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Defending Champs Ironton Tigers Accused of Illegal Recruiting, Face Playoff Disqualification
24 Oct
Summary
- Ironton High School at risk of being disqualified from OHSAA playoffs
- Accusations of illegal recruiting of out-of-state players
- Ironton is a 5-time state champion, won 2024 Division V title
According to multiple reports, Ironton High School, a public school located in the southeast corner of Ohio, is facing the possibility of being disqualified from the upcoming OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) football playoffs due to alleged recruiting violations.
Ironton, a five-time state champion, including a 2024 title in Division V, has long been dogged by accusations of illegal recruiting practices. The OHSAA has now opened an investigation into the eligibility of multiple players who have transferred to the school from out of state.
On Friday, Ironton football players gathered at the school board office, hoping their board would fight against a potential ruling that could disqualify the team from the playoffs. A decision from the OHSAA is expected to be announced in the coming days, and it could have wide-ranging consequences.
If Ironton is indeed disqualified, it would raise questions across the state about the OHSAA's enforcement of transfer rules, particularly at private schools. It would also have an immediate impact on the upcoming playoffs, as an extra team would be able to qualify in Ironton's place in Division V, Region 19.
