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CVCA’s Sachem Wilson signs with Liberty for men’s soccer

February 3, 2012

Senior Sachem Wilson of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy has signed a national letter of intent to continue his academic and soccer careers at Liberty University.

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CVCA girls’ tennis team fourth in state poll

October 19, 2011

The Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy girls’ tennis finished fourth in the Division II state coaches’ poll this week – the highest area finish this season. In Division I, Walsh Jesuit was No. 8 and North Canton Hoover was No. 11. Hudson finished tied for 13th. The state tournament is this weekend (Friday and Saturday) at [...]

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Football: OHSAA Playoff Computer Rankings

September 27, 2011

The following list includes area football teams that are currently ranked high enough to make the post season and may include those just on the outside looking in. The top eight teams will make the state playoffs. Here are this week’s computer rankings as provided by the Ohio High School Athletic Association: Division I, Region [...]

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Poll: Which Private School Team Has Best Shot at the Playoffs?

August 25, 2011

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State wrestling championship individual final results

March 5, 2011

Below are the results from the finals of the 74th state wrestling championships at Value City Arena in Columbus (local athletes are in bold). For complete results from the state tournaments, click here: DIVISION I 103: Brandon Thompson, Solon dec. David Bavery, Perry 2-0 112: George DiCamillo, Cle. St. Ignatius dec. Edgar Bright, Lakewood St. [...]

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Video: CVCA sophomore Nathan Tomasello will vie for his second consecutive state title

March 4, 2011

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Division III Team Totals After Quarterfinals

March 4, 2011

1. Bedford St. Peter Chanel 41.0 2. Monroeville 30.5 3. Cuy. Falls CVCA 29.5 4. N. Jackson Jackson-Milton 27.5 5. Milan Edison 24.5 6. W. Salem Northwestern 22.5 7. Galion Northmor 21.0 8. Mechanicsburg 20.0 9. Covington 19.5 10. Apple Creek Waynedale 18.0

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CVCA Enjoys Success; Suffers Three Setbacks

March 4, 2011

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy saw three of its remaining five wrestlers move on to the semifinals at the Ohio High School State Wrestling Tournament tonight. Nathan Tomasello won his match in the 103 lbs. class and Alex Utley won in the 189 lbs. class. Josh Decatur lost in the 125 lbs. class, Matt Dobben lost [...]

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State Wrestling: Short Takes

March 3, 2011

Despite winning a state championship last year, CVCA’s Nathan Tomasello, said that he’s not feeling any pressure this time around. Ranked No. 1 in the country, the sophomore easily won his opening match Thursday night at Value City Arena. ‘’It’s not much pressure; I’m just going out and trying to wrestle my match that I’ve [...]

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CVCA’s Tomasello Breezes in Opening Match

March 3, 2011

CVCA’s Nathan Tomasello, who is ranked No. 1 in his weight class in the nation, breezed through his opening match at the OHSAA 74th Annual State Wrestling Tournament Thursday afternoon. Tomasello, a sophmore, pinned St. Martin’s Ferry’s Damon Outward in the championship prelims.

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Area high schools remain highly ranked in state poll

February 11, 2011

Massillon Perry and Wadsworth are ranked Nos. 2 and 3, respectively, in the Division I state wrestling coaches’ poll this week. In Division II, Walsh Jesuit is ranked No. 3. In Division III, CVCA is ranked No. 3. Waynedale is ranked ninth.

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Area wrestling teams remain highly ranked in state polls

January 20, 2011

Wadsworth and Massillon Perry are tied for the No. 2 ranking in the weekly Division I state wrestling coaches’ poll. The Grizzlies earned four first-place votes. Lakewood St. Edward is ranked No. 1. In Division II, Walsh Jesuit is ranked No. 3. In Division III, CVCA is ranked No. 3 with one first-place vote. Waynedale [...]

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Three area schools all ranked No. 3 in state polls

January 6, 2011

Massillon Perry is ranked No. 3 in the Division I state wrestling coaches’ poll this week. Perry is the only area team ranked in the top 10. Lakewood St. Edward is ranked No. 1. In Division II, Walsh Jesuit is ranked No. 3. Minerva is ranked No. 10. In Division III, CVCA is ranked No. [...]

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Preview: Manchester (10-0, 6-0) @ CVCA (6-3, 5-1)

October 29, 2010

What’s at stake: The PAC-7 championship. A CVCA win would set up a possible three-way tie with Manchester and Triway, while a Panther victory gives coach Jim France another championhip trophy to add to his illustrious career. CVCA needs a win to have a chance to qualify for the post season. The Royals are 11th [...]

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CVCA’s Tomasello wins FILA Cadet National title

April 12, 2010

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy freshman Nathan Tomasello won a FILA Cadet Nationals championship in freestyle wrestling on Sunday at the University of Akron’s Stile Field House. Tomasello defeated Jacob Schmitt of Michigan in the final to win the 101.25-pound weight class. The victory allows Tomasello to possibly compete in the upcoming Pan American Qualifier in [...]

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Division III state wrestling update from Columbus: CVCA is 5-for-5

March 4, 2010

COLUMBUS: Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy wrestlers won all five of their opening matches Thursday at the Division III state championships at Value City Arena, as the Royals are third in the team standings with 14 points, Monroeville leads with 17 points and St. Peter Chanel is ssecond with 15.5. Nathan Tomasello, a freshman (34-5), won [...]

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November 5, 2009

Here are my thoughts on this week’s playoff games: *The best games – North Canton Hoover at Massillon in Division I and Ravenna at Lake Catholic in Division II. The Vikings have a chance because in its two losses, the Tigers defense gave up far too many big plays. Hoover is tested and look for [...]

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Top 25 Ohio High School Nicknames

October 22, 2009

Hey everyone! This is my column that’s running in the Akron Beacon Journal Friday, but it’s posted on Ohio.com now, as you can see. Thanks to everyone who submitted votes for their favorite high school nicknames. If there are other crazy nicknames from out of state, post them so we can all get some laughs. [...]

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Thoughts on high school football after four weeks

September 21, 2009

We are week from the halfway point of the high school football season. And it has been thrilling and exciting, let alone unpredictable. Here are some observations: *It was great to have over 10,000 fans attend the first high school football game at Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium to watch the Holy War between St. Vincent-St. [...]

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New League Exciting For Coaches And Players

September 9, 2009

Six area schools are enjoying being part of a new league. Archbishop Hoban, CVCA, Firestone, Our Lady of the Elms, Springfield and St. Vincent-St. Mary are all members of the newly formed Greater Akron Girls Golf League. The league had a preseason tournament, it will have a postseason tournament and will recognize an all-league team. [...]

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