Hayes Hackney reinstated as Argyle quarterback by UIL

The University Interscholastic League State Executive Committee has unanimously ruled that junior quarterback Hayes Hackney is immediately eligible to play for Argyle High School. The decision overturns a previous ruling by the District Executive Committee, which had disqualified Hackney based on residency concerns.

The dispute centered on the Hackney family's move from Prosper to Argyle in early 2026. While the district committee had previously questioned whether the move was for athletic purposes, a subsequent investigation focused on whether the family actually resided within the Argyle ISD attendance zone.

During the appeal, committee members noted that residency issues are correctable and found evidence, including leases, updated driver licenses, and voter registrations, confirming the family lives within the boundaries. Although there were concerns regarding the timing of certain property listings, the family's attorney argued that the home had been on the market since December 2025, predating the controversy.