The Seminole Chieftains had to forfeit the Bristow football game and are now 4 and 1 on the season.

Statement from Seminole Public Schools Regarding October 3 Football Game

“It is with heavy hearts that Seminole Public Schools announces the forfeiture of the varsity football game between the Seminole Chieftains and the Bristow Pirates held on October 3, 2025.

On Monday, October 6, it was brought to our attention that an ineligible player had participated in the game. At the time of the game, we were under the good-faith assumption that this student-athlete had been cleared by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA). Upon learning of the concern, we immediately launched a review and, through that process, uncovered information that had not previously been known to us.

This situation is disheartening for everyone involved. Most of all, our hearts ache for our student- athletes—young men who played with integrity, passion, and tremendous effort. They fought hard for a win against an incredibly talented Bristow team, and it is painful to see their hard work overshadowed by this unfortunate situation.

May the 2025 Chieftain football team build on their momentum and transform today’s disappointment into an even greater and more determined second half of the season.”