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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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Cathedral Prep-Oil City playoff game moved over security concerns
The District 10 football playoff game between Cathedral Prep and Oil City has been moved from Veterans Stadium to Fairview High School on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. The two are set to meet in the Class 4A semifinals. On Friday morning, the Iroquois School District administration sent out a letter stating that Iroquois High School had “implemented heightened security measures” after online threats were made toward students by a juvenile who is not enrolled in the district. More: The Second Season begins as District 10 announces football playoffs The Iroquois football team is scheduled to play Girard at Veterans Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. When news about the threat was released, District 10 used “an abundance of caution” and moved the Prep-Oil City game out of Veterans Stadium because of concerns related to the threat. District 10 posted on X, formerly Twitter, "Out of an abundance of caution, District 10, in consultation with PIAA, Oil City and Cathedral Prep High Schools, has made the decision to move tonight’s 4A semifinal football game between those two schools to Fairview High School. Kickoff will remain at 7 p.m. and tickets already purchased for the contest will still
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West Branch superintendent responds to failure of permanent improvement levy
BELOIT - West Branch Local Schools Superintendent Matthew Manley has responded to the failure of a five-year, 1-mill permanent improvements levy. The levy would have generated approximately $440,000 annually for building repairs, maintenance and long-term capital improvements. Specifically, the district planned to use the revenue for fire suppression upgrades, security...
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Canton McKinley vs. Austintown Fitch, OHSAA football playoffs recap
AUSTINTOWN — Coming off a running-clock win to open the playoffs, the Canton McKinley High School football team headed to Fitch for a Division I regional quarterfinal. Fitch was the second seed in Region 1, while McKinley was the seventh seed. The Bulldogs rolled past Brunswick 62-28 in the first round last week, then rallied past Fitch on Friday. McKinley will play at No. 3 seed Mentor next week after the Cardinals knocked the Bulldogs out of the playoffs last year. See how the game played out through our live updates. Watch Ohio High School Football Live on NFHS Network all year McKinley 27, Fitch 22 | Final The Bulldogs comeback win is complete, as seventh-seeded McKinley knocks off No. 2 seed Fitch to advance to the regional semifinals. DeMarlo Rozier Jr. ran for 170 yards on 26 carries, while QB Braylon Crook accounted for three touchdowns, two rushing and one passing. McKinley defense comes up with huge turnover on fourth-down play The Bulldogs recovered a fumble with 1:12 left in the game and protecting a 27-22 lead to stop a potential Fitch go-ahead drive. Faced with a fourth-and-5 from the McKinley 30, Fitch completed a short pass before fumbling
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Ohio High School Forfeits Playoff Win After Fan Leaked Eligibility Scheme Used To Hide Illegal Player
Liberty High School in Ohio has been forced to forfeit a playoff win after a scheme to skirt eligibility rules was leaked to its opponent. The Leopards have been disqualified from the postseason, ending their 2026 campaign. Details of the player’s eligibility status are somewhat unclear. I do not know the player’s identity, a timeline, […] The post Ohio High School Forfeits Playoff Win After Fan Leaked Eligibility Scheme Used To Hide Illegal Player appeared first on BroBible.