Riley rues 12-second offense in Elyria win over John Adams
Elyria coach Mike Riley avoided complaint after a frantic regional semifinal won by Richard Montague’s late putback. John Adams foiled a designed inbounds play as Carl Jacobs stole, then Montague secured the rebound with one second left for Elyria’s 23rd straight victory. Riley praised the defense and backdoor finish despite foul trouble.
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Elyria keeps regional semifinal win streak alive under Riley
Elyria coach Mike Riley extended a regional semifinal unbeaten streak to three with another win, as Elyria carried momentum from five straight semifinal victories. The game featured Larry Cook and Terry Phillips in attendance, with Phillips now at Tiffin Columbian and Cook a school principal in the area. Richard Montague poured in 11 points to bring his career tally to 1,066, 42 short of Ted Gottfried's school record of 1,108.
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Montague Seizes Elyria Scoring Mark in Narrow Loss
Montague scored 18 points to reach 473 for the season, tying the Elyria record held by Chris Reinhardt in 1970 for most points in a season. Lexington used man defense to slow Brookside, with Chris Shaffer and Doug West breaking open against a zone then guarding on the boards. Rich Rogala led Brookside with 21 points, while Ron Wargo was limited to two as Brookside faded late. Attendance at Kent State reached 6,708 for Class AAA games and a seating shuffle triggered a mob scene after the first game as fans tried to relocate.
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Adams coach laments last second loss in regional8
Adams coach Terry Lloyd watched Richard Montague’s rebound shot at the buzzer lift Elyria over John Adams 39-37 in the regional tournament. Lloyd described a tense finish with a restless inbound sequence, praising the officials and Elyria’s patient offense while hoping for more self control in key moments.
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Scott Coach Eyes Barberton Rematch After Mentor Win
Ben Williams of Kent-Toledo Scott projects a rematch with Barberton after a 72-56 win over Mentor. He notes Elyria’s 23-0 record but fixates on a possible state semifinal clash with Barberton, referencing last year’s rough semifinal loss and urging focus on fair officiating and balanced play. Williams emphasizes ball handling, interior offense, and press defense against Elyria’s Montague while preparing for Barberton’s deliberate style.
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Psychology fails as Brookside season ends in 42 point defeat
Brookside, 16-? this season, shot 31.8 percent and made 14 of 44 as Lexington used pressure defense to pull away in Anderson Arena. Coach Len Volbert lamented turnovers and poor shot selection while praising his squad as they finished strong despite a season highlight.
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Scott Dominates Mentor In Kent State Class AAA Semi
Scott Bulldog basketball team raced to a fast tempo, establishing control early and pulling away with a 72 to 58 semifinal win over Mentor. Coach Ben Williams praised the pace as Scott advances to face Elyria in the regional final, while Mentor coach John Namenbilt acknowledged Scott’s speed.
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