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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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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 back [...]

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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, averaged [...]

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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, and [...]

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Perry wins 10th consecutive Federal wrestling title

February 1, 2008

The Perry wrestling team won its 10th consecutive Federal League wrestling championship by defeating rival Lake 43-21 on Thursday night at Perry.
The Panthers (8-1, 6-0) won 10 matches and the Blue Streaks (14-1, 5-1) won four matches.
Junior Joe Lyons (103 pounds), senior Dan Genetin (130) and junior Andrew Phillips (171) each won by pin to [...]

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Lake’s Jared Lijoi picks Cleveland State for wrestling

December 9, 2007

Lake senior Jared Lijoi has committed to continue his wrestling and academic career at Cleveland State University.
Lijoi is entering his fourth season as a key wrestler under Blue Streaks coach Mike Mattingly. Lijoi placd fifth at 145 pounds in the 2007 Division I state tournament in Cloumbus.
Lijoi compiled a 40-7 record last season. [...]

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Probable Football Playoff Schedule

October 27, 2007

High School Football Playoff Schedule
Note: These are probable playoff matchups according to www.joeeitel.com and the matchups have changed several times on Saturday, which means they might be different on the website on Sunday. Official OHSAA playoff pairings will be released Monday.
Friday’s Games
(All games 7:30 p.m., unless noted)
Division II, Region 5
Firestone (7-3) at Tallmadge (9-1)
Division II, [...]

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Lake girls soccer record broken

September 17, 2007

Senior forward Jess Wilson broke the Lake girls soccer team’s career scoring record with her first of three goals Monday night in a 4-1 victory over Marlington.
Lake improved its record to 5-3-0 with the win. Wilson now has 53 career goals.

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Brooks transfers to University of Akron for basketball

August 30, 2007

Coach Keith Dambrot has added another local talent to the University of Akron men’s basketball team.
Rydell Brooks, a 2006 Buchtel High School graduate, has transferred from Niagara University to the University of Akron and is a member of the Zips men’s basketball team, UA Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations Gregg Bach said.
Bach said Brooks [...]

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Football: Player of the Game

August 25, 2007

Football
Lake 34, Copley 7 (click here for a game story)
Varsity Letters Co-Player of the Game: Lake senior running back Gene Onabiyi and Lake junior running back Tyler Crowl.
Onabiyi had 153 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries. Crowl had 189 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.

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Football: Lake at Copley

August 24, 2007

I’ll be at Copley High School tonight to cover the Indians’ game against the visiting Lake Blue Streaks.
Lake defeated Copley 34-12 last season, so it will be interesting to see if the Indians can earn some revenge.
After the game, I will create a post in which I’ll name the Varsity Letters Player of the [...]

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Federal League Football Predictions

August 20, 2007

Here is a preseason look at Federal League football for the 2007 season. In this post, you will find players (that received all-star recognition in the league last season) to watch from each team and my predictions for the upcoming season.
*** Please note that the 2007 High School Football Preview Section will appear in the [...]

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Baseball: Division I regional tournament

May 22, 2007

Posted by Beacon Journal sportswriter Nate Ulrich 
Here are scouting reports for baseball regional tournaments:
Division I

Where: Thurman Munson Stadium in Canton.
Schedule: Brecksville (22-4) vs. Austintown Fitch (14-11), 2 p.m. Thursday; Mentor 23-3) vs. Lake (18-9), 5 p.m. Thursday.

Outlook: Lake won a district title for the second time in school history with a 4-1 victory over Green. [...]

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Player of the Game

May 16, 2007

Posted by Beacon Journal sportswriter Nate Ulrich
BASEBALL 
Canton Division I District Final
Lake 4, Green 1
Varsity Letters Player of the Game: Lake senior pitcher Todd Miller
Miller, a right-hander, allowed just one run and three hits en route to his second complete-game victory of the postseason. He walked three and struck out three in seven innings of work [...]

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