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Boys soccer: Inexperienced Medina falls behind early, loses to Massillon Jackson
JACKSON TWP. — Replacing 15 seniors and nine starters from a team that tied for the best record in program history was never going to be an easy task for the Medina boys soccer team this season. The Bees found out quickly Tuesday night how much work is left...
Ken East football team pays tribute to teammate who recently died
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The Kenmore East High School football team and school community is paying tribute to a fellow student and teammate who was killed in a tragic accident. "The kind of kid that his natural smile that would light up the room. Very welcoming kid who...
New BBHHS girl’s volleyball head coach to build on winning ways
For Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School first-year girls’ head volleyball coach Sydney McKay, it’s all about building on the team’s past successes and teaching a few life lessons along the way. McKay, who has been coaching volleyball for the past ten years at the CYO, Junior Olympics and...
Copley-Fairlawn unveils new stadium to the public
COPLEY — The Copley and Fairlawn communities got their first look at the newly completed Copley High School football stadium at a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 20. “This is a powerful symbol of progress and unity,” Copley-Fairlawn City Schools Superintendent Aimee Kirsch said. “Not just a place for games … but a foundation for success on and off the field.”
High school volleyball preview: Battle-tested Wadsworth gunning for trip to state
The Wadsworth Grizzlies announced their arrival as one of the premier volleyball programs in Northeast Ohio two years ago, advancing to the state round of 32 in Division I. They followed that successful season with a second straight Suburban League National Conference championship and made a return trip to the district final at Maple Heights.
Akron-area high school football schedules, rankings and more: A guide to the 2024 season
Ohio high school football is back. In the Greater Akron area, several teams will be looking to make a push for a state title. At the top of that list is Archbishop Hoban, which reached the state title game before losing 7-2 to Massillon. Who could get there this year? It all starts this week. Before games kick off, here's everything you need to know about the 2024 high school football season. ...
Roller-coaster season hits another peak for Guardians’ first-round pick in 2022
NEW YORK -- No one can say Chase DeLauter’s last 11 months haven’t been interesting. The latest turn in the story of the Guardians’ first-round draft pick in 2022 took place Monday when he was promoted from Class AA Akron to Class AAA Columbus. He’s scheduled to join the Clippers on Tuesday.
Will soreness keep Deshaun Watson out of Saturday’s Browns preseason game: Camp report
BEREA, Ohio — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was limited in Wednesday’s practice with general soreness in his throwing arm. It potentially threw a wrench into head coach Kevin Stefanski’s plans to play Watson in the team’s preseason finale in Seattle on Saturday night. Mary Kay Cabot,...
Hyper-promotion of youth sports comes in many forms
As I scanned the “headlines” on cleveland.com Aug. 15, I noticed with bemusement, wedged snugly between links to multiple installments of the “How to Win at Youth Sports” series, a semi-related story entitled, “Who’s the best tight end in NE Ohio [high school] football 2024? Our picks, your votes.”
High school football: Bath looks to go from surprise to success
Aug. 21—BATH TOWNSHIP — Through the first six weeks of last season, Bath went 4-2. The Wildcats upset defending state-champion New Bremen 14-7 in week one and pulled out one-score victories against Shawnee, Elida and Ottawa-Glandorf. Unfortunately for the Wildcats, their last victory came on Sept. 22 against the Titans. A back-loaded schedule included Celina, Defiance, Wapakoneta and St. ...
Local golfer defies odds to score par-4 hole-in-one
For local golfer Peter Kijinski Jr., who was playing at Briarwood Golf Course in Broadview Heights on June 11, what began as a lackluster round of golf took a big turn for the spectacular when he landed a par-4 hole-in-one, known in golf circles as an “albatross” or double eagle.
Girls Varsity Volleyball beats Midview 3 – 1
Congratulations to the Varsity Lady Comets on their first conference win tonight over the Midview Middies! We couldn’t be more proud of their grit and teamwork when faced with adversity, trailing for most of set 3. After patiently working for one point at time and winning the set, the Comets opened set 4 in full force and never looked back. Nice Job Ladies, keep working hard!
Aug. 21: Denholm deals in 2-0 Akron win
Perros Calientes de Akron (31-16, 68-48) 2, Playeros de Harrisburg (18-29, 56-60) 0. WP: Trenton Denholm (2-1) LP: Andry Lara (8-6) Save: Mason Hickman (1) The Akron RubberDucks and Harrisburg Senators donned their COPA identities on Wednesday night as Los Perros Calientes de Akron knocked two home runs to back a dominant start by Trenton Denholm in a 2-0 win over Los Playeros de Harrisburg at Canal Park.
Women's Volleyball Tabbed Sixth in OAC Preseason Coaches Poll
WESTERVILLE, Ohio – The Baldwin Wallace University women's volleyball team has been selected to finish sixth in the Ohio Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. BW, who was picked seventh a season ago, tallied 42 points and is predicted to finish sixth. Marietta College and the defending OAC Champion Otterbein University sit tied at the top of the poll with 75 points each and with five first-place votes and four first-place votes, respectively. The 2023 conference runner-up University of Mount Union received the last first-place vote and was picked third with 67 points. Ohio Northern University was picked fourth with 58 points while crosstown rival John Carroll University comes just ahead of the Yellow Jackets with 45 points to round out the top five.
Former BBHHS baseballer strikes it big as golf professional
There’s 1,243 miles – and an immeasurable amount of hustle – between chasing birdies at Sleepy Hollow public golf course in Brecksville and running the show at the ultra-exclusive, Arnold Palmer-designed Deering Bay Yacht & County Club golf course in Miami. Yet, Broadview native Craig Corcoran, 35,...
HOBAN DEFENDS THE CASTLE FROM BRUINS
AKRON, OH—The Hoban varsity volleyball team swept Padua Franciscan 3-0 in a decisive victory on Tuesday night. The Knights controlled the match from start to finish, winning the sets 25-19, 25-11, and 25-22. Macie Mintz led the way with a well-rounded performance, contributing 15 service points, 19 digs, and...
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