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GlenOak offensive lineman to Malone

February 8, 2012

GlenOak senior offensie lineman Brenson Ennis has committed to play at Malone, according to ScoutingOhio.com. Ennis is 6 feet 4 and 310 pounds, according to the website.

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GlenOak’s Brionte Dunn sticking with OSU commitment

December 19, 2011

GlenOak senior running back Brionte Dunn reportedly remained verbally committed to Ohio State after considering a visit to Michigan, according to CBSSports.com. Dunn had an in-home visit by new Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer last week, according to multiple reports. Dunn, an all-Beacon Journal first-team selection this season, rushed for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns on [...]

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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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Hartline, Torrence and Travis sign NFL contracts

July 27, 2011

Three more Stark County products are getting a chance to show their abilities in an NFL training camp. Quarterback Mike Hartline, defensive back Devon Torrence and tight end Ryan Travis have signed to get the opportunity to play professionally. Hartline, a GlenOak High School graduate and three-year starter at the University of Kentucky, signed with [...]

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GlenOak’s Dunn, committed to OSU, reportedly to visit Michigan

May 5, 2011

GlenOak junior running back Brionte Dunn will reportedly visit Michigan later this week, according to Rivals.com. Dunn verbally committed to Ohio State last year.

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Koufos home for Christmas

December 27, 2010

Minnesota Timberwolves reserve center Kosta Koufos stood and smiled in the visiting locker room Sunday night at Quicken Loans Arena as a fun weekend came to an end. Koufos, 21, was happy for two reasons; his Timberwolves earned a 98-97 win over the host Cleveland Cavaliers, and he got to spend Christmas with his family [...]

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Breaking news: Reports say Dunn commits to Ohio State

September 27, 2010

Multiple media outlets are reporting GlenOak junior RB Bri’onte Dunn has verbally committed to Ohio State. Dunn, who was just offered by the Buckeyes recently, reportedly chose Ohio State over the likes of Notre Dame, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, according to ScoutingOhio.com. Rivals.com and ScoutingOhio.com among others are reporting his commitment to Ohio State.

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Ohio State offers Dunn

September 16, 2010

GlenOak junior tailback Bri’onte Dunn has received a scholarship offer from Ohio State University, the Canton Repository is reporting. Dunn, 6-f00t-1 and 210 pounds, has rushed for more than 300 yards in each of the last two weeks has drawn offers from Notre Dame, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati as well. Alabama is reportedly interested as well.

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Playoffs take wild turns

November 15, 2009

The best prediction I made all year was on SportsTime Ohio’s high school football playoff preview. I said this would be the wildest playoff year ever and there is plenty of evidence to back it. *Four No. 8 seeds remain as we head to the regional finals, including Canton McKinley. And who would think that McKinley [...]

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Football playoffs – anybody surprised?

November 9, 2009

After Week One of the five weeks of football playoffs, here are my observations looking back and moving ahead. *The Federal League rematch of Canton McKinley and Canton GlenOak will be a different game. The Bulldogs were the eight seed going into top seeded Toledo Whitmer and demolished the Glass City bunch, which did not surprise me, McKinley [...]

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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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Report: Dunn transfers to GlenOak

May 13, 2009

Alliance freshman running back Brionte Dunne has reportedly transferred to GlenOak, according to the Canton Repository. Dunn, considered one of the state’s top freshmen, is 6 feet 1 and 220 pounds. “He really does pass the eye test,” GlenOak coach Scott Garcia told the Repository. “He’s a big kid with a big frame [...]

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McCollum, Kornowski among stars in basketball games

April 9, 2009

The Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association recently announced its annual boys and girls rosters for the 2009 North-South All-Star Games. The four scheduled games, which are broken down by Division, will be played at Capital University in Columbus on Sunday, April 19. The Akron Beacon Journal’s five-county area will have one coach and five [...]

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GlenOak softball player commits to Cleveland State

April 7, 2009

Hard-hitting GlenOak High School junior shortstop Brittani Newsome made an oral commitment Monday night to play softball for Cleveland State University. Newsome, who also was recruited by the University of Akron and Middle Tennessee State, is a three-year starter for GlenOak coach Fred Mertes. ‘‘I love the coaches there, the players were great and it [...]

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2009 High School Football Recruits Sign

February 5, 2009

Here is a list of 2009 Football Recruiting Classes for the University of Akron, Kent State, Ohio State and other local high school players that signed with other schools. NOTE: This information was obtained from high schools and colleges in person or via e-mail, fax, mail, etc. There will be additional local players that will [...]

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Malone College having great year

April 24, 2008

The Malone College baseball team seems to be peaking at the right time. With just six games left on the season, the Pioneers are riding a 13-game winning streak and look to wrap up the American Mideast Conference this weekend in a doubleheader at Mount Vernon Nazarene. The Pioneers are 33-9 and ranked No. 20 in the [...]

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Tell your inspirational stories

April 8, 2008

When it comes to track, it’s always about who ran the fastest, jumped the highest or threw the shot or the discus the farthest. But sometimes there are stories, GREAT, INSPRATIONAL STORIES, that don’t have to do with who won. For instance, I remember watching the local news in the fall, I think it was, [...]

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Basketball All-Star Games

April 4, 2008

Kenny Frease of Perry and Brittany Orban of North Canton Hoover are among the standouts who who showcase their talents at this year’s Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association annual Boys and Girls All Star Games. Four games will be played April 20 at Capital University in suburban Columbus, beginning with Division III-IV girls at [...]

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Timken one win from state final four

March 10, 2008

The Canton Timken boys basketball team will play Toledo Whtimer tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Rhodes Arena in a Division I regional championship game at the University of Akron. The winner of tonight’s game advances to Columbus for the state final four at Value City Arena on the campus of Ohio State University. Timken, 24-0 [...]

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McCollum scores GlenOak-record 54 points

November 25, 2007

GlenOak basketball player C.J. McCollum scored a school-record 54 points to lead the host Golden Eagles to a 92-78 victory over North on Saturday night. McCollum, a junior guard, made eight 3-pointers in the season opening game for both schools.

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