Bishop Sycamore High School scandal

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An American football team named the Bishop Sycamore Centurions, based in Columbus, Ohio, purported to be the high school football team of Bishop Sycamore High School. The high school was advertised as an athletic sports training academy, but after a 58–0 blowout loss to IMG Academy that was televised on ESPN on August 29, 2021, there was increased scrutiny and an investigation into the school's existence. This investigation uncovered the identities and credentials of the team's administration. A former executive for the Ohio High School Athletic Association came forward to say that after three years of investigating the school, he was convinced that it was a "scam". A report published in December 2021 by the Ohio Department of Education concluded likewise. The Centurions suffered lopsided losses in all six of their games in 2020, but their lack of success did not hinder their ability to schedule marquee games against elite preparatory, boarding, and high schools. The televised game against...

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