The fall season in the Los Angeles City Section has been dominated by events in the Marine League. Carson, Banning, Gardena, and San Pedro football coaches took a significant step by writing a letter to the section office, announcing a boycott against Narbonne, a league member. This move has sent shockwaves through the football community.

Unraveling the Narbonne Football Scandal in the Marine League

Section 1: The Boycott Letter and Allegations

The coaches' letter alleges that Narbonne players are receiving "monetary incentive and housing arrangements." Carson coach Mike Christensen emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, "It has to stop." This boycott led to Narbonne not playing a single Marine League game and receiving forfeit victories for each. However, they still managed to advance to the Open Division playoffs without playing since September 27.The impact of this boycott was significant, not only for Narbonne but also for the Marine League as a whole. It raised questions about the integrity of the league and the fairness of the competition.

Section 2: Investigation Findings and Player Absences

A letter obtained by High School on Si revealed the findings of an investigation by Los Angeles Unified School District Region South and the City Section office. It was found that common addresses, bills, and utility meter numbers were used by different families to establish residency for their enrollment at Narbonne High School. In some cases, when families were notified of potential fraud, they submitted Student Housing Questionnaire forms claiming to be homeless. These actions are in violation of Bylaw 202.The Daily Breeze reported that seven players did not play in Friday's playoff game against Dorsey, which Narbonne won 47-13. These players included receivers Allen Blaylock and Xavier Owens, defensive backs/receivers Hakim Frampton and Nazarus Williams, linebacker Mark Edwards, athlete Damari Hall, and defensive lineman Keytrin Harris.

Section 3: Postseason Implications and Ongoing Investigation

According to the section's Bylaw, since the findings came after the playoff pairings were announced, Narbonne is still able to compete this postseason without the ineligible players. However, due to the violation, they will be banned from postseason participation in 2025.The investigation also uncovered that the uncle of a former Narbonne High School football player is the director of a seven-on-seven team called HellStars. Documentary evidence indicates pre-enrollment contact with this individual, which violated Bylaw 510 (undue influence/pre-enrollment contact).The letter states that the investigation is still ongoing, and it is possible that more information will surface before Narbonne's next game at home against Birmingham Charter in the Open Division semifinals. Only time will tell what the final outcome of this saga will be.Bookmark High School on SI for all the latest high school football news. To get live updates on your phone and follow your favorite teams and top games, you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App | Download Android App.