Elyria High Nets Thriller Over Mentor In Tight 73 72 Win
Elyria High defeated eighth ranked Mentor 73 72 on February 16 2001 with C J Elliott delivering the buzzer winning 3. Mentor missed a free throw and Elyria’s Brett Daly grabbed the rebound before Elliott’s final shot. The win marked a milestone in coach John Sinis tenure.
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C.J. Elliott
Elyria
Mentor
Jason Bratten
Robert Nelson
Joe Ramirez
Brett Daly
Elliott
John Sinis
Historic Elyria gym recalls big moments and clashes
The article looks back at Elyria's gym history with packed crowds, trophy displays, and updated scoreboards. It recalls Roughton’s era, Elyria Catholic’s memorable 1973 one point win over North Ridgeville, and a famous 10-8 sectional title game amid state tournament runs.
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Roughton
Marshalltown
Iowa
Findlay
Jerry Gilbert Sr
Elyria
Admiral King
Lorain
Midview
Elyria Catholic
Elyria West
North Ridgeville
Panthers
Dave
Dudik
Bob Guinta
Ken
Bacina
Russ Dean
Elyria Pioneers to play at old West gym next season
Elyria High will use the old Elyria West High School gym for home games next season as a new high school gym is built. The move continues a long tradition at the old facility, with historic players and coaches lauding its atmosphere and memories while awaiting the new arena.
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Elyria
Brett Larrick
Pioneers
North Ridgeville
Larrick
Elyria High
Elyria West High School
Guinta
Russ
Vic Janowicz
Eddie Wingard
Miami
Ohio
Wayne Embry
Dale Reichenbach
Reichenbach
Lorain
Steelmen
Bob Heisman
Bob Slager
Thurman Taylor
Ted Gottfried
Paul Walker
Walt Rock
Bill Minkowski
Jimmy Jones
Sam Davis
Bill Gast
Rick Cowen
Lee Johnson
Bill Masonis
Ron Korka
Chester Ross
Mike Fischer
Ed Ransom
Greg Davison
Fischer
Johnson
Elyria Catholic Triumphs Over Lorain Catholic For District Crown
Elyria Catholic, 63, Lorain Catholic 51, clawed back from a season of ups and downs to win the 1994 Division III district on March 11. Wellington also claimed sectional glory earlier, while Firelands, led by Ken Thomas and Bobby Warden, produced a dramatic 83-82 semifinal win over EC.
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Lorain Catholic
Elyria Catholic
Spartans
Oberlin
Mike Kearns
Panthers
Ron Mantini
Wellington
Monte Guitar
Dukes
John Mihalik
Dave Hahn
Rick Gigliotti
Bill Szabo
Firelands Falcons
Szabo
Dan Muschitz
Firelands
Bob Guinta
Ken Thomas
Bobby Warden
Billy Jo Williams
Doug Carrico
Keith “Butch” Sooy
Falcons
Best Opposing Players At Elyria High Gym
Jim Harris of Lorain Admiral King leads a lineup of standout rivals from Ohio and beyond. Indiana Jimmy Jackson and Scott May bring Indiana and NBA pedigree while Dave Sorenson and Herb Williams showcase Ohio State impact. Joe Cooke Libbey and Orlando Pace headline Toledo ties with college and pro success. Barry Cofield adds NFL credentials from Cleveland Heights and Northwestern.
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Pioneer Gym
Toledo Libbey
Elyria
Dale Reichenbach
Greg Davison
Ed Ransom
Frank Wasdovitch
Randy Stevenson
Dave Hopkins
Pioneers
Wasdovitch
Davison
Libbey
Dayton Chaminade
Jim “Bubbles” Harris
Lorain
Herb Williams
Columbus
Marion-Franklin
Ohio State
Joe Cooke
Toledo
Indiana
Orlando Pace
Sandusky
Barry Cofield
Cleveland Heights
Northwestern
Tim's Take Top Elyria High Losses In Gym
Tim Gebharat lists historic Elyria basketball defeats at home. Notable games include Admiral King 90 87 in 1968 with Vic Guerrieri scoring 41 for King and Sonny Day 31 for Elyria, Southview 105 74 in 1991 with Mike Darmos 46 points, and Elyria Catholic 89 83 in OT 2001 led by Bailosky 26 and Nelson 39.
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C-T
Tim Gebharat
Elyria High
Hersman
Harold Day
Chris Reinhardt
Mike Riley
Pioneers
Andermans
Jay
Tom
Mike
Elyria
Jerry Gilbert
Fred Balser
Richard Montague
Terry Wearsch
Jeff Thomas
Mark Cannon
Dick Roth
John Dickerson
Keith “Butch” Sooy
Art Daniels
Riley
Mike Walsh
Lorain County
Mitch Gillam
Bob Walsh
Bob
Walshes
Erie Shore
Lorain High
Lorain
Elyria Catholic
Panthers
Oberlin
Chris Kelley
Lorain Catholic
Walsh
Jeremy Jones
Jeff Cornute
Bret Daly
Robert Nelson
Demetrius Dalton
Promis Cabbil
Lou Tumblin
John Simis
Amherst
Brett Larrick
North Ridgeville
Adam
Southview
Brett
Larrick
Admiral King
King
Vic Guerrierri
Harold
Sonny” Day
Marion
Mike Darmos
Pioneer Gym
Darmos
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