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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
News-Herald.com
Lake Catholic volleyball: Cougars emphasizing block leads to even more attack depth
The block is one of the things Lake Catholic volleyball has emphasized over the last three seasons. The work has helped net the team four straight state championships. Over the last three years, Lake Catholic has combined for 633 blocks with a myriad of players playing roles in the wall up front. One of the key parts to the improvement in that front has been head coach Tess Connolly-Alcantra.
News-Herald.com
Lake Catholic football: Coach Marty Gibbons stepping down after eight seasons
After eight years of wearing the green and gray of Lake Catholic, football coach Marty Gibbons is moving on. A 2011 graduate of Lake Catholic, Gibbons informed The News-Herald on Nov. 10 that he’s stepping down as the Cougars’ head coach. He met with members of the team and coaches in the afternoon and informed them of his decision. The school also sent out a press release announcing Gibbons’ resignation.
mhscardinalnation.org
Ohio Public Schools, the Battle for State Funding, and Its Impact on Mentor
“It’s time to make some cuts” seemingly has been mentioned at every Mentor Public School’s board meeting for the last two years. With two levies that have failed, Mentor Schools are looking at another attempt in November to increase local funding. But some think the problem started...
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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.