Rangers rally to defeat Green in district final
North Ridgeville, the 21st seed, overcame a 13 point first half deficit to beat 24th seed Green 53 40 at Twinsburg High School advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2009. Kyle Miller and Owen Pawal sparked the rally and North Ridgeville will play North Royalton next.
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Avon Lake Shoregals win regional title in defensive stunner
Avon Lake defeats St. Vincent-St. Mary 40 26 to capture the Division III regional championship. The Shoregals held the Fighting Irish to 11 second half points, breaking a 31-year wait to reach the state tournament. Olivia Tobin led the defense and Olivia Miller sparked the early lead as Avon Lake clinched the regional crown.
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Avon Eagles win regional title and defense stifles Stow
Avon, ranked 11th seed, defeated Stow-Munroe Falls 59 to 40 to capture the district crown. Coach Mike Fitch stressed defense all week, holding Stow to 28 percent shooting and outrebounding 38-22. Senior Ali Jaber led with 15 points and 14 rebounds as Avon advances to regional play.
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Valerino Grabs First State Bid At Perrysburg District
Avon Lake senior Jack Valerino fought through a knee injury forcing a forfeit in the 138-pound quarterfinal and won three matches to reach the Division I state tournament at Ohio State. He finished fourth after a third-place defeat, marking his first trip to state on March 7-9.
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Otero and teammates head to state after district win
Lorain wrestler D J Otero finished third at 106 pounds in Hoover Division I district, winning four consolation matches and pinning three opponents. Returning to his home district after rejoining Lutheran West last year, he aims for the state tournament alongside two other local qualifiers.
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