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| Olentangy head football coach Wes Schroeder accepts the OHSAA Division I football trophy during their 2025 state championship win. (Photo: Chuck Cordes/Ohsfbmedia.com file) |
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio -- The Ohio High School Athletic Association has imposed penalties on Olentangy Orange following an investigation involving former varsity athlete and senior Marlon "MC" Walker II, as reported by the Columbus Dispatch.
The report indicates that the investigation focused on Walker II's transfer from Westerville North to Olentangy Orange before the season.
Statement from the OHSAA and Olentangy Local Schools as follows:
"The Ohio High School Athletic Association has levied a $10,000 fine against Olentangy Local Schools following an investigation into Olentangy Orange. OHSAA and Olentangy Local Schools released a joint statement confirming the investigation was into "a potential violation of OHSAA Bylaw 3-1, Administrative Responsibility and Institutional Control."
Under the OHSAA guidelines specified under Bylaw 3, "principals hold primary responsibility for institutional control and student eligibility."
Following the investigation, Olentangy will be able to keep its state title with no postseason bans, meaning the school will be able to defend its status as state champion, as indicated in the report.
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