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Five-Star Cornerback John Meredith Ruled Ineligible for Senior Season

A District 11-6A committee said his January move to North Crowley was for athletic reasons and North Crowley can appeal to the UIL state executive committee.

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Euless Trinity cornerback John Meredith III (right) guards Midland Legacy wide receiver McKenzie Rogers during the first quarter Sept. 5, 2025, at Pennington Field in Bedford.

Overview

  • The District 11-6A executive committee voted 5-2 to declare John Meredith ineligible for varsity play after reviewing his January transfer, local reporting said.
  • The committee concluded the transfer was made for athletic purposes, a violation of UIL transfer bylaws that can trigger a season-long ban.
  • Meredith and North Crowley may appeal the decision to the University Interscholastic League’s state executive committee, though local coverage notes district rulings are rarely overturned.
  • Colleges have not withdrawn offers: Meredith remains a five-star recruit with multiple Power Five programs still engaged and with official visits planned.
  • The ruling is a sharp setback for North Crowley’s state-title hopes and could leave Meredith without live varsity games next season, which may affect his development even if he can practice or play at lower levels.