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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1983
Page
14
Area basketball squads start practice today ahead of weekend games while football players await next week. Fans anticipate the season as Carseat Tela Teen debuts a first basketball edition and recalls the 1982-83 era led by superstar guard Roger Smith with a 23-2 record.
Elyria finished 15-9 with Mary Elsewhere in the ECC Elyria Catholic 9-11 and 2-4. Panthers exited sectional but lost to Lorain Catholic Walsh at Oberlin. Walsh moved from Clearview to Oberlin High. Avon fans saw Inland Conference West Division title and two close misses against King and St Joseph. Akron Central-Hower beat Medina in state semis to end dream. Monroeville won Firelands title 11-2, 18-2 overall. Brecksville and Wadsworth tied Pioneer Conference at 10-4.
Elyria head coach Keith Sooy braces for a tough schedule after graduation wiped out size and scoring. Only two varsity players return, led by guard Jeff Thomas who averaged 16.0 points last season. Newcomers include Chris Fields and Tim One, with a large junior varsity group stepping in to fill roles as Sooy begins drills.
Elyria Catholic coach Bob Guinta begins his 18th season with a heavy task as practice starts on Halloween. Coming off a 9-11 campaign, the Panthers rely on a young roster, limited experience, and a brutal schedule featuring Lorain Catholic, Lorain Senior, Wellington, Elyria West, Midview, Colllinwood, and Valley Forge. Guinta emphasizes playing many juniors to build depth while defense must carry the team.
Elyria West coach Ken Oblak begins practice amid a guard search after losing ECC standouts Glenn Jones and Royce Lasion. Top candidates include Weekley Mahone and Susak as the front line, led by Darrin Burt, with the Nov. 22 opener at Amherst looming and Lasion Jones now playing college ball.
A dense catalog of champions by conference and year listing Buckeye Conference Southwestern Conference Landed in 20th century eras with Elyria Findlay Admiral King and others. It records champions across Buckeye Erie Coast Southwestern Landrn and Firelands conferences with various schools repeatedly appearing as league or overall champions.
North Ridgeville’s Brian Nelson won the area scoring championship with a 21.9 point average after a late surge by Lorain Catholic’s Chris Kelly. Nelson had three 30 point games including a 35 point effort against Oberlin on February 11. Kelly finished with 502 total points and a near 90 point per game average over his final three games.
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