Sophomore Cross Country Runner Sets Personal Best at Patriot Meet
Valerius finished seventh at the Patriot Athletic Conference meet in 17 04 6 a 19 second PR helping the Falcons place third. He is a 2014 regional qualifier and All Lorain County first teamer with ties to Firelands lineage through uncles Doc Valerius and Chad Grade.
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Valerius
Doc Valerius
Chad Grade
Firelands
Ian
Fort Myers
Fla
NSFA
Riley
Lorain County
West Shore
Champions For Life
Rec
Avon
Lakewood Rec
District Cross Country Capsules Highlight Local Teams and Contenders
Lorain County Community College hosts district cross country with boys at 3 15 p m and girls at 1 45 p m. Local squads include Amherst Avon Avon Lake Elyria Lorain Midview North Olmsted North Ridgeville Olmsted Falls and Westlake with top four teams and top 16 individuals advancing to Tiffin regionals on Oct 31. The Skinny notes Avon girls won last year and face Rocky River Bay and others as the field tightens. Bay and Cloverleaf are among strong regional pursuers in later sections.
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Lorain County Community College
Elyria
Amherst
Avon
Avon Lake
Lorain
Midview
North Olmsted
North Ridgeville
Olmsted Falls
Westlake
Tiffin
Lakewood Boys
St. Edward
Rocky River
Lakewood
Oscar Rodriguez
Charlie Swartz
Jim Pappotta
Sebastian Francescano, Jr
Nick Irwin, Sr
Magnificat
Jules Frombach, Jr
Anna Brandt, Jr
Erin Laird, Sr
Isabella Petrus, Jr
Bina Frost, Jr
the Skinny
Eagles
Pirates
Strongsville
Brookside
Clearview
Elyria Catholic
Firelands
Keystone
Lutheran West
Wellington
Bay Boys
Bay Girls
Milesplit
Bay
Fairview
Buckeye
Padua
Colin Theis Sr
Aidan Gallagher, Sr
Jack Hautz, Sr
Jamie Dailey, Jr
Danny Desmond, Sr
Cloverleaf
Shannon Wargo
Michaela Bierly
Riley Freeland, Jr
Amanda Cusimano, Jr
Jenna Oliver, Jr
Amanda Cusimano
Riley Freeland
Jenna Oliver
Amann
Vermilion
Nick Stricklen, Sr
Lexington
Ryley Miller, Sr
Bellevue
Huron
Sandusky Perkins
Dominique Clairmonte, Sr
Emily Wagner, Sr
Medina High School
Black River
Lake Ridge
Oberlin
Open Door
Boardman
Independence Boys
Gilmour Academy
Mapleton
Trinity
Smithville
Tanner Hawley, Sr
Tyler Polman, Jr
Independence
Joey Coudriet, Jr
Simon Perales, Sr
Russell Schultz
Dalton
Loudonville
Dana Zaccardelli, Jr
Hannah Heath
Kelly Wilson
Emma Hinkle
Kayla Stalnaker
Madison Hawley
Breanna Clifford
Tanner Hawley
Denver Daniel
Dan Carmany
Simon Perales
Phoenix
Avon girls and Rocky River clash as cross country regionals loom
Avon high school meets Rocky River in a pivotal district race as the Eagles chase a third regional bid in four years. Captain Laird and coach Nortz praise freshmen impact and leadership while Goetz and teammates aim for strong showings at Elyria district meet and beyond.
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Matt) Nortz
Avon
Jules Frombach
Claire Robertson
Nortz
Elyria
Eagles
Lakewood
Rocky River
Avon Boys
Sean Kane
Goetz
Christian Alexander
Joey Yanoska
Zach Zwierecki
Jack Reed
Frank Rizzo
WSC
Chris Koehler
Anne Fox
Chris
Anne
Raiders Cruise Past Beachwood For Section Final Win
Fifth-seeded Columbia defeats Beachwood in three sets 25-12 25-16 25-14 to advance in the Northeast District Division III tournament at Elyria High School. Becca Tacchite with 17 digs and six blocks leads the Raiders, while Alison Shafer and Bailey Patouhas each add 11 kills. Beachwood's Jada Stevens has 19 digs and eight kills as two Bison players spark a late rally. The Raiders next face Gilmour Academy at Elyria High Tuesday.
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Columbia
Raiders
Beachwood
Elyria High School
Becca Tacchite
Black River
Alison Shafer
Bailey Patouhas
Tony Tahan
Bison
Tacchite
Sarah Schoenhagen
Jada Stevens
Alonda Watkins
Jada
Stevens
Watkins
Tahan
Gilmour Academy
North Olmsted
Amherst
Cleveland St. Joseph
Midview
Magnificat
Middies
Jordan Krugman
Lindsey Groomes
Cassie Haight
Blue
Chrissy Cotton
Mags
Krugman
Haight
Dana Niehaus
Cayla James
Mike Cannon
Pioneers
Avon
Jen Shouse
Julie Radigan
Jessie Lee
Abigail Elek
Elek
Eagles
Erin Gardner
Domenica Marino
Marino
Hallie Schroeder
Radigan
Gillian Romanchek
Lee
EHS
Elyria High
Elyria Catholic
Carly Badina
Allison Guerini
Chelsey Farris
Rachel Holliday
Midview drops tight volleyball duel to Magnificat in playoffs
Avon defeats Elyria as Magnificat and Avon advance with win scorelines. Midview led early as Jor dan Krugman sealed the victory but Magnificat rallied in three sets. Haight and James fueled Midview’s runs while Candor defense by Avon stifled Elyria.
Firelands rallies to stun Buckeye in district playoff
Firelands defeated Buckeye 20-25 25-18 25-21 25-20 to reach the district semifinals, earning coach Diane Price her first postseason win. Keely Hall led a late Buckeye rally with six kills and three blocks, while Olivia Harris, Tori Grasso, and Delaney Rogala contributed key hits. Buckeye, Elyria Catholic, and Holy Name also competed, with Elyria Catholic falling as Holy Name advanced.
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Patriot Athletic
Buckeye
Firelands
Bucks
Diane Price
Price
Olivia Harris
Tori Grasso
Delaney Rogala
Keely Hall
Erin Conroy
Hall
Rogala
McKenna Turton
Faith Rice
Harris
Elyria Catholic
Holy Name
Panthers
Green Wave
Robin Reichert
Stephanie Ferrer
Karissa Rankin
Reichert
Meghan Allegretto
Katie Lyons
Mary Kate Evans
Great Lake
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