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Ravenna’s D.J. Jones set to play football at Akron

February 2, 2012

Ravenna senior running back D.J. Jones said Thursday he will attend the University of the Akron and play football. Jones and Ravens coach Jim Lunardi each confirmed that Zips coach Terry Bowden and running back coach Trent Boykin recruited the 5-foot-9 and 190-pound standout to UA. “I am going as a preferred walk-on for a [...]

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Football: OHSAA Playoff Computer Rankings

September 27, 2011

The following list includes area football teams that are currently ranked high enough to make the post season and may include those just on the outside looking in.  The top eight teams will make the state playoffs.  Here are this week’s computer rankings as provided by the Ohio High School Athletic Association: Division I, Region [...]

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Highland and Ravenna ready for Progressive Field game

May 4, 2011

Consistently poor weather this spring has frustrated area coaches. Highland baseball coach Jeff Rollyson is no different, though he is excited about Saturday when the Hornets are scheduled to play Ravenna at 3 p.m. at Progressive Field in the Eighth Annual Cleveland Indians Charities High School Hardball Classic that features three games Friday and three [...]

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The big game – Ravenna @ Field

October 22, 2010

The Portage Trail Conference Metro Division has come down to a showdown with Ravenna at Field, both with records of 6-2 overall and 5-0 in the division at 7 Friday night. The other big element of this contest is playoff position. The Field Falcons  is third in the Division III, Region 9 controlling their own destiny [...]

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Computer Rankings: Much on the Line

October 19, 2010

Division I, Region II Massillon, Twinsburg and Canton McKinley currently have a hold on the playoffs with two games left to go. Medina and Perry sit just outside at numbers nine and 10 respectively. Division II, Region V Copley, Tallmadge and Kent Roosevelt have spots in the top eight slots with a showdown between Copley [...]

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Preview: Kent Roosevelt @ Springfield

October 15, 2010

This is not a glamorous game on paper in terms of the Portage Trail Conference Metro Division. However, this game means a lot to the Rough Riders (5-2, 2-2). Long-time coach John Nemec seeks his 200th career victory. Despite being 5-2, the Rough Riders need to win out to have a chance of reaching the [...]

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Computer Rankings: Rising and Falling

October 12, 2010

Div. I, Region 2 Massillon, Canton McKinley and Perry currently reside in the elite eight with Medina at No. 9 Div. II, Region 5 Copley and Tallmadge continue to hold spots, the big mover is Walsh Jesuit who make it in at No. 8 primarily because of their win over St. Vincent-St. Mary.  Kent Roosevelt [...]

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The Rematch – Ravenna at Kent Roosevelt

October 8, 2010

One of the best games of last season was the PTC showdown between Kent Roosevelt at Ravenna. The wild affair went to overtime when the Ravens, trailing by one converted a 2-point conversion to win 29-28. This year’s rematch has a lot on the line tonight in Kent. In terms of the race for the [...]

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Lauren Tilden set to play basketball at Mount Union

May 20, 2010

Ravenna High School senior Lauren Tilden has committed to attend Mount Union College and continue her basketball career. Tilden, a 5-foot-5 guard, was an All-Ohio, all-district and three-time all-conference selection for Ravenna coach Rod Chlysta. Tilden was named the 2009-10 Portage Trail Conference Metro Player of the Year and finished her career with 170 3-pointers [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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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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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 [...]

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