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Kent State lands big-time big back

January 30, 2011

Cincinnati Colerain senior fullback Trayion Durham has reportedly made a verbal commitment to Kent State, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Durham, who is rated the nation’s No. 19-ranked player among Big Backs in the 2011 class by MaxPreps.com, had offers that included Michigan, Cincinnati, Kentucky, North Carolina State, Louisville, Boston College, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Colorado. [...]

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Local Teams Rate in State Hoops AP Poll:

January 19, 2011

BOYS Div. I Massillon Jackson sits at No. 5 in the poll. Div. II Buchtel is ranked No. 5 and Walsh Jesuit No. 8. Div. III Manchester is No. 5 in this division. GIRLS Div. I Canton McKinley and Twinsburg come in at Nos. 1 and 2 respectively.  Firestone lands at No. 7. Div. II [...]

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Of Note from OHSAA Board of Directors

January 19, 2011

Coaches propose football workouts in spring: The football coaches association made a proposal that would allow member school coaches to conduct non-mandatory individual skill development workouts with players during the last two weeks of May. The workouts would be a maximum of 10 total hours and would include helmets but no other pads. Athletes currently [...]

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Kent State Offers Two From Buchtel

January 9, 2011

New Kent State Coach Darrell Hazell has wasted no time trying to tap into local football talent. Hazell offered Buchtel cornerback Chevin Meadows and wide receiver Corey Smith this past week. The offers would give both young men a chance to play near home.  Meadows, a senior, said that he would discuss the offer with [...]

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Pennsylvania lineman commits to Zips

December 29, 2010

Greater Johnstown senior lineman Dajour Morris has reportedly made a verbal commitment to play football at the University of Akron, according to The Tribune-Democract (Johnstown , Pa.). Morris, who is 6-foot-2 and 295 pounds, told the publication the Zips plan to use him as a defensive tackle, defensive and also a linebacker. “I’m supposed to [...]

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Grant considering his options

December 15, 2010

St. Vincent-St. Mary senior DB Doran Grant is reportedly considering Ohio State and Michigan State among his final college choices. Scout.com reported Grant will visit Ohio State this weekend. Grant reportedly visited Michigan State on Dec. 4.

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Hoban standouts considering Ohio State

December 15, 2010

Hoban junior defensive ends LaTroy Lewis and Greg McMullen will start to narrow their college list after the New Year, according to Hoban football coach Ralph Orsini. Orsini said in an e-mail today that Ohio State is in the top two for both players.

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State Championship: Buchtel vs Bishop Watterson

December 4, 2010

Halftime:  Buchtel 6, Watterson 6 This is shaping up to be a defensive struggle.  Watterson is playing solid, fundamental defense and staying at home, nullifying Buchtel’s speed.   It’s their defense that has kept them in the game with Jarrod Wilson coming up with at least three of Buchtel’s four turnovers, including one to end the [...]

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Orrville prepares for Chagrin Falls

November 25, 2010

  The Orrville football team (10-3) plays Chagrin Falls (12-1) in a Division IV state semifinal at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Medina. Orrville coach Doug Davault said Chagrin Falls runs a spread offense and often wants to run the ball, including using some option formations. “They have a bunch of good athletes and spread the [...]

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Division III preview: Marlington vs. Dover @ Fawcett Stadium in Canton

November 19, 2010

The Division III Region 11 regional final is a matchup of power football in Marlington and Cinderella in Dover. The Tornadoes (10-2) are coming off a 34-28 win over Thornville Sheridan in overtime in the regional ssemifinal after stunning Steubenville in the quarterfinals 31-28. The great year Marlington has had into football in reflected in [...]

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Gridlocks: Playoffs Week 3

November 17, 2010

Akron Beacon Journal sports writers Jonas Fortune, George Thomas, Jim Isabella and Michael Beaven preview upcoming high school football games.

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Orrville in regional finals again

November 16, 2010

The Orrville football team will make its second consecutive regional final appearance this week when it plays Genoa Area at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Avon Lake. Here are a few notes: Orrville coach Doug Davault said Genoa likes to run the ball first and pass later. He said Genoa plays very aggressive during a game. [...]

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Live from the girl’s state soccer championships

November 13, 2010

Columbus Crew Stadium is a beautiful facility. To say its being underutilized for the OHSAA state soccer championships is an understatement. Half of the stadium is blocked off. Fans are seated behind the team’s benches. It makes sense for a lot of different reasons. Fans scattered about a vast stadium that holds more than 20,000 [...]

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UPDATED: Live from the state soccer championships

November 12, 2010

COLUMBUS:  It is a bit of an odd site when you walk into Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus. What is a statue of an American Football legend doing in a major league futbol park? Lamar Hunt was obviously involved with a lot more than being an NFL patriarch. After being one of the founders of [...]

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Gridlocks Playoffs Week 2

November 12, 2010

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Regional semifinal football local pairings and sites

November 7, 2010

Division I Region 2 No.8 Medina (9-2) vs. No.4 Toledo St. John’s Jesuit (10-1) When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Huron Memorial Stadium No.7 Twinsburg (10-1) vs. No.3 Toledo Whitmer (10-1) When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Ashland Community Stadium Division II Region 5 No.1  Tallmadge (11-0) vs. No. 4 Ashland (9-2) When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: [...]

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Zips receive soccer commitment

November 7, 2010

Glen Este senior Karina Atkinson has verbally committed to play women’s soccer at Akron , according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Atkinson, a senior midfielder, had 11 goals and six assists for Glen Este this season.  

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Report: Kent State offers WR

November 7, 2010

Kent State has reportedly offered Kenton senior wide receiver Max Morrison (6-1, 165), according to ScoutingOhio.com. Morrison also reportedly has offers from Air Force and Vanderbilt.

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