Super Bowl letdown sparks calls for changes in fans mood
A columnist frets that the Super Bowl lacked excitement and may dampen enthusiasm for future seasons. He trends toward proposals like a best of three series, notes NFC dominance, and questions Denver's defense while praising Washington's late surge. Added items include Midview’s Rich Carmel being honored, Cavs radio moves rumors, and tonight’s girls basketball picks.
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Elyria High lifter Auxer sets 550 lb state deadlift mark
Rich Auxer, a junior at Elyria High, set a 550 pound state deadlift record at the 1988 Glass City Powerlifting Championships in Toledo. He previously raised the record to 535 on his second attempt and added his 550 on the third. His day total of 1,375 pounds earned a spot at the U S Nationals in Houston this August with further Teenage Championships in Cleveland on April 30.
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Carmel makes grade at College of Wooster
Rich Carmel, a Midview High School graduate, is named to the Academic Athletic Achievement Club at The College of Wooster. He will be honored at halftime of the Scots basketball game with Ohio Wesleyan. Carmel has a 3.0 GPA or higher, a full course load, and played varsity football. He is a senior business economics major.
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Sullivan-Parents Nights at Black River Basketball
Sullivan announces parents nights for Black River girls and boys basketball. Girls parents to be honored Feb 16 between jayvee and varsity versus New London. Boys and cheerleaders Feb 20 as Pirates face Monroeville.
River mat invitational slated by Sullivan Black River
Sullivan Black River will host its seventh annual Junior High Wrestling Invitational on Saturday with weigh ins at 8 am and prelims at 9 30 am. Teams include Buckeye Chippewa New London Galion Northmor Northwestern Medina Highland Ashland Crestview John R Lea Western Reserve Wellington and Black River. Admission is 3 for adults 2 for students. Trophies go to the top three teams and medals to first and second in each weight class. Third and fourth receive ribbons.
Rangers Edge Eagles in Dual Despite Sixth Straight Loss
North Ridgeville fell 57 to 23 to Elyria Eastern Heights. Perry Mason and Brian Thomas pinned opponents, Joey Myers won by forfeit, and Chris Reynolds won by decision. George Russell wrestled to a draw.
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Haag's 610 Leads Local Bowling Women’s Standings
Rosanne Haag joins the 610 Club with a 610 series Tuesday leading all area women as she faced the Grafton Strikers. Mary Seymore tops the 450 Club with 599, Pam Gard 597, and Leslie Kirsh 585 in a high scoring day for the Rainbow Ladies and Splits and Misses.
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Buckeye cager named Inland Conference Scholar-Athlete
Craig Kessler of Buckeye High School earns Inland Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Month honors. He captains the Buckeye basketball team, competes in track, and boasts a 3.93 GPA, with roles in student council and National Honor Society treasurer.
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North to meet Elyria Little League board tonight
LL North schedules a board meeting at 7 30 tonight at the Findley Estate on N Abbe Rd. All interested persons are welcome to attend and participate.
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Amherst stays in SWC hunt in 4 must-win win
Amherst and the Comets edged North Olmsted to stay within a game of SWC leader Ray. Brian Dusho led Amherst with 18 points while Todd Zapier Doug Ziemansky and Matt Siebert each added 12 for North Olmsted.
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County records, late boys and girls basketball scores
In a set of Southwestern Conference games North Olmsted beat Amherst 69 to 42 as Michelle Jin led with 11 points. Robin Dutton scored 18 for Bay in a win over Olmsted Falls. Lorain’s Chris Nagy set a county record with 24 points in a 75 to 41 victory over Southview, totaling 1,500 career points. Vermilion defeated Midview 19 points by Renee Meyers as Denise Kovacs added 11. Open Door beat King's Academy 43 to 25 led by Jennifer Ladles and Sharie McCullough.
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