State meet previews and seed times for Canton high school swimming
The 98th annual boys and 49th annual girls state meets unfold at C T Branin Natatorium Canton with Division II and I events scheduled across Tuesday through Saturday. Key seeds include Avon Lake Ava Lake Jake Gilbride 418.65 and Avon Lake Aubry Kozar 29.25 in para 50 free along with multiple Avon, Amherst and Vermilion entries in 100 back 200 IM and 500 free.
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C.T. Branin
Canton Mckinley High School
Jake Gilbride, Sr
Avon Lake
Thomas Smith, Jr
Avon
Brandon Parr, Sr
Sierra Kobak, Jr
Grace Grove, Sr
Amherst
Emma Molenaar, Sr
Molenaar
Kodak
Carlie Tyss, Jr
Aubry Kozar, Jr
Kozar
Rangers clinch district spot as Midview nabs fourth
Midview rolls 3,283 to secure the final district berth, edging Amherst by 23 pins. Holland posts 719 in a 296 high game while Springs adds a 702 series. North Ridgeville leads the team scores with 4,410, Amherst 4,104, and St Edward 4,046. Chapman tops girls qualifiers with 549 while Bennett Ernst earns 640 in boys.
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Midview
Amherst
Middies
Holland
Springs
Kevin Peto
Josh Reffert
Rangers
Grant Taylor
Micah Mercado
Jon Roberts
Amherst Boys
Taylor
Baker
Comets
Steven Taylor
Grant
North Ridgeville
Jessica Serafino
Megan Klepper
Serafino
Russ Markel
Ariana Fedyszyn
Aubree Marchant
Fedyszyn
Jerry Marchant
Aubree
Sophia Chapman
Avon
Bennett Ernst
Chapman
Bennett
Roseland Lanes
Falls
St. Edward
Padua
Berea-Midpark
North Royalton
Brecksville
Avon Lake
Sean Gallagher
Zachary Sprague
Garrett Smith
Robby Sykora
Noah Brady
Sam Spike
Anthony Heikkenin
Halland
Spr
Steven Demchek
Olmsted
Brandon Peare
JF Cady Eckenrode
Salkiewicz
Justin Lacy
Lakewood
Aidan Corbin
Reffert
Magnificat
North Olmsted
Holy Name
Olmsted Falls
Lorain
Olivia Hanna
Madilyn Despling
Angela Armbruster
Dot Sayles
Magnifice
Andi Plowman
Jessies Serafina
Megar Klepper
Hannah Brady
Mid
Tori Miller
Marchant
Kittrell
Spears
Skenes Embraces Freedom as Pirates Open Spring
Paul Skenes arrives at Pirates spring training freer and more creative. The 22-year-old, after a rookie season that included an All-Star selection and NL Rookie of the Year honors, tinkers with a cutter and running two-seamer while aiming to quicken strikeouts. He recalls a methodical rookie year, projects on opening day start, and asserts readiness to lead Pittsburgh toward contention.
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Pirates
Paul Skenes
Marlins
Skenes
Bradenton
Fla
Pittsburgh Pirates
Adam Frazier
Frazier
Nick Gonzales
Darick Hall
Pirates City
Oscar Marin
Pittsburgh
Skenes Aims Higher Leadership Role For 2026 Season
In a spring scene under a clear sky, Skenes talks of leadership and his vital role atop the rotation. The pitcher plans to guide teammates beyond his own performance as he credits growing experience, swagger, and elite stuff for molding him into a team pillar alongside veterans like Mitch Keller.
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Skenes
Kevin Roach
Mitch Keller
Winnen’s Return to Basketball After Turbulent Route
Ally Winnen, a 6-foot-2 center with a turbulent college path, recalls cancelations during the pandemic, transfers, and a same sex relationship leading to her exit from Union College. With support from coach Brandon Lawler, she chose to return to play for the Commodores at Lorain County Community College, embracing family ties and a fresh start to finish her career. She reflects on isolation away from family, delayed play, and a late resurgence that rekindled her love for the court.
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Brandon (Lawler
Winnen
Panthers
Lorain County
Abby
Saginaw Valley State
Ally
Texas A&m International
Union College
Tennessee
Lorain County Community College
Winnen shines as LCCC hoops star defies odds
Ally Winnen fueled by hometown support and coaching faith climbs to 507 points and 378 rebounds season with 16 games scoring 20 plus and 19 double doubles. She breaks school records Feb 5 and Feb 8 before an ankle MRI ends season Feb 8 postgame with Clark State. Hers is a story of resilience, team bonds, and a shared local link to Lorain County basketball.
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Winnen
Brandon
Union
Walsh University
Ohio Community College Athletic Conference
Clark State College
Union College
Commodores
Lorain County
Wadsworth
Abigail Schmitz
Firelands
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Cole Rini, Jr
Reagan Henely, Jr
Henely
Paul Heyse
Clet
Vance
LCCC
Ally Winnen
Chris Sweeney
Chronicler.com
Bryant & Stratton
Clark State
Wheeling JV
Lakeland CC
Owens CC
CC of Allegheny
Kent-Tuscarawas
Terra State
Cuyahoga CC
Walsh JV
Edison State
Hocking College
Suny Niagara
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