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Pell City Panthers Face Probation Fallout | Birmingham News
Pell City Panthers face a brutal setback as District 6 votes to uphold probation, banning head coach Jake Ganus for the entire season and potentially stripping the team of postseason eligibility in 2026—all stemming from alleged recruiting violations. Despite impassioned appeals from AD Harley Lamey and principal Jason Deason, the three-to-one decision leaves little room for compromise. Players named in the original ruling may also be ineligible, while offensive coordinator Erik Kuykendall steps in as interim coach. With their final hope resting on an appeal to the Central Board—the ultimate…
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