Westlake Demons Eye Strong Lacrosse Season
Westlake aims for a Division II run with veteran depth led by Jake Bechtel Adams State recruit who scored 24 goals last season. Mary Kate Durkin of Magnificat anchors a potent Blue Streaks offense as local players push toward a state title after a regional final exit.
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Westlake Demons Lacrosse Preview Improves Veteran Lineup
Westlake enters 2014 with 7-9 record last season and two top scorers Bechtel and Columbia plus senior goalie Freedman. Home tests include Mentor St Edward and Hudson as coach Brian Stepanek leads the program into 2014 with a deep returning group and strong defense.
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Demons lacrosse rebuild led by Stepanek and Scheel at Westlake
Demons coach Stepanek and new assistant Scheel, former teammates at Western Reserve Academy, aim to restore Westlake lacrosse after a 7-9 season. Bechtel, a 24 goal scorer, leads a veteran squad while Bechtel eyes Adams State and Wichman attracts Division III interest. Columbia and others watch as the team emphasizes culture shift and practice, with two seniors Freedman and Sandor anchoring defense and midfield.
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Amherst Softball Dominates Vermilion in Season Opener
Amherst freshman Sarah Miller went 4 for 4 with a grand slam and pitcher Zoe Beetler tossed a one hit shutout as the Comets routed Vermilion 10 to 0 in five innings. Beetler retired the first seven batters, while Brooklynn Gonzalez added a homer in the fifth and the team showcased early power and small-ball speed. Coach Lacey Reichert, new at Amherst, praised her veteran staff and the team's readiness for the season.
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Winkel selects Ashland for baseball and education
Ashland University will host Ashland Avon Lake senior David Winkel for the fall. Winkel, a center fielder, hit .420 with most stolen bases and led the Shoremen to a Division I district title. He earned first-team All-Lorain County, second-team All-Southwestern Conference, and Diamond League all-star honors and also played quarterback with college offers in multiple sports. The Elyria Sports Hall of Fame seeks Elyria High 1964 football members or contacts, via Jerry Chizmar at 864-6694.
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Holy Mackerel Fishing Flea Market Returns to Oberlin Hall
The annual Holy Mackerel Fishing Flea Market runs April 3-6 at New Russia Township Hall in Oberlin. Admission and parking are free with hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Hosted by Mike and Leon Wohler of the Lorain County Casters. info lines 988-9264 and 213-6396.
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Local Football Registration Drives Kick Off Youth Programs
Multiple Elyria and Lorain County youth football and cheer signups announced. First Class Youth Football of Elyria holds two registration sessions at Dunham's Midway Mall, plus Warriors flag season signups at South Lorain Library. Ohio State Clinic to run April 10–12 with Urban Meyer Pettine and Lewis as keynote speakers. North Ridgeville League offers early registration April 12 at the public library with discount and age brackets from 6 to 13.
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