He played for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins and was a five time Pro Bowl selection. BELLEVUE, Ky. (WXIX) - Bellevue police are stepping up for the high-school football team in their community after this week's news that the rest of the . When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. More of the money went to pay for school; the kind with no real academics. A video of two football players from John Jay High School in San Antonio went viral in September of 2015 after they blindsided a referee near the end of a game versus Marble Falls. It starts with having no sports-specific booster clubs and school administrators having the courage and will to take responsibility for sustaining integrity rather than empty victories. The Academic Institute was briefly involved in a athletic district investigation after the family complaint, but no one from the school spoke to investigators. Unphased by the change, the boys loaded up the busses on Saturday evening, and headed north to Juanita High School in Kirkland. Agreed with Bellevues conclusions that athletes used false addresses to gain eligibility, and that payments were made to coaches without approval from the school district. The Bellevue High School football cheating scandal is American Greed at it worst! BELLEVUE, Wash. -- While the Bellevue High football scandal gets sorted out, a forgotten casualty are the players who will experience the looming sanctions and coaching shake-up firsthand.Players . They were outlandishly gravy training on their 17 or 18 year old kids football ability. After the Seattle Times story was published on Sunday, a distraught Darien Freeman called a Times reporter, saying hed just spoken with Goncharoff. OVERALL 9-3 0.75 Win % DISTRICT 6-0 1st3A KingCo. The KingCo Conference came down hard on Bellevue High School football Tuesday, banning the embattled program from postseason play for four years, prohibiting outside donations for four years and tightening oversight of incoming transfers for two years. That leads to what the money was used for. Our guys played pretty well, its just about getting better., Then, on Monday, the LW JV made the opposite trip, visiting BHS. Coach Kneip said after the victory, Amazing atmosphere tonight!! And because it's now going to be subject to many lawsuits, there's going to be huge pressure and there should be huge pressure to reform the entire structure of state high school sports. The only actual answer is likely that they didnt know and they didnt care to know. In Q2, senior Ishaan Daniels added his own long TD run, and quarterback Lucas Razore added not one, but two, TD passes to fellow junior Blake Teets (one for 19 yards, one for 43). 56-0 win over Juanita! Earlier this year, one family complained that an assistant coach threatened to revoke their sons financial aid at Academic Institute if the student didnt continue playing football at Bellevue. In their opening possession, Carson Rubin zigged and zagged, dicing the defense with a 29-yard touchdown run. The Wolverines will look to build on their learning from week 1 and 2 as they start KingCo 3A conference play against Liberty High School this Friday. Plenty of things we need to clean up for next week, though. In the end, nine football players at the school admitted to using over the counter steroid-like substances and prescription steroids. Amazing game and ending for Bellevue Wolverines, Now we have to keep the focus going next week for playoffs.. Washington needs more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years, Islanders speak out against Lava Ridge Wind Project, WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot, Victim energy is a siren song to which we must stop our ears | Whales Tales, Teams roll into action on renovated South Mercer Playfields. Along the way, competitors have complained that Bellevue was bending the rules. Thiel said the complaints have been leveled at the Bellevue High School football program for years, but the scandal erupted after an investigation by the Seattle Times last year. This type of illegal and unethical activity runs through sports programs at all levels. The most successful and the private schools are usually those that get accused. Final score, 49-6, Eastlake. An interception by Caymus Rooney sealed the first half, 34-7 in favor of Bellevue. 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SEATTLE An independent investigation into the Bellevue High football team uncovered "significant and long-standing violations" of state sports rules and extensive evidence that the team's. "This issue with Bellevue has been around for many years. Theyre going to find you. Blame needs to fall primarily on Bellevue High School. New coaching staff of young alumni lead Bellevue back to state football championship glory, Back on top: Bellevue beats Kennewick to win 3A state title behind William Wangs 243 yards, Bellevue runs over Marysville-Pilchuck to return to state football championship game, William Wangs career night lifts No. We depend on members for more than half of our financial support. We love the playoffs, Coach Kneip said postgame, this is the best time of the year, and were ready to get after it!. Other families allegedly acquired apartments within the schools boundaries, with the rent being paid by boosters. After the game, Coach Kneip said, Our job is to put our kids in the best position to win a state championship, and that means challenging ourselves against the best opponents we can possibly find for our non-conference games.. "They also discovered that there was a small school within the school called the Academic Institute, which was privately funded by a lot of the boosters to give educations to students who were struggling. Dinner and dancing may have been the order of the day on Saturday, but on Friday night, Wolverine students packed the stands to see the Bellevue High football team demolish their crosstown rival Newport Knights. Bellevue High School has the most successful football program in state history winning 11 titles in the last 15 years. Bellevue Superintendent Tim Mills says the district will appeal. Pull yourself up by your bootstraps is the traditional American response to anyone who complains about his lot in life. KNKX Public Radio | An independent investigation found a series of violations at the powerhouse football program, including that coaches directed athletes to attend the school, that boosters paid for athletes tuition, that false addresses were used to gain eligibility and that coaches coordinated tuition payments for athletes. That probe confirmed some of the problems that The Times found and also detailed other issues, including families that had used false addresses to gain eligibility, a school district that had obstructed the investigation and evidence that Goncharoff had been paid beyond the bounds of WIAA rules. This will essentially kill the football program. To do whats best for your kid, he said. Bellevue has 12 buildings taller than 25 stories, 10 of them built since 2005. Bellevue High School offered a Physical Education program (football) not offered by this sham institution. He's not going quietly. This isnt a player finding $100 cash in his locker. JV Head Coach Danny Salonen was upbeat after the game, we never like to lose games like this, there are plenty of fundamentals on both sides of the ball that need cleaning up, but I cant imagine a better opportunity for our young guys and newer players to play a ton of football. Now we need to do it again! After starting the season in Sports Illustrateds SB Live Top 25, the Wolverines found themselves on the wrong end of two tightly contested losses to start their 2022 campaign. A native of Southern California, now living in North Carolina, he has been working in broadcast, print and digital media for nearly 30 years. Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus. I have been watching professional and college sports for more than 40 years, and have been covering college football for Last Word on Sports for two years. The investigators report and your editorial finally nailed it.. School district leaders initially sought to have the booster club answer questions about its relationship with Academic Institute. The following Monday, the Bellevue JV had their first home game of the season, hosting Juanita. State District . Bellevue High is an extremely successful football program. Top-ranked Bellevue defeated Marysville Pilchuck, 27-3, in the 3A state football semifinals on Nov. 27 at Memorial Stadium in Seattle. David R. Evans Video Highlights of State Championship New coaching staff of young alumni lead Bellevue back to state football championship glory Until 1968, Washington state allowed restrictive housing covenants. The players spent 75 days in the districts alternative school after the incident. Sanctions need to be put in place against the school as well as the BHS booster club to ensure the high-school programs for our conference and state are fair, as all sports should be. BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Bellevue School District officials and booster club members are fighting back against a blistering report that alleged recruitment violations within the Bellevue High. Like many expectant mothers, Miranda Kekauoha had a plan. But the programs remarkable success has depended, in part, on players who werent actually Bellevue High students. In addition to prohibiting the Bellevue football program from receiving donations, the KingCo committee said: Bellevue is not allowed to play any nonleague football games and will be limited to Class 3A league games for two seasons. Rantz says he doesnt blame the parents whatsoever. But many of those accomplishments are in jeopardy, because of a scandal that has now reached the punishment stage. Armstead is also in the New York Giants Ring of Honor. If that wasnt enough, the main boosters involved are discussing suing the conference over the penalties and coach Goncharoff says he has been set up. It was a back and forth affair from the beginning that saw the Wolverines take a 21-17 lead into the locker room at halftime. Final score: 20-14, bringing the JV to 1-1. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. Mostly because they were too busy taking advantage of the whole in the system for their own benefit. It's the entire structure that needs reform and a lot of attention. Luke Scoma wins it for Bellevue with his 43-yard field goal in Wolverines' 22-20 win over Lincoln of Tacoma in Class 3A quarterfinals. Head coach Butch Goncharoff has been fired. And the idea that you need to move from wherever you live Carnation, Concrete, etc. ONeil, however, says its misguided to think playing for Bellevue will be a ticket to free higher education, even if its a slightly more noble idea than parents creating super teams to win high school championships. According to the findings, 17 players were funneled to a for-profit private school for extra classes and academic help. "The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), which is the administrative body that governs prep sports hired two investigators who produced a 68-page report that confirmed much of what the Times discovered as well as other things. KingCo reviewed sanctions that Bellevue had proposed for itself in the wake of a 68-page independent report that found wide-ranging rules violations within the program. And oh, by the way, how is it fair that a public school has limits on the geographic locations of its players homes,but private schools players can live anywhere? Thiel said Goncharoff has been quite vocal about his innocence. All rights reserved. Goncharoff released a statement after KingCos sanctions were handed down. NEWSLINE 425-453-4270. The conferences action sets a precedent that should raise a red flag to everyone, the statement said. An investigation into the allegations by the Dallas Morning News led to the school investigating the claims as well. 1. The SHIBA program part of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner is ready to help with your Medicare open enrollment decisions. The Times uncovered 17 instances. But what happens when bending the rules or covering for players becomes a real life story; the infractions are so extensive and the storylines so indelicate that no TV producer would even believe it. I correct you Sir they are in your charge as Student Athletes at Bellevue High School taking a physical education class, thereby bound by all the rules and regulations attendant to participating in any WIAA competitive sport which includes providing financial aid. The defense continued their stifling business, while the offense added a 27-yard Lucas Razore-to-Hogan Hansen TD, and a 39-yard Daniels TD run, leading to a comfortable first quarter lead. Mind you, this is not the kind of booster club that has bake sales to pay for road trips. Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Washington is one of the most successful high school football programs in the country, with 11 state titles in 15 years, a 67-game winning streak covering some of that period and a national footprint that has had them playing on ESPN . On Thursday, the Bellevue High School self-imposed sanctions on its football program and head coach for violations of WIAA rules. Here's the AP story SEATTLE (AP) - An investigation into illegal recruiting has resulted in the suspension of Bellevue High School's head football coach, Butch Goncharoff, and the team being placed on probation. Weve seen a couple of surveys about Seattles happiness rating, one shows us near the top for happiness, and one has us closer to the bottom. Kirsten Kendrick has been hosting Morning Edition on KNKX/KPLU since 2006. Junior Carson Rubin was the first to take the spotlight two long runs and two TDs got BHS on the board in Q1. But Notre Dame-bound RB Jayden Limar led a second half comeback, eventually closing the game out 37-28. This isnt just about high school sports. Embattled Bellevue High School football coaches took another hit Friday as an executive board made up of high school principals increased penalties for the head . At the crux of the scandal is a well to-do family that made their money in the trash/waste management industry. November 4, 2022. Because of the legal challenge, Carter was allowed to go forward in the playoffs and they went on to a state title after defeating Converse Judson in the title game 31-14. 5 seeded Wolverines (8-2) walloped No. The parents disputed Freemans account in which he said his father had asked him to thank Bellevue coach Butch Goncharoff for helping pay rent. At least 42 transfer students contributed to Bellevue's football team from 2008 to 2015, according to the report, for a program that has reached 13 Class 3A state championship games in the past. Texas HS Football State Champions: 1920-2022, 2022 3A Fan Vote All-Texas High School Football Team, TXHSFB Podcast Championship Edition: Benjamin Mustangs, 2022 2A Fan Vote All-Texas High School Football Team, Texas HS Football Fan Vote Player Of The Year. Team supporters have battled the Bellevue School Districts decisions. The second half saw more of the same stingy Wolverine defense, and scores being added by another long Daniels run, and a 30-yard TD connection from Razore to junior TE, Hogan Hansen. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says it's a symptom of a much bigger problem.Media Probe. The western-themed student section brought the energy all night, and the Wolverines did not disappoint. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Video Highlights of State Championship New coaching staff of young alumni lead Bellevue back to state football championship glory In all, six players were connected with 21 robberies that occurred in Carter neighborhoods. The state high school governing body, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), is looking into whether state titles need to be stripped and further sanctions imposed. No, its not something we want to teach our kids as the right thing to do, he said. We asked our fans to vote for the 3A Players of the Year for Texas HS Football Podcast: Championship Series. "He's still a vital part of the picture. While parents arent specifically mentioned in these allegations, ONeil says they would most certainly be involved in these violations and are also culpable. Bellevue High's football squad completed an undefeated season by winning the 3A state championship with a 17-13 triumph over Kennewick High on Dec. 4 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. 5 Marysville-Pilchuck on Saturday in the early game of the Class 3A semifinal doubleheader at Memorial Stadium. Next stop for the Wolverines (13-0) is the state championship game the Gridiron Classic versus Kennewick at noon on Dec. 4 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. The final report did not mention the Academic Institute. Nobody is talking about the kids who lived in-district whose spots were taking by athletic carpetbaggers., Sothe investigation found that, among other things, Bellevue boosters paid tuitionfor some players to attend an alternative school (just like many kids do) in order to receive instruction, compatible with their learning styles,that they needed to improve their academic standing. Due to state-wide ref shortages, the Wolverines trip to the jungle at Mercer Island High School was moved from Friday night to Thursday. Ban Goncharoff from coaching football in Washington for life. Finally, in the fourth quarter, Kaden Matsudaira was featured in a long drive, culminating in a 3-yard TD run to put an exclamation point on the game. Come one, come all! The booster club should be disbanded. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. But, we would be lying if we said that there wasnt at least a benefit to these kids.. Playoffs: No postseason games for four years, Boosters: No donations to program for four years, Games: Only KingCo 3A opponents for two years; no out-of-state opponents for four years, Transfers: Stricter guidelines, oversight for incoming transfer students for two years, Championships: Vacate Bellevues conference titles if WIAA determines that state titles should be forfeited. Butch Goncharoff is banned from coaching in Washington State 3. Records reviewed by the Seattle Times, however, show that Freemans father has had a home address in Auburn. Updated: 7:13 PM PDT July 8, 2016. Hogwash! In its findings released a few hours earlier, the KingCo committee: Found a preponderance of evidence that Bellevue illegally recruited athletes to the school and coordinated payments for athletes, and that Bellevue failed to self-report money provided to players families. The startup funding should be part of the investigation. Following the string of robberies, six players were sentenced to prison with terms ranging from two to 25 years. Five days after bringing home the state title, a string of events began that would blemish the reputation of the Dallas Carter program. Its a disgrace that this has gone on as long as it has. Its unfortunate for the kids who played therebut also hard on those who played against Bellevue, too. She has worked in news radio for more than 30 years. The Times found at least three instances in which families of players attending the school were either given financial assistance by the team's boosters or didn't pay for the tuition themselves, a violation of state athletic rules. lots and lots of money going around. WA State 3A Champs '83, '01, '02, '03, '04, '06, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12,. Coach Salonen said, We feel incredibly lucky to have the numbers to support a JV program this year, we love seeing the additional reps these players are getting, and the improvement that comes with those reps.. (Image courtesy Bellevue Wolverines Facebook), (Image courtesy Bellevue Wolverines Facebook). I am also the father of a high school varsity athlete. Every sport has its dark side and high school football in Texas is no exception. The KingCo Conference has levied sanctions against the school that include four years of probation for the entire athletic department,no road games or out-of-conference games for two years, no money funneled into the program from any source for four years, no postseason play for four years and no out-of-state opponents (a big source of revenue) for four years. Any booster associated with this mess be banned from any financial or booster club membership for two years. Many would perhaps have fallen through the cracks had it not been for the help they received when it was obvious to coaches they needed a little boost. But many of those accomplishments are in jeopardy, because of a scandal that has now reached the punishment stage. Any booster associated with this mess be banned from any financial or booster club membership for two years. Jessie Armstead, played for Miami and was the 207th pick in the 8th round of the 1993 NFL draft. 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