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Firestone trio make college football choices

February 1, 2012

Firestone football coach Tim Flossie said three Falcons seniors have decided where they will play college football. Dion Collins is going to Campbellsville University in Kentucky, and Christian Morgan and Stefan Willis are keeping their talents in Ohio by electing to go to Youngstown State University and Tiffin University, respectively.

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Stow names Bryan Celik baseball coach

January 24, 2012

The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Edcuation approved Bryan Celik as its new varsity high school baseball coach. Celik, 31, played baseball at Firestone High School and the University of Akron and graduated from both schools. Celik previously served as the varsity pitching coach and freshman team coach for Firestone under Falcons coach Brad Lightfoot. Celik [...]

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Video of East senior Mycle Shadie defeating Firestone

January 18, 2012

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Evan Payne is set to leave Huntington Prep, might attend Firestone

January 4, 2012

Former Walsh Jesuit basketball standout Evan Payne reportedly is set to leave his prep school in West Virginia. Payne was back in Akron today at Firestone High School, but has not officially enrolled according to principal Larry Petry and Falcons basketball coach Dave Milo. Even if he does in enroll, Milo said the Ohio High [...]

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Firestone football players garnering interest from colleges

October 26, 2011

Firestone football coach Tim Flossie said Wednesday that senior Stefan Willis and juniors Kevin Gladney and Joshua Brebant are receiving interest from Division I colleges. Gladney, a receiver, recently was invited and visited Ohio State and Toledo. “Kevin is going to get heavily recruited next year without a doubt,” Flossie said. Willis is drawing interest [...]

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Highlights From City Series Media Day

August 3, 2011

Buchtel FS/QB Jarrod Wilson will graduate early and enroll at the University of Michigan so he can be at spring practice. The mascot’s name has changed for East High School officially.  The teams from East will now be known as the Dragons. instead of the “Orientals”.  An official with the Akron Public Schools said that [...]

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Firestone set to field co-ed golf team

July 29, 2011

Firestone High School athletic director Brian Fuller confirmed Friday that the Falcons will not have a girls golf team. “I got a call from our coach [Scott Westphal] and he told me the numbers were down and we would not be able to field a team,” Fuller said. “He told me they only had one [...]

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Firestone Four To Attend Ellet and Play Football

July 21, 2011

According to Larry Sullivan, one of the four young men involved, the four Firestone players who transferred to Buchtel High School in the hopes of playing for coach Ricky Powers will attend Ellet High School and play for the Ellet Orangmen. Sullivan, along with Timote Anderson, DeDonte Cheatham, Dierre Smith became embroiled in a controversy [...]

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Wojcik out as Firestone boys basketball coach

July 13, 2011

Joe Wojcik is out as the Firestone High School boys basketball coach after three seasons. Akron Superintendent David W. James confirmed Monday after a board meeting that Firestone is searching for a new boys varsity basketball coach. “Yes, it has been posted [since July 1],” James said. “Right now we are going to look and [...]

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Firestone’s Shaffer plans to attend UA

May 27, 2011

Firestone High School senior Jordan Shaffer got his wish. He will get the opportunity to play baseball at the University of Akron. ”I am pretty pumped to be close to home,” Shaffer said. ”My family will get to see me play, and I think it is great to have another local guy at Akron.” Shaffer, [...]

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Firestone’s Linger committs to Hiram for softball

May 4, 2011

Firestone senior softball player Janie Linger will continue her athletic and academic career at Hiram College. Linger, a product of the Coventry youth softball program, committed to play for the Terriers and coach Kristin Tassey. Linger, the top pitcher and hitter for Falcons coach Bruce Clough, is expected to play third base for the Terriers. [...]

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Firestone wide receiver highly regarded

April 18, 2011

Firestone sophomore wide receiver Kevin Gladney is ranked the state’s No. 8 player overall in the 2013 class, according to Bucknuts.com. Gladney, who is 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds, is one of the premier wide receiver prospects in Ohio . Duane Long of Bucknuts.com writes of Gladney: “The kind of big, physical athletic receiver that goes [...]

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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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Appleby swims, makes a splash

February 24, 2011

Cuyahoga Falls swimmer Andrew Appleby does not fit the mold of most high school sophomores. An example is Appleby’s decision to start a local version of ”Make A Splash.” The national initiative, launched in 2007 by USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport, is aimed at helping to teach children how to swim. [...]

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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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Illinois reportedly after Buchtel safety McGinnis

February 16, 2011

Buchtel junior Darren McGinnis has reportedly added an offer from Illinois, according to ScoutingOhio.com. McGinnis, who is 6 foot and 200 pounds, also has an offer from Indiana .

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Buchtel strong safety add Big Ten offer

February 14, 2011

Buchtel junior strong safety Darren McGinnis has reportedly been offered by Indiana, according to ScoutingOhio.com. It is the first offer for McGinnis, who is 6 foot and 200 pounds. This is good news for McGinness because he is one of four former Firestone players who transferred to Buchtel in December and his football elibility may still be [...]

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Minerva QB commits to Findlay

February 2, 2011

Minverva quarterback DJ Marrah has committed to Findlay, according to ScoutingOhio.com. Marrah, who is 6 foot and 182 pounds, also had interest from Malone.

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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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