Browns Readying For Falcons Tough Defense On Road
Cleveland seeks a third straight win as it faces 1-1 Atlanta. Browns coach Sam Rutigliano notes Atlanta’s strong defense led by Claude Humphrey and expects a low scoring game. Mike Pruitt and Larry Collins will share carries with Pruitt likely to play despite Greg Pruitt’s leg issue.
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Wildcats sweep volleyball doubleheader to stay undefeated
Rice Monroeville New London volleyball team extended its 4-0 mark by sweeping Edison and Monroeville. Sandra Meade and Laura Brown led the opening win 15-13 15-9 and Janine Wolfe 7-for-7 serving in the 15-6 15-11 win over Monroeville. Karen Coey added five spikes. Willard and Edison golf results noted with other area scores.
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Cards Sweep Weekly Honors for MAC Players
Ball State quarterback Dave Wilson earned the offensive award after leading a 38-14 win over Miami with three touchdown passes and a rushing score. Linebacker Larry Williams grabbed the defensive award with 11 solo tackles and five assists, including a crucial 11-yard loss.
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Edison's Depth Proves Decisive In Triangular Meet
Edison dominated the triangular meet against Old Fort and Fremont St Joe with six of the top eight. Old Fort's Clark Sturges led at 12:58, but Edison swept the next five places led by Mark Woods 13:32 and John Dander 13:34. Jay Johns 13:35, Gary Burns 13:43, David Collart 13:46, and Scott Wallace 14:03 rounded out the Chargers' scoring. Edison travels to Perkins Thursday for their next meet.
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Eagles Edge in Tight Triangular Cross Country Meet
Castalia Monroeville Eagles claimed four of the top 10 placings to win the tri meet against Bellevue and Margaretta with 39 points. Bellevue led with Bert Smith first in 12:41 and Chris Neer second in 12:42, while Monroeville grinder Kevin Ryan placed third at 12:48. Margaretta took several top spots as Monroeville added seventh through ninth, including Dave Beck seventh at 13:40, Andy Heyman eighth at 13:43, and Clay Pittman fourth in 13:44.
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Galion tops Norwalk in volleyball. Tigers win varsity and JV
Galion defeated Norwalk 15-10 and 15-2 in varsity play to snap a skid while junior varsity posted wins 15-5 and 15-12. Norwalk travels to Willard next for Thursday action.
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Reflector Players Of The Week Highlight Local Gridiron
Norwalk fullback Jim Arlin rushed 98 yards on 15 carries with a TD and two extra points in a 28 14 loss to Huron. He moved to fullback in 1978 and has three TDs in two games and kicked a 29 yard field goal against Clyde. Dave Smith, Flyers defensive end, had key tackles and a fumble recovery in a 1946 loss to St Mary. Keith Lavine electrified Edison Field with 55 and 62 yard TD runs in a losing effort versus Clyde.
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