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USA TODAY
Ohio high school football playoff win erased after unusual ineligible-player scheme
An unusual situation in Ohio has led to one high school football program having to forfeit its opening playoff win and the losing team getting another opportunity in the postseason. According to a report from Josh Weir of The Canton Repository — part of the USA TODAY Network — Liberty (Youngstown, OH) has been removed from the playoffs after the team used an ineligible player in the team's 26-16 opening round win over Canton Central Catholic. 19News received further information, learning that the disqualification stems from an ineligible player swapping jerseys with an eligible player and playing in the game. The report noted that Canton Central Catholic head coach Jeff Lindesmith was told that a fan of Liberty informed a Canton Central Catholic staff member of the swap. Liberty's athletic director Todd Smith was informed of the situation by that staff member shortly after. Smith later reported the situation to the OHSAA, leading to Liberty's disqualification. The Panthers entered the game with a 10-1 record and with the win, had advanced to a highly-anticipated second-round meeting with unbeaten Perry (OH). Now they'll have to look towards the 2027 season. Meanwhile, Canton Central Catholic (7-4) now gets a new life in
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NewsForce 24/7
Ridgedale’s Elliot Weston Leads Marion County’s All-Ohio Cross Country Haul
OBETZ, Ohio — Ridgedale junior Elliot Weston finally got his race at Fortress Obetz, and he made it count. Weston finished 17th in the Division IV boys race at the OHSAA state cross country meet on Nov. 7, running 16 minutes, 18 seconds to become the lone Marion County athlete to earn a first-team All-Ohio […]
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Marion Tech’s Laura Emerick Guides Students as the College’s ‘North Star’
MARION — Laura Emerick cannot imagine doing anything else. As associate vice president of student success and engagement and chief student affairs officer at Marion Technical College, she leads the team charged with helping students plan their studies, push through academic and personal challenges, and stay on track to graduate — work she traces back […]
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The Times-Gazette
Ashland University extends President Peede to continue his leadership
ASHLAND – Ashland University will continue to be under the leadership of President Dr. Jon Parrish Peede for an additional three years after the Board of Trustees decided to extend his contract. Since becoming president in June 2024, Peede has led Ashland through a period of significant progress, including one of the strongest fundraising periods in university history. During his tenure, the university’s endowment has grown to nearly $100 million, student retention has improved and Ashland’s net assets have increased while institutional debt has declined. Faculty sentiment has also improved significantly, with 80% of faculty respondents indicating in an annual survey that the University is moving in the right direction, compared with 22% in 2023, according to a community announcement. “President Peede has brought strong leadership and renewed momentum to Ashland University, strengthening relationships with donors, advancing important strategic priorities and overseeing significant investments in our campus, including major residence hall renovations,” said Board of Trustees Chairman Kevin Doss. “The Board’s decision to extend his contract for three more years reflects our confidence in his leadership and our optimism about Ashland’s future.” Historic philanthropic support has enabled major improvements to university facilities, including a $20 million gift from Dwight and
Newark Advocate
Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge, Utica leave Licking County League
Four Licking County League schools are on their way out. Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge and Utica notified league officials Nov. 10 of their plans to leave the LCL and form a new league. “Pending a vote by the school boards at Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge and Utica, those schools will leave the Licking County League beginning with the 2028-29 school year,” LCL commissioner Ron Bowman confirmed via text. “They will become charter members of a new league of like-size schools. The LCL will become an eight-team league which will continue looking at future expansion.” Utica athletic director Howard Hill said details on the new league will be provided soon. Granville, Heath, Johnstown, Licking Heights, Licking Valley, Mount Vernon, Watkins Memorial and Zanesville will remain in the LCL. The LCL re-formed for the 2013-14 school year with 10 Licking County schools, and Zanesville in 2020 and Mount Vernon in 2024 have since been added. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Lakewood, Newark Catholic, Northridge, Utica leave Licking County League