Banfield is choice for new Poland athletic administrator

POLAND — The school district has a new athletic administrator, even if not everyone is happy about it.

School board members voted 4-1 earlier this week to appoint Brian Banfield, assistant principal at the high school, as assistant principal-athletic administrator — despite support from about 20 residents for the other candidate, Stephen Rohan.

Rohan is a guidance counselor and former baseball and assistant basketball coach.

Superintendent Dr. Robert Zorn said the decision was about qualifications.

Banfield said that his goal is to keep the rich tradition of Poland athletics going for years to come. He said he also wants to showcase the schools’ athletic facilties, including the fieldhouse and stadium under construction, by having Ohio High School Athletic Association tournaments.

Read more in Friday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com