(4-6-25) This week social media postings by Defiance High School, a member of the Western Buckeye League (WBL) and one from the Sandusky Bay Conference (SBC) made announcements concerning paid admission policy for baseball and softball games.

Defiance announced that the new admission policy will start immediately.

The SBC announced on April 2nd that starting next spring admission will be charged for softball and baseball. The conference said each member school would have to be approved by local school boards.

Unlike the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), who is well-funded, local school districts are not so fortunate.

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OHSAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES (February 20, 2025)