Hamilton Local Schools

Due to the current course conditions and flooding on the cart paths, the Hamilton Township Football Fundraiser Golf Outing has been canceled.

Coach Varney is currently working on securing a rain date and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our awesome team here at Hamilton Local Schools, please visit our website to see current openings!

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Hamilton Local School District is proud to announce the appointment of Tennyson Varney as the district’s new Athletic Director. A 2000 graduate of Hamilton Township High School and longtime educator and coach within the district, Varney brings decades of experience, leadership, and a deep connection to the Ranger community into his new role.

Varney has dedicated much of his professional career to education and athletics, spending 18 years in teaching, including 12 with Hamilton Local Schools. Throughout his time in the district, he has made a lasting impact on students and student-athletes both in the classroom and on the field.

A highly respected coach across the state of Ohio, Varney has earned numerous honors throughout his coaching career. In 2016, he was recognized as Ohio Division ll Coach of the Year, Central District Division ll Coach of the Year, OHSFCA Ohio Coach of the Year, CDFCA Division ll Coach of the Year, and OCC Coach of the Year. He was also selected to coach in the prestigious 2016 Ohio North-South All Star Classic.

Varney continued to earn recognition for his leadership and success, receiving the George Murphy Coach of the Year award in 2020, along with MSL Coach of the Year honors in 2023 and 2025. In 2023 he was additionally named Central District Division lll Coach of the Year.

Beyond the sidelines, Varney has remained heavily involved in athletics at the state level. He has served for the past 10 years as the Ohio High School Football Association Region 10 Director and currently serves as the coordinator for the Ohio North-South All Star Classic Football Game.

Varney earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Dominican University and his Master of Education degree from Western Governors University.

Outside of school, Varney and his wife, Maria, have been married for 20 years and reside in Obetz with their two dogs.

The Hamilton Local School District is excited for the future of Ranger athletics under Varney’s leadership and looks forward to the continued growth and success of its student-athletes and programs.