San Antonio, TX-- The Progreso Red Ants soccer team was forced to forfeit their State Semi-final game against Salado. The UIL held an emergency meeting one hour prior to the game to discuss the matter.    

The UIL hearing officer found that "Progreso High School did not determine the student's eligibility through the appropriate process and allowed the student to participate in soccer games throughout the season." 

"We do ask UIL to perhaps reconsider it, perhaps let the boys come back. I know at the end of the day it's their call, but we know that we didn't do anything illegal with this player." parent Lizbeth Guerrero said.

Watch reaction from a Progreso ISD school board president and a parent below:

Meanwhile, Progreso ISD posted on Facebook, "We accept the decision and remain committed to upholding UIL procedures and the values of fair competition." 

"Tried to fight it with UIL, tried to come to a compromise with them, they couldn't compromise, and I'm with the community 100 percent. Very disappointed with UIL because at the end of the day it's not hurting us, it's hurting the kids." Progreso ISD School Board President Juan Ramos said.

Salado will advance to the 4A Division 1 State Final game.