Monroeville Eagles Coach Faces 13-Game Slump
Monroeville High basketball coach Tom Diringer, in his second year, navigates a 13 game winless streak amid concerns about junior high and program support. He cites rules, training gaps, and a tough breakdown but stays hopeful, stressing preparation and future potential while defending his approach and commitment.
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Monroeville
Tom Diringer
Monroeville High
Diringer
Norwalk
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St. Paul
Flyers Stay Undefeated With 58 3 Victory Over Western Reserve
St Paul wrestling remains 9-0 after a dominant 58 3 dual win over Western Reserve. Jamie Wise earned a 1 56 pin at 185 amid praise from coach Paul Conry who called him wrestler of the week. Missler and Young led a strong list of Flyers performers as St Paul built an early lead and prepared for sectional action.
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St. Paul
Western Reserve
Flyers
Paul Conry
Jamie Wise
Paul Whited
Wise
Conry
Roughriders
Jim Grosswiler
Chris Reynolds
John Missler
Missler
Ed Young
John Munroe
Mike Harshberger
Chuck Fashing
St. Mary’s
Wetzel Rebounds From Loss To Boost Truckers
Norwalk High School wrestling edged Bellevue 42 to 19 in a dual meet as team captain Kevin Wetzel pinned and sparked an early 9-0 surge. Oscar Perez rose to varsity with a 6-3 win at 122 pounds, Joe Nickols dominated at 155, and the Truckers won nine of 13 matches en route to their fourth win in six duals. Next stop is Elyria Catholic at 7 p.m. next Wednesday before the Northern Ohio League meet on Feb. 18 at Shelby.
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Kevin Wetzel
Norwalk
Rick Fyock
Wetzel
Truckers
Vermilion
Dennis Corrigan
Oscar Perez
Perez
Gary Aller
Redmen
Corrigan
Joe Nickols
Roger Jones
Matt Missey
Larry Seibold
Bryan Pittenger
Elyria Catholic
Shelby
Matt Ryder
Scott Hester
Dean Nardecchia
Wildcats hammer Plymouth in 66 8 wrestling dual
New London High School Wildcats dominate Plymouth 66 to 8 in a Thursday dual meet led by eight pins. Barry Hall suffered a late defeat and Greg Fidler lost a tight heavyweight decision, as coach Bob Hassman praised his squad’s return from a recent tournament and eyed a Saturday showdown with Edison.
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Bob Hassman
Grapplers
Plymouth
Hassman
London
Wildcats
Barry Hall
Hall
Greg Fidler
Mark Lewis
Firelands
Edison
Iime
Rams Edge Truckers 42-31
Upper Sandusky led 22-20 at the half and stretched the margin to a 42-31 win over Norwalk, as the Truckers saw their sixth league loss. Coach Janell Wolfe praised the first half effort while noting tougher defense will be needed against undefeated Clyde.
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Upper Sandusky
Norwalk
Truckers
Trucker
Janell Wolfe
Upper
Wolfe
Clyde
Gilchrist Takes Title In City League Action
Gilchrist Home Improvement clinched the A Division title by crushing Bible Reality 96 to 62 to extend its unbeaten run to 12. Dorr Cheverlet moved toward the B crown with a 77 to 57 win over Norwalk Merchants. Home Savings & Loan saw its playoff push slowed by a 75 to 73 defeat to Huron County Bank.
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Norwalk Merchants
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Dan Finley
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Fred Leimeister
Houston-Gerber
Tim Weisenberger
Ray Fannin
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Home Savings
Perkins Nips Edison in 39-35 Girls Basketball Thriller
Edison led 14-13 at halftime but Perkins surged in the second half to take a 39-35 victory. Edison players Nancy Ritz and Ann Dandar fouled out, Debbie Bragg and Sandy Butcher led Edison with 15 and 7 points respectively, while Lynn Allensworth topped Perkins with 10 points.
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Pirates
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Cromley
Huron and Willard Top Seed in Sandusky Sectional
Huron the top seed and Willard second in the 1978 Class AA Sandusky sectional seeding. Huron drew a bye after opening with Belmont? No, opening by coach Bob Bowers. Willard, 10-4, faces Clyde or Edison Feb 23, with winner advancing to Galion district. Lower bracket includes Norwalk, Truckers, Margaretta, Bellevue and others. top seed Wynford has bye and eyes Ashland district. Coaches note tough bracket. tickets set at 1.50 students 2.50 adults. gate price 2.50.
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Bob Bowers
Bob Haas
Positon
Flashes
Clyde
Edison
Galion
Norwalk
Truckers
Margaretta
Bellevue
Ashland College
Web
Colonel Crawford
Clear Fork
Upper Sandusky
Mansfield Malabar
Ontario
Bucyrus
Wynford
Hershey
Haas
Courthouse Cafe Holds Second in Norwalk Dartball Standings
The Courthouse Cafe preserved second place in the Norwalk City Dartball League by sweeping three contests from Norwalk American Legion No.2. The Cafe improved to 46-17 on the season with 8-6, 11-6 and 14-13 victories.
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Norwalk
Cafe U
Norwalk American Legion No.2
Cafe
Biddy Wrestling Clinic Planned for Norwalk Youths
Area youngsters are invited to Norwalk High School gym this Saturday for a Biddy Wrestling event. Five to seven year olds wrestle 11 15 to 11 45, followed by eight to thirteen year olds from 11 45 to 1 00 p.m.
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Norwalk High School
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