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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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Buchtel’s Oden Takes Official Visit

January 21, 2011

Buchtel senior safety Marlon Oden took an official visit to Notre Dame College of Ohio  in South Euclid this week.   Judging from posts on a social networking site, he was enjoying the experience. Oden was instrumental in helping the Griffins reach the state football championship game. It’s shocking that the 5-foot-10 player and Div. III [...]

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Buchtel Defensive Back Commits to Kent

January 16, 2011

Ohio.com has learned that Buchtel senior cornerback Chevin Meadows has committed to the Kent State Golden Flashes. Meadows was part of coach Ricky Powers state runners-up team. Meadows visited KSU last Friday, according to recruiting Web site Scout.com.  He also had an offer from North Carolina Central. Meadows also received interest from Illinois, Toledo, UCLA [...]

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Kent State Offers Two From Buchtel

January 9, 2011

New Kent State Coach Darrell Hazell has wasted no time trying to tap into local football talent. Hazell offered Buchtel cornerback Chevin Meadows and wide receiver Corey Smith this past week. The offers would give both young men a chance to play near home.  Meadows, a senior, said that he would discuss the offer with [...]

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Flight of the Firestone Falcons?

December 10, 2010

At least two former members of the Firestone Falcons – notice the word “former” – have left the football  team to return to their neighborhood in West Akron, which just happens to be the home base of the Buchtel Griffins, state runners up in the Divsion III playoffs. Timonte Anderson, a defensive back and his [...]

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Buchtel Griffins Talk About Loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson

December 6, 2010

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Blackwell twin brothers Jevonte and Devonte talk after a Buchtel win over Marlington

December 1, 2010

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Buchtel’s Smith Catches Eye of Ohio State

November 21, 2010

Akron Buchtel wide receiver Corey Smith has caught the eye of the Ohio State Buckeyes.  After receiving offers from Michigan State and North Carolina, Smith is now on OSU’s radar said Buchtel coach Ricky Powers. Whether the Buckeyes offer him depends on his grades and college test scores.  Smith has also drawn interest from LSU, [...]

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High School Playoff Pairings

October 31, 2010

Friday’s Games (all take place at 7:30 p.m.) Division II, Region V Kent Roosevelt at Tallmadge Warren Howland at Copley Aurora at Ashland Division II, Region VII Columbus St. Charles at Lake Division IV, Region XIII Perry at Manchester Garrettsville at Chagrin Falls Division IV, Region XIIII Triway at Orrville Division VI, Region XXI Dalton [...]

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Football Preview: Buchtel vs. Firestone

October 29, 2010

Buchtel Griffins (6-3, 5-0) vs. Firestone (6-3, 5-0) 7 p.m., Infocision Stadium Only one of these two teams have made the OHSAA playoffs – Buchtel, but that doesn’t matter to Griffins coach Ricky Powers.  Powers only has one thing on his mind right now – winning the City Series crown.  He has the horses to [...]

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Computer Rankings: Much on the Line

October 19, 2010

Division I, Region II Massillon, Twinsburg and Canton McKinley currently have a hold on the playoffs with two games left to go. Medina and Perry sit just outside at numbers nine and 10 respectively. Division II, Region V Copley, Tallmadge and Kent Roosevelt have spots in the top eight slots with a showdown between Copley [...]

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Computer Rankings: Rising and Falling

October 12, 2010

Div. I, Region 2 Massillon, Canton McKinley and Perry currently reside in the elite eight with Medina at No. 9 Div. II, Region 5 Copley and Tallmadge continue to hold spots, the big mover is Walsh Jesuit who make it in at No. 8 primarily because of their win over St. Vincent-St. Mary.  Kent Roosevelt [...]

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Weekly High School Computer Rankings

October 5, 2010

Div. I, Region 2 Twinsburg, Perry, Massillon, Canton McKinley currently reside in the top eight in the region.  Medina and Hoover are within striking distance. Div. II, Region 5 Copley, Tallmadge, Ashland and Kent Roosevelt make the great eight with Walsh Jesuit an No. 9 and facing a big game against St. Vincent-St. Mary this [...]

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Pigskin Computer Rankings: How Do Local Schools Rate?

September 28, 2010

Div. I, Region II Perry, Medina, Massillon all occupy slots in the top eight with McKinley just outside the magical number. Div. II, Region IV Copley and Tallmadge are in the top eight with Walsh Jesuit sitting at No. 9 waiting to pounce with Kent Roosevelt and Ravenna nearby. Div. II, Region VII Lake currently [...]

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Of Playoffs and Computer Points – First Report

September 21, 2010

The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its first set of computer rankings for post-season play Tuesday.  Here’s how things look so far for area teams: Div. I, Reg. 2 Perry (4-0), Medina (4-0) and Twinsburg (4-0) occupy the top three spots respectively.  Massillon (3-1) comes in at No. 8. On the bubble:  GlenOak, McKinley, [...]

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Buchtel’s Corey Smith Continues to Draw Div. I Interest

September 20, 2010

After watching Corey Smith Friday night as the Buchtel Griffins took on the Garfield Rams, it’s easy to see why he’s already got offers from North Carolina and Michigan State. But he’s also drawing interest elsewhere, he said.  Smith has heard from Texas A&M, Ohio State, Clemson and Pitt.

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