Controversial finish sinks Elyria in Findlay loss
Findlay Trojans edge Elyria 54 53 as final seconds decide the Buckeye Conference thriller. A disputed out of bounds call and clock confusion denied Elyria a potential game winning shot, dropping the Pioneers to third while Findlay seizes first place.
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Panthers rally past Cleveland Central Catholic for 58 43 win
Elyria Catholic built an early lead, then held off Cleveland Central Catholic 58 to 43. Ric Schneier drove for a key layup to stretch the margin to 56 43 as the Panthers avoided a late scare, while Bruce Yeager and Schneier led rebounding with 14 each. The Ironmen struggled with turnovers, totaling 26, and fell to 4 10.
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Elyria Catholic Tops Cleveland Central In NCC Action
Elyria Catholic used a third quarter run and a strong press to defeat Cleveland Central 48 39. Scott Plus scored 10 points in the final period and joined two teammates in double figures as Elyria Catholic improves to 2 3 in NCC, one game behind Lorain Catholic while Central drops to 0 6 in league play.
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Ridgeville Dominates Oberlin in Key Lakeland Clash
North Ridgeville used patient offense and sharp passing to down Oberlin 71-56 in a Lakeland Conference battle. Led by Chuck Deeks with 16 and Dale Dent with 13, Ridgeville outboarded Oberlin 36-26 and forced 22 turnovers as Oberlin drops to 4-4 in league play ahead of Friday’s test vs Elyria West.
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Final shot controversy shadows Elyria at Findlay loss
Findlay edges Elyria 54-53 in a finish marred by dispute over time. Elyria coach Mike Riley decried the nonfinal whistle while Findlay coach John Stozich praised his team’s defense, rebounding, and late Free throws by Hamlin. Brad Longberry led Trojans rebound while Schumacher sparked Elyria’s late surge.
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Griese and Simpson Give Edge to AFC in Pro Bowl
AFC holds slight edge in the Pro Bowl with O J Simpson and Bob Griese leading the teams. Simpson racked up a record 2,003 rushing yards last season while Griese, Miami’s star quarterback, is in peak form though he won’t start. The game airs on NBC from Arrowhead Stadium before 78,138 fans in Kansas City.
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