A Michigan high school is in shock after finding out that a 21-year-old schemed his way back into high school in order to play for their football team.
James Nash, 21, falsified documents to attend Mount Pleasant High School, using the fake name Javier Jones and played five games for the school’s Oilers football team.
A concerned parent tipped off school officials, who immediately removed him from the team.
Now, Nash may be facing prosecution.
In addition, since Nash was three years over the age of eligibility, the school may have to forfeit its two victories.
Jim Conway, the school’s athletic director, is absolutely baffled as to why a grown man would lie about his age to go back to high school just to play football.
“He just fit in with all the other high school kids, with the 16-, 17- and 18-year-old kids that belonged there. There were really no red flags,” said Conway.
“Anytime you’re duped or lied to, if you will, there’s some frustration that comes with that. When it comes to something like this – and integrity issue – that becomes difficult to swallow.”
Nash was posing as a 17-year-old transfer student, and may face some charges.
The school is now working with a liaison officer, who is sending the information to the Isabella County Prosecutor.
