A judge has ordered the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) to reinstate Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the state football playoffs, according to a report by Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The ruling comes amid a dispute over the team's eligibility for postseason play. Details of the judge's decision and the specific reasons for the initial removal were not immediately available.
Grand Rapids Catholic Central, a perennial power in Michigan high school football, will now be able to participate in the playoff tournament. The MHSAA governs high school sports in the state.
