Panthers avenge loss as Elyria Catholic clinches sectional title
Elyria Catholic defeated Oberlin 68-61 to win the sectional crown for the second straight year, erasing a Dec. 65-67 setback to the same Oberlin squad. The Panthers, led by Keith Slavin and Ray Korona, overcame foul trouble and late Oberlin runs to secure the win and set up a possible district run in Berea.
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Zemanek lifts Elyria Catholic past Oberlin in regional thriller
Elyria Catholic Panthers rallied to beat Oberlin 68 61 as Paul Zemanek poured in 16 points after coach Guinta urged him to take the jumper. Oberlin led early, but Elyria Catholic battled turnovers and foul trouble to seal the district win, advancing to the next round.
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Columbia Raiders edge Lorain Catholic for sectional title
In a packed North Ridgeville arena Columbia Raiders, ranked fourth in the state, defeated Lorain Catholic 76-74 to finish 20-0 and claim the sectional championship. Key contributions came from Dan Hagan, Tom Timko, Mike Tully, Clark Ashley, and Jeff Grills as Columbia rallied from early deficits and held off Lorain in the final minutes to advance to Canton district play.
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Raiders edge Lorain Catholic 76 74 in sectional thriller
North Ridgeville Columbia coach Bruce Hurley guided the fourth ranked Raiders to a 76 74 win over Lorain Catholic clinching a 20 0 undefeated season. Grills and Hagen led with 40 points and standout playmaking while Hurley adjusted defenses and managed late game pressure as Laurain Catholic pressed for a comeback.
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