[6] Heritage Academy headmaster and head coach Ray Wooten rejected the denials, calling them "a bunch of bull.

"[6] After seven players and two school board members resigned, East Holmes Academy reconsidered its decision to forfeit.

[8] The black player, sophomore running back Scott Fuller, offered to quit the Heritage Academy team so the game could be played, but coach Ray Wooten insisted that Fuller remain on the team.

In addition to these sports, Heritage Academy also offers baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, track and field, and cross country.

Non-athletic extracurricular opportunities include cheerleading, competitive dance, robotics, quiz bowl, various school clubs, and the spirit store.