LOVELAND, Colo. -- Loveland High School football coach John Poovey admits his players sprayed cooking spray on their uniforms, but he says he didn't know it was against the rules.

The Colorado High School Activities Association has put Loveland on notice that it won't be able to take part in the playoffs or the 4-A championships until the issue is resolved. That means the team might not be able to defend its state title.

Poovey says he had heard that spraying the uniforms was not illegal and had been told by officials that it was not illegal. He says he didn't realize until after CHSAA took action that slickening uniforms is not allowed.

Loveland players were ordered to change into clean uniforms during Friday's game against Greeley Central after Greeley Central players complained. Loveland won the game 20-12.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.