Wildcats Defeat Roughriders In Tough Willard Final
In a bracket finals Class A boys basketball contest at Willard Firelands standout Stan Cooke earns player of the year attention as Western Reserve tightens defense. Senior Mike Nestor searches for a pass amid a close tournament clash. Reflector photos by Don Hohler.
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State Champs Next For Upstart Wildcats
New London Wildcats face defending state champions Mansfield St. Peter in a pivotal Wednesday clash. Coach Chuck Ferrow relies on a quick, balanced lineup led by Kris Kowalski Leo Brown and Tim Mulherin while Pat Maurer admires New London speed and plans to counter Stan Cooke. The Spartans boast a deep roster and tough schedule with 19 wins, three losses and standout Brown eyeing All Ohio first team.
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Eagle Gals Rout Cats In sectional showdown
Eagle girls 51 New London 17 in Class A sectional at Seneca East. Diringer’s squad advances to Friday’s sectional final versus Seneca East after a 46-11 third quarter surge. Patti Schafer 16 points Denise Krebs 9. Susie Howsman 6 for New London. Eagles outrebounded 53-19.
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Chippewas and Rockets face MAC title deciding playoff
Central Michigan and Toledo meet at Crisler Arena in a MAC title playoff for the NCAA bid after both finish 13-3. CMU seeks neutral floor advantage versus Purdue and an NCAA bid while a loss pits them in the NIT. Parfitt notes CMU’s health as key and praises MAC depth.
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