Jacksonville boys hoops power forfeits FHSAA district games

Ribault self-reported violation, ending district tournament run

Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:23pm

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Ribault, a four-time boys basketball champion in Jacksonville, Florida, has forfeited two district tournament games due to a self-reported violation of Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) rules. The forfeits eliminate Ribault from the District 3-4A tournament, but the team's status for the upcoming regional tournament remains unclear.

Why it matters

Ribault is one of the top high school basketball programs in the Jacksonville area, having won four state championships. The forfeits are a significant blow to the team's postseason hopes and raise questions about the nature of the FHSAA violation and its potential impact on the program's future.

The details

The FHSAA confirmed that Ribault self-reported the violation, which resulted in the forfeiture of two district tournament games. The specific details of the violation have not been made public. The forfeits mean that Ribault's district tournament run has come to an end, but the team's status for the upcoming regional tournament is still to be determined.

  • On February 6, 2026, the FHSAA confirmed that Ribault had forfeited two district tournament games due to a self-reported violation.

The players

Ribault

A four-time boys basketball champion in Jacksonville, Florida, and one of the top high school basketball programs in the area.

Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)

The governing body for high school sports in the state of Florida, which oversees the district and regional basketball tournaments.

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What’s next

The FHSAA will determine whether Ribault will be allowed to participate in the upcoming regional tournament, despite the forfeits in the district tournament.

The takeaway

The forfeits by Ribault, a basketball powerhouse in Jacksonville, highlight the importance of following FHSAA rules and regulations, and the potential consequences for self-reported violations, even by successful programs.