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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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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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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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Northwest girls soccer team remains undefeated

September 12, 2007

The Northwest girls soccer team defeated Alliance 2-0 Wednesday to improve to 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the Northeastern Buckeye Conference.
Freshman forward Kathy Demaree and senior forward Megan Green each scored goals for the Indians.
“We’re playing real well as a team, we are passing well and moving without the ball the well,” Northwest coach Scott [...]

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Football: Player of the Game

September 1, 2007

Northwest 42, Firestone 21
Varsity Letters Player of the Game: Northwest senior wide receiver/defensive back Teddy Robb.
Robb had two touchdown receptions and two interceptions to lead the Indians over the Falcons.
“This was one of my better games,” said Robb, a second-team all-district selection in Division III last season.
Robb opened Northwest’s scoring with a 68-yard touchdown pass [...]

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Football prospects

July 21, 2007

The football season is approaching, so I compiled a list of high school seniors from the Beacon Journal’s five-county coverage area who are listed as prospects on www.scout.com. There are several area players who are not on this list who will surely play in college. Nonetheless, this should give you some names to look for [...]

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