Elyria Pioneer Football Sees Uncanny 1970 Season
Elyria posted seven wins and three losses in a peculiar year marked by a season opener loss to Toledo Scott amid a teachers strike. The defense carried the team with two goal line stands and key stops, while Lou Love and Tim Smith anchored a unit that limited opponents to few late scores. A 13-6 victory over Lorain gave Barton his 100th win, closing the year amid racial tensions and erratic schedules.
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Elyria Pioneers Show Run Heavy Offense and Stout Defense
Elyria High finished 7-3 amid a rebuilt lineup led by 836 yard rusher Ike Eisom and 825 yard man Tim Maxwell. The Pioneers relied on a strong defense allowing 919 rushing yards and 54 completions all season, with only two second half touchdowns surrendered.
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Pioneers’ Season Recap Shows Mixed Results and Strong Defense
ElyriaPioneers posted 149 points while allowing 63 across the year. They defeated Lorain 13-6 but suffered 3 losses due to 34 fumbles, losing half, and costly mistakes. Opponents varied from Cleveland Central Catholic to St Edward with several close or lopsided scores.
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Elyria High Names Players of the Year
Elyria High selects Barry Elsom as offensive player of the year and Louis Love as defensive star. Elsom led as top rusher and scorer and earned three offensive player of the week honors, including the Lorain game. Love dominated defense until a late season injury. he was the Pioneer top tackler and a hard-hitter. Jim Boone earned defensive player of the week for the Lorain game.
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Area grid scoring leaders mix in chaotic recap
A jumbled listing shows top scorers and players from multiple teams including John Blakeslee Mark Mullins Rick Scheesder Bob Keller and Barry Elsom. The fragment mentions runs and returns with dates in September and October and notes on kickoffs punt returns and various yardages across Elyria Amherst Avon and North Ridgeville areas.
Elyria Pioneers Roll With Nucleus For 1971 Football
Elyria’s 1971 football squad opens with multiple returning players. Returnees include ends Bill Haney Ira Perkins and right end Dale Griffin plus guard Les Miles quarterback John Gawiik tailback fullback Ike Maxwell wingback Clint Hashand and defensive players Scarbrough Robinson and red Jones.
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Sandusky Reclaims Buckeye Conference Football Crown
Sandusky returns to the top of the Buckeye Conference after a hard season. Elyria and Findlay stumble, Lorain struggles, Fremont rises with a 3 1 record, while Admiral King and Mansfield show mixed results. The season features upsets, close losses, and Sandusky defeating rivals to claim the outright title.
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Panthers Win Chronicle Telegram Grid Poll Title
Elyria Catholic captures second consecutive CT Grid Poll crown with 7-1-2 record and 98 points, edging Avon Lake. New London undefeated, Vermilion rises with a 52-0 win, Amherst and Lorain Catholic contend, while several teams drop from preseason rankings.
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