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Ohio Supreme Court hears Massillon football eligibility case involving Feister brothers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 1:15 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court hears Massillon football eligibility case involving Feister brothers

Summary

The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has petitioned the Ohio Supreme Court regarding the eligibility of Massillon football players Brayton and Brydon Feister. The OHSAA seeks to overturn a recent ruling that declares the Feister brothers eligible to play this season. This legal battle stems from the OHSAA's denial of the family's request for a transfer rule exception, asserting that the brothers' move was motivated by their desire to transfer schools. The Supreme Court has yet to announce a timeline for its decision.

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Key Details

•OHSAA filed a complaint with the Ohio Supreme Court on October 23.
•The case centers on the eligibility of Brayton and Brydon Feister.
•A ruling on this case could reverse a prior appeals court decision.
•The Feisters were previously ruled ineligible prior to the appeals court ruling.
•There is no timeline for the Supreme Court's ruling.

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1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Massillon football eligibility case heads to Ohio Supreme Court

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The OHSAA asks Ohio's Supreme Court to intervene in the eligibility case involving Massillon football stars Brayton and Brydon Feister.
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