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Garfield football team looking ahead to 2010

November 6, 2009

The Garfield football team finished with a 6-4 record this season and coach Bob Sax said the Rams are looking forward to 2010.
“We lose four starters from this year’s team, so we are really excited about next year,” Sax said. “But we need to have a good offseason and continue to come together as a team.”
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26 local schools set for Week 1 of football playoffs

November 6, 2009

OHSAA Regional Quarterfinal Football Pairings (Local Teams Only)
Friday Night Games (All games start at 7:30 p.m.)
DIVISION II
Region 5
(8) Ravenna (8-2) at (1) Mentor Lake Catholic (9-1) – Can Parnell Taylor, Zach Thomas and company rush the ball effectively and lead the visiting Ravens to a victory?
(7) Highland (6-4) at (2) Warren Howland (9-1) – Our [...]

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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 it to [...]

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26 area teams make high school state football playoffs

November 1, 2009

Here is a look at the 26 area high school football teams that qualified for the state playoffs after 10 weeks of regular season play, according to the Ohio High School Athletic Association computer ratings.
The top eight teams in each region are in the regional quarterfinals. Local schools that qualified are listed by division and [...]

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Buchtel defeats Garfield 14-8

October 30, 2009

Buchtel defeated Garfield 14-8 Friday night to win the City Series football championship at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field on the campus of the University of Akron.

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Buchtel & Garfield meet tonight for City Series football title

October 30, 2009

The Buchtel and Garfield football teams meet tonight at 7 p.m. on the campus of the University of Akron.
The winner of tonight’s matchup on Summa Field within InfoCision Stadium will finish the season with a perfect record within the City Series and earn the City Series title.
Garfield is seeking its second consecutive City Series title. [...]

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Football state playoff picture after nine weeks

October 30, 2009

Here is a look at the high school football state playoff picture heading into the final week of the regular season, according to the Ohio High School Athletic Association computer ratings.
The top eight teams in each region advance to the regional quarterfinals. Local schools are listed with their record after nine weeks and are posted [...]

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Taylor keeps Ravenna in playoff picture

October 30, 2009

Ravenna hosts Springfield tonight with a Portage Trail Conference Metro Division title and a possible state playoff appearance at stake.
The Ravens (7-2, 6-0) defeated Field 39-0 last week and currently are ninth in the Division II, Region 5 standings. The top eight teams in each region advance to the regional quarterfinals.
Ravenna assistant football coach Chuck [...]

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Woodridge in the hunt for first state playoff football spot

October 30, 2009

Woodridge wraps up its regular season tonight with a Portage Trail Conference County Division game at Waterloo.
The Bulldogs (7-2, 6-1) are hoping to qualify for the state football playoffs for the first time in school history. Woodridge is currently sixth in the Division IV, Region 13 and a win should help them stay in the [...]

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Matthews leads Springfield into Week 10

October 30, 2009

Springfield looks to finish off its surprise season with a win tonight at Ravenna.
Spartans sophomore Dillon Matthews rushed for 218 yards and four touchdowns in a 33-15 win over the visiting Coventry Comets last week.
The victory ensured Springfield’s first winning season since 1998.
The Spartans (6-3, 4-2 Portage Trail Conference Metro Division) also rely on the [...]

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Mogadore seeks home playoff game

October 30, 2009

Mogadore hosts East Canton tonight knowing it has a clinched a spot in the state playoffs.
The Widlcats are currently fifth in the Division VI, Region 21 standings and are hoping to get into the top four spots and host a playoff game.
Juniors Kodey Chance and Jake McAvinew each rushed for a touchdown to help the [...]

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Roosevelt needs win to keep playoff hope strong

October 30, 2009

Kent Roosevelt hosts Norton tonight with a chance to reach the Division II state playoffs.
Junior Evan Shimensky rushed for a 32-yard touchdown and threw an 86-yard touchdown pass to junior Nicholas Sacchini to guide the visiting Rough Riders (7-2, 4-2) over Crestwood 27-7 last week.
Sacchini also scored a touchdown by recovering a fumble in the [...]

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Smith leads Norton into Week 10

October 30, 2009

Norton concludes its season tonight at Kent Roosevelt.
The Panthers defeated Southeast 17-8 last week behind the rushing of Steve Smith. He gained 102 yards and scored two touchdowns to guide the host Panthers (4-5, 3-3).

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Garfield prepares for Buchtel

October 28, 2009

Garfield plays Buchtel in a highly-anticipated football showdown for the City Series title at 7 p.m. Friday at the University of Akron.
The Rams (6-3, 5-0 City Series) are coming off a 37-12 over Kenmore last week. Garfield coach Bob Sax said senior running back Tyson Gulley missed last week’s game with flu-like symptoms. Sax said [...]

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Hudson grid coach knows his team needs help

October 28, 2009

Tom Narducci hopes to be working next week. The Hudson football coach knows that Senior Night at Dante Lavelli Field against Lakewood might be the team’s swan song. Even if the Explorers beat the Rangers, it might not be enough to get them into the playoff. Coming into the is week, Hudson sits in the [...]

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Springfield looks to secure winning record

October 23, 2009

Springfield heads into tonight’s Week 9 game against visiting Coventry seeking a win that will guarantee a winning season and keep alive chances of qualifying for the state playoffs.
The Spartans are looking to rebound from a 19-12 loss to host Kent Roosevelt in Week 8. The Spartans are 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the Portage [...]

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Woodridge and East Canton square off in key PTC Metro game

October 23, 2009

Woodridge hosts East Canton tonight in a key Week 9 matchup with Portage Trail Conference Metro Division and state playoff ramifications.
The Bulldogs (6-2, 4-1) will look to rebound against the Hornets (5-3, 4-1) after losing last week to Rootstown 34-32.
“Another week and another quality opponent,” Woodridge coach Eric Ervin said. “East Canton has been where [...]

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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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Garfield football update

October 21, 2009

Garfield plays at Kenmore at 2 p.m. Saturday and the Rams insist they need get better and reduce turnovers during the game.
Garfield (5-3) defeated Firestone 27-6 last week.
“We need to keep getting better and work on the fundamentals,” Garfield coach Bob Sax said. “Take one game at a time and never overlook anyone. I am still [...]

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Gulley focused on season

October 21, 2009

As we reported earlier, Garfield senior RB Tyson Gulley is pretty certain on three official visits he will take to college programs once the season is over. Gulley is also considering two additional visits.
Garfield coach Bob Sax said Gulley prefers not to make the schools known just yet.
“Tyson’s keeping quiet on who he plans on [...]

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