Cavaliers steady as playoff push continues at home
Cleveland improves to 47-12 after road wins in San Antonio Atlanta and Miami and hosts Milwaukee at The Q tonight. Sasha Pavlovic may return soon while Joe Smith continues to contribute as the Cavaliers eye the top seed and a strong finish to the regular season.
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EC holds off Firelands in Division II sectional clash
Elyria Catholic sprinted to a big first half lead, then withstood a late Firelands rally to win 55-48. Preston Rathge and Kevin Featner hit key threes as EC improved to 9-12 and earned a sectional final against Vermilion, while Firelands ends at 8-13.
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Elyria's season ends in tough loss to Strongsville
Elyria High finishes 2-19 as Travis Noble endures a difficult senior year. Strongsville advances 54-45 to the sectional final, proving the better team in a tight regional push. The Pioneers' rough season reflects a young, inexperienced roster and first-year coach Brett Larrick.
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Oberlin surges past Central Christian in sectional opener
Oberlin Phoenix overcome a 60-48 deficit with under six minutes left to beat Kidron Central Christian 69-66. Morgan Jones scored a tournament record 38 points aided by late baskets from teammates, despite an ankle injury and 90 percent pregame status. Oberlin advances to face Corner Stone Christian Friday.
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Indian prospect Matt LaPorta traded to Indians for CC Sabathia
In a July deal that shocked the baseball world Matt LaPorta a top minor league slugger became the centerpiece for Cleveland as CC Sabathia moved to Milwaukee. LaPorta embraced the trade saying it was an honor and he will prove himself despite lofty expectations. He joined Akron after the swap and prepared to meet fan anticipation.
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