From doubt to determination

By News Staff on Thursday, August 21, 2025
OT football secures varsity season with community and roster boost
  • Students, parents, alumni, and fans of Oberlin High School are shown at the gathering held Sunday at the Crawfish Shack where they voiced concerns about the future of the Tiger football program.
    Students, parents, alumni, and fans of Oberlin High School are shown at the gathering held Sunday at the Crawfish Shack where they voiced concerns about the future of the Tiger football program.
    By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor OBERLIN - After a week of uncertainty, Oberlin High School confirmed Monday afternoon that the Tigers will take the field this fall as a varsity football squad. Oberlin is scheduled to play the Basile Bearcats on Thursday, October 30, at home. Principal Lauri Phillips announced the decision on the school’s Facebook page, stating the roster has grown to 19 vars...

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