Comeback falls short as Elyria loses to Marion
Elyria High fought back from an early 14 point deficit but fell 91-75 at Marion in a Buckeye Conference contest. Steve Bush led Elyria with 31 points while Garret Fitzpatrick and Tom Anderman contributed late scramble efforts as Marion built and held the lead. Elyria committed 20 turnovers, 11 in the first half, enabling Marion’s early surge.
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USC set for tough Rose Bowl showdown with Ohio State
USC, 10-0-1, faces 11-0 Ohio State in Pasadena on New Year's Day in the 66th Rose Bowl with the national title likely at stake. Lineman Brad Budde and safety Ronnie Lott praise OSU's relentlessness as Buckeyes quarterback Art Schlichter presents a versatile challenge for the Trojan defense. The game remains a high-stakes duel between two undefeated powerhouses with elite passers and seasoned coaches.
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Cavaliers rout Knicks as free throws key to 125 110 win
Cleveland converted 31 of 34 charity tosses while New York earned only nine. Mitch Mitchell led Cleveland with 34 points and a 39 point third period anchored by Mike Mitchell Campy Russell and Randy Smith. Knight led Knicks with 30 as Cartwright added 26 in a hard foul tilted 125 110 victory.
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Lorain Catholic at Elyria West in Erie Coast showdown
Friday features Lorain Catholic and Elyria West in a crucial Erie Coast contest with both teams still winless in league play. Coach Lawhead and Coach Binkley insist a victory could keep playoff hopes alive, while a loss likely ends Erie Coast title chances.
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