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2012 NFL Draft: Garfield head coach had inclination Whitney Mercilus would go pro

January 12, 2012

Garfield football coach Bob Sax had an inclination last fall that Illinois junior and former Garfield standout Whitney Mer would turn pro after the season. In fact, that came true recently when the junior defensive end announced his intentions to enter early into the NFL Draft. “I went up to their Michigan game and spent [...]

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Garfield RB Robert Lyons still considering college options

January 12, 2012

Garfield senior running back Robert Lyons is still considering his college options, according to Garfield coach Bob Sax. “A lot D-2 and D-3 schools have been in to see him,” Sax said. “Just waiting to see which has the best package to offer.”

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Whitney Mercilus set to enter 2012 NFL Draft

January 5, 2012

Garfield High School graduate Whitney Mercilus is heading to the National Football League. Mercilus, a defensive end at Illinois, decided to pass on his senior season to enter the 2012 NFL Draft after leading Division I college football with 16 sacks as a junior. Mercilus’ 2011 season also included setting an Illinois and Big Ten [...]

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Garfield coach Bob Sax not surprised by success of Whitney Mercilus at Illinois

November 30, 2011

Garfield football coach Bob Sax went to see Illinois defensive lineman Whitney Mercilus play Michigan a few weeks ago and was able to spend some time with the former Garfield standout. Mercilus, a junior, is one of the nation’s top college football players this season. He was named Bronko Nagurski Trophy finalist earlier this month [...]

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Struggling Garfield needs to worry about itself, coach says

September 20, 2011

Garfield football coach Bob Sax said the Rams need to worry about themselves with an 0-4 record and take care of the football this week against North (0-4). “We have not been able to do that at all this season,” Sax said. “We are very young team and we continue to be our own worst [...]

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Game Preview: Garfield Rams at Tallmadge Blue Devils

September 9, 2011

Game: Garfield Rams (0-2) at the Tallmadge Blue Devils (0-2) Time:  7 p.m. What to look for:  You can expect two desperate teams scrounging to get back into the race for the playoffs. So far this season:  The Garfield Rams are still gelling as a team, but they need to get to it quick.  You [...]

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Garfield’s Sax pleased with team’s practice

August 4, 2011

Garfield football coach Bob Sax said Wednesday he’s been pleased with the progress the Rams have made during the first official week of practice. “Things are going as good as they can until we get all the pads on and play real football,” Sax said. Sax noted he likes what running back/outside linebacker Robert Lyons [...]

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Garfield football players make college choices

March 16, 2011

Garfield football coach Bob Sax announced two college commitments from the 2011 class. Senior defensive end Kevin Brewton has committed to Findlay. Brewton is 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds. Senior fullback Tyeler Matthews (5-10, 210) has committed to West Virginia Tech.

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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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Ball State showing interest in Brewton

November 16, 2010

Garfield senior TE-DE Kevin Brewton has been receiving interest from Ball State lately, according to Garfield coach Bob Sax. Brewton, who has an offer from Akron, hasn’t set up a visit with Ball State yet. “They came to see him play in Week 10 and have been trying to get him down there for a [...]

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Garfield prepares for Firestone

October 22, 2010

The Garfield football team plays host to Firestone at 7 p.m. today and Rams coach Bob Sax said the key for Garfield will be to stop the Falcons’ running game. “Firestone is a good football team that is big on the line and has some good running backs and skilled players,” Sax said. Sax said [...]

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Football Preview: Ellet vs. Garfield at InfoCision Stadium

October 15, 2010

Week 9: Ellet (2-5, 2-2) vs. Garfield (3-4, 2-1) at InfoCision Stadium 7 p.m. Friday STORYLINE: The Orangemen and Golden Rams meet in a City Series matchup on the campus of the University of Akron. Ellet enters this game following a 45-6 loss to visiting Firestone this past Friday, and Garfield comes in following a [...]

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Garfield prepares for East

October 7, 2010

Garfield (2-4) plays East (1-5) at noon Saturday and Rams coach Bob Sax said Garfield must play fundamentally sound on both sides of the ball and play for four quarters. “East is a very aggressive team with weapons on offense,” Sax said. “…They have shown that they can play with anyone.” Sax said he believes the [...]

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City Series DEs Making Some Noise

October 6, 2010

If this football season has shown one thing it’s that this area is loaded with a plethora of talented defensive ends. While the ones who have received looks from upper echelon Division I schools such as Ohio State deserve the attention, there are a couple in the area blooming late.  Among them:  Trevoris Bell and [...]

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Football Preview: Buchtel (1-2) vs. Garfield (1-2)

September 17, 2010

Buchtel Griffins (1-2) vs. Garfield Rams 7 p.m., Infocision Stadium The Griffins and Rams began the season as two of three favorites for the City Series crown and that remains the case, but there’s also something larger at stake – any slim chances of playoff hopes.  The Griffins could come in with a chip on [...]

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Garfield prepares for “huge game” with Buchtel

September 16, 2010

Garfield plays at host Buchtel at 7 p.m. Friday and Golden Rams coach Bob Sax said the game presents a great opportunity for both teams. “This is a huge game for both of us in the league race and playoff points,” Sax said. Garfield lost to Tallmadge 24-12 last week. Buchtel lost to St. Vincent-St. [...]

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Football preview: Garfield (0-1) at Green (0-1)

September 2, 2010

Garfield (0-1) at Green (0-1) 7 p.m. Friday at Green Memorial Stadium Storyline: Its odd to call a week 2 game a “must win,” but that is position Green appears to be in this week against Garfield. If they lose and they are 0-2 heading into a week three match up with Federal league power [...]

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Scouting Report: Garfield vs. Archbishop Hoban

August 26, 2010

Garfield vs. Archbishop Hoban Records: Garfield (0-0), Hoban (0-0) When/Where: 7 p.m. at Monsignor Richard A. Dowed Field. Storyline: Defense is where fans will want to focus attention for tonight’s game. Both Garfield and Hoban feature standout defensive ends. In numbers, Hoban gets the best of it with LaTroy Lewis and Greg McMullen; both have [...]

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QB Hoisten to start for Garfield

August 25, 2010

Garfield QB Darius Hoisten will get the start on Thursday night during the season opener at Hoban, according to Garfield coach Bob Sax. “He is our returning starter and has shown a lot of improvement from his sophomore year,” Sax said. “Deon Lewis is also doing a great job and could see some time as well. [...]

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City Series Previews: Garfield Rams

August 21, 2010

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