OSSAA Denies Appeal for Four Glencoe Athletes in Basketball Eligibility Dispute

GLENCOE, Okla. — The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) has officially denied an appeal by four Glencoe High School athletes seeking to reinstate their basketball eligibility, setting the stage for a potential legal battle.

The dispute began when the OSSAA determined the boys had been

“recruited” to transfer into the Glencoe district — a violation of state high school athletics rules. The parents and the school district strongly dispute that claim.

“These boys just wanted to play with their friends in a school that fits them better,” one parent said.

Parents and District Prepare Legal Action

School officials and the athletes’ families say they plan to sue OSSAA, arguing the students were simply exercising their legal right to transfer. The case raises broader questions about Oklahoma’s transfer and recruitment policies in high school sports.

Key Issues in the Dispute:

• Whether OSSAA has clear, fair guidelines on recruitment

• If the athletes’ right to transfer overrides OSSAA’s recruitment claims

• How this decision could set precedent for future student-athlete transfers

The lawsuit could have ripple effects across the state, impacting hundreds of student-athletes who move for both academic and athletic reasons.