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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

Canton, OH · 9d

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Four Schools to Leave Licking County League, Form New League of Like-Size Schools

NEWARK — The Licking County League is splitting up. Lakewood (Hebron), Newark Catholic, Northridge (Johnstown) and Utica notified league officials Tuesday, Nov. 10, of their plans to leave the LCL and form a new league — a move driven by the enrollment gap that has been the league’s running argument for years.

Licking County, OH · 1d
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Garaway's season comes to an end, Dalton advances to OHSAA state finals

SPRINGFIELD — Garaway volleyball came into the Division VI state semifinals winning 10 consecutive games, but saw the streak come to an end at the hands of Dalton. The Pirates lost first two sets by a combined five points, as the Bulldogs jumped out to a 2-0 lead. "We've talked about winning key moments," head coach Jessica Schwartz said. "We felt really good coming tonight, but it just didn't go out way tonight." With the victory, Dalton extends its winning streak to 11 games and has swept 10 opponents during that time. Make your pick! Time to vote for The Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week (Nov. 2-8) For Schwartz, the Bulldogs played at a faster pace when they had the ball. "That's a style of play that we just have a really hard time against," she said. When the Pirates front row was able to gets hands on the Dalton kill attempts, that's when their defense had the most success. "We were able to slow them down with blocks," she said. "It was something we needed more of to be able to make a bigger difference tonight." As a team, the Bulldogs totaled 52 kills and 12 errors on 131

Sugarcreek, OH · 8h

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Many former BW faculty left without a sense of closure

Over the past three years, Baldwin Wallace has reduced its faculty count in the face of a budget deficit. Now, former BW faculty members have landed in a variety of positions, but among some, there are still hard feelings. Currently, BW has 165 full-time faculty, according to the university’s website....

Berea, OH · 3d
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Wooster documentary screening takes on college culture wars

A national fight over politics, academic freedom and who controls college campuses will take the screen in Wooster when “First They Came for My College” is shown Nov. 15 at The Lyric Theater . The College of Wooster President's Office and The Lyric Theater of Wooster are co-sponsoring the 6 p.m. screening, according to a community announcement. A panel discussion will follow the documentary. “First They Came for My College” focuses on changes at New College of Florida under Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and follows students, a professor and the student newspaper as the campus becomes a focal point in debates over political involvement in higher education. Panel discussion Wooster Provost Ashley Kistler, a former anthropology professor at Rollins College in Florida, will moderate the post-screening discussion. Panelists include Christa Craven, a New College alumna and College of Wooster professor of anthropology and women's, gender and sexuality studies; Amy Reid, director of gender studies at New College of Florida and a representative of PEN America; and Axel Anderson, a Wooster Class of 2028 student who previously attended New College of Florida. Anderson studies global and international studies, writes for The Wooster Voice and is president of Leftists of Wooster. Craven

Wooster, OH · 2d

The Daily Record

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Norwayne boys heading to first state soccer championship game in school history

TWINSBURG − Fifteen minutes into the first half of a scoreless OHSAA Division V state semifinal match between Norwayne and Rootstown at Twinsburg Tiger Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Norwayne set the ball into the box, and forward/striker Erik Neruda was able to get a foot on it. A soft touch by Neruda was enough to get the ball over the Rootstown goalkeeper, who was coming off his lines, and it rolled into the net. That goal was the first of five for Norwayne in the Bobcats' (17-4-1) 5-2 victory over Rootstown (17-3-2) in a match where they took a 3-0 lead into halftime. Neruda's goal was a demonstration of how effective the Bobcats were in playing long balls downfield or switching the play to their forwards, who were able to make quality runs off the ball to put pressure on the Rovers backline for scoring chances. More: Chippewa's defensive activity swarms Hiland, heading to third straight state final "We were moving the ball well. We knew their defense was a little weaker," Neruda said. "We like to make runs and get out wide because the space is usually out wide, so we knew we had to exploit that. We

Creston, OH · 22h

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Avon Lake students learn to build healthier habits through Team Tressel Fitness Challenge

AVON LAKE — Saint Joseph Parish School took part in a statewide initiative led by Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel to help students across Ohio build healthy habits. Saint Joseph is one of thousands of schools across Ohio to take part in the 30-day Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, designed for students in grades three through eight to encourage them to set personal and fitness goals.

Avon Lake, OH · 2d

The Daily Record

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New $1M fund helps Wayne County students of faith pay for college

A new $1 million scholarship fund will help Wayne County students who want to incorporate their Christian faith into their college education and future careers. Upward Bound Youth , a Christian youth and family ministry in Smithville, partnered with the Wayne County Community Foundation to create the Arrow (Psalm 127:4) Scholarship Fund, according to a community announcement. The fund will initially provide two $5,000 scholarships that can be renewed for up to four years, providing as much as $20,000 per student. "We see the young people of Wayne County as arrows, sent out with purpose," said Stephanie McCoy, senior vice president of Upward Bound Youth. "This scholarship is for students who want their faith to shape the work they do, whether that's in a pulpit, a hospital, a business or a job site." Upward Bound Youth established the fund with a $1 million gift. The Wayne County Community Foundation will hold and administer the fund. "Scholarship funds like this one keep local generosity working for local students," said Melanie Reusser Garcia, executive director of the Wayne County Community Foundation. "We appreciate the long-term partnership to develop the Arrow Scholarship Fund alongside Upward Bound Youth.” Who can apply for the Arrow

Wayne County, OH · 1d

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AWHS honors veterans, adds names to Military Wall Of Honor

As Anthony Wayne High School students, 2025 graduates Cooper Mohr and Hayden Robarge often passed by the Military Wall of Honor outside the main gym – a royal blue wall filled with the names of graduates and staff members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Now the...

Sandusky County, OH · 1d

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Wadsworth superintendent weighs cuts after voters reject school levy again

Wadsworth City Schools Superintendent Andy Hill said the district faces a tough road ahead after voters rejected its levy.

Wadsworth, OH · 3d

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NHS Cheerleaders Take 1st Place!

A big shout out to the North High School Cheerleading team after taking First Place at the NEO Spirit Summit Cheer Championships! The cheerleading team consists of:. The cheerleaders are led by Cheer Supervisor RaiYana Rigby and Assistant Cheer Coach Guanetia Egli. Cheer Supervisor Rigby said, "Congrats are in order...

Akron, OH · 2d

Record-Courier

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Rootstown boys soccer state semifinal vs Norwayne High School

TWINSBURG — Rootstown's boys soccer state debut got off to a tough start. Norwayne controlled the start, setting the tone with two goals in the first 19 minutes, then added a goal right before and another after the intermission. How would the Rovers, who led virtually the entire postseason until then, respond? Rootstown responded with 35 minutes of inspired soccer to close its historic season, ultimately falling 5-2 to Norwayne in a Division V state semifinal Nov. 11. "You can't find a better class of kids that put the work ethic in and all that," Rovers coach Charlie Voth said. "They really worked hard." The Rovers' rally included a goal apiece from seniors Zach Pastor and Bryson Scarlett. Pastor's goal put him at 107 for his career, extending his Portage County record. "If I had a chance to take it back for the win, I would do it in a heartbeat," Pastor said. "It still means a lot being number one, but I would put it all away for this class and moving to the state championship." It was a record-breaking season for Rootstown (17-3-2) in multiple ways, as the program broke through for its first regional championship with a

Rootstown Township, OH · 1d

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Six Akron-Area Teams Chase Regional Finals in Friday Playoff Semifinals

AKRON, Ohio — Six Akron-area high school football teams play Friday, November 13, in the regional semifinal round of the Ohio playoffs, with every game kicking off at 7 p.m. at the home field of the higher-seeded team, according to the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s regional semifinal pairings released November 8. The Akron Beacon […]

Akron, OH · 1d

Chronicle-Telegram

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Boys State Soccer: Avon 2 wins away from repeat title

The only thing more difficult than winning a state championship in winning back-to-back state championships. Avon is one win away from having the chance to turn that dream into reality. The defending Division II state champion Eagles will face one of their toughest tests of the season tonight when they...

Avon, OH · 2d

Akron Leader Publications

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Green’s Lucia Sveda finishes fifth at cross country state tournament

OBETZ — Green High School senior Lucia Sveda finished fifth in the Division II cross country state tournament Nov. 7 at Fortress Obetz. Sveda beat her school record by 20 seconds as she finished with a time of 17:52, which beats her record of 18:10. Green Cross Country Coach...

Green, OH · 16h

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Garfield G-Men’s Kaufman & Thomas brothers earn All-Ohio honors as OHSAA Division III state meet

The Garfield G-Men cross country program may have only qualified three individual runners to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state meet last Saturday at Fortress Obetz, but each one left a mark, as sophomore Lina Kaufman, junior Owen Thomas and freshman Lucas Thomas earned first team All-Ohio honors.

Akron, OH · 13h

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First-time semifinalists Rootstown, Norwayne battle for state championship berth

For the first time in school history, Rootstown Boys Soccer is among the final four teams standing in Ohio. So is Norwayne Boys Soccer. Two programs enjoying unprecedented postseason success will meet Wednesday night at Twinsburg High School, where the Rovers (17-2-2) and Bobcats (16-4-1) will battle for a berth in the Division V state championship game.

Rootstown Township, OH · 1d

Akron Leader Publications

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Coventry High School band member to participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

COVENTRY — The Coventry High School (CHS) Marching Band will be represented in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as senior Josie Browne will travel to New York to march in the Great American Marching Band. Coventry High School Band Director Brandon Cummings said he watches the parade each...

Akron, OH · 16h

Akron Leader Publications

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Woodridge board hears about state report card, honors students

CUYAHOGA FALLS — The Woodridge Local Schools Board of Education heard a presentation regarding the district’s results on the recently released state report card during the Oct. 20 meeting. Woodridge earned an overall four-star rating out of five, which is an increase compared to last year when the...

Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 16h

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LeBron James missed 83 days of fourth grade growing up in Akron; his foundation put $2 million into opening the I Promise School there

Years before he became one of the G.O.A.T.s, LeBron James was a kid with no stable home, no car to get him to class, and little reason to care about school.

Akron, OH · 9d