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Bonita Vista parents, players urge Sweetwater board to appeal CIF decision and restore championship recognition
Summary
Parents and students from Bonita Vista High asked the board to appeal a CIF ruling that stripped their varsity soccer team of a championship, asking the district to seek review, recognize the players as champions, and hold any responsible administrator accountable.
Johnny Yamas, speaking for parents of Bonita Vista High varsity soccer players, told the board that 18 seniors and their families were denied the opportunity to gain exposure to college recruiters and scholarships after what he described as administrative negligence led to the team being stripped of a CIF title. Yamas asked the board to appeal the decision to CIF, compensate and recognize the students as champions, and hold the responsible administrator accountable.
A student, KJ Flores, told the board the decision felt like a “robbery” of the players’ effort and said social‑media accusations that the team cheated have harmed players and staff. Both speakers asked the board to act to restore recognition and to advocate for the students.
Trustees and Superintendent Marcela Aguirre acknowledged the speakers, said the district had heard their concerns, and promised an investigation. Board members said they would look into the facts and whether an appeal to CIF was appropriate; they cautioned that personnel and investigatory privacy may limit what the district can disclose publicly.
Trustee comments expressed sympathy and said the board takes the complaint seriously. No formal appeal or vote on an appeal to CIF was recorded in open session; trustees said the matter would be investigated and that they would report back as appropriate.
