Giants keep Hampton as leading rusher re-signs with Giants
The New York Giants matched the San Francisco offer to running back Rodney Hampton keeping the career rushing leader for six years at 16.45 million. Curtis Conway also stays with Chicago Bears on a 10 million four year deal, boosting their receiving corps with 62 catches for 1,087 yards and 12 touchdowns last season.
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State wrestling dream alive for 52 area athletes
The Chronicle Telegram reports a large contingent advances to the 59th State Wrestling Tournament after two tough district weekends. Oberlin’s James Schuster and Matt Kovach of Firelands miss the state. Lorain County champs Scott Wacker and Jamie Adkins advance, as does 11 member Erie Shore Conference with five divisional champions. Elyria Catholic hosts the district and prepares five state qualifiers in a competitive regional field.
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Southview
Andy Alvarado
Ex Elyrian now a Georgia wrestler coach earns state title
Former Elyria standout Kevin Higgins 28 helped Sequoyah High School Canton Georgia win the Quad A wrestling championship on Feb 24 sharing head coaching duties with Bob Eddy. Higgins earned a bronze level in freestyle and Greco-Roman and plans travel coaching at Europe events. He moved to Georgia after Elyria and is expecting his first child in May.
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Top SWC scorers shine in tourneys despite titles slip
The Southwestern Conference basketball stars delivered big in the tournament, yet teams failed to secure a state bid. Kim Abbott of North Olmsted piled 72 points in three games, finishing the season with 407. Olmsted Falls’ Wren Lorek scored 70 in three games for 424 on the year. Amherst’s Todd Damasiewicz led boys with 33 points in a sectional final, while Firelands’ Mike Collier added 30 and Avon’s Steve Vega 29 in an upset.
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Vermilion boys district playoff tickets on sale now
Tickets for Vermilion versus Lexington district game at Ashland College available until 3 p.m. Wednesday at Sailorway Middle School and Vermilion High School. Game 8 15 p.m. Adults 4 dollars students 3 dollars. Gate price 4 dollars. Schools keep a share of advance sales.
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