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Green Shouldn’t Be Blue

September 29, 2009

I covered Green’s 49-21 home loss to Wadsworth Friday and two things stood out- Wadsworth (5-0, 2-0 in the Suburban League) is loaded with outstanding offensive talent, and Green (0-5, 0-2) is, too. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Is he on some kind of medication?” No I’m not, but I watched Green quarterback Kyle [...]

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Observations on Week 5 of football, City Series

September 29, 2009

Here’s my thoughts on high school football now that we are at the halfway point of the season. *I was disappointed that only 2,500 people came out to the first City Series game at InfoCision Stadium at Summa Field, though North and Kenmore aren’t big schools. Still, I would bet that crowd was two or [...]

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Green’s Gamby chooses UA

September 4, 2009

Green senior baseball player Kurt Gamby has made an oral commitment to the University of Akron. Gamby, 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, plays third base and first base, and he also pitches. He helped to lead Green to their first state final four appearance in Division 1 in 2009 along with the most wins in school [...]

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Green football battling injuries

August 23, 2009

Green’s season opener at Lake is already expected to be a tough task for the Bulldogs, but the injury bug isn’t helping matters either. Ten players missed last week’s final scrimmage against New Philadelphia due to injury. None of the injuries are too serious and coach Tom Stacy expects half of the players to be [...]

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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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2008-09 girls basketball teams to watch

December 4, 2008

ARCHBISHOP HOBAN (20-4, 13-1 North Coast League) Seniors Rachel Tecca, Nikki D’Amico and Brittany Brown return to lead the Knights, the defending NCL champions and a program that has made the Division II regional tournament three out of the past four seasons under coach Tracy Miller. Tecca, a 6-foot-1 forward and University of Akron recruit, [...]

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Suburban League golf

September 18, 2008

By David Lee Morgan Jr. Beacon Journal sports writer Green boys golf coach Dan Gorley is a gracious winner. His team won the Suburban League postseason golf tournament Wednesday afternoon at Good Park Golf Course by edging Revere 323-327. Revere was the preseason and regular-season champion and, as a result, claimed the overall Suburban League [...]

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Area girls have eyes on soccer titles

August 27, 2008

By Michael Beaven Special to the Beacon Journal The high school girls soccer season has begun with several area teams feeling that they are legitimate state contenders. Archbishop Hoban and Walsh Jesuit return several key players from last season’s teams, which advanced to state semifinal matches. Jackson and Medina annually field strong teams. Brunswick Cloverleaf, [...]

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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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Eastern Michigan heavily recruiting area

April 1, 2008

It appears as if Eastern Michigan has searched deep into Ohio plucking four area softball players to fill next year’s roster. Hoover’s Sarah Gerber (1B) and McKenna Russ (OF) are both already inked. As is Jackson’s Jess Richards (3B). Stow’s Allison Scherer (SS) will join her sister, Jenny Scherer ( a sophomore OF),  at EMU  as well. Former Canton McKinley [...]

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Player of the Game: girls basketball

January 30, 2008

GIRLS BASKETBALL REVERE 48, GREEN 41 Varsity Letters Player of the Game: Revere junior forward Emilee Vitez scored nine of her team’s 11 fourth-quarter points to carry the Minutemen (16-3, 11-2) to a crucial Suburban League victory on Wednesday night. Vitez, who finished with a team-high 13 points, was able to break free from Green [...]

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Suburban League swimming gets interesting

January 24, 2008

The upcoming Suburban League swimming meet looks like could be a nail-biter. Just when the Copley boys swimming team appeared to be a clear favorite to win its second consecutive league title, the Green Bulldogs upset the Indians 86-84 on Wednesday. In early January, the defending league champion Copley girls edged Wadsworth 86-84, indicating that [...]

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Player of the Game: boys basketball

January 5, 2008

BOYS BASKETBALL REVERE 76, GREEN 59 Revere junior guard Zack Weidrick scored a season-high 21 points to lead the Minutemen (7-5, 3-3 in the Suburban League) to their sixth consecutive victory. “Zack is really doing a good job of making good decisions, playing within himself, being patient and letting the game come to him,” Revere [...]

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Cross Country approaches finish line

October 11, 2007

Here is some cross country analysis as leagues/conferences hold their championship meets and the state championships approach. Louisville senior Kyle Kling and Medina junior Donny Roys have each been impressive runners this season, but there are still several teams that have a good collection of talent and other individuals that are having success. The cross [...]

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Revere boys win Suburban League golf title

September 19, 2007

The Revere boys golf team won its third consecutive Suburban League postseason tournament to clinch the league title. Revere won a share of the league title with Green in 2006, but the Minutemen were able to win it outright this season. Revere finished first in the team scoring with 309 points. Junior Cory Hill shot [...]

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Arisons lead Copley to fourth girls golf crown in a row

September 18, 2007

The girls Suburban League Golf Tournament had a sense of deja vu — with a twist. The medalist was an Arison from Copley for the second consecutive year, yet this time it was the younger twin sister. Copley senior Heather Arison won the individual title Tuesday by shooting a 1-over-par 73 at Barberton Brookside Country [...]

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Suburban League football predictions

August 20, 2007

Here is a preseason look at Suburban League football. In this post, you will find players (and any all-star recognition they received in the league last season) to watch from each team and my predictions for the upcoming season. TALLMADGE (8-3 overall, 6-1 in the Suburban League last season) Top players: Senior LB-RB Collin Haben [...]

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Kansas City Royals draft Green grad

June 11, 2007

Mercyhurst College junior and Green High School graduate David Lough was selected in the 2007 Major League First-Year Player Draft by the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round (336th overall pick). Lough, a center fielder, became the highest player drafted in Mercyhurst’s history. In 2007, Lough led the team in 12 offensive categories: batting [...]

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Teams need more than just momentum

May 17, 2007

Posted by Beacon Journal sportswriter Nate Ulrich  When high school teams make successful playoff runs, their wins are often attributed to the players becoming hot at the right time. Sometimes that is true. But “peaking at the right time” can be overrated, too. The Stow and Green baseball teams were on fire heading into their respective district championship games. [...]

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Wadsworth dominates Suburban League meet

May 13, 2007

Posted by Michael Beaven for the Beacon Journal  The Wadsworth boys and girls track and field teams won the Suburban League meet Saturday at Green. Each squad scored 163 points to win. Copley, Green and Highland rounded out the top four on the boys side. Green, Cloverleaf and Tallmadge rounded out the top four on the girls side.   [...]

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