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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1973
Page
5
The 1972-73 Elyria Pioneers under Coach Mike Riley posted a 21-4 season, a 15-3 regular record matching the 1966 team, and a regional title. They advanced to the state tournament, losing 64-59 in the semifinals to Cincinnati Elder despite strong fan support and belief they matched the top teams in the state.
Elyria Pierce through a morale crisis with Riley guiding a second half surge for a 60-34 victory over Sandusky after a slow first half. The Pioneers then surged in district play, beating Admiral King in a suspenseful 58-57 semifinal and sweeping Medina for the district title before regional and state tournament runs.
Elyria's Pioneers lose Jay Anderman and John Mongerson to graduation but return a deep pool of talent. Jerry Gilbert and Gary Stevenson will be back after strong tourney bursts. Gilbert led free throws at 80 percent and scored 10.5 a game, Stevenson averaged 39 with solid defense. Belster James returns as top assists man with 82. Dave Sellers added 67 points and 54 assists. Mongerson and Anderman were top scorers and rebounders, while Portis and others provide depth as the team posts strong year-end statistics. The group combines scorers, shooters, and playmakers entering 1973-74.
Elyria High, Elyria Catholic and Clearview reached state level in 1973, the best Lorain County basketball run ever. Elyria beat East Tech 72-61 after a snow delay, Elyria Catholic edged Youngstown North 59-45, but both fell short in state semifinals as Cincinnati Elder and Delphos St. John prevailed. Only Elyria and Columbus had two schools reach state.
Yesterday's results feature New York A4 defeating Baltimore 8 to 1 and Houston 0 over Minnesota 1. Cincinnati beat Atlanta 1 to 11. Detroit routed Louis 9 to 1. Philadelphia 5 over San Diego 2. Cleveland 0 over San Francisco 6. Milwaukee 0 over Oakland 4. Chicago 2 over Boston 4. California 5 over Los Angeles 4. Today Philadelphia versus Cincinnati in Tampa la. Pittsburgh versus Boston in Winter Haven. Montreal versus Chicago A in Sarasota Fla. Atlanta versus Detroit in Lakeland Fla. St Louis versus Kansas City in St Petersburg Fla. Houston versus Minnesota in Houston Tex. New York N versus New York A in Fort Lauderdale Fla. Los Angeles versus California in Anaheim. Also San Diego against Cleveland in Yuma, Anz. San Francisco against Oakland in Mesa. Little League South sign-up Tuesday 4 to 5 30 p.m. Elyria Neighborhood Center 17th St and Oberlin Rd. Registration for boys ages eight to 15. Meeting for parents and managers at 7 p.m. at the same center. League seeks managers coaches umpires and workers. call Gene Henderson or Robert Palmer.
Elyria 21 4 and North Olmsted clash in a loaded sectional leading to district action. Teams like Admiral King Findlay Sandusky and Lorain posted wins across the slate, with key results shaping Cleveland Kennedy and East Tech regional bounds as state cinema elder figures appear in standings.
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