March Madness returns to area with Admiral King games
Sectional records highlight Elyria High dominance in Class AAA and Elyria Catholic in Class AA. The area braces for a crowded 17-team field at Admiral King and Buckeye as Admiral King seeks a third straight district title. Prominent teams include Elyria, Elyria Catholic, Clearview, Medina, Lorain, and Bay. The tournament opens Tuesday with Admiral King hosting Westlake, followed by marquee matchups shaping a tense start to the 1979 district play.
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Remembering Jim Harris the Bubbles of Admiral King Hoops
Jim Harris known as Bubbles in Lorain County high school basketball left a legacy of 1,375 career points and a 1967 district final miss that still stings fans. He recalls Elyria’s upset and a career filled with major games against Clearview, St Edward, and North Olmsted, plus later stints at St. Clair College and Indiana University.
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Bubbles" Harris
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