Notable Ohio Athletes Shine in Track and Field Highlights
C J Ambrosio Jr of St Ignatius Avon posts 4 13 43 in the 1600m and 9 01 78 in the 3200m with a state indoors third place and a school record. Hunter Bateman Jr of Avon Lake clocks 50 13 in the 400m, while Mitchell Coe Jr of Keystone records 100m 10 97 and 200m 22 22. Zion Cross Jr of Lorain earns state wins and county records, and Jayvon Brommel of UT tops early events. Denver Daniel Jr of Open Door competes in cross country and track with regional qualifiers, plus LeBron James references and other athletes highlighted. Coaches praise dedication, leadership, and improving performances across multiple events.
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Tom Brady
Vavs
Browns
Tribe
Buckeyes
New Balance
Wildcats
C.J
Chuck Kyle
Mitchell Coe, Jr
Keystone
Lexington
Isain Bolt
Ohio State
Lutheran West
U.S. Army
Mitchell
Jeff Holzhauer
Zion Cross, Jr
Lorain
Lorain County
Jayvon Brommel
University of Tennessee
Zion
Dave McFarland
Denver Daniel, Jr
Ohio
eBron James
Cornerstone University Garden Eagles
Denver
Denver Daniel
Ohio regional track preview features multiple area teams
Elyria Catholic Elyria Catholic Panthers led by Coach Paul Cunningham brace for 2017 season with returning letterwinners across sprint and distance events. Elyria Pioneers led by Anthony Brown and Jerry Chizmar plan to build on regional history with strong sprints and jumps. Lorain Titans guided by Dave McFarland aim for state-level depth in sprints and jumps. Clearview Clippers under Scott Sloboda field a deep roster and relay potential. Firelands Tigers, Keystone Wildcats, and other district rivals showcase large rosters and standout sprinters led by seasoned coaches.
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Elyria Catholic Panthers
Paul Cunningham
Amy O’brien
Katie Hallal
Dee Guilmette
Chuck Lynch
GLC
Orrville
Lexington
Sam Best
Mike Bierek Sr
Robby Cobb
Daryl Davis, Sr
Jared Fate
David Griffin
Tommie Gillespie
Gabe Hirsch, Jr
Charles Hopkins, Jr
Bryan Lehman
Matt Leor So
Steve Leon
Jared O’rourke
Chris Sedlak
Sean Szabo
Tyler Walker
Connery van Dyke
Jayden Baustista
Bryan Costa Jr
Sonny Elbert
Kris Jackson
Ben Pearl
Josh Mille
Josiah Nelson
Jacob Przbyski
Angelo Muraco, Jr
Aiden Woodyard. Jr
Fate
Best
Griffin
Elyria Pioneers
Anthony Brown
Jerry Chizmar
Deryl Nalle
Steve Hamilton
Amherst
Nick Benko
Don Gregory
Dylan Kmieck
Ty John Allgood
Demarea Scott
Gene Woodruff
Tristan Polderman
Darius Brown
Aaron Frost
Alex Heighberger
Jayson Balmuta
Ian Hamilton
Ian Knowlton
Jakadien Turton
Javion Benton
Tavion Benton, Sr
Jamar Daniely, Jr
Isaiah Torres
Frost
Scott
Dave McFarland
Andre Hopewell
Henry Patterson
Ed Hall
Daesean Brooks, Sr
Chris Citron
Zion Cross, Jr
Sly Worthy
Ashaun Echols
David Larson
David Larson, Jr
Julian Ortiz
Nathaniel Melendez, Jr
Austin Velazquez, Jr
Nathan Casner
Mike Harrell, Jr
Rashawn Ortiz
Carlos Ruiz
Justin Sturgill, Jr
Sherman Swigger
Cross
Echols
Brooks
Velazquez
Ruiz Casner
Swigger
Jordan Lucas
Zack Beard
Kyle Delamore
Victor Garcia
Cory Hamilton
Zac Hawley
Garret Hord, Jr
Nick Wagner
Anthony Liberty, Jr
Gavin Ford, Jr
Jake Campbell, Jr
Jarrod Kost
Russell Schultz
Shane Mesko
Ohio
Schultz
Hawley
Delamore
Beard
Hord
Campbell
Steve Lias
Bob Donelson
Greg Grade
Alan Januzzi
Charlie Gibson
PAC
Ben Akon
Aaron Alston
Matt Brightbill
Patrick Brightbill
Anthony Houdeshell
Randy LaMar
Sean Lipscomb, Jr
Ben Markovich
Colin Myers
Nick Squires
Trevor Stefanski
Logan Strader, Jr
Ian Valerius, Jr
Zach Baldwin, Sr
Michael Bansek, Jr
Adam Bechtler, Jr
John Bechtler, Jr
Nick Denney, Jr
Daniel Giacopelli, Jr
Firelands
Falcons
Bay Rocket
Kevin Radigan
Bill Lawton
Kathy Manning
Jeff Ondo
Carrie Carlson
Don Caramell
David Amsden
Jake Behler
Ben Gendies, Jr
Chase Johnson
Jacob Austin
Robert Callaway
Luke Hunt
Isiah Johnson
Keith Johnson
Tyler Thompson
Connor Wolfe
Dave Amsden
Gendics
Balat
Scheetz
Keith
Luke Amsden
Hunt
David
Luke
Alex Amsden
Alex
Avon Lake
Bay Village
Midview
Andy Wright
Stori Zinhann-Edgar
Norwayne
Joshua Lacoste
Matthew Prill
Anmol Takiar
Talon Basiewicz
Dylan Coble
Alfredo Martin, Jr
Michael Sison
Joseph Tagliaroni
PJ. Yoo, Jr
Prill
Lacoste
Takiar
Wright
Lorain County
Lake Ridge
North Ridgeville
Royals
Keeon Gregory
Lorain athlete Zion Cross eyes repeat state track title
Zion Cross recovers from a minor hamstring setback after competing in 150s at Oberlin. He believes strong prospects to win 100 and 200 at the state meet, aiming for Lorain City Schools’ first two titles in a season and rallying teammates toward Columbus.
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Cross
Oberlin
Lorain County
Jay
Johu) Anderson
Pickerington Central
Zavien Parker
Spire Institute
Geneva
Parker
Spire
Lorain City
Norris Sinclair
Dick Sanford
Zion
Columbus
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C.J. Ambrosio, Jr
St. Ignatius/ Avon
Hunter Bateman, Jr
Cleveland Cavaliers
Avon
Hunter
Rob Rocco
Sam Gerak, Jr
LeBron James
Cleveland Indians
Sam
Jared Cecchetti
Josh Hill, Sr
3Teve Prefontaine
3Leveland Cavaliers
Elyria D-I
Josh
Rob Glatz
Russell Schultz, Jr
Black River
Ill State
Russell
Jordan Lucal
Great Lakes Conference
Greater Cleveland
Mitchell Coe
Cameron Kerr Sr
Phil Miranda Sr
Kyle Heck Sr
Zach Naylor
Luke Peters, Jr
Cory Hartle
Tyler Drake
Coe
Peters
Miranda
Hartle
Drake
Wellington Dukes
Roy Moore
Ben Friend
Chris Wagner
Parker Adler
Ethan Bates, Jr
Sam Becher
Gage Conrad, Jr
Drew Donovan, Jr
William Dowdell
Nick Fox
Joey Solkiewicz
Blake Spiekerman, Jr
Lewis Stanyl, Jr
Dukes
Lake Erie League
Lorain Titans
Patriot Athletic Conference
Stars Division
Black River Pirates
Brookside Cardinals
Brad Barhorst
Kevin Landis
David Chambers
Joel Pospisil
David Ocasio
Justin Below
Josiah Ortiz
Tristen Ness
Chambers
Pospisil
Belew
Ocasio
Firelands Falcons
Clearview Clippers
Scott Sloboda
Mark Walden
Tom McCardle
Jason Steadman
Jacob Collier, Sr
Drew Engle
Zavier Tatum- Felder
Sam Daniels, Jr
Collier
Coutch
Daniels
Felder
Columbia Raiders
Adam Bailey
Taylor Beck
Jared Bycznski
Bailey Coleman
Brandon Coleman
Jake Kile
Matt Pettegrew
Pettegrew
Oberlin Phoenix
Jason Hudson
Navarre
Tom Cadenhead
Ty Cadenhead
Dorian Levine
Journey Toole
Kurt Russell Jr
Reginald Bouchonville
Robert Bouchonville
Marcus Jones Jr
Justin Mason
Patrick Knowles
Sandusky Bay
David Domonkos
Cody Rice
Shawn Cole
Tim Walzer
Oak Harbor
Eli Balek, Jr
Josh Baxter, Sr
Jeremy Brinker
Fielding Fetherston
Josh Flynn, Jr
Sheppard
Flynn
Vojtus
Brock Naill
Lyons
McCurdy
Jonah Pheil
Habermehl and
Pena
Alex Waters
Alex Wendling
Tommy Purcell
Joe Svec
Will Wendling
Cole Zamborsky
Gerak
Cahill
Richard Garvelink
Cecchetti
Judd Lutz
Alex Johnson
Rob Juergens
Dan Smith
Andrew Dlugosz
Eric Alu, Jr
Hunter Bateman
Cutter Briggs, Jr
Caleb Burr
Ian Elias
Zivon Stojanovski, Jr
Jason Sullivan
Jared Wirtz
Brandon Holton, Jr
C.J. Jorgensen, Jr
Ryan Keller, Jr
Michael Kuban
Danny Lambert
Jack McCrum
Ryan McCrum
Michael Slaughter
Billy Starr
Justin Wirtz
Burr
Andy Schillinger
Bateman
Olmsted Falls
Midview Middies
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Lucky Varouh
John Luciano
Dan Rademaker
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Mari Sullinger
Kyle Bloom, Jr
Austin Casey, Jr
J.J. Conklin
Eric Fox, Jr
Alex Freeman, Jr
Jimi Hackney
Bryce Halterman
Brandon Henderson
Luke Lengel
Jaret Mullins
Greg Novikov, Jr
Maurice Price
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Shomari Williams, Jr
Austin Brown, Jr
Matt Caraszi, Jr
Eddie Laviano, Jr
Nathan Lindal, Jr
Jamir Malone, Jr
Marcus Price, Jr
Sparks
Luciano
Rocky River
Freeman
Sieber
Southwestern Conference
Gary Gonzalez
Michelle Kamezyc
Kara Kasper
Mike Lugar
Zachary Papay
Scott Peeze
Alan Roark
Devin Baumgartner
Logan Freeman
Adam Haas
Josh Hill
Scott Kelly
Bradley Kirsch
Jacob Klima
Jaret Prete
Cameron Shawver
Ryan Sturgeon
Donny Wearsch
Avon Eagles
Scott Lanham
Chelsea Cahill
Judd Harold
Tyler Koach
Matt Nortz
Max Ambrosio, Jr
Denis Brahaxhia
Robbie Conwell
Mitch Cooper
Tony Eberhardt, Jr
Nick Fowler
Luke Gardner
Sam Gerak
David Gibson
Xavier Holmes
Chris Janowick
Jared Jones, Jr
Jack
Lake Ridge Royals
Gary Christofferson
David Eck
Denver Daniel, Sr
Grant Duffy, Jr
Jonah Eck
Todd Giesbrecht
Jay Lin
Conner Rusnack
R.J. Stanford, Jr
Maxx Wiley, Jr
Jared Bublinec
Caleb Rimstidt
Daniel
Bublinec
Patriots
Bob Telatnik
Trey Stross
Paul Heyse
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