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Ben Cors cuts to the chase about determination to make good showing at Open Championships
WESTFIELD CENTER − When Ben Cors walked off the course at Westfield Group Country Club last July, he left more motivated than ever. After missing the cut at last summer's Ohio Open Championships, the Wooster resident is back to get back to the final day for the second time in his young career as the three-day event opens Monday in Westfield Center.
KASEY JEDRZEJEK STRIKES AGAIN AT CRYSTAL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Crystal , MI - Lagrange, OH native Kasey Jedrzejek wins his second Feature Race with the Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP Saturday night. Jedrzejek was hoping to bring home his second GLSS win tonight at Crystal and he was able to pull it off!. The...
Cadence Soucek claims $10K win at Hootenanny No-Box Open
WEST SALEM, OH – The 3rd Annual Hootenanny No-Box Open concluded over the weekend where the Yaeger brothers put in pure dedication to deliver yet another great event. The team took a less than favorable weather forecast and turned it into a success of a weekend, completing everything that was scheduled on the flyer.a.
She was Caitlin Clark 74 years ago. Now, Dot Burrow is a Hall of Famer.
BOSTON — In Mississippi, Dot Ford Burrow was Caitlin Clark a half century before Caitlin Clark was born, scoring 50 points per game back in 1950 for tiny Smithville High School in Monroe County. Monday night in Boston, Mrs. Burrow, grandmother of football’s Joe Burrow, finally received recognition for...
Akron's Nuhfer Qualifies for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in the 100 Butterfly
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Grace Nuhfer of The University of Akron Women's Swimming and Diving team will represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in the 100 Butterfly after qualifying on Sunday, June 30. The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games will run from August 28 through September 8. Swimming a...
Zips Announce 2024 Non-Conference Volleyball Schedule
AKRON, Ohio - The Akron Volleyball team will begin the 2024 season with 12 non-conference contests, starting with two matches in Puerto Rico in late August. The Zips begin the 2024 campaign against Evansville and Liberty at the Mario Morales Coliseum on August 30 and 31 before returning to Akron for a four-game home stand.
Akron City FC Defeats Southern Indiana Guardians FC in Great Lakes Conference Action
Two games in three days were no problem for Akron City FC as the team found wins in both outings against Southern Indiana Guardians FC. On Friday, June 28, ACFC dogpiled onto SIGFC on the road, taking them down by a score of 5-1. After the triumphant win, the team then continued to excel as they hosted SIGFC at Green Street Stadium on Sunday.
Akron Unveils 2024 Women's Soccer Schedule
AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron women's soccer team released a challenging 2024 fall schedule, third-year head coachJen Simonetti announced today. In 2024, the Zips' 11-match home schedule features a trip to FirstEnergy Stadium from NCAA Tournament participant and 2023 Mid-American Conference Tournament champion Ohio. Akron is set to...
Akron Sinks Erie in 12 Innings
The SeaWolves (43-31) had their five-game winning streak snapped in a 4-3, 12-inning loss to Akron (43-33) on Monday. Akron opened the scoring in the second inning against Erie starter Garrett Burhenn. A single and two walks loaded the bases. C.J. Kayfus drew the third walk of the season, forcing home the game's first run.
Randy Waples wins HPIbet Legends Trot, event raises over $61,000
Clinton, ON — “I just didn’t want to fall off the bike, and anything beyond that is a success,” said a jovial Randy Waples following his first pari-mutuel drive in almost two years. The occasion was today’s HPIBet Legends Trot — the highlight of Clinton Raceway’s...
Fleiner and Hahn Named WGCA All-American Scholars
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – A pair of Akron golfers were named to the 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholar Team as Abbi Fleiner (Reno, Nev.) and Jessica Hahn (Canton, Ohio) were among the 1,497 women's collegiate golfers from 412 programs in all divisions (DI, DII, DIII and NAIA) were recognized with this prestigious honor.
Akron Releases 2024 Men's Soccer Schedule
AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron men's soccer team unveiled a challenging 2024 fall schedule, one that will see the Zips face five opponents from the 2023 NCAA Tournament field, 12th-year head coachJared Embick announced today. In 2024, the Zips' 13-match season-ticket package features trips to FirstEnergy Stadium from...
Ohio native Troy Taylor II in contention after first day of Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking Invitational
AKRON, Ohio - When Troy Taylor II was 12 years old he was able to play the famed South Course at Firestone Country Club, including the 640-yard par-5 No. 16 hole, dubbed The Monster. “He insisted he was going to play from the tips,” his father recalled. “I think he...
Parker Messick K’s 10, Ryan Webb whiffs 11 for Akron in weekend victories
Columbus Clippers 5, Omaha Storm Chasers 7 (F/8) Columbus got some big performances from Juan Brito and Johnathan Rodriguez, but it wasn’t enough as late errors cost the team dearly. Brito had a monster game, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and a stolen base. Rodriguez went...
Everett Whiten Jr. wins Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking Invitational
AKRON, Ohio - Facing a field of some of the top young golfers on a famed course, Everett Whiten Jr. proved up to the challenge, and then some. A former Howard University standout from Hampton, Virginia, Whiten dominated the back nine at Firestone Country Club’s South Course to win the Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking Invitational by four shots over runner-up Cole Stevens on Tuesday.
Kramer Named to CSC Academic All-America® Third Team
Ryan Kramer, The College of Wooster baseball team's All-American designated hitter, now adds College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® honors to his 2024 haul. The Fighting Scots' star sophomore was voted a third-team Academic All-American®, as announced by the organization on Tuesday. "Ryan had an incredible season, and I...
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