms. After speaking to game management and the game officials, the IHSA ruled the contest a double-forfeit and it was never concluded. No team will advance to Tuesday's supersectional game, and DePaul College Prep will advance to the Class 3A state final field. These are never easy decisions to make, but we believe it is the correct one. It is vital that we continue to send the message that incidents like this at high school contests will not be tolerated. They are unacceptable in society, no less a high school sporting event."