Five wide opened spike play backfires for Florida in Fiesta Bowl loss
Nebraska defeats Florida 62 24 as James Williams sacks quarterback Danny Wuerffel for a safety on the Gators first goal line stand marked by Spurriers innovative play calling. Wuerffel throws three interceptions and is sacked seven times while Osmond Huskers claim second straight national title.
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Tempe
Ariz
Steve Spurner
Florida
Nebraska
Danny Wuerffel
Charlie McBride
James Williams
Williams
Wuerffel
Cornhuskers
Spurrier
Gators
Brian Schuster
Nebraska Wins Fiesta Bowl in Dominant Title Defense
Nebraska stormed past Florida 32 10 in the Fiesta Bowl to become back to back national champions. Tommie Frazier rushed 75 yards in the third quarter while Scott Phillips ran for 165 yards in the first half and both backs surpassed 100 yards rushing. The Cornhuskers defense harassed Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel and forced repeated sacks as Tyrone Williams and Christian Peter led a unified effort amid a turbulent season.
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Christian Peter
Cornhuskers
Alabama
Bama
USC
Oklahoma
America
Nebraska
Tom Osborne
Frazier
Tommie
Florida Gators
Gators
Phillips
Florida
Danny Wuerffel
Spurmer
Wuerffel
Spurrier
Nebraska Fans Pack Lincoln for Fiesta Bowl Triumph
Thousands celebrate Nebraska football’s Fiesta Bowl win in Lincoln and Omaha. Fans flood downtown streets, scale traffic signals, wave red N flags and inflatable alligators as police manage crowds. Tommie Frazier’s 199 yards and a 75 yard run mark Fiesta Bowl records. Fire crews respond to a medical emergency downtown.
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Lincoln
Neb
Mike Olson
O Street
Nebraska
Olson
Devin
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.C Stahlbut
Maf Fic
Jeff Gaertig
Hemingford
Memorial Stadium
Bohrer
Omaha
72Nd
Dodge
Elyria postpones two girls basketball games amid snow
Elyria athletic director Margaret Wear announced two girls basketball games are postponed due to snow. Midview at Elyria will be made up Saturday at 1 p.m. The Elyria West at Firelands game lacks a rescheduled date. Avon Lake at Elyria West boys game is moved to Tuesday February 20. Snow caused December postponement.
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Elyria
Margaret Wear
Wear
Midview
Elyna
Elyria West
Firelands
Midview Elyria
Avon Lake
Brookside
Avon
Oberlin
Clearview
Wellington
SWC
North Olmsted
Amherst
Westlake
Fairview
Rocky River
Bay
Olmsted Falls
Southview
Black River
St. Eds
Westlake hosts crowded meet with top scorers listed
A dense ledger of Westlake and nearby schools shows numerous athletes and event results. Names such as Kim Mazar, Jason Basnevich, Antty Alvarade, Pal Pier Swextakel and others appear with varied scores and affiliations like Avon Lake and Amherst. The list mixes placements, teams, and partial event data in a compact meet record.
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Scuttame
Ehria Catholie
Coney George
Reste
Bot Ponstage
Olmsted Frets
Jason Basnevich
Amherst
Antty Alvarade
Scottaane
Jeremy Lorybarde
Oise Fada
Pal Pier Swextakel
Bob Boermch
Aion
Abel
Vthjenn Dunster
Pyra Cathorcs
Baron Leah
Sotnoee
Ket
Cancer
Avon Lake
Tai HeBakson
Otwater Paks
James ‘Srbuster
Oberko
Gira Kovatch
Wentatee
Robbe Sanchez
Amhers
Cect
Ilynn Cathaic
Wie
Area high school wrestlers shine at holiday tournaments
Elyria Catholic’s Scott Burnett won the 112 pound title at Tiffin Columbian Invitational and was named Most Valuable Wrestler. Other EC performers included John Dunstan Ed Cecil and Steve Brush with multiple titles as Lorain County clubs dominated Brunswick with seven championships and runner ups. Olmsted Falls won Kenston Invitational three years straight while many area schools earned medals at Medina New London and Berea tournaments.
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Elyria Catholic
Scott Burnett
Burnett
Drew Smith
Lexington
John Dunstan
Ed Cecil
Steve Brush
Tiffin
Dustin Woods
Frank Gant
Panthers
Don Way
Brunswick
Olmsted Falls
Bulldogs
Ravenna
Aaron Blomquist
Bryce Burkhard
Kenston
Jeremy Lombardo
TJ. Hellickson
Pat Beard
Bob Ponstingie
Michael Weeks
Shane Formica
Melissa Masterson
Kenston Booster Club
Bill McGrain
Masterson
Oberlin
James Schuster
Craig Enos
Dan Abshear
New London State
Joey Collins
Medina Elyria
Yoshi Nakamura
Lakewood St. Ed
Wrestlers of the Week Highlight local stars
The Chronicle-Telegram names Scott Burnett Scott Wacker and Ryan Pallinger as Wrestlers of the Week. Burnett a Elyria Catholic sophomore dominates 112 pounds at Tiffin Columbian with four wins including a finale over Drew Smith. Wacker 5-2 at Medina Invitational and 135 pounds for Wellington with three podium finishes. Pallinger Avon Lake 215 pounds claims Brunswick title and other tourney wins with an unblemished 11-0 record.
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The
Chronicle-Telegram
Scott Burnett
Scott Wacker
Ryan Pallinger
Burnett
Elyria Catholic
Drew Smith
Lexington
Wacker
Wellington
Pallinger
Avon Lake State
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Mike Clements
Clements
Bob Bohrer
Sutton
MAT Records
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Westake
Pal Fuqua
Shaan Brew
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Dave Alers
Wellngton
Dusty Wicods
Fyn Cate
Sten Brush
Eyna Cathofe
Puss Workman
Greeted Fale
Alarn Anderson
Ambersh
Jason Exerenarm
Avon Lai
Orland Pagan
So Mrview
Aden Anderson
Ambherst
Ryan Stewar
Manoah Brown
Sousthview
Ene Gantz
Tim Hota
St Edutvendake
James Adamson
Amparat
Jett Kuna
Deon Moye
Sout View
Man. Fits
St cvBay
Bryan Bowden
Eni Matesen
Nathan Funk
Camstaed
Ti Thomonor
Ryan Pollinges
Avon Lakal
Nick Ebert
Noch Olmstad
Adkins Johnson
Elyria Cathere
Dan Firndey
Bill Fuqua
Jason Bunevich
Paul Adamson
Adam Anderson
John Faldo
Bill Walker
Lorain County
Lorain
Saints
Ken Weaver
Tom Termes
Jerri
Tom
Ray
Ryan O'Donoghue
Chris Knaack
Matt Pierce
North Ridgeville
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Berea
Mike Cruz
Bobby Jarrett
Nick Porowski
Joel Melvin
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