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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1979
Page
9
Elyria girls lose to Akron in the state semifinal as Akron overcome early jitters. Akron made 23 turnovers, Elyria hit 50 percent field goals while winning the rebound battle 28 to 25. Elyria finishes 23-2, best in school history. Akron advances to the state title game at 21-2.
Akron St. Vincent St. Mary, labeled underdogs, beat Elyria 56 32 in the Class AAA state semifinal. Coach Mary Jo Chionchio lauded momentum and game plan as sophomore Carla Chapman led with 16 points while two starters were sidelined with ankle injuries. The Irish advance to face Barberton, 55 49 semifinal winners over Cincinnati Hughes, in Saturday’s final context.
Elyna High opens season losing 3-2 as Westlake wins 61 games to Elyna 60. Sophomores Gelman and Runser fall in three sets in Nos 1 and 2 singles. doubles Sudnick-McDonald win for Elyna. Next up Ely Nir at Ely Stadium 3:30 Monday. Westlake plays North Olmsted.
Tom Watson holds a three stroke lead entering the third round of the Heritage Classic at Harbour Town. Wadkins, tied for second, posted a high drama with a hole in one on 17 as Watson tightened with birdies and an eagle on 16. Watson belted a 25-foot birdie to seal a 12-under 130 total.
Elyria coach cited three turnovers and limited play from sparkplug Mary Lakatos as key factors in a 1978-79 season finale loss to Akron St Vincent. The coach praised St Vincent for a patient, error free stall and said her team met all season goals, including a strong state run. The season ended with pride for Elyria’s hard working players.
In Columbus Elyria teams arrive with questions of pride and prestige as players Todd Hilty Dexter Glover and Keith Harris weigh in on the girls and boys squads. Delphos St John’s and Bishop Hartley eye Saturday finals while locals reflect on past runs and the hope of a deep run.
Akron scorer Deb Marshall put up ten points despite a broken nose shielded by a headpiece to prevent further injury. A large group of area girls coaches observed the Elyria game weekend, with several locals spotted in the crowd including Sue Brady Oberlin Dave Harper North Ridgeville Tom Kubuski Elyria West Martha Miniello Columbia and Karen Wittrock Lutheran West. At halftime Marty Yonkof of Avon described the toll as really exerting.
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