The following is a press release from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association:

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has selected Bob Westinghouse and Carl Blackstone of the Yarmuth Wilsdon PLLC as the fact-finders regarding alleged violations of WIAA rules by the Bellevue High School football program.

In late August, Bellevue High School requested that the Association provide a fact-finding of alleged violations. Hiring fact-finders is the next step in the WIAA process for addressing potential violations as set forth by the WIAA membership.

The two former federal prosecutors with the United States Department of Justice have more than fifty years experience in investigating. Most recently, Blackstone and Westinghouse worked for the Seattle and Tacoma Public Schools as internal investigators.

“Blackstone and Westinghouse are experienced in this area with their independent in-depth, fair and thorough reviews,” Executive Director Mike Colbrese said.

The WIAA will not respond to media requests about the Bellevue High School athletic programs until the fact-finders have completed their review.

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WIAA is a membership organization of over 800 schools from every corner of the state. Member school set the structure, rules and regulations for five different activities and sixteen athletics programs at the high school and middle/junior high school level. WIAA staff helps interpret and oversee rule-making decisions and policies, assist member schools with questions and provide accessible and responsive assistance to help athletic and activities programs run smoothly. Learn more about WIAA at www.wiaa.com.