Home Sports High School HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Legacy coach suspended

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Legacy coach suspended

MIDLAND According to Midland ISD, Legacy High School varsity softball coach Mandy Davis has been suspended from coaching the next three games over a two-week period.

Legacy was found to be in violation of UIL rules regarding student eligibility according to a post on the CBS7 Sports Twitter page.

The Lady Rebels will forfeit wins against Slaton, Amarillo Caprock, Montgomery, and El Paso Ysleta.

Assistant varsity coach Ciara Sheppard will serve in Davis’ absence.

In a statement to CBS7, the district said: “MISD Athletics takes adherence to the rules very seriously.

“Our expectations are, and always have been, that our coaches have the best interests of our student-athletes and team above all else. This includes following all rules, regulations, and guidelines”.