SAN ANTONIO – The University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Executive Committee has turned down an appeal by former Brandeis quarterback Jordan Battles and former Wagner running back L.J. Butler to play football for the Judson Rockets this season. After hearing testimony via Zoom on Tuesday afternoon from the players' parents, athletic directors, principals and both of their former head coaches, the committee determined that both players had transferred to Judson primarily for athletic purposes. Battles enrolled in Judson last February after leading the Broncos to the UIL State quarterfinals in each of the last two years, while Butler transferred in June after developing into one of the Thunderbirds' primary offensive weapons. The District Executive Committee for District 27-6A voted unanimously against both players suiting up for Judson on Aug. 12.

CONVERSE – Judson football suffered some tough news today. Dual-threat quarterback Jordan Battles and running back L.J. Butler will not be able to play for the Rockets this season, at least for the time being. KSAT 12 has been informed that the District Executive Committee for District 27-6A voted 6-0 against both players suiting up for “J-Rock.”“Me and L.J. Both will continue to train and stay ready in the hopes of playing their senior seasons with Judson.

Jordan Battles, L.J. Butler will not play for Judson in 2020Published: August 12, 2020, 6:58 pmDual-threat quarterback Jordan Battles and running back L.J. Butler will not be able to play for the Rockets this season, at least for the time. KSAT 12 has been informed that the District Executive Committee for District 27-6A voted 6-0 against both players suiting up for “J-Rock.”`

UNIVERSAL CITY As he prepares for his first season with the Judson Rockets, running back L.J. Butler discusses his difficult decision to leave Wagner. Wagner will compete against Judson in District 27-6A. Butler is the second high-profile player to transfer into Judson this offseason, alongside former Brandeis quarterback Jordan Battles. MORE LOCAL FOOTBALL COVERAGEBrackenridges Willie Hall preparing for final season as head coachYMLA Lions preparing for first varsity football season