Ohio high school basketball polls lead area teams in prep rankings
Undefeated Canton McKinley and Mansfield Malabar lead the opening AP Ohio high school boys basketball polls in Class AAA and Class AA respectively, with Lorain Admiral King atop AAA area teams and East Canton leading Class A. The rankings also list Bay, Whitehall, St. Francis and others across multiple classes with several tied positions and nearby contenders.
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Stoyko Leads Area in Local Sports Spotlight
Stoyko tops area in a commanding performance as local sports coverage highlights achievements across teams and venues. The feature notes standout plays, team dynamics, and implications for upcoming games in the region.
Theismann Chatter Elevates Redskins Road to Glory
The article flags Joe Theismann as a talkative, confident QB whose leadership and on-field scoring help the Redskins reach the NFC title game. John Riggins sparks controversy with a boast aiming at MVP, while Theismann’s dominance and timing push Washington past San Francisco with Moseley field goals. The piece cites Ernie Accorsi comparing Theismann to Johnny Unitas and extolls his decisive, charismatic style.
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Rozier undecided on Maulers millions in Tokyo
Heisman winner Mike Rozier said he has not decided whether to play for the Pittsburgh Maulers USFL team and will not decide until returning home next week. Officials claimed he signed a three-year multimillion contract and Rozier called it press talk while noting he wants security and a good offensive line near Camden, New Jersey.
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Elyria West Braces for Rematch with Oberlin Rivals
Elyria West and Oberlin college basketball clash as unbeaten Elyria West at 8-1 hosts Oberlin, 7-2, in a backyard rivalry. Coaches Oblak and Walsh emphasize adjustments and home-court edge after Elyria West won 71-58 in the first meeting.
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Bob Walsh
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Cavaliers shelve experiment with younger players
Cavaliers coach Tom Nissalke shelved on-the-job training for younger players during a three week stretch, reverting to veterans after a 106-98 win over Philadelphia. John Bagley Paul Thompson Roy Hinson and Geoff Huston shared time while Jeff Cook Lonnie Shelton and Phil Hubbard contributed as Nissalke sought lineup stability. Shelton voiced a need for improved shooting as the Cavs prepared for Detroit and upcoming games at the Coliseum with a Mancini Chacon fight shown afterward.
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World
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Stoudt mum on signing new deal this week
Steelers quarterback Cliff Stoudt has agreed to terms on a contract and will announce where he will play this year within seven days. His Akron attorney Gregory Lustig said terms are reached but declined to say if the deal is with the Steelers or the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL.
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Lustig
Youngstown State University
Terry Bradshaw
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