COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County judge has temporarily blocked the Ohio High School Athletic Association from enforcing its ban on name, image and likeness (NIL) deals, clearing the way for high school athletes to profit from sponsorships.

The decision comes after a Huber Heights family sued the OHSAA , arguing the ban unfairly prevents student-athletes from earning money and puts Ohio behind most of the country on NIL rights.

“Allowing this temporary restraining order will align this state's policies for high school students with a majority of others across the country,” the judge said in court.

The family's attorney argued that athletes are missing out on thousands of dollars and that some families have even left Ohio or chosen sports not governed by the OHSAA to pursue endorsemen

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