CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Channel 9 Eyewitness News learned on Monday night that parents of South Mecklenburg High School students are considering filing a lawsuit against CMS for cutting their season short.

Several upset football players brought their frustration to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board Tuesday night.

"You know what I remember the most about high school football? That CMS messed up and I have to pay for that costly mistake," said David Scott, a senior football player.

About a half a dozen student athletes from South Meck High School asked board members why CMS hasn't come to them with an explanation for canceling their season.

South Meck went 7-4 and advanced to the playoffs for the first time in 13 years.

Minutes before they were to board a bus to travel to their playoff game, they were told their entire season was to be forfeited because of an ineligible player.

The district's investigation determined that South Meck staff knew star quarterback Jey Yokeley wasn't living with his legal guardians.

Under North Carolina High School Athletic Association rules, if school officials make a mistake in a student's eligibility, the penalty is assessed to the entire team.

In this case, the season is canceled, and 7-4, becomes 0-11.

Yokeley was nearly brought to tears when he spoke to the board.

"Instead of touchdowns and screaming fans our stadium was silent, players left standing around, to wonder what if for the rest of their lives," said Yokeley.

Area Superintendent Robert Avossa spoke with the team on Monday, a month after the season was cut short.

Players say Avossa couldn't answer any of their questions.

They want an explanation and an apology from Superintendent Peter Gorman.

Those student athletes would also like to see their record reinstated.

When we asked Gorman if he'd meet with the team, he said "I don't know."