Dwyer’s 10-foot shot cements Elyria Catholic tourney rise
The 1960s moment in Elyria Catholic basketball is recalled as Gary Dwyer sank a 10-foot baseline shot with 14 seconds left to beat Oberlin 54-53, launching a decade of dominance for the Panthers in middle-school class tournaments. The article notes area shifts as Lorain and Bay Village shine in Class AAA and AA, with Lorain Catholic rising, and district titles changing hands across the region.
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Gary Dwyer
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Oberlin
Lorain Catholic Falls in Canton District Semis
Lorain Catholic, ranked second in the state, suffered a 16 point defeat in the district semifinals at Canton ending its state tournament hopes. Elyria Catholic opened strong at Baldwin-Wallace with Dwyer's clutch jumper as coach Guinta sought five shooters for a final shot. Oberlin faced a late turnover that sealed the game.
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Elyria Catholic Opens 1981 AA Tourney at Elyria High
Elyria Catholic, No. 1 seed in prelims, leads Elyria Chass AA Sectional with 19 win top form as Panthers defend title. Guinta faces Wellington in Bracket One while Buckeye and Holy Name draw tough tests. bracket action runs Thursday through Friday prior to March 10 district play.
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Clearview and Cuyahoga Heights Look to Clinch Buckeye A fate
Cuyahoga Heights top seed and Clearview, both 12-7 and 12-8, push through sectional play in a Buckeye Class A race toward Canton. Indications point to a potential sectional final March 6 between the two, with South Amherst posing a historical challenge as a past champion. Independence and Black River loom as roadblocks, while Lorain Catholic, Lutheran West, and Elyria Catholic figures show depth in the district bracket amid last season’s memories.
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