UIL denies Demond Demas' appeal to play for Tomball

Demond Demas, who's committed to Texas A&M, was ruled ineligible to play at Tomball this fall. Demond Demas, who's committed to Texas A&M, was ruled ineligible to play at Tomball this fall. Photo: Tim Warner, Freelance / For The Chronicle Photo: Tim Warner, Freelance / For The Chronicle Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close UIL denies Demond Demas' appeal to play for Tomball 1 / 12 Back to Gallery

ROUND ROCK — Senior receiver Demond Demas’ appeal for eligibility for the 2019 season was denied by the University Interscholastic League’s state executive committee Tuesday.

Demas is a Texas A&M pledge and currently the second-ranked wide receiver in the country according to composite recruiting rankings.

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He transferred from Houston ISD’s North Forest to Tomball High School in January. The transfer was flagged by the North Forest staff via the Previous Athletic Participation Form (PAPF) as a move for athletic purposes, which is against University Interscholastic League rule.

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After the decision, Demas tweeted: "I just wanna thank all the people that have my back and believe in me I'm NOT going back to North Forest I'm staying at Tomball High School for the better environment and better academics I know GOD has better plans for me #GigEm"

Demas appealed the decision to the district executive committee, which is local, in April but the appeal was denied in a 7-1 vote.



Tuesday’s denial in Round Rock was by unanimous decision.

Westfield transfer gets cleared

Westfield senior running back Kendal Taylor also had his appeal heard by the state executive committee Tuesday.

The transfer from Klein Oak had his appeal granted and he was cleared in a unanimous vote.

Klein Oak coach Jason Glenn submitted a letter on Taylor'a behalf stating that the senior did not transfer for athletic purposes.

Taylor is also among the Houston Chronicle's top 100 Class of 2020 recruits and has offers from Texas State, Texas Tech and SMU, among others.