Firelands star Szabo leads area basketball preview
Area high school basketball future stars are shaping up as Firelands star Bill Szabo nears his final season and Elyria Catholic aims to challenge for titles. Szabo tops scoring at 32.8 while Billy Jo Williams of Elyria Catholic and others vie for honors. The C T previews Elyria’s three schools and recaps 1978 79 as fans await openers in a few weeks.
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Elyria Pioneers Embrace New Era Of Play
In Elyria the Pioneers announce a shift to a wider open offense and zone defense under coach Dick Roth. Senior Steve Bush returns as leading scorer and MVP, with inside starters Tom Underman and Darnell Glover anchoring the frontcourt. The 9-10 team adds two more lettermen to resume a 0-4 start.
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Wolverines Must Compensate for Height With Hustle
Elyria West coach Tom Binkley faces a height disadvantage as he rebuilds with four lettermen under 6-2. He emphasizes rebounding, defense, and shooting to offset 16 of 20 games likely played against taller opponents. Key returnees include Ken Logan, John Fischer, Nicki Gilert, and Ronnie Board, with Board as a junior and the rest seniors.
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Szabo defends title in area basketball scoring race
Firelands High star Szabo, a 6-5 senior, aims to cap three varsity seasons with a final memory as Lorain County’s all-time leading scorer. He repeated as the 1978-79 area scoring champion with a 32.8 point season and sits at 1,743 career points, 160 shy of Dan Hagen’s county mark.
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Elyria Catholic Panthers Eye Big Basketball Year
Elyria Catholic coach Bob Guinta unveils a deep roster led by Billy Jo Williams and Ken Thomas as the Panthers pursue Erie Coast Conference and district honors. Transfers and returnees bolster a lineup aiming for no complacency after a strong 14 8 record and recent tournament success.
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Clearview Hosts Dinner Honoring Fall Athletes and Cheerleaders
Clearview invites the public to a pot luck dinner in the Echont cafeteria at 8 20 honoring its fall athletes and cheerleaders. No tickets sold. Athletic Director Bob Walsh announces praise for the Clippers Lakeland Conference co champion football team and varsity jayvee and freshman squads across football volleyball and cross country. Booster club sponsors event.
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