No matter the sport or location, one of the most important elements of any athletic event is officials.
They are the men and women who help control games, enforce rules and provide a fair playing field to the best of their ability.
To become a great referee takes years of experience, but getting started doesn't take much at all. Especially at Liberty Center Local Schools, which is now offering a sports officiating class in high school.
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