Elyria Open Door Wins First OHSAA Tourney Game
In the Midview Class A sectional Open Door Patriots edged Mapleton Mounties 51-49 for a first round victory. Kuhrt led all scorers with 18 points for Mapleton while Don Jones had 16 for Open Door and Tony Simboli added 13. Mapleton finished 4-13. Open Door advanced to meet Lutheran West in the semifinal.
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Elyria Open Door
OHSAA
Bob Montgomery
C-T
Grafton
Elyria Open
Kuhrt
Gill
Don Jones
Patriots
Tony Simboli
Simboli
Patriot
Mounties
Kruiai
Mapleton
Open Door
Lutheran West
Wellington balance wins title in sectional showdown
Wellington Dukes, the fourth seed, edged Buckeye 57-51 to capture the Class AA sectional title at Elyria High. Key moments include Ken Bender, John Brinker, John Simon, Tim Bodnarik, Rich Hyde, and notably Bob Jungbluth stepping up after star Rittenhouse fouled out. Jungbluth's late jumper broke a 51-51 tie, followed by a decisive layup and free throws, sending Wellington to a district semifinal against Oberlin.
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Bob Jacob
Elyria
Toe Rittenhouse
Wellington
Dukes
Buckeye
Elyria High
Rittenhouse
Ken Bender
John Brinker
John Simon
Tim Bodnarik
Rich Hyde
Bob Jungbluth
Jungbluth
Carom
Bender
Roger Eckenwiler
Oberlin
Brookside
Bob
Lenslun
Todd Alston
Indians
David Watson
Alston
Brookside Cardinals
Gene Leonard
Cards
Lorain County
Ron Oaklief
Clearview Clippers Hold Off Independence in Sectional Opener
In a tense Class A Sectional opener at Midview, Clearview edged Independence 52 to 50 to start its second season with a win. Coach Jim Novak praised seniors and standout Jeff Hammond as the Clippers’ defense and late free throws sealed the victory. Independence, led by Rick Kessler’s late three point play and a late turnover, saw its rally fall short. The Blue Devils finish the season 6-15, while Clearview advances to face top-seeded South Amherst. Tom Scholato led Independence with 16 points.
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Bob Montgomery
Grafton
Clearview
Independence
Midview
Clippers
South Amherst
Blue Devils
Rick Kessler
Fete
Aikaddeus
Jim Novak
The
Kenny Brooks
Jeff Hammmond
Lakeland
Butto
Tournament sidelights highlight snow disrupted schedule
Area high school tournaments resume with makeup games at Elyria and Avon Lake. West High of Elyria faces Avot in Bracket Three, Lorain Catholic meets Firelands, and further contests shift due to ongoing snow. Veteran director Ed Dinniger navigates backlogs as Admiral King hosts a regional wrestling event this weekend.
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West High of
Avot
Lorain Catholic
Firelands
Admiral King
Jorain
Amherst
King
Lakewood
Westlake
North Olmsted
Avon Lake
Chagrin Falls
Olmsted Falls
Wellington
Elyria West
Midview
Lutheran West
Clearview
South Amherst
Ed Dinniger
Cinniger
Cleveland
McCloskey
King Gym
Thursday Nite Men's bowling leaders at Colonial Lanes
Vaughn Guitar rolled a 653 series with a 203 217 233, topping the Thursday Nite Men's standings. Bill Sawyer 649 and Ron Watts 645 followed with 635 Dale Thompson and 632 John Klinect among the top five. others include 664 dieb-Vaeghe, 653, 648, 618, and 617. Admiral King unveiled breakaway rims delaying nets installation, leaving no spare nets, while Wellington and Mallet Creek crowds supported teams. Wellington forward John Brinker had four points, nine rebounds, three assists but sprained an ankle. Elyria has 20 sectional titles since 1957 and Bay now has eight. Admiral King seeks 17th crown and Lora 11th when Lakewood and Amherst meet Sunday.
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Vaughn Guitar
Bill Sawyer
Ron Watts
Colonial Lanes
Dale Thompson
John Klinect
Dieb — Vaeghe Gultar
Jom Kitnect
John Retring
Don Giehringer
Ray Pileski
Elyria
Bay
Admiral King
Lora
Lakewood
Amherst
Capers Tops Women Bowlers In Local Leagues
Capers led all women with a 597 series in the Lake Erie League at Center Ridge, a 229 high game amid two unreported scores. Nubby Greer followed with 590 in the Runaways League at Sugar Lanes, while Nellie McLeod posted 224 in the TNT League at Stoney's. Other listed figures include Jobaale Capers 397, Nebby Greer 90, Pepyi Harmon 76, Shirley Armes 5, Jody Foss 585, Vivian Repak 343, Nancy Chabrazzi 563 and Laane Clar 34.
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Johnnie Capers
Center Ridge
Nubby Greer
Sugar Lanes
Nellie McLeod
Stoney’s
Leb
Jobaale Capers
Nebby Greer
Pepyi Harmon
Shirley Armes
Jody Foss
Vivian Repak
Nancy Chabrazzi
Laane Clar
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Wellington Balance
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Trail
Brinker
Bunny
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Tony
Dave Kinsey
Bill Hill
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Bill
Kinsey
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Tom Scholato
Ashland
Vermilion
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New London
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Western Reserve
South Central
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Jong
Keith Sooy
Pioneers
Jim Volarie
Willie Folmar
Cliprs
Charity Stripes
Joe Rittenhouse
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Southview
Steve Stoyko
Scott DeMarco
Tone Saint
Clarview
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Kessier
Hammond
Scott Burkey
Mitchell
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Atkinson
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