College notes highlight varied winter season successes
Mercyhurst redshirt Eric Bartos earned fourth place at the NCAA Division II National Championships to claim All-America honors, finishing a four-time qualifier. Felicia Pasadyn helped Ohio State to a sixth place at the NCAA D I Championships with two top finishes. Multiple athletes across Ohio reported notable results in basketball, softball, swimming, track and field, and gym events, including Abby Makara earning NJCAA All-America, Peyton Banks setting Siena Heights career records, and Owen Wendl winning discus at WV Stan Romanoski Open.
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Cavinder twins push Miami toward Sweet 16 after upset
Haley and Hanna Cavinder, standout Miami players with 4.4 million TikTok followers, navigate NIL fame and on court success. After Miami upended Indiana, they prepare to face Villanova as a Sweet 16 bid hinges on continued scoring and leadership. Haley leads scoring at 12.6 points per game, while Hanna adds 4.0 points and key 3s. The sisters acknowledge NIL scrutiny, transfer history from Fresno State, and ongoing decisions about future seasons.
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Highland Hornets overpower Rebels in lacrosse clash
Highland beat Willoughby South 15-1 in a non league lacrosse game led by multiple Hornets including Jack Howard and Luke Berkmeyer. Other NORL games saw Brunswick fall to Rocky River and Wadsworth edge St Edward in tight contests.
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Browns Signings Expand Defense and Depth in Free Agency
Browns add depth on defense and special teams with signings including safety Juan Thornhill cornerbacks and linebackers. They also pursue a speed wideout seeking to complement Amari Cooper Donovan Peoples-Jones and David Bell. Notable acquisitions include defensive linemen Calvin Tomlinson Maurice Hurst and Trysten Hill and backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs.
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