Pioneers Triumph in Sectional Final Behind Elyria Depth
Elyria’s Mike Riley coaches a 20-0 team as the Pioneers defeat Southview 74-47 in the Class AAA sectional final at Admiral King. Riley and Stark criticized officiating, credited Hubert Oliver and the bench for the comeback, and noted Elyria’s zone press and depth as keys. Elyria advances to district semifinals against Rocky River or North Ridgeville.
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Lou Tsipis
John Sanders
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Rocky River
North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville High School
Ranger
Jim Yszmaski
Area sectional play ends tonight in three classes
Lorain area previews brackets at Admiral King and Elyria. North Ridgeville faces Rocky River for the Bracket Four title, Brookside meets Oberlin for Bracket Three, Elyria Catholic takes on Clearview for Bracket Four after the opener. Elyria’s Lee Svete shines with 22 points in last night’s win over Cloverleaf.
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Northeast Ohio AA Wrestling Tourney District Update
Akron Coventry leads with 33 points while Columbia Station sits seventh at 164 percent and Elyria Catholic has 12 for top area scores. Last night 166 matches produced key upsets and several area grapplers remained in state contention as matches continue today.
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Hudson Sectional
West Frustrated by Falcon Tempo in Elyria Sec Finals
West High fell 50-48 to Firelands in the Elyria AA Sectional finals as coach Tom Binkley lamented lost fast breaks and ill-timed shots. Firelands controlled the tempo from start to finish, riding Bill Szabo and Bill Szabo’s 30 points to the upset while West’s guard duo Williams and Starks managed only seven points.
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Butch) Sooy
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Hank Aaron No 44 retired by Braves in season opener
Hank Aaron will have his No 44 uniform retired at Atlanta during the Braves first home game of the season on April 15. Aaron, MLB’s all time home run leader, hit No 715 on April 13, 1974 in Atlanta and finished with 755 homers.
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