Preps, Not Pros, Merit Praise
June 30 - Bill Sullivan of the Youngstown Vindicator takes a look at some outstanding accomplishments from high school student-athletes. Click here for the full story from the Vindicator.

OHSAA Foundation Community Service Initiative Expanding For 2009
June 24 - The Ohio High School Athletic Association Foundation is pleased to announce the expansion of their statewide community service initiative, “OHSAA Foundation Service Week.” The inaugural Foundation Service Week took place last fall in the sport of basketball, where nearly $250,000 was raised for charitable organizations and causes around the state. Click here for full release.

17th Annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet Set for Friday
June 17 - The OHSAA will recognize 54 student-athletes as part of its annual scholarship banquet Friday night at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North. Also on hand will be Miami (Ohio) University basketball coach Charlie Coles, who will receive the OHSAA Ethics and Integrity Award.
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OHSAA Welcomes 12 New Members to Officials Hall of Fame
June 15 - Twelve inductees (pictured below) were enshrined in the OHSAA’s Officials Hall of Fame in a banquet and ceremony Saturday, June 27 at the Worthington Holiday Inn. Click here for full release.

Firestone Stadium to Keep OHSAA Softball Finals
June 11 - The initial three-year contract with Firestone Stadium in Akron has been extended to 10 years to host the Ohio High School Athletic Association softball finals, the OHSAA Board of Directors unanimously approved Thursday during its June Board meeting in Columbus. Click here for full release.

Board of Directors Update
June 11 - Click here for details about the June Board of Directors meeting.

OHSAA Extends Partnership with Wilson Football
June 10 - Beginning in 2010, the Ohio High School Athletic Association will extend its current partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods Co. by five years to continue as the official football supplier of the OHSAA. Click here for full release.

OhioHSsports.com Announces Tournament Coverage
Couldn't make it to Columbus or Akron last weekend? OhioHSsports.com has you covered for the state baseball, softball and track and field tournaments, with archived videos and more from the three championships.  Click here for more from OhioHSsports.com.

Member Schools Pass All 25 Referendum Items

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Statement from OHSAA Regarding NFHS Rule Change to Allow Video Replay in State Championship Basketball Games

Football Schools Permitted Third Preseason Contest, Jamboree

Clarification of Coaching Education Finances

FAQ Regarding Schools Dropping Sports Programs