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Revere’s Larry Nance commits to play basketball at Wyoming

May 1, 2011

Revere High School senior Larry Nance has committed to continue his basketball and academic careers at the University of Wyoming. Revere coach Dean Rahas confirmed Sunday that Nance will play for the Cowboys. Rahas also said Minutemen seniors DJ Bettinger and Connor Edel will play basketball in college. Bettinger is headed to Indiana-Wesleyan University and [...]

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Beard and Johnson of St. V-M make college choices

April 27, 2011

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School seniors DaVonte’ Beard and Ricky Johnson Jr. have committed to continue their basketball and academic careers in college. Beard is headed to Siena in Loudonville, N.Y. and Johnson is bound for Bethune-Cookman in Dayton Beach, Fla. “I think both of these guys will be all-conference selections,” St. V-M coach Dru [...]

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St. Vincent-St. Mary Post-Game Press Conference (VIDEO)

March 26, 2011

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St. V-M Claims Sixth State Boys Basketball Title

March 26, 2011

Using an 11-2 run to wind down the third quarter, the St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish beat Dayton Thurgood Marshall Cougars to claim their sixth state boys basketball title. Lorenzo Cugini led the Irish with 15 points in the game and he was followed by DaVonte Beard with 13 points.  For the 19-9 Irish it respresents [...]

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Nance garners more interest from colleges

March 23, 2011

— Correction — There was a miscommunication surrounding the scholarship offers for Revere senior boys basketball player Larry Nance after conversations with Nance and Revere coach Dean Rahas. I talked to both tonight after a high school all-star basketball game. What appears below in this blog and in Thursday’s Akron Beacon Journal newspaper is accurate. [...]

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Carter remains undecided on college plans

March 23, 2011

Firestone senior Darius Carter remains undecided on his college plans, Falcons boys’ basketball coach Joe Wojcik said. Carter, a 6-foot-7 forward, has been receiving interest from several Division I colleges and junior colleges. Division I schools such as the University of Akron, Kent State and Wright State have expressed interest over the past couple of [...]

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Carter and Payne receive basketball honors

March 23, 2011

The Greater Akron Basketball Coaches Association serving Summit, Medina and Portage Counties also recently named their boys award winners. Darius Carter of Firestone was named the Senior Player of the Year, and Walsh Jesuit junior Evan Payne was named the Underclassman of the Year. The GABCA also inducted former Garfield and Firestone coach Jerry Laria [...]

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Gordon and Howard earn basketball honors

March 23, 2011

The Women’s Tri-County Basketball Coaches Association serving Summit, Medina and Portage Counties recently named award winners. Firestone senior Imani Gordon was named the Player of the Year, and Twinsburg junior Malina Howard was named the Underclassman of the Year. Julie Solis of Twinsburg was named the Coach of the Year. She guided the Tigers to [...]

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State Hoops Tournament: Buchtel vs. Benedictine, Walsh vs. University

March 9, 2011

Buchtel Griffins vs. St. Benedictine  Where:  Stow-Munroe Falls High School In a nutshell:  Benedictine took Woodridge in their sectional game last week, but Buchtel isn’t Woodridge.  Not having seen Benedictine play, it’s difficult to know their strengths.  But with Buchtel it’s easy:  they play pressure defense 95 percent of the time relying on that to [...]

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Tournament Hoops: Girls Regional Semi-Finals

March 8, 2011

Here’s a quick look at tonight’s Division I Girls Regional Semi-Finals: Wadsworth (20-4) vs. Twinsburg (23-0) This is shaping up to be a good one.  Wadsworth – the No. 3 seed pulled a minor upset in beating second seeded Hudson in the quarterfinals. Twinsburg will have to contend with Wadsworth stars Taylor Woods, who scored 21 [...]

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Hudson and Wadsworth emerge victorious

March 4, 2011

The Hudson and Wadsworth girls basketball teams each secured a victory Thursday night in Division I district semifinal games at Ellet. Hudson defeated Firestone 69-66 in the opening game, and Wadsworth beat Medina 57-37 in the nightcap. The Explorers and Grizzlies will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Ellet for the district title. Explorers’ [...]

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Boys Hoops Tournament Play Today – Division I

March 2, 2011

Two boys basketball games highlight the action at Copley High School in the Northeast District Sectional Tournament tonight beginning at 6 p.m. In the first game: Firestone Falcons  (12-7) vs. Ellet Orangmen (4-14) In a nutshell:  These are two traditional City Series rivals squaring off in tournament play.  If Ellet can’t contain Firestone’s Darius Carter this [...]

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Revere’s Larry Nance, DJ Bettinger consider college options

March 2, 2011

Revere senior boys basketball players Larry Nance and DJ Bettinger are continuing to draw interest from several colleges. Michigan coach John Beilein was in attendance Tuesday at Buchtel to watch Nance help Revere win 67-58. “I have talked to him quite a bit,´´ Nance said. “They are definitely showing interest and I hope it continues.´´ [...]

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Revere impresses in win at Buchtel

March 2, 2011

Here are some additional thoughts, facts and quotes from Revere’s boys basketball win at Buchtel on Tuesday night: The Revere boys basketball team won its school-record 19th game of the season Tuesday with a 67-58 victory over host Buchtel. Revere (19-1) handled the Buchtel (17-3) defensive pressure with poise and never trailed in the regular [...]

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About That East-Twinsburg Boys Hoops Game

March 2, 2011

The East High School boys hoops team allowed one to slip away Tuesday night against the Twinsburg Tigers in the Northeast District Sectional Tournament. When you are up 12 points with a quarter left in the game, you’re supposed to win, but East lost 63-60 because they panicked.  I refuse to say that they choked [...]

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Parking Policy for City Series Championship Game

February 17, 2011

Akron Public School officials are asking those who plan to attend tonight’s City Series boys championship basketball game between the Firestone Falcons and Buchtel Griffins to not enter the building from the parking lot entrance.  Instead fans will only be allowed to enter through the Rampart Avenue doors which is the main entrance to the [...]

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Orrville trio make college selections

January 31, 2011

Orrville seniors Zach Wasson, Hillary Plybon and Sara Aultz will each be signing a National of Letter of Intent to play collegiate sports Wednesday, Red Riders Athletic Director Kent Smith said. Wasson will play men’s basketball at Malone. Plybon and Aultz will play women’s volleyball at Austin Peay and Edinboro, respectively.

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Buchtel Hoopsters May Get a Break

January 28, 2011

High school hoops fans who are fans of Buchtel and St. Vincent-Mary have reason to celebrate – the Ohio High School Athletic Association has separated the two teams in the upcoming sectional tournament. Buchtel has been moved to the Stow-Munroe Falls site, while the Irish will remain in Canton. It’s a move that will ensure [...]

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St. V-M’s Arnone appointed to Naval Academy

January 28, 2011

St. Vincent-St. Mary senior Maria Arnone has been appointed and accepted to the United States Naval Academy where she plans to compete on the cross country and track teams for the Midshipmen. Arnone, a three-sport standout who carries a 4.0 grade-point average, received a Congressional Nomination from U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich of Ohio before [...]

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OHSAA Releases Competitive Balance Formula: Bring the Math Degree

January 21, 2011

A Guide To The Competitive Balance Proposal (Published by the Ohio High School Athletic Association) Why Competitive Balance Was Addressed A concern about competitive balance in Ohio High School Athletic Association tournaments was raised by a group of school administrators in northeast Ohio, and a study showed that 43 percent (146 of 340) of the [...]

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