West at Oberlin showdown in Elyria district tilt
West and Oberlin meet at Elyria High School as they seek the right to reach the Elyria Class AA district. West, boasting a strong win over Elgin West Wingmen, faces Oberlin’s Merchant and Alston, while both teams seek momentum after opening tournament victories.
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West Beats Firelands In Playoff Showdown With Hot Shooting
West outscored Firelands as Mark Koepp topped with 23 points and Mike Starks added 21 while Ricky Boone contributed 11. West shot 56 percent and stretched a 51 46 lead after three quarters into a clear win despite Oberlin’s James Merchant, who had 28 against Brookside. Oberlin coach Syd Scott praised West’s consistency and warned about containing Merchant in tonight’s rematch as both teams ride a strong late-season run.
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the Hield
James Merchant
Wellington earns title in 4 OTs
Wellington outlasted Elyria Catholic 66 63 in four overtimes to win the Elyria Class AA sectional title. Todd Davis hit a key jumper late in the fourth OT while Ted Hardeby sparked a late break, securing Wellington's first sectional crown since 1957 and improving its record to 19 3 ahead of the district game against Cleveland Central Catholic. Elyria Catholic pressured the game into overtime but shot just 30 percent to Wellington's 42 percent.
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Ted Hardeby
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Panthers
Elyria High
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Elyria
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Panther John Mihalik
Eckenwiler
Guinta
Dukes Outlast Elyria Catholic In Four Overtimes
Wellington Dukes defeated Elyria Catholic 66 63 in a four overtime Class AA sectional final before 1,900 fans at Elyria High. Coach Eckenwiler credited defense and clutch plays by Monte Guitar, while Elyria Catholic struggled with outside shooting and missed layups.
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Bay Rockets crush Avon Lake in sectional win
Bay, third seed, routed Avon Lake 80-46 in the Class AAA sectional at Admiral King to set up a district semifinal against top seed Admiral King. Bay, 20-1 and riding a 19-game win streak, led 11-2 early and 89-22 at halftime, with Toole 17 and Rode 15 as Stoyko added 14. Stoyko left with an ankle injury late, unclear status for next week.
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Jim Comparin
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Frank Detroit
Jim Jones
Fred Powell
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