COLUMBUS, OH — While expressing disappointment over the Big Ten’s decision to postpone fall sports, Gov. Mike DeWine refused to commit to a course of action on high school sports in Ohio. During a news conference on Tuesday afternoon, the governor said he was “saddened” to hear the Buckeyes would not be playing football this fall, though he respected the conference’s decision. When asked if this would impact the state’s decision on high school sports, DeWine was evasive. “These decisions don’t happen in a vacuum,” he said. DeWine also promised to have more guidance on fall sports “very soon.” The Ohio High School Athletic Association has canceled a cross country tournament scheduled for this summer and promised changes to the upcoming football season, including a truncated scheduled. All teams would now make the playoffs, which would begin Oct. 9 and conclude Nov. 21. “To both ensure we can offer students…
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