Cudlin's curve track champs honored at awards banquet
Sandusky Speedway hosted a awards fete honoring track champions across sport stock and street stock divisions. Lorain County Speedway awarded Jim Skillen Sportsman of the Year and recognized other racers for Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Driver, and Best Appearing Car. GLOPRA showcased offshore powerboat racing displays at the Mid-American Boat Show with officers named for the upcoming year.
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Top Twenty Upsets Shake College Basketball Ranks
Upsets hit several ranked teams as Texas-El Paso Tulsa Fresno State and Nevada-Las Vegas dropped or escaped losses. Colorado State stunned UTEP 63-51 while UCLA and Washington State posted wins. Illinois State upset Tulsa as Rich Strong and Todd Benn contributed for CSU scoring.
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Lakers struggle with slow fast break amid loss to Suns
Lakers coach Pat Riley laments weak fast break as Los Angeles drops 138-123 to Phoenix while slipping to 24-15, six losses in 11 games. Riley and players blame turnover pressure and defense, aiming to rekindle the break with McAdoo Cooper and Johnson. Suns extend homestand win streak, leveraging transition pace and timely scoring.
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Granger Earns Spot As Cavs Push For Playoff Run
Granger returned to the lineup after limited action this season and contributed six assists and several long jumpers as Cleveland beat Philadelphia. Coach Nisark says the former Villanova star has stayed ready, with Huston out and Bagley off night opening minutes for Granger. The Cavs host Chicago Saturday and Boston Tuesday, with a 7:35 p.m. start in Philly this game night.
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Dinner honoring Elyria State Champs on Feb 8
Tickets are on sale for Elyria Sports Hall of Fame's State Champions Night at St Marys Hall. Honorees include Elyria Catholic Division II football champions and Elyria High cross country champion Ann Densmore. Event starts 6 PM with dinner, program, film, and a quartet of local organizers.
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Five B W sports greats to be honored Saturday
Baldwin Wallace will induct five all time sports figures into its Hall of Fame this Saturday. Bud Collins a BW graduate and famed journalist will be honored along with track star Estus Newberry Craig Braithwaite wrestler George Asadorian and football star David Coad. Inductions occur at a private dinner and introductions occur at halftime of the BW versus College of Wooster basketball game.
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Hendricks Leaves Miami for London CBS Telecast
Hendricks follows Shula’s path to London as Don will provide color for the CBS broadcast. He hopes the Raiders earn another Super Bowl, bringing back to the AFC, while wearing Miami Hurricanes shirts in workouts. He notes a possible 50-50 return next year and reflects on a 37-year-old linebacker’s challenge.
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Youth hockey doubleheader as Elyria tops Heights twice
USKIS Elyria swept Cleveland Heights in a two game series in Cleveland Suburban League action. Monday’s 12-2 rout followed Sunday’s 5-1 Elyria win with Jeff Reid posting two goals and six assists. Other Elyria scorers included Loyd Naselsky Malanowski Rodgers and Armitage with multiple points. Richy Reid played goal for PEEWEES NORTH OLMSTED-Elyria in a 6-1 victory over North Olmsted at the Recreation Complex, with Freeman Drage and Dicken each scoring twice.
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West fresh spill Parkside 46 26 over Westlake Parkside
Elyria West chalked up a 46 26 freshman basketball win over Westlake Parkside on Tuesday. Bernard Peacock led Wolverines with 17 points while Judd Hoadley controlled the floor and West improved to 3 6. Bill Wride scored 13 for Parkside.
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Seedings set for area boys basketball tournaments
Area meetings in early February decide seedings and pairings for several tournaments. Admiral King Class AAA draws at Southview High on Feb 8 at 7 30 pm. Elyna High Class AA meets Feb 9 at Elyria High. Class A meets Feb 9 at Midview High. Play begins the week of Feb 20 to 25.
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Sooy Leads Hoop Shoot Local Winners Into District
Elyria’s Ryan Sooy topped the local 8 to 9 year old shoot claiming 22 of 25 free throws on January 7 at Elyria West. He will lead Sooy’s team to the January 21 Marion Harding High School district along with three girls winners and Thee Days champions.
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