# Barnes Eligibility Battle Ends Suddenly | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-09-05T13:25:31+00:00
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Prattville High’s star running back Javoski Barnes faced a legal showdown with the AHSAA over his eligibility after transferring from Carver High — a move that barred him from playing this season. Declared homeless under federal McKinney-Vento protections, Barnes’s team fought to keep him on the field, arguing his status exempted him from transfer rules. The AHSAA warned of a dangerous precedent if they lost. But in a stunning twist, just days after a judge blocked their ban, Barnes’s lawyers dropped the entire lawsuit — effectively ending the legal battle — leaving fans and officials wondering if this was the final chapter or just a pause in a larger story about student rights and sports regulations. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b8aa7f9e85093679

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