WIAA Reclassifies Ithaca-Weston Game as No Contest After Student-Athlete’s Death
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) has changed a previously declared forfeit between Ithaca and Weston high schools to a no-contest following the death of a student-athlete.
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, September 24, 2026 —
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) has revised a ruling regarding a previously declared forfeit between Ithaca High School and Weston High School. The WIAA has now classified the game as a “no contest” in light of the death of a student-athlete.
The circumstances surrounding the original forfeit and the subsequent reclassification are related to the passing of a student-athlete. Further details regarding the identity of the student-athlete, the specific sport, and the exact timeline of these events were not immediately available. The WIAA’s decision to change the official game designation from a forfeit to a no contest acknowledges the sensitive nature of the situation.
A forfeit typically results in a loss for one team and a win for the other, often with a specific score recorded. In contrast, a “no contest” designation means the game is considered as if it never officially took place from a record-keeping perspective. This change by the WIAA is a procedural adjustment made in response to a tragic event impacting the school community.
The WIAA oversees athletic programs for high schools across Wisconsin, setting rules and policies for competition. Decisions like this are often made with consideration for the well-being of student athletes and their respective school communities, especially in the face of unforeseen and significant events. The exact details leading to the initial forfeit declaration were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Chad Thompson on www.waow.com, see more information here.
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