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Waynedale

Dealing with pressure

March 5, 2011

Is there more or less pressure at the state meet than districts? Two wrestlers had opposite feelings on the subject. Ryan Hornack, the 103-pounder from Medina who finished fourth,  found out out the secrets of wrestling at state. “My teammates – Teddy Hammer, Matt Hammer and Mike Griffith – coached me on what to expect. [...]

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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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Waynedale guard reportedly commits to Mount Union

February 11, 2011

Waynedale senior guard Corey Mullins has reportedly made a commitment to play at Mount Union, according to ScoutingOhio.com. Mullins is 6-foot-4 and 325 pounds.

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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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Three area schools all ranked No. 3 in state polls

January 6, 2011

Massillon Perry is ranked No. 3 in the Division I state wrestling coaches’ poll this week. Perry is the only area team ranked in the top 10. Lakewood St. Edward is ranked No. 1. In Division II, Walsh Jesuit is ranked No. 3. Minerva is ranked No. 10. In Division III, CVCA is ranked No. [...]

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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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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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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 [...]

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Wayne County Athletic League predictions

August 18, 2007

Here is a preseason look at Wayne County Athletic League 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. NORTHWESTERN (10-1 overall, 7-0 in the WCAL last season; WCAL [...]

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