UIL imposes penalties on South Texas HS softball coaches, schools and player after in-game scuffle

TAFT, Texas – Three South Texas High School softball coaches, two schools and a student-athlete were penalized by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) after an in-game scuffle, according to a news release.

The incident happened on April 15 during a district softball championship game between Taft High School and Mathis High School.

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Taft High School Head Softball Coach Enrique Trevino, Mathis High School Head Softball Coach Ciara Gaitan and Mathis High School Assistant Softball Coach Briana Cruz all received one-year probations, the organization said.

The one-year probation penalty means that Trevino, Gaitan and Cruz can still coach this upcoming season. However, they could face harsher penalties if they violate their probation period, a spokesperson for the UIL told KSAT.

Additionally, the UIL issued a two-game suspension to a softball player from Taft High School. The release stated that the organization also imposed a one-year probation for both high schools and required them to provide a detailed plan on safety protocols to the state executive committee.

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