High school lacrosse previews with multiple teams and coaches
The 2016 season centers on coaches Brian Stepanek, Brian Hamp, Kevin McKeigue, Keith Pearson, Paul Allen and Jill Balfour guiding rosters across districts. Highlights include Avon Lake and shore programs with strong returns, new systems, and standout players like Josh Norman and Jack Fontana amid evolving divisions and tournament results.
Demons poised for deep run with veteran staff and roster depth
The article highlights Westlake as a Division I contender with a seasoned coaching group seven returning starters and multisport athletes. It notes Olmsted Falls Girls team led by sophomores Sarah Balfour and May Abhashash scoring 143 goals last year, plus a strengthened schedule and improved defense and midfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Pearson
Bobby Rood
Cole Mordaunt
Adam Roman
Kincaid Rood
Ian Risser
Nolan Thomas
John Spooner
James Clark
Robbie Rasmussen
Mason Spelich
Evan Brown
Lutheran West
Longhorns
Jill Balfour
John Moore
Walsh Jesuit
Mary Candon
May Alhashash
Riley Hutchinson
Katie Yanchak
Sarah Balfour
Brianna Carr
Delaney Allen
Myma Mansour
Diana Vargas
Cathy Drury
Sydney Martin
Kelsey Webb
Hayley Vitale
Mikayla Schaffer
Kayla Mandak
Sofie Iamasa
Becca Meluch
Maddie Hofmann
Bulldogs
May Abhashash
Olmsted Falls
Greater
Cleveland
Demons
Westlake
Olmsted Falls Bulldogs
Comets blank North Ridgeville as Shawver D'Andrea combine
Amherst pitchers Evan Shawver and Brian D'Andrea combine for a three hit shutout in a 3-0 Southwestern Conference win over North Ridgeville. Harris drives in two with a triple while Glowacki adds a triple and Masters a double.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Evan Shawver
Brian D’andrea
North Ridgeville
Shawver
D’andrea
Mark Harris
Comets
Ryan Glowacki
Joe Masters
Casey McConshe
Nick Salvatore
Evan Truelson
Chris Machovina
North Ridgville
Brian D
Andrea
Comets dominate in SWC softball mercy win
Amherst and North Ridgeville faced off with Amherst posting a big 7 1 win in six innings while Lauren Kachure Her three run homer and Ashlee Dahman four RBIs paced the attack Madison Spataro threw a five inning no hitter with nine strikeouts For Avon Lake Kassidy Melton delivered two hits and an RBI as the Shoregals won 4 5 in a separate SWC matchup
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Alejandro Ortiz
Titans
Lake Erie
Bryson Brewer
Amherst
Comets
Lauren Kachure
Ashlee Dahman
Madison Spataro
North Ridgeville
A. Frazier
Ashley Cogdell
Madison Cruzado
AVON
Eagles
Kassidy Melton
Avon Lake
Shoregals
Lucas embraces lacrosse midfield move and playoff hopes
Sarah Lucas, from a sports family, transitions from Shoregals basketball to lacrosse. Her coach praises leadership and ability to teach younger players as she shifts to midfield. Ready for a big year after committing to the University of Detroit, she eyes deeper playoff runs and a possible home game for fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darci Gervaise
Nathan Lang
Kenston
Marina Wilson
Megan Twyman
Isabel Calogeras
Michaela Wolf
Sarah Lucas
Lauren Anthony
Kerry Gray
Regan Rusher
Megan Barnes
Ashley Matt
Taylor Baiers
Megan Mathewson
Taylor Hubert
Liv MacDonald
Cameron Stepka
Shoregals
Lucas
University of Detroit
Avon Lake
Cameron Stephanie
Martin
University of Dayton
Christian
University of Toledo
Sarah
Ohio
Gervaise
Local youth sports tryouts and coaching opportunities listed
Bulletin board rundown of 14U travel tryouts in Rivals baseball and Creekside, umpire classes in Elyria, Rebels fastpitch openings, Warhawks travel slots, OGSO and adult softball, camp at Fairview High School, golf and tennis training in Grafton and Lorain areas, and LCCC indoor shootout with entry details. Includes multiple contact emails and phone numbers for organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivals
Rivals Baseball
Amherst
Lorain
John
Elyria Area Umpire Association
Jack Hardy
Larry Krueger
Rebels
Brian Collins
Amherst Ogso
OGSO
Amherstfastpitch
Gmail
Amherstbaseball
Lindsey Costello
Aol.com
Lorain County Community College
Borainccc.edu
Jim Powers
Jpowers
Borainccc
Elyria tops Euclid as Hammons triple leads rout
Elyria used a balanced attack as Dierra Hammons delivered a three RBI triple and Macy Taylor added two runs in a five run third inning. Euclid pitcher Isabella Roberts fought but Elyria held on for an 8-0 win in the season opener. The Pioneers head to Huntsville for the Bob Jones Classic starting Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euclid
Jason Cleaver
Ellis
Jaclyn Fada
Ken Fenik
Lorain
Pioneers
Elyria
Macy Taylor
Dierra Hammons
Hammons
Kelsey Plato
April Howser
Panthers
Isabella Roberts
Fenik
Huntsville
Ala
Euclid Elyria
Wheeler
Ellis Kato
Reinhardt Spivey
Howser Roberts
Bachna Lisy
Plato Shirer
Hyer Dixon
Olszewski Mitchell
Williams
Super Hammons Taylor
Bachna
Plato
Howser
Olszewski
Euclid Roberts
Spivey
Elyria Ellis
Roberts
Lily
Also Mentioned on This Page
Westlake Demons
Brian Stepanek
Hawken
Marc Guay
Adam Sandor
Kevin Walz
Jake Bechtel
Adam Fyfe
Eric Bechtel
Steve Brewer
Joe Guay
Alex Unruh
Carter Bednar
Q’darr Robinson
Trey Bialowas
Alex Dvorak
Ryan Sandor
Dante Catanzarite
Trevor Bielozer
Luke Yeoman
Michael Corrigan
Brian Waitrovich
Matt Ramach
Wyatt Solecki
Lucas Evans
Jack Gregory
Brian Hamp
Lake Catholic
Brad Spitz
Brandon Baiers
Donnie Pate
Brennan Lang
Ryan Sabo
Nolan Greene
Hayden Johnson
Shoremen
Hamp
Kevin McKeigue
Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary
Louisville
Jeff Tarr
Chris Yeager
Sam Lofton
Jake Norman
Josh Norman
Daniel Candon
Brendan Jones
Jake Yeager
Garrett Dietrich
Ronnie Tommer
Jack Fontana
Michael Dulin
Justin Peck
Brady Stang
David Cleary
Angelo Hanson
Seth Bennett
Josh Rubel
Noah Krause
Curtis DeLap
Road Warriors
Lutheran West Longhorns
Avon Eagles
Paul Allen
Andy Caballero
Todd Roman
Jeff Walsh
Marshall Myles
Connor Walsh
Austin Roman
Andrew Golik
Max Smith
Darren Carter
Joey Allen
Jacob Folds
Danny Fielding
Jimmy McKenna
Matthew Schuler
Connor George
Shoegals
Megan Eady
Todd Kortowich
Jonathan Eady
Claudia Smith
Grace Knapper
Hope Lunt
Kamryn Wilson
Anna Scheider
Cassie Delprincipe
Krista Duesler
Sarah Perusek
Hanna Allen
Hannah Bushong
Maghan Daymut
Lauren Kreinbrink
A, Jr
Taylor Tomco
D. So
Mckenzie Sheaves
St. Joseph Academy
Erin Kehn
Kerry Hawkins
Anne Koelewsin
Art Hohman
Leah Choban
Sophia Paul
Morgan McLaughlin
Ija Antanaskovic
Rama Kilani
Caroline Pavlo
Emma Hohman
Quinn Buhl
Niki Cusick
Amy Vennetti
Meghan McCauley
Lauren Guay
Ashley Potts
Todd Shapiro
Alex “Devo” Dvorak, Jr
Kyle Hartzell
New York Lizards
Columbus Blue Jackets
Massillon Jackson
Devo
Sarah Balfour, Sr
Stephen Surry
Golden State Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers
Jack Fontana, Jr
Johnny Manziel
Cleveland Browns
St. Vincent-St. Mary
Jack
Bedford
Jaydon Kender
Morrison
Jones
Wengart
RBI
Chroniclet
Bulletin Board
Warhawks
Lake Erie Warhawks
Lake“Awarhawks
Creekside
Creekside Fitness Baseball Organization
Northeast Ohio
Ken Quinn
City of
Pariano
Northwestern University
Fairview
Drew Pariano
Fairview High School
Grafton Health and Fitness
Vicki Harshberger
Grafton Health and Fitness Center
Garrettsville
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