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John Gramuglia thanks Wadsworth community for their effort

February 3, 2012

Here is a letter I received via email from Wadsworth wrestling coach John Gramuglia: Dear Grizzly Invitational Merchants, Workers and Sponsors, The Wadsworth Wrestling team and coaches would like to thank the entire Wadsworth wrestling family and community for a superb job at the 26th annual Grizzly Invitational Tournament. In order for the tournament to [...]

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Jack Snowball commits to Miami (Ohio) for football

January 30, 2012

Wadsworth senior running back Jack Snowball made an oral commitment to continue his academic and football careers at Miami University in Oxford on scholarship, Wadsworth Athletic Director Rich Berlin said Monday. “Jack made an official visit this weekend,” Berlin said. “Sunday afternoon I got a text that they had offered and he accepted. “The first [...]

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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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Wadsworth wrestler commits to Ohio State

July 29, 2011

Wadsworth High School senior Nick Tavanello will continue his academic and wrestling careers next year on scholarship at Ohio State University after giving an oral commitment. Tavanello wrestled at 215 pounds the past three years, winning a Division I individual state title as a sophomore and junior and helping Wadsworth win a team state title [...]

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Copley beats Wadsworth 3-2 for district title

May 23, 2011

Kenzie Wallace of Copley pitched out of two jams in the sixth and seventh innings had three singles and scored twice to lead the Indians (21-1) to a 4-2 victory Monday night for the Barberton Division I district softball championship, first in school history. Casey Burns had a RBI triple in the first that scored [...]

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Copley, Wadsworth softball teams win; play Monday afternoon for district title

May 21, 2011

Originally scheduled to be play Saturday aftenoon, the Barberton Division I district championship game will be play 4:30 Monday afternoon between Copley and Wadsworth at the Barberton Athletic Complex off Barber Road. The Indians (20-1), which won the Suburban League this year for the first time in school history, play Wadsworth (22-6) for the third [...]

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Tournament Hoops: Girls Regional Semi-Finals

March 8, 2011

Here’s a quick look at tonight’s Division I Girls Regional Semi-Finals: Wadsworth (20-4) vs. Twinsburg (23-0) This is shaping up to be a good one. Wadsworth – the No. 3 seed pulled a minor upset in beating second seeded Hudson in the quarterfinals. Twinsburg will have to contend with Wadsworth stars Taylor Woods, who scored 21 [...]

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State wrestling championship individual final results

March 5, 2011

Below are the results from the finals of the 74th state wrestling championships at Value City Arena in Columbus (local athletes are in bold). For complete results from the state tournaments, click here: DIVISION I 103: Brandon Thompson, Solon dec. David Bavery, Perry 2-0 112: George DiCamillo, Cle. St. Ignatius dec. Edgar Bright, Lakewood St. [...]

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Division I Wrestling Team Standings After Quarterfinals

March 4, 2011

1. Lakewood St. Edward 73.0 2. Massillon Perry 49.0 3. Wadsworth 47.0 4. Cin. Arch. Moeller 28.0 5. Medina 24.0 6. Solon 23.0 7. Mayfield Vill. Mayfield 22.5 8. Cin. Elder 22.0 9. Springboro 19.5 10. Copley 19.0

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Hudson and Wadsworth emerge victorious

March 4, 2011

The Hudson and Wadsworth girls basketball teams each secured a victory Thursday night in Division I district semifinal games at Ellet. Hudson defeated Firestone 69-66 in the opening game, and Wadsworth beat Medina 57-37 in the nightcap. The Explorers and Grizzlies will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Ellet for the district title. Explorers’ [...]

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State Wrestling: Short Takes

March 3, 2011

Despite winning a state championship last year, CVCA’s Nathan Tomasello, said that he’s not feeling any pressure this time around. Ranked No. 1 in the country, the sophomore easily won his opening match Thursday night at Value City Arena. ‘’It’s not much pressure; I’m just going out and trying to wrestle my match that I’ve [...]

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Area high schools remain highly ranked in state poll

February 11, 2011

Massillon Perry and Wadsworth are ranked Nos. 2 and 3, respectively, in the Division I state wrestling coaches’ poll this week. In Division II, Walsh Jesuit is ranked No. 3. In Division III, CVCA is ranked No. 3. Waynedale is ranked ninth.

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Area wrestling teams remain highly ranked in state polls

January 20, 2011

Wadsworth and Massillon Perry are tied for the No. 2 ranking in the weekly Division I state wrestling coaches’ poll. The Grizzlies earned four first-place votes. Lakewood St. Edward is ranked No. 1. In Division II, Walsh Jesuit is ranked No. 3. In Division III, CVCA is ranked No. 3 with one first-place vote. Waynedale [...]

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Wadsworth wrestling team participating in prestigious meet

December 1, 2010

The Wadsworth wrestling team will attend a prestigious Super Dual meet in Cincinnati on Saturday. Wadsworth, the reigning Division I state champions, will join 11 other elite teams at Moeller High School for the Moeller Duals. Other teams include Brother Martin (Tennessee state champion), Louisville Trinity (Kentucky state champions) and several others. Wrestling starts at [...]

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Football Preview: Wadsworth at Tallmadge

October 15, 2010

Wadsworth Grizzlies (2-5, 2-2) at Tallmadge Blue Devils (7-0, 4-0) 7 p.m., Tallmadge High School The upshot: Tallmadge’s football team has eked out a 7-0 record by winning the close games recnetly giving coach Joe Vassalotti his 100th win. The wins haven’t been pretty, but they are wins. The Blue Devils do so through gritty play [...]

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Wadsworth Grizzlies Lose Snowball; Deal With Suspensions

September 1, 2010

The Wadsworth Grizzlies lost a big piece of their offense in a 21-6 loss to Stow last Friday when running back Jack Snowball went down with a knee injury. A two-way starter, Snowball was at his outside linebacker position when he injured his right knee. ‘’It’s not his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament),’’ Coach Greg Dennison [...]

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Wednesday night roundup

August 25, 2010

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 [...]

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Video: Wadsworth senior Jacob Sussman discusses the Grizzlies’ Division I state title in the 3,200-meter relay

June 4, 2010

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Girls and boys track: Division I Youngstown regional recap

May 29, 2010

The Buchtel girls won the Division I Youngstown regional Friday at Austintown Fitch High School. Wadsworth had the best showing of any local boys team, placing second for the first time in school history. Warren Harding captured the team title on the boys’ side. The essentials: Complete results. Videos of the finals from Austintown Fitch. [...]

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Boys track and field: Youngstown Division I Regional recap

May 27, 2010

Below you’ll find a recap from the first day of the Youngstown Division I Regional at Austintown Fitch High School. OVERALL SUMMARY: Only four finals were completed on the boys’ side Wednesday, leaving Perry and Boardman tied for first place with 13 points apiece. Stow (11), Massillon (10), Austintown Fitch (10), Mentor (10) and Wadsworth [...]

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