TOLEDO, Ohio — Ohio high school athletes can now legally profit from their name, image and likeness, a change that athletic directors say could alter the state’s sports landscape.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) voted Monday to allow athletes to earn money through endorsements, social media posts, personal appearances, and other deals — as long as schools do not arrange or fund the deals.

For Otsego athletic director Denton Saunders, the change was expected.

"We could see the writing on the wall; we were prepared for this announcement," Saunders said.

The policy shift came after a Franklin County high school football player’s mother sued the OHSAA in October, arguing her son should be able to earn income from his image. She said he had already missed out on more th

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