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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1977
Page
6
The column ranks the 1976 77 basketball season through trivia, noting a 14 below zero low and three below high as iconic. It discusses postponements by Elyria Christian Academy Amherst and others, highlights the Inland title race and key upsets, final standings, and remarkable game scores and streaks.
Pete Hess led Elyria Catholic to an 18-3 season and the North Central Conference title, emerging as the team's top scorer and rebounder. The Panthers, coached by Bob Guinta, credited the junior-heavy supporting group and Hess's leadership for a dramatic turnaround, including a 75-73 win at Lorain Catholic and a 74-72 Lake Catholic victory that sealed the league crown. The squad aimed to build on the success with returning juniors and sophomores, while noting the standout district semifinals loss to Brookside as the lone blemish.
Hess led Elyria Catholic with 19.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game as the Panthers won the North Central Conference and Elyria Class AA sectional titles. Smelko topped the team in field goal and free throw shooting, while Grambley led in assists and LaGrotteria contributed across scoring, rebounding and foul shooting. Four of Bob Guinta's five.
Elyria West captions a school record season with a 7 3 mark and a string of five straight wins after a tough stretch. Coach Binkley praises late surge and key contributions from Willie Starks Michael Williams and Rick Canfield while noting turnovers at the foul line and overall improving play. The team edged Buckeye 90 58 in the regular season finale before a sectional loss to Firelands.
Firelands Falcons rode a freshman to an outstanding season, posting two of their last three wins and shocking the area by clinching an inland championship. Bill Szabo emerged as a top scorer as Firelands rallied to upend Buckeye and Lorain Catholic before bowing to Brookside in districts.
Elyria Wolverines compile a record year with 11 marks across game season and career, led by 13.7 point scorer and 387 career points. Wisneski averaged 12.5 points in 11 games. Huffert top shooter at 58 percent, Canfield and Newton strong from line. Williams led assists with 78, Oborn rebound high, Huff set single game records 11 boards and 23 total rebounds. Team also posts most points in a game 90 and most rebounds 71 against Buckeye.
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