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The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has removed Ironton High School from the upcoming football playoffs.

The removal is because of numerous recruiting violations by the coaching staff over several seasons.

Penalties include a postseason ban, a $7,500 fine, and three years of probation for the football program.

Ironton will retain its 2024 Division V state championship and will not be required to forfeit previous wins.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has removed defending Division V state champion Ironton from the upcoming football playoffs because of numerous recruiting violations over the last seven seasons, according to an email by the organization.

The violations were discovered and shared with the coaching staff at Ironton.

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