Bulldogs rally past Raiders in tense sectional clash
Olmsted Falls edged Columbia 61-59 to reach the Elyria Catholic sectional final. Columbia led at times as post duo Joe Miller and Dave Hagen produced most of the Raiders’ 39 points, but the Bulldogs adjusted pressure late to pull ahead.
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Olmsted Falls Rallies Past Columbia 61 59 In Home Court Win
Olmsted Falls battled back from foul trouble and a late four point deficit to defeat Columbia 61 59 in a sectional clash. Jim Honsberger and teammate Paul Schade spearheaded the rally with crucial baskets and steals as Joe Miller led Falls with 26 points. Columbia coach Bruce Hurley lamented defensive pressure and lack of outside scoring while Bulldogs coach Jon Dickerson praised his players’ never quit effort.
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Help to Stop Drinking Support Ad In AA
AA promotes help for drinking problems with no dues or charges. It emphasizes sobriety through assisting others, secrecy, and non publicity, inviting readers to seek support without public exposure.
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Keystone overpowers Longhorns in sectional opener
Keystone State team defeats Longhorns 73 to 65 as West Lutheran’s 30 turnovers and cold shooting derail the comeback. Rich McCullough scores 22 and Tom Osborne 17 for Keystone. West’s Carey Schuett out with a broken hand limits scoring and fouling woes. West falls behind after a 17-9 second quarter.
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Keystone Routs West Behind Morrison’s 23 Point Surge
Keystone stretched its lead to nine after three quarters and then held off West as Craig Morrison erupted for 15 in the final eight minutes. Morrison led all scorers with 23 points on 9 of 24 shooting while Lee Hackbarth added 13 for West. Keystone won at the line, 25 of 38 free throws to 15 of 28, and advances to face the winner of Cuyahoga Heights Byzantine in sectional play.
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Pitt and Cincy Eye Joining Proposed Eastern High Conference
Pitt Athletic Director Casimir Myslinski says Cincinnati Louisville and Virginia Tech show interest in a new Eastern High basketball loop. Syracuse hesitates over travel, while Pitt Duquesne West Virginia Penn State Rutgers George Washington Villanova and a Missouri Valley member with an 18-2 record are committed. ADs meet in Harrisburg March 2-3 to finalize pact. operation could start next season.
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Keystone edges Lutheran West in rough sectional win
Keystone coach Jim Bailesky praised his team after a hard fought victory over Lutheran West. The Longhorns, who led by 6 to 12 points for most of the second half, forced 30 turnovers but trailed briefly in the second quarter before rallying. Free throws decided the outcome as Lutheran West failed to convert from the line. Bailesky noted the team’s rough stretch but remained confident for the next matchup against the Cuyahoga Heights Byzantine winner.
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Bay Stifles Avon Lake In Narrow Sectional Win
Bay Village remained poised to stop Avon Lake 62-59 in AAA sectional action. Ken Mitroff sparked a late Avon Lake rally, but Bay’s late free throws and a clutch Hemming three point play sealed the win as Bay improves to 13-6 and advances to sectional finals against Lakewood or Ridgeville.
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