DEVELOPING | ‘Cheap shot after cheap play’ – Asking Eastwood Schools About Alleged Racism

By Josh Tolento, Editor, Founder The Fostoria Free Press December 30, 2025

In recent weeks, social media posts and community conversations in Fostoria have raised concerns about alleged systemic racism within the Eastwood High School boys basketball program in Pemberville, OH. Some parents and residents have claimed incidents of racial hostility, including an unverified report that Eastwood players or supporters hung signs in a locker room reading variations of “Go home Nig***s” during games involving Fostoria teams.

I received an “I don’t know” response when I asked they parent “Why did none of the Fostoria players take pictures of the signs, or take them to the coach or refs? I am willing to publish anyone’s “Letter to The Editor” if they put their legal name to it- although this offer has received zero responses after being shared on Facebook multiple times & boosted with paid ads.

On Dec 30th 2025, The Fostoria Free Press sent a formal letter to Superintendent Brent Welker seeking general information about the district’s policies on discrimination, any reported incidents in athletics, and awareness of claims involving Fostoria games. We will update this story with any response received.

The Fostoria Free Press remains committed to fair reporting on issues impacting our local schools and students. Readers with information are encouraged to email us at [email protected] or submit a signed letter to the editor.