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Taylor keeps Ravenna in playoff picture

October 30, 2009

Ravenna hosts Springfield tonight with a Portage Trail Conference Metro Division title and a possible state playoff appearance at stake.
The Ravens (7-2, 6-0) defeated Field 39-0 last week and currently are ninth in the Division II, Region 5 standings. The top eight teams in each region advance to the regional quarterfinals.
Ravenna assistant football coach Chuck [...]

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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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Ravenna seeks to stay perfect in PTC Metro

October 16, 2009

Ravenna looks to stay undefeated in the Portage Trail Conference Metro Division when they travel to Coventry (0-7, 0-4) tonight.
The Ravens (5-2, 4-0) defeated visiting Kent Roosevelt 29-28 in a rivalry game that went to overtime this past Friday.
Ravenna senior quarterback Zach Thomas rushed for a 6-yard touchdown and then converted a two-point conversion to [...]

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Big games, big gambles, big surprises on the gridiron

October 11, 2009

What a week that was and what a game coming up. As you read my thoughts, remember this – to reach the football playoffs, eight teams in each of the four regions in each division get their ticket punched. The top four teams host first round home games.,
Let’s go:
Roll 7, please!
I have beeen watching high [...]

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Ravenna ready to host Roosevelt

October 9, 2009

Ravenna enters tonight’s rivalry matchup with visiting Kent Roosevelt with a perfect record in the Portage Trail Conference Metro Division.]ep
The Ravens (4-2, 3-0) defeated host Crestwood 40-0 last week by rushing on every offensive play. That’s right, Ravenna never attempted a pass in the entire game.]ep
Ravenna assistant football coach Chuck Harris said the Ravens have [...]

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Ravenna’s running attack key to win over Norton

September 23, 2009

Ravenna evened its record at 2-2 with a dominating 41-0 victory over visiting Norton this past Friday.
The Ravens led 7-0 at halftime and then took charge of the game with 14 points in the third quarter and 20 points in the fourth quarter.
“What I liked seeing in the second half, was the fact [...]

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Speed appears vital to Ravenna football

August 25, 2009

Ravenna returns six starters on each side of the ball, and Ravens coach Jim Lunardi is pleased with the speed the team possesses.
Lunardi said quarterbacks, senior Zach Thomas and junior Josh Chechak, will be on the field together a lot. Thomas is more of a runner and will also play some at receiver. Chechak is [...]

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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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Player of the Game: boys basketball

January 26, 2008

BOYS BASKETBALL
KENT ROOSEVELT 66, RAVENNA 57
Varsity Letters player of the game: Kent Roosevelt junior guard Andre Paulk scored 10 of his team-high 19 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Rough Riders to a Portage Trail Conference Metro Division victory.
Paulk’s stellar performance off the Rough Riders’ bench included a highlight dunk and a near [...]

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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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Football: Player of the game

October 20, 2007

Football
Ravenna 21, Field 13
Varsity Letters Player of the Game: Ravenna senior wide receiver/running back/safety Jonathan Davis.
Davis carried the ball 19 times for 91 yards and a touchdown. His 1-yard touchdown run gave Ravenna a 14-7 lead with 7:48 left in the game. Davis then helped the Ravens (7-2, 6-0 in the PTC Metro Division) seal [...]

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PTC Metro Division predictions

August 18, 2007

Here is a preseason look at Portage Trail Conference Metro Division football for the 2007 season. 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.
KENT ROOSEVELT (10-1 overall, 7-0 in the PTC Metro last [...]

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Joy, frustration for Firestone

May 19, 2007

Posted by Michael Beaven for the Beacon Journal
The Firestone boys track and field team experienced excitement and disappointment Friday night at the Division I district meet at Ravenna.
Falcons senior Collister Fahie advanced to the Austintown Fitch regional in three individual events and junior Dominic Moore advanced in one event.
Moore was injured and his status for [...]

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