Roy Johnson, Infamous for Bishop Sycamore Scandal, Seen at Columbus High School Game

Columbus — Bishop Sycamore Head Coach Roy Johnson, infamous for the national controversy surrounding his team’s 2021 game against IMG Academy, was seen on the sidelines of a Columbus high school game this week. Johnson ran Bishop Sycamore out of Columbus, which remained largely unnoticed by local media until after the infamous game against IMG Academy.

Johnson, who has faced significant scrutiny, spent most of the game on a team sideline. His presence was noticed by multiple individuals at the game. After comparing photos, speaking with a photographer on-site, and confirming through a trusted source, it was determined with strong certainty that the man on the sideline was indeed Roy Johnson.

According to a source, Roy Johnson has been seen at various locations around Columbus and his presence has been flagged to several entities. After the game, 270 to 315 Sports notified the involved high school about Johnson’s attendance. Johnson first gained national attention after a state investigation found that Bishop Sycamore was using players beyond high school age to compete against high school teams across the country.

Bishop Sycamore was later exposed as a fraudulent institution, leading to multiple lawsuits and criminal investigations involving Johnson. At the game, Johnson was seen interacting with individuals who appeared to be high school-aged, and he was witnessed exchanging phone numbers with at least one of them. His presence raises concerns given his history and the scandal surrounding Bishop Sycamore. It remains unclear whether Johnson attended the game with the intent to recruit athletes.

During a conversation with a photographer, Johnson revealed that he previously ran a football program that had been shut down. This prompted an investigation by 270 to 315 Sports, which confirmed Johnson’s identity. The district is now investigating how he was able to access the sideline undetected during the game.