The Ohio High School Athletic Association has removed Cleveland Glenville from the 2026 football playoffs, the organization announced in an email late Thursday, Oct. 29.
The Tarblooders’ removal from the Division III, Region 9 postseason came as part of an ongoing investigation into Cleveland Metropolitan School District and inaccurately assigning student participation opportunities to Glenville.
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It all stems from students at Ginn Academy, which is a non-member magnet school that does not offer sports and is under the control of Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
Glenville vs. Hoban, OHSAA high school football photos
Archbishop Hoban varsity football coach Tim Tyrrell, left, chats with Cleveland Glenville varsity football coach Ted Ginn Sr. before a week 8 football game, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban varsity football coach Tim Tyrrell, left, chats with Cleveland Glenville varsity football coach Ted Ginn Sr. before a week 8 football game, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban varsity football coach Tim Tyrrell, left, chats with Cleveland Glenville varsity football coach Ted Ginn Sr. before a week 8 football game, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville takes top the field before a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville’s Elvis Koutsakis (12) stretches before a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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A Cleveland Gelnville football player waits to run through drills before a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) and Archbishop Hoban’s Bryce Rhoden (27) before a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4), right, runs through drills before a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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before a week 8 football game /X/, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban’s John Johnson (2) returns from the end of drills shortly before the start of a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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before a week 8 football game /X/, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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The coin toss is made before a week 8 football game between Hoban and Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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The Archbishop Hoban Knights takes the field for a week 8 football game against the Cleveland Glenville Tarblooders, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban’s Jeremy Hammel (80) kicks off during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Hoban’s Christian Burns (86) makes a tackle that forces a fumble recovered by Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville’s Dionte Shephard (13) makes a reception during a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Glenville’s Garry Pritchett makes a catch as Hoban’s Diggy Williams defends, Oct. 9, 2026.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Hoban student fans cheer during a week 8 football game against Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Glenville recovers the football after their kick bounces off the helmet of a Hoban player on a punt during a week 8 football game, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban’s Gavin Baluch (7) and Diggy Williams (10) work to bring down Cleveland Glenville’s John Morris (21) during a week 8 football game, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville quarterback LaMarques Greenwood (3) prepares to take a snap during a week 8 football game against Archbishop Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville’s Valonte McCord (29) is brought down in the red zone during a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville’s Cordale Scott (9) recovers the football after Hoban receivers are fail to act on a kick return during a week 8 football game, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban coach Tim Tyrrell has some words for Archbishop Hoban’s Ryan Sims (25) after he fails to act on a kick return that was recovered by Cleveland Glenvilee, during a week 8 football game, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville’s LaMarques Greenwood (3) looks to make a line shift during a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville’s LaMarques Greenwood (3) is hoisted into the air by a teammate after a touchdown on a quarterback keeper, during a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville’s Garry Pritchett (1) just misses a touchdown reception, during a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville’s Garry Pritchett (1) just misses a reception during a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban football coach Tim Tyrrell signals during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban’s Terrell Daniels (34) takes a handoff from quarterback Major Cribbs (4), during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) launches a pass during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) launches a pass during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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A Hoban pass sails long during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban’s John Johnson (2) is brought down during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) picks up yardage on a keeper during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban’s Terrell Daniels (34) is taken down by Cleveland Glenville’s Cordale Scott (9), during a week 8 football game, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban football coach Tim Tyrrell has some words for Archbishop Hoban’s Jeremy Hammel (80) after a missed field goal during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville’s LaMarques Greenwood (3) passes during a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Hoban coaches review film during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) looks to the sidelines during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) recovers a low snap during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) scrambles after recovering a low snap as Cleveland Glenville’s Dawawn Whitner (8) eyes the tackle during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville attempts a field goal during a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Glenville’s LaMarques Greenwood (3) runs the ball in for a touchdown during a week 8 football game against Hoban, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) listens to instruction for his coach Tyrrell during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban varsity football coach Tim Tyrrell winces as he paces the sidelines during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) looks for a receiver during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban’s Jaiden Daniels (1) picks up yardage on a run during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban’s Cad Meeker (50) stares down Cleveland Glenville defensive linemen during a week 8 football game, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban’s Cameron Chaney (3) picks up yardage on a play during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) dives on a keeper during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) looks for an opening on a keeper during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban quarterback Major Cribbs (4) extends himself on a keeper during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban’s Mario Manningham Jr (13) makes a reception as Cleveland Glenville’s Jaquan Gibson (5) and Jaylen Edwards (2) look to make the tackle during a week 8 football game, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Archbishop Hoban’s Jeremy Hammel (80) kicks a field goal that sailed wide during a week 8 football game against Cleveland Glenville, Oct. 9, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Student-athletes from Ginn Academy are only allowed to participate at the Cleveland school district closest to their residence.
What happens in Division III with Glenville football out of the playoffs
Glenville’s removal knocks out the Tarblooders, who were the No. 12 seed, and pushes No. 12 Hunting Valley University School (6-4) to a Week 12 game against No. 3 Garfield Heights (8-2).
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“Recently we discovered several irregularities with students going to Ginn Academy and playing football at Glenville, which led us to conduct an audit of the participation opportunities for all fall sports student-athletes at Glenville High School,” OHSAA Executive Director Doug Ute said in the email. “This week we confirmed that many players on Glenville’s football team should have been playing at other schools this season. It will take some time to examine all the information and determine the extent of the violations this season and potentially in previous seasons for all schools and teams within Cleveland Metro.”
Glenville’s Garry Pritchett makes a catch as Hoban’s Diggy Williams defends, Oct. 9, 2026.
It’s the second time Glenville has been removed from the football playoffs for the same infractions.
In October 2018, the Tarblooders were removed and incurred $5,000 fine. They were placed on probation through 2021.
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Glenville won the Division IV football state championship in 2022, 2023 and 2025 and entered the 2026 playoffs as the No. 5 seed in the Division III, Region 9 playoffs.
There is not an exact timetable on the full scope of the investigation and additional penalties, according to the email.
Contact Brad Bournival at bbournival@usatodayco.com and follow him on Twitter at@bbournival
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