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Perry's Carolyn Gecker is already an All-American, will wrestle in 16U national semifinal
FARGO, N.D. – Perry’s Carolyn Geckler is already a known commodity as a two-time junior high wrestling state champion. After this summer of destruction, it’s safe to say the incoming freshman isn’t going to sneak up on anyone. ...
Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce returns to Wickliffe for 40th year
The 40th Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce returns to Italian-American Club in Wickliffe from Aug. 23-25. The tournament annually draws 120 teams — 104 in the open division and 16 in the women’s division — from six states and Canada, competing for $25,000 in prize money. Reigning...
Johnny Sayle takes quick lead, dominates 48th annual Johnnycake Jog
Sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone to grow. Johnny Sayle stepped out of his comfort zone at the 48th annual Johnnycake Jog on July 14 and — well — nothing changed. He still dominated. Sprinting off the starting line like he had never done...
Riley Huge of West Geauga drafted by Athletics in 13th round of MLB Draft
From the fields of Chester Township to the diamonds at the Division I level, Riley Huge always had aspirations of pitching at the top level of baseball. He got his wish in the 2024 MLB draft. Huge, an alumni of West Geauga, had the moment all baseball players dream of...
Euclid football preview: Damion Creel begins to reshape Panthers — 2024 camp tour
EUCLID, Ohio — Damion Creel returns to the east side of Cleveland after leading Lorain’s revival the past three years, culminating in an eight-win season in 2023. In same that time, Euclid won just two games. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Perry's Carolyn Geckler is a Fargo All-American; Walsh's Bella Ndigna Mbappe just misses
FARGO, N.D. — The 16U Freestyle National championships can test a wrestler's will. It’s how athletes respond that shows exactly who they are. Perry’s Carolyn Geckler rolled into the 118-pound...
Lugs win 4th straight, finalize Lake County mastery
EASTLAKE, OH – Grant Judkins fired four scoreless innings of relief, Danny Bautista Jr. and Jonny Butler delivered crucial RBI singles, and the Lansing Lugnuts (10-11, 42-44) dropped the Lake County Captains (10-10, 51-35), 6-4, on Sunday afternoon at Classic Auto Group Park. The result, coming in the finale...
Captains drop 6-4 decision to Lugnuts
Maick Collado belted a three-run home run in the second, but the Captains concluded their weeklong series with the visiting Lansing Lugnuts with a 6-4 setback July 14. Johnny Tincher contributed a solo home run for Lake County (51-35). Jake Miller, Jay Driver and Zane Morehouse combined for three shutout...
Garland shows his quality, helps Nuts win third straight
EASTLAKE, OH – Jake Garland tossed a season high six innings, and the Lansing Lugnuts (9-11, 41-44) tallied a pair of unearned runs to edge the Lake County Captains (10-9, 51-34), 2-1, on Saturday night at Classic Auto Group Park. The Lugnuts improved to 11-6 overall against Lake County,...
RESULTS: 2024 NOPGA Pro – 1 Am Scratch
Great weather and course conditions paved the way for a great day of golf at the Northern Ohio PGA Pro – 1 Am Scratch. Professionals from around Northern Ohio descended upon Mayfield Country Club with their scratch students, old roommates, friends, and more in the one-best-ball-of-two format. The Shaker...
Mentor baseball: Jake McCartney ready to continue improvement with Cardinals before heading to Youngstown State
Jake McCartney has been a big-time bat for Mentor the past two seasons with six home runs and 34 runs. He led The News-Herald coverage area this past season with three home runs and was the Cardinals’ leader with 21 runs driven in. The first baseman’s continued growth at...
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