Panthers fall short as Spartans hold off comeback
Elyria Catholic led 28-14 at halftime but Lorain Catholic adjusted with zone defense and steady offense. Spartans extended their advantage in the fourth, holding the Panthers to snapping runs as Rick Schneider and Wayne Yun sparred from long range. Final score 77-63 with Elyria Catholic rally stalled by late cold spells and rebounding struggles.
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Russ Sherman
Rick Schneider
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Jim Lawhead
Elyria Catholic
Sherman
Byam
Wayne Yun
Guinta
Panther
Spartan trump cards halt Elyria Catholic run
Lorain Catholic coach Jim Lawhead used zone defense and a late man to man switch to blunt Elyria Catholic’s momentum. John Sesek and Mike Tully helped push the Spartans to a 72 56 edge late, while Lorain Catholic praised a strong defense and efficient time shooting to finish the rally.
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Eagles win first title since 1967 with 92 55 victory
North Olmsted routs Rocky River 92 55 to clinch Southwestern Conference basketball title for the first time since 1967. Eagles dominate boards led by Willie Gerlach 29 points as they take a 27 12 first quarter lead and 49 21 halftime edge. Jim Burkett guides the team to a 15 1 record heading into the sectional against Lorain Southview while Dave Gibbons remains sidelined with a knee injury. River, dropping to 1 1 in the league, faces Fairview in King sectional play.
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Darst
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Kaminski
Webster
Spartan JVs Edge EC in Colisee Cameo 54 52
The Lorain Catholic Jayvee squad edged Elyria Catholic last night at the Coliseum 54 to 52. Spartan free throws aided the win as they converted 16 of 25 attempts while the Panthers hit only four of 12.
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Cavs end Firelands woes with 87 76 win in Inland clash
South Amherst Cavaliers defeated Firelands 87 76 to post a second win over the Falcons this season and raise their final record to 13 5 10 4 in Inland play Sandy Krieg led with 28 points on 12 of 23 shooting while Scott Krieg added 17 and Bob Jones 13 The Cavaliers dominated the second half outscoring Firelands by 12 and remaining tied for second in the conference Bay Village beat Avon Lake 62 50 keeping pace in the Southwestern Conference Firelands star Art Daniels held to 22 as his team dropped to fourth in the standings He scored 13 in the final period but never found rhythm early
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Daniels
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Scott Krieg
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Dick Cooperider
Love
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Chrismer
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Clearview
Clippers
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Lakeland
Joe Harris
Ed Kucharik
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Tom Watson
Bob Walsh
Oberlin tops Clearview to tie Lakeland lead in thriller
Oberlin edged Clearview 69 66 to pull into a share of the Lakeland Conference lead as fouls dominated the tense clash. Ed Kucharik led Clearview with 26 points before fouling out. Jerry Reed and Roger Rainbow fueled Oberlin’s decisive run and driving offense as the Indians outshot and rebounded the visitors.
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Watson
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