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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1999
Page
8
A long slump ended as Ohio State men's basketball roared back this season, surpassing early doubts and posting their 22nd win. The turnaround echoes the 1991-92 Buckeyes shine when Jimmy Jackson led a 26-6 finish and top national AP ranking.
Jerry Rombach notes Ohio State climbs to 10th in the AP poll amid limited TV coverage and packed contracts that keep Buckeyes games off regional stations. He lauds Jim O'Brien for turning 8-22 into a 22-win team, urges national coaches to consider him, and blends local notes on Keystone Vermilion Pannitto and Elyria football scrimmage plans with other prep updates.
Amherst, 9-13, lost to Elyria as Verhoff starred with 8 of 12 from the floor and 6 free throws. Amherst turnover count reached 28 and rebounds were 31-21, despite a four player zone that bothered Elyria’s star. The Pioneers led 37-18 at halftime before Elyria surged.
North Olmsted built a 31-21 lead despite 36 first half turnovers, surging in the third quarter to a 25-point burst. Jodi Brisbine scored 26, Chrissie Abbott added 26 with nine rebounds, while Lauren Gallagher and Shawna Amato posted 14 points each as Admiral King shot 30 percent and finished 5-17.
Elyria Catholic built a 23-7 first quarter lead behind Jenny Ruth’s 23 points and 18 rebounds and held off Olmsted Falls as St. Augustine used a big second quarter to take control. EC outscored 14-44 in the third and earned a 41-28 rebound edge in a decisive sectional win.
Falls built a 20-8 advantage in the third quarter to pull away from Fairview and stay on track for a high seed. Jackie Mason led with 23 points and six rebounds, joined by Heidi Neumeister with 14 and Melodie Hill with 14 and six steals as Falls improved to 19-2.
Elyria First Baptist overwhelmed Regency Academy with a 42-6 first half as Tim Stedman led all scorers with 27 points including three 3s. Garry Reitler 14, Chad Bowman 13, and Louie Wacker 10 joined double figures for the Sabres who improved to a strong record after the win.
Tony DeAnna credits his father and Joe Scaletta for a lasting Bay Village wrestling tradition. Lino DeAnna, 1953 state champ, watched son Mike win three straight Class AAA titles and become a four time All American at Iowa. Joe Scaletta mentored both families, later guiding Mike to a career in development and a 1984 Olympic bid. Mike to be inducted into the Ohio Wrestling Hall of Fame in Columbus with sons Mike and Tony attending.
On Target Fencing Team from North Ridgeville wins two state titles in Columbus. Beth Brown a Elyria High School senior claims Women’s Foil with an 8-0 record. Julie Rozman from Westlake wins Women’s Epee and posted best Women’s in the Mixed Epee. Additional On Target fencers place: Steve Dale ninth in Men’s Foil and Scott Pogros 18th of 24.
Cavaliers without Wesley Person struggle as Kemp leads with 16 points while Potapenko adds 13 and Newman 12. Indiana, led by Jackson and Beat, pulls away 81-74 after trailing 63-62 late third. Cleveland shoots poorly from outside and none other rises to support Kemp’s scoring, while guards Knight Anderson and Sura miss most of their chances.
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