- Streetsboro lineman Alex Todd verbally committed to Indiana, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal. Todd, who is 6 feet 4 and 290 pounds, is the first Indiana commitment in the 2012 class, according to the publication. He also reportedly had offers from Miami (Ohio), Bowling Green and Kent State.

- Massillon quarterback Kyle Kempt has reportedly been offered by Toledo, according to ScoutingOhio.com. It is the first offer for Kempt, who will be a junior this upcoming season. Kempt is listed at 6-foot-5 and 195 pounds on ScoutingOhio.com.

- Canton McKinley defensive back Jermaine Edmondson has reportedly added offers from Nebraska and Purdue, according to ScoutingOhio.com. Edmondson, 6 feet 2 and 173 pounds, also has offers from Toledo, Louisville, Buffalo, Illinois and Bowling Green, according to the website.

- Orrville middle linebacker Mason Monheim has reportedly added an offer from Ohio University, according to ScoutingOhio.com. Monheim, 6 feet 1 and 215 pounds, also has offers that include Illinois, Miami (Ohio), Kent State, Akron, Toledo, Western Michigan, Bowling Green, Ball State, Eastern Michigan and Buffalo.

- Walsh Jesuit quarterback Nick Wargo has reportedly been offered by Cincinnati, according to Scout.com. It is the first offer for Wargo, who is listed at 6 feet 3 and 215 pounds on ScoutingOhio.com. He will be a senior this upcoming season.

Streetsboro junior tackle Alex Todd has reportedly added an offer from Indiana, according to ScoutingOhio.com.

Todd (6-3, 285) also has offers from Kent State and Miami (Ohio).

Streetsboro junior tackle Alex Todd was reportedly offered by Kent State, according to ScoutingOhio.com.

It is the first offer for Todd, who is 6-foot-3 and 285 pounds.

Aurora junior guard Troy Watson has reportedly been offered by Toledo , according to ScoutingOhio.com.

Watson, who is 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds, is part of a strong offensive line class for 2012. Toledo is his first offer.

Williams is 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds.

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 and Ravenna still have shots.

Div. III, Region 9

Field, St. V-M, Buchtel are in the top eight.  It’s apparent the Irish’s loss to Walsh didn’t hurt them too much.  Southeast and Streetsboro still have a shot.

Div. IV, Region 13

Manchester and Canton Central Catholic would be in if the season ended today.

Div. VI, Region 21

Mogadore comes in at the top spot

Junior quarterback, Mark Zimmerman, Green – 323 yards passing and two touchdowns.

Senior quarterback Jon Robinson, Woodridge – 165 yards on the ground, including an 88-yard run and 105 yards passing in a loss against Streetsboro.

Junior running back, Patrick Boggs, Field – 228 yards and three touchdowns.

Senior running back Jay Wilson, Field – 162 yards and a touchdown.

Sophomore running back, Aregeros Turner –  Copley – 142 yards and two touchdowns including a 55-yard run.

Junior running back, Aaron Male, Ellet – Four receptions for 112 yards, 76 yards rushing and four touchdowns, including a punt return for 55 yards.

Senior receiver, Steve Magic, Streetsboro – Four receptions for 130 yards and three touchdowns.

Junior running back, Tyrin Williams, Tallmadge – 137 yards and a touchdown.

Here are some highlights on high school action played on Wednesday:

Girls Tennis

Stow 5, Brunswick 0 – Senior Melanie Rozum of the Bulldogs was outstanding at first singles, while junior Ashley Kopko won two tough sets at second singles.

Revere 5, Copley 0 – Junior singles players Natalie Robson and Brittany Miller did not lose a game as the Minutemen dominated the Indians in their Suburban League match.

Louisville 5, Canton McKinley 0 – The Leopards are 4-0 with impressive play by singles players Brooke Mathie, Colleen Miller, Sam Pukys and dominating play from doubles tandems Hannah Lemmon and Alexis Isla, as well as Ciara Antonacci-Ashley Robbins.

Girls soccer

Hudson 0, North Canton Hoover 0 – The two teams combined for just four shots in the defensive battle.

Canton Central Catholic 2, Massillon 1 – The visiting Crusaders got second half goals from senior Maria Chiappini and sophomore Katie Nixdorf to stop the Tigers in their season opener.

Mentor Lake Catholic 3, Archbishop Hoban 1 – Madison Kaser had the lone goal for the Knights in their season opener on the road.

Boys Golf

Streetsboro 171, Mogadore 177 – The top five Rocket golfers all shots in the 40s at the par 36 West Mogadore Golf Course, led by David acketty’s 41 and 43s by Frank Gant and C.J. Diehl.

Kent Roosevelt 153, Field 178, Springfield 207 – After their 43-match conference win streak was snapped Monday by Crestwood, the Rough Riders got back on their horses and charged forward led by Tyler Jastromb’s 36 and James Strange with 37 on the par 36 Chenowith Golf Course in Akron. Kent is 9-1 overall and in the Metro Division of the Portage Trail Conference.

Girls Golf

Wadsworth 177, Tallmadge 199 – Freshman Alice Ho shot 37 and sister Katy Ho, a sophomore, posted a 40 to lead the Grizzlies, which are 6-1, at the par 36 Brookledge Golf course in cuyahoga Falls.

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. Thanks again!

Field football coach Patrick Youel confirmed that standout senior running back Jay Lugo has left Field High School and is now a student at Streetsboro.

Youel said Lugo is “moving to Streetsboro due to certain circumstances” and that “it’s a private matter.”

“His family is moving out of the district and moving to Streetsboro,” Youel said. “Obviously it was shocking news for all of us. He is such a great kid. It’s such an unfortunate circumstance for him.”

Lugo, 5-foot-6 and 165 pounds, rushed for 168 yards and four touchdowns this past Friday to help host Field defeat Crestwood 48-14. The Falcons have a 4-1 overall record and are 2-0 in the Portage Trail Conference Metro Division.

Lugo is not eligible to play football at Streetsboro, according to Ohio High School Athletic Association rules. He can play basketball, a sport he also excels in, for the Rockets.

Youel said the Falcons players found out Lugo would be leaving prior to playing and defeating Kent Roosevelt 31-13.

“We will miss him, but as a team it’s 11 men, not 1,” Youel said. “That is what I told our guys. We can’t control things. As good of a player he is and as much of a brother he is, we can’t control things. We are going to be a little bit less of a team, but we have four or five other running backs that can play and will have to step it up. We are confident in their ability and it’s their time to shine. Our offensive line is really a key too.”

Youel said junior running back Chuck Snyder has been very productive this season alongside Lugo and will see his role increased.

“It was definitely upsetting news and we dealt with it in house,” Youel said. “Friday was Jay’s going away party. He had an incredible performance and got almost 300 all-purpose yards. Our fans did a tremendous job when he came out of the game in the third quarter. They gave him a two minute standing ovation and after the game the team presented a game ball to him.”

Lugo attended Windham High School his freshman and sophomore years, and then went to Field as a junior. He played in the state playoffs for both schools.

“He said he will stay in touch,” Youel said. “It was a decision that was out of his control. It was emotional for our guys and for Jay. I had senior parents throw a going away party for him. We have to keep going though. There are 50 guys on this team. We will miss him and we love him, but we have to keep going.”

Field plays at Springfield (4-1, 2-0) at 7 p.m. Friday.

Here is a list of 2009 Football Recruiting Classes for the University of Akron, Kent State, Ohio State and other local high school players that signed with other schools.

NOTE: This information was obtained from high schools and colleges in person or via e-mail, fax, mail, etc. There will be additional local players that will sign at a later date.

UA, KSU & OSU 2009 FOOTBALL CLASSES:

AKRON (24) — Bill Alexander, 5-10, 165, DB, Whigham, Ga.; Broderick Alexander, 6-2, 215, RB, Covington, Ga.; David Anderson, 6-2, 220, LB, Cincinnati; Jake Brandt, 6-6, 255, OL, Bexley, Ohio; Josh Couch, 6-3, 220, P, Carlisle, Ohio; Jake Delmonico, 5-11, 175, DB, Beaver Falls, Pa.; Jerrod Dillard, 6-5, 190, WR, Adrian, Mich.; Blake Fraley, 6-1, 225, LB, Hilliard, Ohio; Dee Friesen, 5-9, 165, WR, Jacksonville, Fla.; Randy Greenwood, 5-11, 180, WR, Fairport Harbor, Ohio; Chris Henderson, 6-2, 325, DL, Harrisburg, Pa.; Abdullah Homayed, 6-4, 235, DL, Dearborn, Mich.; Jordan Houser, 5-11, 180, DB, Fairborn, Ohio; Jeremy LaFrance (Jr.), 6-1, 200, WR, New Orleans; Anthony Meriwether, 6-2, 190, WR, Cleveland; Patrick Nicely, 6-4, 220, QB, Willoughby; Joe Petrides, 6-6, 255, OL, Baltimore; Nolan Procter, 5-9, 170, WR, Southfield, Mich.; Jon Root, 6-6, 225, TE, Fairview, Pa.; Adam Steiner, 6-2, 215, LS, Canton (GlenOak); Phil Tonga (Jr.), 6-4, 275, DL, Torrance, Calif.; Joe Vidovic, 6-6, 265, OL, Willoughby; Diamond Weaver (Jr.), 5-10, 180, DB, Mobile, Ala.; Grant Williams, 6-5, 220, TE, Louisville, Ky.

KENT STATE (22) — Dri Archer, 5-7, 155, RB, Laurel, Fla.; Tyler Arend, 6-5, 295, OL, Paulding, Ohio; Luke Batton, 6-0, 200, LB, Macedonia (Nordonia); Anthony Bowman, 5-10, 168, ATH/RB, Detroit, Mich.; Dana Brown, 6-1, 265, DL, McKeesport, Pa.; Ed Cazenave, 6-2, 180, WR, Dallas, Ga.; Freddy Cortez, 6-0, 200, PK, Fort Meade, Fla.; Mike Daniels, 6-0, 195, DB, Greenville, N.C.; Jake Dooley, 6-2, 215, LB, Mason, Ohio; Zack Gonosz, 5-10, 185, S, Dallas, Ga.; Tyshon Goode, 6-1, 185, WR, Syracuse, N.Y.; Danny Gress, 6-1, 220, LB, Englewood, Ohio; DeVonte’ Helms, 6-3, 260, DL, Waldorf, Md.; Garrick Piggott, 6-1, 200, DB, Williamsburg, Va.; Max Plunkett, 6-8, 305, OL, Dayton; Darius Polk, 6-0, 180, DB, Lynchburg, Va.; Fabrice Pratt, 6-2, 180, DB, Miami; C.J. Steward, 6-1, 215, LB, Jacksonville, Fla.; Bryan Wagner, 6-5, 290, TE, Mantua (Crestwood); Jeff Walker, 6-5, 200, WR, Akron (Coventry); Kent Walker, 6-2, 235, LB, Kittanning, Pa.; Brian Winters, 6-5, 320, OL, Hudson (Hudson).

OHIO STATE (25) — C.J. Barnett, 6-1, 180, DB, Clayton, Ohio; Dorian Bell, 6-2, 220, LB, Monroeville, Pa.; Adam Bellamy, 6-4, 275, OL, Aurora (Aurora); Jaamal Berry, 5-10, 185, RB, Miami; Zach Boren, 6-1, 245, LB, Pickerington, Ohio; Corey Brown, 6-1, 190, ATH, Monroeville, Pa.; Duron Carter, 6-3, 185, WR, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Dominic Clarke, 5-10, 170, DB, Frederick, Md.; Melvin Fellows, 6-5, 255, DT, Garfield Heights; Chris Fields, 6-1, 180, WR, Painesville; Reid Fragel, 6-8, 258, TE, Grosse Pte., Mich.; Kenny Guiton, 6-2, 182, QB, Aldine, Texas; Jordan Hall, 5-11, 190, RB, Jeannette, Pa.; Marcus Hall, 6-6, 300, OL, Cleveland; Adam Homan, 6-2, 230, LB, Coldwater, Ohio; Carlos Hyde, 6-1, 235, RB, Naples, Fla.; James Jackson, 6-0, 175, WR, Grand Ledge, Mich.; Storm Klein, 6-2, 225, LB, Newark, Ohio; Corey Linsley, 6-4, 285, OL, Youngstown; Sam Longo, 6-5, 270, OL, Bellbrook, Ohio; Jack Mewhort, 6-6, 285, OL, Toledo; Jonathan Newsome, 6-3, 230, LB, Cleveland; John Simon, 6-3, 265, DT, Youngstown; Jordan Whiting, 6-1, 230, LB, Louisville, Ky.; Jamie Wood, 6-2, 185, ATH, Pickerington.

OTHER LOCAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS THAT SIGNED:

ASHLAND — Anthony Capasso, 5-11, 197, Soph. WR, Lakewood, (Kent State transfer); Cooper Ivan, 5-8, 171, DB, Massillon (Washington); Keith Dingler, 6-3, 260, OL, Massillon (Washington); David Lee, 5-7, 165, DB, Akron (St. Vincent-St. Mary); Matt Rose, 6-2, 250, DL, Canton (Massillon Washington); Ethan Scott, 5-9, 185, DB, Akron (Archbishop Hoban); Andrew Volcheck, 5-10, 210, LB/DB, Tallmadge (Archbishop Hoban).

BALL STATE — Armand Dehaney, 5-9, 178, WR/DB, Maple Heights (Walsh Jesuit).

BOWLING GREEN — John Pettigrew, 5-10, 185, RB, Maple Heights (Cuyahoga Valley Christian
Academy); Alex Thomas, 6-2, 218, LB, Stow (Stow-Munroe Falls).

FINDLAY — Monterae Williams, 5-9, 185, RB, Canton (McKinley).

INDIANA — Pat McShane, 6-5, 290, OL/DT, Stow (Walsh Jesuit).

INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — Cory Lanterman, 6-1, 180, WR, (Streetsboro).

MIAMI (OHIO) — Brian Slack, 6-5, 228, TE-DL, Akron (Archbishop Hoban).

MICHIGAN — Justin “J.T.” Turner, 6-2, 185, CB-RB, Massillon (Washington).

MICHIGAN STATE — Nate Klatt, 6-4, 280, C, Canal Fulton (Northwest).

MILFORD ACADEMY — Mikey Bickley, 6-0, 170, WR, Akron (East); Jackie Adams, 6-1, 195 RB/LB, Akron (East).

NORTHWESTERN — Brian Smith, 6-8, 295, OL/DT, Medina (Walsh Jesuit).

OHIO DOMINICAN — Jon Haught, 5-11, 220, LB/RB, Cuyahoga Falls (Walsh Jesuit); Garrett Wilcox, 6-3, 225, LB, Streetsboro (St. Vincent-St. Mary).

ROBERT MORRIS — Matt Gavin, 5-10, 160 CB, Akron (East).

WALSH — Jesse Mason, 6-2, 190, QB, (Green); Dominic Williams, 5-9, 186, DB/RB, Akron (Archbishop Hoban).

WEST VIRGINIA — Chris Snook, 6-2, 220, FB-LB, Medina (Highland).

YOUNGSTOWN STATE — Theo Barnes, 6-3, 240, DL, Akron (Archbishop Hoban); Conner Seeman, 6-4, 250, TE, (Copley).