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Crean Lutheran High School’s softball team, which was scheduled to advance into the semifinals of the CIF Division 7 playoffs Saturday, was removed from the playoffs Friday for violating section by-laws regarding batting practice before games, CIF officials said in a release.
“Due to this violation Crean Lutheran will forfeit their win. Tahquitz, will now advance to the next round of the playoffs vs. Ganesha High School,” CIF officials said in a statement.
According to CIF officials, the decision was based on the CIF-SS Bluebook Bylaw 2713.2 that states: “2713.2 teams entered in the softball playoffs will not be permitted to take batting practice on the day of a playoff game prior to the commencement of the contest or during the contest.”
“We have been removed from the playoffs,” Crean Lutheran Athletic Director Eric Olson told OC Sports Zone Friday.
Crean Lutheran defeated Tahquitz 8-3 in the quarterfinals Thursday at Crean Lutheran.
CIF officials said they would have no further comment.
