Armwood Football Game Still on Despite Investigation

Despite an ongoing eligibility investigation, it's still game on for the Armwood High football team.

The Florida High School Athletic Association is looking into whether Hawks senior offensive lineman Jack Lightsey, a transfer from Orlando's Dr. Phillips High School in the spring, is . But despite the investigation, Armwood's Class 6A playoff game against Lakewood Ranch is still scheduled to take place Friday night.

"This (investigation) does not prevent the game from taking place tomorrow," FHSAA spokesman Corey Sobers confirmed in an email to Patch on Thursday afternoon.

If it's found to have violated FHSAA regulations, Armwood could be forced to forfeit its season, including any playoff victories.

Denarvise Thornton, the FHSAA's associate executive director for compliance and eligibility, told TBO.com on Thursday the organization considers the investigation "time sensitive" but did not have a specific timeline for when a ruling would be made. It's unclear whether that decision would come before the conclusion of the postseason and the Dec. 17 state championship.