1980 81 prep cage season ends with surprises
The high school season produced upsets and strong title races across multiple conferences. Elyria Catholic and Southview reached regional play in Class AA and AAA, with Elyria Catholic and Southview each posting 23 win seasons and notable sectional runs. Wadsworth upset Canton McKinley to reach the Columbus state tournament, while Clearview and Buckeye each claimed conference crowns in dramatic finishes.
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Cinderella Grizzlies stun Adams in state bid thriller
Wadsworth defeated Cleveland John Adams 59-57 at St. John Arena as Ken Niebuhr and Tim Hathaway key a late comeback. Newark Roth outgunned Newark 83-? to set up the night’s title game, with Mike Giomi pouring in 39 for Newark before Roth seized the lead late.
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Coliseum finale for Cavs as 76ers rout Richfield crowd
In Richfield the 76ers beat the Cavaliers 138 to 117 sealing Cleveland’s poor home record as crowd of 20 175 attended the Coliseum finale. The night also centered on veteran broadcaster Joe Tait whose exit looms after a contract dispute with the Cavs and WWWE.
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