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Lightning only slows Woodridge boys' march to Austintown regional title
AUSTINTOWN — Mother Nature tried to rain on Woodridge track's parade, but two lightning delays couldn't darken the Bulldogs' regional performance. Woodridge won the boys title with 67 points, finishing 12 ahead of runner-up Marlington Saturday at the Division II regional track meet at Austintown. "We scored in every single running event today," said...
Akron City Series athletes show they belong at Austintown track and field regional
AUSTINTOWN — If anyone believes Akron City Series schools can't compete at the Division I level in track, Friday's results at the Austintown regional meet beg to differ. "I think it's amazing because a lot of teams in our district and our region, they sleep on us," said Firestone's Jaymion Jones. "They think we don't work as hard as them. I guarantee we pour our blood, sweat and tears into training just how they do."
11 standouts from the NEO Rising Legends Showcase to watch this fall (and more going forward)
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — If Jacire Eaddy is going to be Shaker Heights’ quarterback this fall, he provided his cousin and one of the country’s top prospects a preview of what it will be like having him throwing footballs. Of course, Trey McNutt already knew that. If...
Woodridge track shows off versatility at first day at Austintown regional
AUSTINTOWN — Woodridge track has reached the state elite level because it is no longer one-dimensional. "Qualifying in 17 events here at regionals is insane," said Woodridge coach Jeff Howard. "When coach Scott Mercer joined us 15 years ago, we were talking about how we didn't have a complete team. Now we do." ...
Shaun Crawford hopes to be just getting started with first NEO Rising Legends Showcase
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — Shaun Crawford expected to stand back and watch the 7-on-7 competition Sunday at the first NEO Rising Legends Showcase, which he organized with the help of Next Gen Sports Media and his Local Legend Foundation. One of the teams wound up short a defensive coach,...
Local Spotlight: Twinsburg Aims for Victory at the 2024 OHSAA Division I Baseball Tournament
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Trend-setting 5-star Shaker Heights safety is down to 8 schools but taking his time on the recruiting trail
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — Trey McNutt patrolled Don Shula Stadium with a megaphone in hand Sunday while watching the NEO Rising Legends Showcase at John Carroll University. He seldom used the mouthpiece at his fingertips. His job is already done on that front. McNutt’s efforts earlier this year led...
Alabama basketball set to host Kent State as a part of 2024-25 non-conference schedule
The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program is coming off of arguably the best season in school history after making their first-ever Final Four appearance. However, this is still the beginning phase of Nate Oats’s tenure in Tuscaloosa as his ultimate goal is to win a national championship. Oats and...
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