SWC title showdown set after district wins
Rocky River hosted Division II district games as Olmsted Falls defeated Brookside 89 62 and Avon Lake crushed Firelands 66 23. Olmsted Falls and Avon Lake, top two SWC teams, meet Saturday at 1 p.m. for the district final with Massillon regional on the line. Shoregals coach Amy Manco praised the conference's strength after another strong round.
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Rocky River
Olmsted Falls
Brookside
Avon Lake
Firelands
Bulldogs
Shoregals
Massillon
SWC
Amy Manco
Wren Lorek
Lisa Bogdan
Cardinals
Bill Marshall
Tracy Humphrey
Local Youth Sports Signup Blitz Across Several Communities
In Elyria and surrounding towns, youth sports signups take place this Saturday for leagues including Elyna Soccer Association and North Coast Rebels football, plus Little League North and North Ridgeville Parks programs. Sessions run morning to afternoon at local Legion Halls and recreation centers. fees range from 10 to 35 dollars, birth certificates required for first time players, and contact numbers provided for registration questions.
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Q.U.S.A
Greater Elyna Soccer Association
American Legion Hall
Gut Rd
Ohio St
Lorain County Community College
North Coast Rebels
Andi Ragstraon
Rt 2
David Domonkas
Dan Clarbome
Troy Brewer
Shane Russell
Elyria North
Gulf Rd
Dave Sprague
North Ridgeville
Magnificat Eyes State Gymnastics Title Defense
Dublin Ohio AP Upper Arlington returns after sweeping four events and all around to defend the state crown at Dublin Coffman High School. Magnificat anchors include Sarah Grealis who won all around bars and floor last year, vault winner Amy Smith, and beam leader Melissa Liebling. Other qualifiers include Magnificat teammates, Upper Arlington, Worthington, and area rivals with team finals set after 4:30 p.m. today and individual finals at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Dublin
Ohio
Upper Arlington
Dublin Coffman High School
Magnificat
Sarah Grealis
Amy Smith
North Olmsted
Melissa Liebling
Broadview Heights Brecksville
Grealis
Westlake
Julie Devaty
Lindsey Ferris
Jennifer Huryn
Avon Lake
Larissa Kives
Michelle Nameth
Lakewood
Thomas Worthington
Elyria star Branam commits to Akron volleyball
Elyria High senior Kim Branam will attend the University of Akron on a volleyball scholarship. Branam, a 6 foot 1 middle blocker and co captain, was an all conference and all Ohio selection and helped Elyria reach the state semifinals in 1994.
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Elyria High
Kim Branam
University of Akron
Carol Russo
Akron
Russo
Indiana University
Branam
Ohio
Pioneers
Erie Shore
Big hurdle awaits hot L. Catholic in district final
Lorain Catholic girls basketball reaches the Division IV district final after defeating Central Christian 72-51 in the semifinals at Norwayne High School. Coach Al Mielarek lauded improved execution as LC faces fifth-ranked East Canton, a team that has lost only one regular-season game in three years, with a 18-5 record heading into the championship. Stephanie Busch led LC with 20 points and 12 rebounds, Holly Koepp added 11 points, Heather Schuster 14, while Central Christian’s Kristen Nees poured in 22 points with six threes.
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Firelands
Avon Lake
Shoregals
Falcons
Jim Dostall
Dostall
Avon Rebecca Sandor
Spartans
Kidron Central Christian
Norwayne High School
East Canton
al Mielarek
Wizards
Mapletor
Mielarek
Central Christian
Crusaders
Lake Ridge Academy
Rittman
Stephanie Busch
Holly Koepp
Heather Schuster
Busch
Koepp
Schuster
Amanda Croston
Kristen Nees
Berea Beats Medina in Brunswick District Semifinal
Berea dominates Medina 52 to 43 to reach Saturday’s district final against Strongsville. Berea built a 13 point lead early and led by 25 at halftime as Medina shot poorly and committed seven fewer turnovers than Berea. Medina’s big forwards combined for only 2 of 29 from the field while Berea capitalized on chances and controlled the pace.
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Brunswick
Berea
Medina
Strongsville
Paul Hemnbaugh
Bees
Liz Kramer
Kate Sanford
Kramer
Sanford
Kari McKenna
John Semenik
Braves
Hembaugh
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Elegram
Abby Jaroscak
Lorek
Tom Gibeaut
Wren
Bie
Abby
Jaroscak
Mrootoice
Sandor
Chawan
Pikowaiy
Simmons
Chumeteie
Ake
Terry Mahl
Chronicle
Sarah Simmons
Laura Kraly
Bulletin Board
Admiral Kin High School
Trinity Trojans
Maree Our Sports Authority
Cincinnati Sycamore
Youngstown
Austintown Fitch
Centerville
Chardon
Wooster
Perrysburg
Findlay
Elvyria
SoGhronde
Kim
L. Catholic
Stave Byrne
Creston — Lorain Catholic
Co Hostetler
Koape
Chet
Weaver
Busch ‘Grogton
Witmer Muller
Wem Sommars
Neuhoft
Statizius
Naw
Totes
Pols
WNCX
Northcoast Frozen Food Association
Claude Scott *the Happy Frumpeter
Mare
America
Call Plan Informatan
Buz
Weve Reyrenns
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