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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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Hoover’s Howard racking up records

October 13, 2009

This past Friday turned out to be a memorable night for North Canton Hoover senior running back Erick Howard.
Against Austintown Fitch, Ohio’s reigning Mr. Football broke the Stark County rushing record.
For his career, Howard has 5,248 yards, passing former Canton McKinley star Morgan Williams who had 5,177 yards from 2004-06.
In Hoover’s 31-20 win, Howard ran [...]

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Hoover’s Warren selected for softball showcase event

July 20, 2009

Erika Warren of North Canton Hoover High School has recently been selected to compete in the Queen of Diamonds Showcase South (QDSS) in Rock Hill, S.C. The event runs from September 4-6 at Winthrop University.
Warren is a sophomore-to-be at Hoover and plays catcher.
The QDSS, now in its fourth season, is the second largest fast pitch [...]

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North Canton is team to watch

May 29, 2009

North Canton Hoover will be a football team to watch in 2009, according to the early evaluations made by Ohio High Magazine. The Vikings return senior RB Erick Howard, who was the 2008 Mr. Football award winner.

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Local soccer stars play for Zips vs. Crew

April 27, 2009

On a sunny day at Lee Jackson Field a pair of former teammates became a foe.
The Columbus Crew defeated the host University of Akron men’s soccer team 1-0 in an exhibition match Sunday played with temperatures in the 80’s before a crowd of 1,563.
Matt Tutich and Ossie Michalsen, each a standout player at UA from [...]

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Erick Howard update

March 20, 2009

North Canton junior RB Erick Howard – the 2008 Mr. Football award winner – continues to draw significant college interest.
Howard, who is 5-10 and 210 pounds, told Rivals.com he has offers from Akron, Kent State, Colorado, Cincinnati and possibly Michigan State.
“I am happy to have those offers but I plan on waiting,” Howard told the Web [...]

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Circle your calendar

March 6, 2009

Just checking the unofficial North Canton 2009 football schedule. Looks like the Vikings will play at Youngstown Boardman in Week 6 this fall.
That will be an interesting matchup of teams featuring two of the state’s most highly-recruited football players in the 2010 class. Boardman has junior defensive end J.T. Moore (6-3, 230), who has already orally committed [...]

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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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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, Copley, Green, Hudson, [...]

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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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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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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 baseball [...]

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Hoover’s Georgiades selects Ohio State football team

March 31, 2008

North Canton Hoover James Georgiades has committed to continue his football and academic careers at the Ohio State University.
Georgiades will attempt to make the Buckeyes football team as a preferred walk-on.
Georgiades (6-1, 240) played on the offensive and defensive lines for the Vikings. He was an All-Ohio selection on defense after recording 15 tackles [...]

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OSU looking at North Canton Hoover football star

December 24, 2007

North Canton Hoover senior James Georgiades is receiving interest from the Ohio State football team, Vikings wrestling coach and assistant football coach Brian Dolph said.
Georgiades, a 6-foot-1, 240-pound defensive lineman, was a first-team all-district selection and the district’s Defensive Player of the Year in Division I. He had 30 solo tackes and 15 tackles for [...]

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Only two remain

November 18, 2007

Only two area high school football teams won regional titles and remain alive after Week 3 of the state playoffs.
Brunswick defeated North Canton Hoover 24-17 on Saturday to win a Division I regional title. The Blue Devils (13-0) will advance to play Mentor (10-2) in a state semifinal Nov. 24. Hoover ended its season with [...]

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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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Player of the Game: Football

October 27, 2007

FOOTBALL
NORTH CANTON HOOVER 31, JACKSON 0
Varsity Letters Player of the Game: Hoover senior quarterback Jared Wackerly.
Wackerly completed 10-of-16 passes for 171 yards and three touchdowns to help host Hoover clinch homefield advantage for the playoffs and secure its first outright Federal League title since 2003.
Wackerly connected with senior wide receiver Matt Wakulchik for touchdowns of [...]

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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 country teams [...]

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Football: Player of the Game

October 8, 2007

Football
GlenOak 7, North Canton Hoover 6
Varsity Letters Player of the Game: GlenOak senior running back Anthony Smith. Smith carried the ball 36 times for 145 yards to help the Golden Eagles keep drives alive, run the clock and limit the number of possessions that Hoover’s high-powered offense received.
GlenOak improved to 5-2, 2-2 in the Federal [...]

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Hoover cross country teams win two titles

September 23, 2007

The North Canton Hoover Vikings boys and girls cross country squads each won team championships Saturday at the 2007 Cloverleaf Colt Pack Invitational.
Hoover senior Adam Stackpole won the boys “Varsity Green” race with a time of 16:11.88. Walsh Jesuit senior Jonathan Shepherd placed second with a 16:28.02
Four Vikings placed between ninth and 12th: junior Zach [...]

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