The correct answer is: Yes — under that rule an individual player may play up to 8 total quarters on that Saturday.
Explanation
- The rule applies when the schedule is either:
- a sub‑varsity game plus a varsity game vs. the same school on Saturday, or
- two junior‑high games (A & B or 7th & 8th) vs. the same school on Saturday.
- Quarters played in each game add together toward the 8‑quarter limit. Example scenarios:
- JV (4 quarters) + Varsity (4 quarters) = 8 total quarters → player may play every quarter of both games.
- JH 7th (4) + JH 8th (4) = 8 total quarters → player may play every quarter of both JH games.
- If a player appears for fewer quarters in one game (e.g., 3 quarters JV + 4 quarters Varsity), the total is 7 quarters and they may play one more quarter that day.
- Important notes:
- Count actual quarters played, not games entered.
- This describes a maximum — teams should still consider player safety, fatigue, and eligibility rules.
- If schedules involve more than two games, tournaments, or games at different schools/dates, other rules or limits may apply.
If you want, tell me the exact schedule and how many quarters a specific player already played and I’ll calculate whether they can play more that day.