The Arizona Interscholastic Association’s executive board ruled Wednesday that Marana Mountain View’s football program committed two recruiting violations.

Below is a statement the AIA released to media regarding today’s unanimous decision. The AIA spent about 2 ½ months investigating the recruiting allegations involving three former Tucson High football players who are now attending Mountain View. 

AIA EXECUTIVE BOARD DECISION ANNOUNCED

REGARDING RECRUITING ALLEGATIONS

PHOENIX, AZ (Sept. 24, 2014) – At the request of Marana Mountain View High School, the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Executive Board was asked to meet to further review the recruiting allegations of three football transfers who moved from Tucson High School to Marana Mountain View High School.  AIA Executive Board President, Dr. Doug Wilson, the Marana Unified School District Superintendent, recused himself from the process. 

Today, during Executive Session, the findings of the independent investigation, that has been ongoing since early in this school year, were presented to the Executive Board.  Based on these findings, the AIA Executive Board unanimously voted that a recruiting violation occurred with a single student and prior contact violation occurred with three students. Due to these violations, three students are ineligible for play according to Article 15.12.  

Marana Mountain View High may choose to respond and request an appeal within 10 days from the date of written notification from the AIA. 

About the Arizona Interscholastic Association:

The AIA, is voluntary association of public and private Arizona high schools.  Since 1913, the organization has created and sustained interscholastic activities that encourage maximum student participation by providing AIA member schools with an even playing field to ensure fair and equitable competition.  The AIA believes that providing interscholastic activities for Arizona high school students creates personal development opportunities with a balanced focus on academics and extracurricular activities. 

Through its member schools, the AIA reaches more than 95,000 participants in high school activity programs.  The organization hosts 4000 championship contests and maintains officiating for more than 45,000 regular season games.   For more information, visit www.aiaonline.org and www.aia365.com

AIA Media Contact: Brian Bolitho; Director of Business Media; bbolitho@aiaonline.org; 602-385-3822