Medina Bees Stumble in North Ridgeville Sectional Defeat
Medina 25th seed falls to 19th seed Rangers 25-10 25-14 25-11 in the Division I Northeast 6 Sectional semifinal. Medina struggles with first-ball kills and serve returns causing a quick 2-0 deficit. The Bees finish 8-15 and will not advance, while Glenville’s squad advances to meet Brecksville in the sectional final.
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Highland 2 Barberton 0 in sectional soccer semifinal
Highland, the 13th seed, edged Barberton 2-0 to advance in the Northeast 4 Division I sectional. Ian Schuler converted a late first-half penalty, then Sam Huttner padded the lead with a second goal as Highland improves to 11-3-3 and sets up a district semifinal with Medina or Firestone.
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Highland volleyball advances past Elyria in sectional opener
Natasha Klapwijk and Mapwijk led Highland with nine kills each as No. 12 Highland beat No. 29 Elyria 25-16 25-11 25-16 in the Division I Northeast 6 Sectional opener. Shank added strong play and the Hornets fed off high energy to start their tournament run.
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Knapp Leads Colts After Hip Surgeries to Postseason Run
Megan Knapp, senior at John Urchek loverleaf, overcomes two hip reconstructions from 2022 to lead the Colts in hopes of a long postseason cross country run. She endured chronic injuries and rehab before racing again with renewed mental and physical strength, aiming at the Lorain County Community College Division II District meet on Saturday.
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Amari Cooper hauls in pivotal 26 yard grab vs 49ers
Amari Cooper described a 26 yard catch as routine though it set up a 42 yard Dustin Hopkins field goal in Cleveland's 19 17 victory over San Francisco. The nine year veteran noted his long running technique and rare high point play as key.
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