St Ignatius wins state hockey title at Nationwide Arena
The 2015-16 season ended with St. Ignatius defeating University School 4-3 in Columbus to claim the Wildcats fourth state title. Locally, North Olmsted Avon and Midview reached district quarterfinals in Brooklyn. Ten seniors will play in the Greater Cleveland High School Hockey League all star game at Quicken Loans Arena before the Lake Erie Monsters game. Westlake coach John Duke recovers from bypass surgery and expects to return soon.
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St. Ignatius
University School
Nationwide Arena
Columbus
Wildcats
North Olmsted
Avon
Midview
Brooklyn
Greater Cleveland
Hunter Bradford
Zach Sadowski
Nathan Schmitt
TJ Murray
Westlake
John Duke
Duke
Demons
John
Player Of The Week Headlines Local Hockey Outlook
Amherst Avon Avon Lake Elyria Catholic Midview North Olmsted Olmsted Falls Westlake focus on next season with notes on key players, losses, and possible Blue West outcomes. Mentions Zach Zwierecki Jared Aslaksen Patrick Graney Ryan Godin Verlotti and coaching staff, plus future plans and season wrap.
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Amherst
Comets
Avon
Eagles
Zach Zwierecki
Danny Fielding
Avon Lake
Keegan Sullivan
Shoremen
Jared Aslaksen
Patrick Graney
Elyria Catholic
Panthers
Andrew Beck
Midview
Middies
North Olmsted
Ryan Godin
Malinak Twins
Olmsted
Zach Sadowski
Hunter Bradford
Bulldogs
Westlake
Demons
Meet the All Stars Senior All Star Games at NR High
North Ridgeville High hosts two senior all star basketball games tonight. Game 1 starts at 6, game 2 at 7 30. WEOL 930 AM will present the Miss Basketball award between games.
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North Ridgeville High School
WEOL
North Ridgeville Profiles Two Guards With College Plans
Samantha Shaw and Alyson Hollis are highlighted as North Ridgeville guards. Shaw posts 2.8 PPG with 28.9 FG and 0.6 APG, aiming for Lorain County Community College and sonography. Hollis averages 4.1 PPG with 54.1 FG and 1.3 APG, planning to attend Cleveland State University undecided on major.
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Alyson Hollis
Clearview Basketball Players Earn College Plans
A batch of Clearview players posted solid seasons with standout showings. Janeil Hawthorne led assists at 5.6 per game and future PT major plans. Tahjanae Flowers-Coleman averaged 13.8 PPG with 6.4 RPG. Megan Williams posted 10.2 PPG and 2.7 assists with 68 percent FT.
Allie Bjorn Leads Lorain County Basketball Standout Class
Allie Bjorn forward with 11 PPG 43 FG 53 FT 9 RPG 2 APG earned three straight double doubles and repeated player of the week honors, first team All Lorain County, plans Ohio University business or medicine. Sarah Sprecher 7.1 PPG 35 FG 60 FT 3 RPG 3 APG senior night wins and district final run. 1st team Lorain County, John Carroll University communications, aims ESPN sportscaster. Alyssa Douzos 8.5 PPG 45 FG 77 FT 4.5 RPG 3 APG first team Lorain County, Mount Union nursing. Zanny Sauter 4.6 PPG 34 FG 1.5 RPG 1.5 APG points at Lakewood Highland, Mount Union criminal justice or athletic training. Catie Kelly has 15 PPG vs Olmsted Falls and St Joseph Academy, 5 steals vs Midview, All-County. undecided college studying education or criminology.
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Clearview
Trinity
Padua
Maple Heights
Columbia
Hiram College
Allie Bjorn
Lorain County
Ohio University
Sarah Sprecher
Berea-Midpark
Amherst
Westlake
John Carroll University
ESPN
Alyssa Douzos
Olmsted Falls
West Shore
Mount Union University
Lakewood
Highland
Mount Union
Catie Kelly
St. Joseph Academy
Midview
Fantasy hockey teams put together by James Brady
The Chronicle Telegram presents a fan built fantasy hockey team and all grinder and all baby face selections. Local players and coaches endure intense schedules to chase the big dance in Columbus with standout picks from each team.
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Columbus
Chronicle- Telegram
James Brady
Avon Elyria Catholic Scoring Duo Lead High Scoring Fantasy Team
A fantasy hockey overview highlights a 467 goal tally by a skilled roster led by 50 goal scorers Zach Zwierecki of Avon and David Kukucka of Elyria Catholic who shared the area scoring title. The team emphasizes strong skating defense and three goalies with a 90 percent save rate, creating a formidable challenge for opponents. The lineup features forwards, defensemen, and goalies from Avon, Elyria Catholic, and nearby programs with multiple players listed in each group.
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Avon
Zach Zwierecki
Elyria Catholic
David Kukucka
Grinder Team Honors Underscore All_ROST Ice Efforts
The grinders on the team bring intangibles that boost winning, with forwards, defense, and goalies contributing beyond stats. Bailey Carson Jon Novak Dom Barilla Kyle Nagel Will Gentry Michael Ceepo Jason Rebholz Nate Schimtt Corey McDevitt Jarrett Greene Tanner Reaser Sarah Fenik Max Prexta Jared Meredith Kevin Hahn Joe Guay are highlighted for versatile roles and team impact.
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Bailey Carson
Jon Novak
Dom Barilla
Kyle Nagel
MID
Will Gentry
Michael Ceepo
Jason Rebholz
WLKK
Nate Schimtt
Corey McDevitt
Jarrett Greene
Tanner Reaser
Sarah Fenik
Max Prexta
WLK
Jared Meredith
Kevin Hahn
Joe Guay
Zach Zwierecki
Avon
Jarad Aslaksen
Avon Lake
David Kukucka
Joe Goetz
Jacob Scheetz
Midview
Shane Malinak
N. Olmsted
Drew Beck
Shane Docherty
Zach Sadowski
O. Falls
Zach Servidio
N. Olms
Hunter Bradford
Jarret Greene
Dom Conte
Jeff Mullins
Kyle Horvatich
Riley Vertosnik
Zach Schneider
Nathan Schmitt
Gabe Intag
Mike Gruszczynski
Johnny Tirbaso
Owen McDougald
Brendan Kalata
Jacob Folds
Dominic Bowlin
Ellis Langermeier
Westlake
Bryce Dewitt
Patrick Kerr
Sam Mansour
Ryan Sustersic
Dylan Sammons
Travis Vitaz
Jake Hirz
Josh Laubenthal
Kevin Laux
Austin Looshi
Ethan Simon
Ashton Banhidy
Hunter Hall
Max Novak
Becky Horvath
Brady Rujowitz
Riley Cunningham
Aaron Vasquez
Brett Howell
Zach Snyder
Ryan Godin
Danny Fielding
Keegan Sullivan
Joey Warzawski
Baby Face Team Dominates Freshman Hockey Roster
Freshmen and first-year players left a mark all season. Notable performances include Jacob Kerkay of Olmsted Falls scoring the game winner in the fifth overtime against Chagrin Falls in the state playoffs. Several players are highlighted across forwards, defense, and goaltending positions.
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Olmsted Falls
Jacob Kerkay
Chagrin Falls
Top 10 Moments Of The Year In Local Hockey 2023-24
James Brady highlights a year of dramatic hockey with ten standout events. Key plays include Jacob Kerkay’s fifth overtime winner for Olmsted Falls against Chagrin Falls in playoffs, Baron Cup II final thrills, Avon's Danny Fielding stopping 61 shots in a state playoff loss to St Edward, and North Olmsted’s Ryan Godin with 62 saves in a playoff defeat to Padua. Other moments feature Jon Novak’s overtime SWC semifinal winner leading North Olmsted to the conference title, Hunter Bradford’s January two goal burst, Avon Lake’s lone Blue West loss to Elyria Catholic, Westlake coach John Dukes’ post-surgery win, Avon Lake’s 10-0 obliteration of Nordonia after forfeiting 16 wins, and Elyria Catholic’s Kyle Horvatich breaking glass in a playoff game.
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Olmsted Falls
Jacob Kerkay
Chagrin Falls
North Olmsted
Cleveland Heights
Avon
Danny Fielding
St. Edward
Ryan Godin
Eagles
Padua
Jon Novak
Hunter Bradford
Avon Lake
Elyria Catholic
Shoremen
Westlake
John Dukes
Nordonia
Kyle Horvatich
Holy Name
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