(2-26-25) In a same day decision to forfeit a D IV Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) District Tournament game…questions on why are still ‘fuzzy’.
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Woodridge made the sudden decision to forfeit the game to Streetsboro.
Woodridge athletic director Nick Mayer
“We understand the disappointment this may cause to our student-athletes, fans, and community members who were looking forward to this game. We are always focused on student well-being and will continue to make decisions that are consistent with the values and standards of conduct we expect within the Woodridge Local School District.”
Akron Beacon Journal—OHSAA basketball tournament | Woodridge High School forfeits district game to Streetsboro
Just hours before the game…Streetsboro athletic administrator Randy Tevepaugh told the Akron Beacon Journal –
“What’s disappointing for both communities. I mean, this would have been an incredibly competitive game, a lot of excitement going into it and there’s a lot at stake going to the district final. So, from that perspective, it’s, I’m sure, disappointing for both communities.”
The two teams played twice this season….
Streetsboro is awarded a 2-0 forfeit win and advances to play Glenville in a district championship game at 4 p.m. this Saturday at Wooster Triway’s Miller Family Arena.
- December 12th – Streetsboro 61 Woodridge 39
- January 24th – Woodridge 63 Streetsboro 41
Streetsboro is 20-3 on the season and won the Metro Athletic Conference (MAC) with a 13-1 record, Woodridge ends the season at 16-7 and finished 2nd in the league with a 12-2 record in the MAC.
According to both schools tickets are being refunded. No comment yet by the OHSAA on the situation.
Hand Shake Line Scuffle
Last night at the end of a boys basketball D V district semifinal game between Wheelersburg and Fairland at the Waverly Downtown Arena a ‘scuffle‘ broke out during the end of the game hand shake line.
The Ironton Tribune – Cold-shooting Dragons fall to Pirates in district semifinals
Not just in Ohio…
A pregame ‘scuffle’ happened in Virginia last night….
Recently … also in Virginia
Kempsville High School Principal Melissa George
“Due to the incidents from last night’s boys basketball game against Salem High School and the ongoing investigation into the involvement of Kempsville boys basketball players, last night’s game and tonight’s boys basketball game against Princess Anne will be forfeited. I met with the team along with Coach Freeman and our SAC, Zach Wolff, this morning to let them know the decision about the last two games. The Kempsville High School boys basketball team will play in post-season play if they are seeded to play. Coach Freeman will communicate to the players their practice schedule moving into post-season play.”
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