Close race as area high school football halves near midway
The regional schedule shows three Pioneer Conference teams undefeated at the midway mark Brecksville Midpark and Berea. Inland East features a four team tie led by Buckeye while other sections see tight rivalries and possible spoilers. Firelands Buckeye and Inland West races tighten as week unfolds with key games including Ridgeville Vermilion Avon Lake and Westlake. Elyria West sets a rare field goal punting record and the article ends with MLB and NL pennant picks.
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Pioneer Conference
Brecksville
Midpark
Pioneer
Berea
Finnie Stadium
Browns
Ohio State
Midview
Ridgeville
Vermilion
Oberlin
Wellington
Middies
Firelands
Buckeye
Keystone
Avon
Wildcats
Southwestern
Westlake
Rocky River
Medina
Avon Lake
River
Pirate
Sandusky
Admiral King
Fremont
Lorain
King
Edison
Western Reserve
Monroeville
Crestview
Erie Coast
North Olmsted Heads Class AAA Soccer Sectional Draw
Defending champion North Olmsted earned the No 1 seed in the Class AAA Soccer Sectional at Midpark High School. The Eagles host Bay on Oct 11 or 12, with Lakewood against Elyria in the upper half, while St Ignatius hosts Westlake and Medina faces Avon Lake in the lower half. Winners meet Oct 14 and the two finalists play for the 2-A Sectional title on Oct 18 or 19.
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North Olmsted
Midpark High School
Eagles
St. Ignatius
Medina
St. Edward
Bay
Lakewood
Elyria
North Olmsted Bay
Westlake
Avon Lake
Rocky River
Elyria High tennis improves to 6-7 with 4-1 win over Admiral King
Elyria High posted a 4-1 Buckeye Conference victory over Admiral King Monday to raise its season mark to 6-7. In singles, Ija Petus defeated Stefanie Lohmuller 3-6 6-2 6-2, Laura Sorton beat Aliceson Humphres 4-6 6-3, Daniela Leader topped Amy Taylor 6-2 4-6 7-5. In doubles, King claimed the win 6-4 7-5 and 6-4 7-6.
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Elyria High
Buckeye
Admiral King Monday
Resuns
Ija Petus
Stefanie Lohmuller
Laura Sorton
Aliceson Humphres
Daniela Leader
Amy Taylor
King Won
Lasbelle verod-Sue Wehman
Dodgers Renew Classic Rivalry in LCS Opener
Lasorda remarked that the game drives managers to drink and notes the season’s tough summer while Philadelphia’s Pete Rose laments a weak road record against West teams. Mike Schmidt repeats his league leading 40 homers as both clubs lean into rebuilding with youth and veterans ahead of a pivotal playoff series.
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Dodgers
Phillies
Los Angeles
Pete Rose
Phils
California
Dodger Stadium
Mike Schmidt
Philadelphia
New York Yankees
Elyria booters remain unbeaten in 4-1 win over Oberlin
Elyria High dominated after halftime to beat Oberlin 4-1. Rod Mugford, Todd Church, and Peter Winzell scored in the third period, giving Elyria an 8-0-1 record. Oberlin fielded mostly jayvees with four varsity players.
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Oberlin
Elyria High
Jayvees
Indians
Dan Mason
Mark Colman
Elyria
Lyle Bainbridge
Rod Mugford
Rod
Bainbridge
Mugford
Todd Church
Peter Winzell
Marc Maxey
Winzell
Tony Jung
Westlake
North Ridgeville names players of the week for Amherst game
Matt Linden and David Best earned offensive honors with Linden posting top blocking grade and Best rushing 22 times for 127 yards and two touchdowns. Jeff Sesor led with 20 tackles and Ray Bolin sealed the win with two interceptions. Mike Mytnick won Hustler of the Week as quarterback and defensive standout.
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Matt Linden
David Best
Jeff Sesor
Ray Bolin
North Ridgeville
Amherst
Linden
Best
Sesor
Bolin
Mike Mytnick
Rutigliano credits system. calls for quicker QB plays
The coach says signals eliminate delays on the line of scrimmage and that Brian must call plays faster and articulate them in the huddle. He notes the offense rushed plays in Sunday’s game and stresses the system is sound, with only four errors in about 450 plays after training camp.
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Rutigliano
Brian
Midview Tops Keystone 173 186 In Elyria Golf
Midview improved to 13 5 with a 173 186 victory over Keystone at Elyria Country Club. Keystone medalist Mike Ward shot 39. Midview balanced scoring with five players between 42 and 46. Next, Midview hosts Elyria Catholic at Cherry Ridge after the match.
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Midview
Keystone
Elyria
Elyria Country Club
Mike Ward
Middies
Elyria Catholic
Cherry Ridge
Dave Edwards
Rob Bastik
Dan LeScoezec
Tom Krosky
Chris Kusher
White Ward
Doug Ferrman
Jerry Camp
Kevin Burgess
Curt Ferrimnan
Bowmans birdie clinches Class B playoff golf title
Bowman and Vandermark won the Class B crown at Brentwood Golf Course after a 65 in regulation and a 45 foot birdie on the third playoff hole. Bastik Elek tied for second at 65. Ollerton Glasow won Class A in a playoff over Barton Swenski. Huffman Ogle won Class C over Johnson Archer. Kort
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Bill Ogle
Tom Johnson
Bill Archer
Indian Hollow Invitational Two-Man Scramble Sunday
Grafton hosts the Indian Hollow Invitational Two-Man Scramble at 8 a.m. on Sunday. The 18-hole handicap tourney charges $12.50 entry with green fees included. Deadlines Friday. handicaps must be verified. For more information call 355-5344.
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Grafton
Indian Hollow
Keystone JV Football Beats Lutheran West 16 6
Pat Archer scored two touchdowns including a 42 yard run and 32 yard pass from John Beall to lift Keystone past Lutheran West 16 to 6 in a junior varsity game. Archer added two conversions and Mike Hartley kicked four conversions as Keystone, now 3-2, hosts Avon Saturday at 10 a.m.
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Rocky River
Pat Archer
Keystone
Lutheran West
Archer
John Beall
Mike Hartley
Avon
Avondale crowns golf champions at club championships
Avondale Golf Club concluded its championships over two months with notable wins. AVON-Scott Saari claimed the Men’s Class AAA title, Jean Slavin won the Women’s Class AAA, Denver Malcolm took Men’s Class AA, Jim Sheak earned Men’s Class A, and Jean Gilley captured Women’s Class AA. The Tuesday Night Industrial League champions were First National Bank of Elyria for the first half and Advanced Design Inc for the second half, with the Bankers prevailing 16 holes in a Sept 25 playoff.
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AVON
Scott Saari
Jean Slavin
Avondale Golf Club
Denver Malcolm
Jim Sheak
Jean Gilley
First National Bank of Elyria
Advanced Design, Inc
Bankers
Bob Elbert
Dennis Kohl
Dave Livelsberger
Jeff Standen
Doug Williams
Lorain County Tourney Seeks 120 Winners at Spring Valley
Registration is under way for the Lorain County District Golf Association Tournament of Champions at Spring Valley Country Club. Eligible players are past or present winners, limited to 120 entries, on a first come basis if spaces remain. Contact John at 322 9081 or Steve at 365 6483.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Racquetball Tourney Kicks Off Season at Nemo's
Elyria hosts its first mini racquetball tournament of the season this Sunday at Captain Nemo's. Entry deadline Friday noon, $10 per division. Six qualifiers lead to Grand Championships in April. Men and women divisions Novice through C plus a Saturday men’s doubles. Top two plaques per division, two qualifiers receive T shirts. Call 323-7366 or 244-0062 for details.
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Elyria
Nemo’s
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