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'It's why you coach.' Women's sports pioneer Mary Jo Huismann's impact goes beyond wins

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Mary Jo Huismann has coached at Mother of Mercy and Talawanda High School in Cincinnati for 50 years .

She has the second -most wins in OHSAA history with 696 at her alma mater.

Huisman is a member of multiple halls of fame and has impacted countless athletes over her career.

She is the recipient of The Enquirer 's Lifetime Achievement Award.

Huismann led Talawanda High School to back-to-back SWOC titles in 2022-2023 .

She will end her coaching career in March 2024 .

Huisman 's competitive drive, knowledge and tough love as a coach led to many victories over the last half-century .

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