Buckeye Conference to form Lorain County AAA league
The Buckeye Conference, once a prestigious Ohio high school league with teams from Marion and Sandusky and Lorain, dissolves as Lorain County forms the new AAA league. Faced with travel costs and uneven competition, Ridgeville, Midview, and Vermilion shift to a county-wide system while fears and hopes shape the transition amid discussions of future cross-league play and renewed fan interest.
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Mansfield
Sandusky
Findlay
Lorain
Fremont
Elyria
Ohio
Vic Janowicz
Lake Erie
Sandusky Bay
State
Massillons
Upper Arlingtons
Middletowns
Lorain County
North Ridgeville
Midview
Ridge Ville
Vermilion
Ridgeville
Admiral King
Elyria Catholic
Lorain Catholic
Erie Coast
Pioneers
King
King and Lorain
Southview
Buckeye Conference
CSU star climbs fast as Mackey builds winning program
Cleveland State, 20-7 and AMCU-8 champion, hosts Wisconsin-Green Bay in the league tournament opener. Coach Kevin Mackey, in his second year, has transformed CSU from a 8-20 disaster to a high scoring, deep-rotation squad led by guards Shawn Hood and Eddie Bryant and forwards Clinton Ransey and Clinton Smith. The Vikings boast top offensive figures and a 16-3 run in their last 19 games, aiming for an NIT bid with a tournament upset run.
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Ohio State
Arizona Central
John Adams High
Bob Crawford
Lincoln-West High
Casper
Wyo
Eugene Miles
Crawford
Elgin Womack
Miles
Womack
Shawn Hood
Eddie Bryant
Elyria Faces Setback In 1970 Tourney Run Against Rossford
James recalls Elyria's 1970 basketball season ending with a tough loss to Rossford as Elyria struggled with cold shooting and Rossford's matchup zone. He notes Rossford’s defense and foul trouble limited Elyria to 18 second-half points, while teammates like Corn and Fitzpatrick also struggled. James reflects on a close team season, highlights tough seedings, and recalls key games and moments that defined their Buckeye Conference title race and district run.
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Rossford
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Larry James
LaRond Corn
Fitzpatrick
Reinhardt
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James
Fremont
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Fremont Ross
Findlay
Stozich
Elyria Catholic
Panthers
Midview
Lakeland Kings
Middies
Admiral King
Westlake
Lakewood St
Corn
Fitzpatric
Zeke
Rick Pietch
Rich Webb
Reinhart
Tim Graham
Sid Coats
Columbus
Fitz
Franklin
Wittenberg
Jayvee Ball
Cavaliers stay hot on western swing with road win
Cavaliers beat Golden State 108 104 on the road to stretch their streak to a club record six straight road wins. Free led with 25 points, Hubbard added 17, Bagley 15 assists. Warriors outrebounded 60 40 without Whitehead, Smith grabbed 20 rebounds. Karl named NBA Coach of the Month for February after a 9 6 mark and five road wins.
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Burl
Ibeaun
Gaidee State
Sim
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Barley
Golden Sune
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Toledo Macomber
National Baseball Association
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