Ohio high school football powerhouse wins game day after theft accusations
About 15-20 football players from Glenville High School were accused of stealing $4,500 of merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods.
Following accusations of theft by 15-20 Glenville High School football players from a Dick's Sporting Goods in Columbus, OH, the team secured their first win of the season with a 34-14 victory over Oletangy Liberty on Friday night. Around 7:25 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, staff at the sporting goods store reported the alleged theft to the police, claiming the missing merchandise was valued at approximately $4,500.
Glenville was staying in a nearby hotel prior to the game, and some of the returned goods, though the exact amount remains unknown. The identities of the accused players have not been disclosed as of Friday night. Despite the incident, Glenville dominated the game, posting a 27-0 lead in the first three quarters and ultimately winning 34-14.
Quarterback LaMarques Greenwood showcased his skills, rushing for four touchdowns with yardage of 2, 29, 5, and 3 yards. A late substitution of junior quarterback Elvis Koutsakis completed a crucial 46-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Garry Pritchett in the fourth quarter. Glenville enters the season with a 1-1 record.
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