As it turns out, the cuts would not affect only budding athletes in Westerville.

FORBES: If John Kasich's School District Eliminates Sports, Other Districts Could Feel Pain

Westerville families would pay more than twice as much to participate in sports under a plan that administrators proposed to the school board last night.

FORBES: John Kasich's Hometown School District Saves Sports -- At a Price

The problem is compounded because all three Westerville high schools are in the same division of the Ohio Capital Conference, said league commissioner Dave Cecutti.

FORBES: If John Kasich's School District Eliminates Sports, Other Districts Could Feel Pain