Elyria Catholic Panthers eye 1982 squad rebuild
The Erie Coast Panthers face a rebuild with new backs and a stronger offensive line while losing key defensive linemen and safeties. Returnees include QB Guy Schuler, LB Don Pinkerton, RB Brian Hoagland, CB Chris Ambrosio, plus Chip Shope, Paul Diedrich, Dan Basinski, Mike Blaser, Ed Hiser, John Bruener, Doug Lang, Efrain Torres, and kicker Eric Boysen. Coach Jim Rattay recalls the 1981 team as overachievers and notes strong leadership despite limited talent.
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Chip Shope
Paul Diedrich
Dan Basinski
Mike Blaser
Ed Hiser
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Elyria Catholic Panthers hailed as team of year in 1531 season
Senior backs John Mihalik and Barry Diedrick star for Elyria Catholic as the Panthers post an 8-0-2 regular season, win their fourth Erie Coast Conference title, and advance to the state Division III playoffs. Mihalik rushes for 1115 yards and 132 points while Diedrick shines as a middle guard.
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Southview
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Pioneers Improve in 81 Season for Elyria High Football
Elyria High Pioneers finished 5-4-1 in 1981, better than 3-7 in 1980, with two key back-to-back wins over Findlay and Youngstown South. The defense carried the team despite offensive struggles, and several players are slated to return in 1982 including Bryan Henry, Jay Bender, Tim Hill, Ken Rider, Jeff Gregory, Todd Sito, Brian France, Brad Dill, and Andy Volney.
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Richard Cannon
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Tim Hill
Ken Rider
Jeff Gregory
Todd Sito
Brian France
Andy Volney
Chronicle-Telegram
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Buckeye
West has Frustrating Year for Elyria West Wolverines Football
Elyria West faces a lean defense next season with only three back, while offense returns key players led by Eddie Taylor behind an experienced line. Coach Bill Hewitt laments close losses and penalties, noting the team faced much tougher opponents and hopes sophomores boost a rebuilt unit. Senior QB Ron Greenfield set a school passing record with 41 completions in 115 attempts for 649 yards.
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West High Wolverines fall to 3 and 7 season impact
Greenfield led with 302 receiving yards on 14 catches while Dwayne Woolfork starred as top target. Eddie Taylor carried 118 times for 570 yards and Doug Wright added 435 yards on 111 attempts. Hewitt praised passing and defense, noting a 4-3 scheme and five man front. The season’s 3-7 finish left frustration despite strong individual performances.
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Eddie Taylor
Doug Wright
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Ron Greenfield
West
Gluvna wins Pickit Line forecasting crown
Joe Gluvna led The Chronicle Telegram forecasting title for football this season with a 7? percent accuracy, edging Jerry Rombach and Roger Negin by four games. Steve Herrick and Rob Durkee hit 72 percent. Don Miller, Lou Rotunda 70 percent. Jacob 67 and Linda Cudlin 66. Our overall consensus was 73 percent correct. Elyria Catholic and Edison top pre season picks. Elyria hosts North Ridgeville wrestling tonight at 7:30 with freshmen and junior varsity action.
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