After an investigation into improper recruiting practices, Fairfax County Public Schools says that the football programs at Hayfield Secondary School and Fairfax High School violated recruiting rules in 2024. We have 31 players moving in one fell swoop in April 2024 from different schools, including 14 from Freedom High School to Hayfield to play on the football team." Hayfield Secondry School was suspended by the Virginia High School League from playing in the postseason and playoffs for the following two years over the allegations. The ban was overturned by a judge, prompting multiple high school football coaches to say they would forfeit playoff games if Hayfield was allowed to play. Hayfield eventually withdrew from the 2024 football playoffs amidst the investigation into the alleged recruiting violations.