Area high school boys tennis promises strong season
Area returns five players who reached last year’s district tournament plus three newcomers including two freshmen and a foreign exchange student. Elyria High and Elyria Catholic project to be among the area’s best, led by Kabir Nain and Chris Porter for the Pioneers as coach Dan Smith notes potential but thinner depth, facing Shaker Heights in the Lake Erie League.
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Dan Smith
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Eastern Ohio tennis preview highlights top players and contenders
Elyria Catholic features freshman Michael Herrick at first singles and junior Jack Cochrane at second singles, with coach Jenee Goohs aiming for strong sectionals. Oberlin's Dominic Novak and North Olmsted’s Dr Spice to debut at first singles, praised by coaches for talent and teamwork. North Olmsted’s Spice seen as a regional threat, while Westlake and several others vie for a volatile Southwestern Conference title. Avon Lake, Olmsted Falls, and St. Edward‑adjacent rivals bolster a crowded field as teams seek a playoff edge.
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Michael Herrick
Jack Cochrane
Jenee Goohs
Herrick
Goods
Oberlin
Dominic Novak
Germany
North Olmsted
Dr. Spice
Eagles
Nathan Spice
al Pool
Novak
Pool
Joe Simonson
Kyle Koos
Isaac Cameron
Harvey Schrager
Chad Murphy
Taiki Tacano
Anube Gary
Drew Schifle
Westlake
Avon Lake
Russ Phillips
Tony Marini
Brad Miller
Jason Sabo
Lakewood St. Edward
Demons
SWC tennis teams shape up for next season as depth grows
Top teams return key players including Dave Schrag and Tanner Cate while Lake Ridge Academy backs Ravi Dipali at first singles. Lorain Catholic fields Anthony Tubbs after last season’s upset, as Vermilion reunites seniors Mark and Matt Kuhnie and doubles pairing Darrow and Mayer. Coaches tout improved depth and potential boosts in doubles.
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Tanner Cate
Ralph Dunbar
Lake Ridge Academy
Ravi Dipali
Don Stevens
Dipali
Mark
Matt Kuhnie
Ryan Darrow
Kevin Mayer
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Lorain County Senior Boys All-Star Basketball Games Tonight
The 19th annual Lorain County senior boys all star games are at Elyria Catholic High School. Sponsored by the Lorain County Coaches Association and The Chronicle Telegram, two games will run starting with a 6 p.m. tip.
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Midview Awards Acredited For High School Honors
Special awards given to students with notable achievements include Most Valottis and Young Career awards. Key honorees listed: Joanne Num Monique Foss Kristy Stephens and Merced Ax chy Hawt Wy Base Gizabeh Srest Neptearne E.
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Olmsted Falls Opens Track Season With Dual Wins
Olmsted Falls dominated both boys and girls tri meets against Elyria Catholic and North Ridgeville at Olmsted Township. In the boys meet Falls scored 12214 to Elyria Catholic 23 and North Ridgeville 21. In the girls meet Falls totaled 98, North Ridgeville 58, and Elyria Catholic 8. Jenny Czerwinski of North Ridgeville won the 1600 and 3200, while Kathy McGraw won the shot put and discus.
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Admiral King Softball Pounds Avon In Season Opener
Lorain Admiral King routed Avon 20-5 as Laura Wayton hit two home runs driving in six runs. JoAnne Haren collected four hits and two RBIs, Lisa Miksa three hits and three RBIs, Carrie Waldron three hits two RBIs, Megan Kantor a homer, and Jackie Baren two hits and two RBIs. Waldron and Wayton each had three RBI efforts. Kantor and Baren contributed key defensive and offensive plays in the season debut for both teams.
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Laura Wayton
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Avon
Joanne Haren
Lisa Miksa
Carrie Waldron
Megan Kantor
Jackie Baren
Heather Myers shines as Pirates win season opener
Heather Myers pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts and two walks to lead Black River past Norwayne in the season opener. Angie Lowe went 2 for 4 with an RBI, Sheila Hibbs added a triple and an RBI, and Amy Oh drove in a run. Black River heads to Mapleton next.
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Heather Myers
Pirates
Angie Lowe
Sheila Hibbs
RBI
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Mapleton
Keystone and Wellington lift state records in Kent powerlifting meet
Keystone senior Nick Beckloff and Wellington senior John Sword led area lifters at the state powerlifting tournament in Kent on March 2. Sword set a state deadlift record of 640 pounds, with 625 squat and 315 bench. Other lifters in the 195 class posted strong totals, while Todd Straub finished third in the 150 class with 450 squat, 270 bench, 445 deadlift. Chris Sword finished 11th in the 225 class with 350 squat, 265 bench, 500 deadlift. Jack Coates added a 350 squat and 400 deadlift in the 225 class. John Sword previously won the teen heavyweight state meet in Coventry with a 612 deadlift, 222 bench, 479 squat. Lifters belong to American Fitness Center in Elyria, coached by Jamie Schubach and Sean Landes. The schedule shows games at 5:30, 7 and 8:30 pm, with girls All-Stars at Lakewood High at 6 and 7:30 pm, as Pat Donahue and Amy Manco hold leadership roles.
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Nick Beckloff
Wellington
John Sword
Kent
Todd Straub
Chris Sword
Jack Coates
United States Federation
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Jamie Schubach
Sean Landes
Lakewood High
Olmsted
Pat Donahue
Amy Manco
Avon Lake
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