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Hitchens, Mansnerus players of the year in football

When area football fans recall the 2009 high school season, their memories may linger on the many big plays and exciting performances by several top-tier running backs. While seven running backs earned spots on the Associated Press Northeast Lakes ...

From SHAUN BENNETT, Elyria Chronicle-Telegram,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Dan Schneider

Westlake wrestler Nick Lawrence signs with Purdue

WESTLAKE — Nick Lawrence has added one great accomplishment after another to his high school wrestling resume. So it’s not too surprising that his plans after graduation are also on a grand scale. “He’s gotten some really nice offers,” Demons coach ...

From SHAUN BENNETT, Elyria Chronicle-Telegram,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Nick Lawrence,  Big 10

Shaun Bennett: Pro soccer’s loss is Ohio State’s gain

Devin Barclay nervously chewed on a fingernail while he watched the heroics of Ohio State’s defenders. Shutdown coverage by the secondary forced an incomplete pass. Linebacker Austin Spitler met Iowa’s running back in the backfield for a 6-yard loss. ...

From SHAUN BENNETT, Elyria Chronicle-Telegram,  15 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Devin Barclay,  Ohio State Buckeyes,  Austin Spitler,  Doug Worthington,  Anderson Russell

Mixed martial arts: Amherst’s Garcher defends his title

ELYRIA - Amherst’s Mike Garcher was focused on his 185-pound title fight Friday night. So much so, that he forgot to bring his championship belt to the Elyria Roll Arena. “I had to call (my girlfriend) Jen at home and tell her to bring it with her,” ...

From SHAUN BENNETT, Elyria Chronicle-Telegram,  14 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Carlos Arroyo

North Ridgeville’s mistakes costly: Postseason debut bumpy thanks to early mistakes

TOLEDO - The North Ridgeville players had plenty of heart. The Rangers’ minds were squarely focused on the game plan. It was just another part of the body that seemed to keep getting in the way. “We shot ourselves in the foot over and over again,” ...

From SHAUN BENNETT, Elyria Chronicle-Telegram,  7 Nov 2009

Cavs analysis: New season, same problems

It took the Cleveland Cavaliers 26 days to erase the bad taste from their mouths after being eliminated from the playoffs last season. The Orlando Magic ousted the Cavaliers from the Eastern Conference finals on May 30. Cleveland traded for 15-time All- ...

From SHAUN BENNETT, Elyria Chronicle-Telegram,  28 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Cleveland Cavaliers,  Orlando Magic,  Shaquille O'Neal,  Dwight Howard,  Boston Celtics

High school football Week 9: Switch brings success for Bulldogs

Jeremy Ortiz was just hoping to catch some passes and do whatever he could to help Olmsted Falls win games during his junior season. “Jeremy was one of our wide receivers at the beginning of the year,” Bulldogs coach Jim Ryan said. “Our main tailback, ...

From SHAUN BENNETT, Elyria Chronicle-Telegram,  23 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Jim Ryan

McNulty, Elyria Catholic reunited: Circumstances sad, but longtime wrestling coach happy to be back

The Elyria Catholic wrestling program hosts the John McNulty Sr. Memorial tournament during the second or third weekend of every season. The event was put together to honor longtime coach John McNulty’s father, who attended nearly every Panthers ...

From SHAUN BENNETT, Elyria Chronicle-Telegram,  18 Oct 2009

Amherst QB thriving in new offense

Amherst lost several of its top football players to graduation last season, and many area fans figured the Comets would be trudging through a rebuilding year in 2009. It seemed like the perfect time for coach Kevin Fell to institute his new spread ...

From SHAUN BENNETT, Elyria Chronicle-Telegram,  16 Oct 2009

Ohio State defense shuts down Wisconsin’s vaunted running game

COLUMBUS - Wisconsin sophomore John Clay was the Big Ten’s top running back coming into Saturday’s showdown with No. 9 Ohio State. The Buckeyes had the league’s top-ranked defense against the run. Something had to give. Unfortunately for the Badgers, ...

From SHAUN BENNETT, Elyria Chronicle-Telegram,  11 Oct 2009
Related Topics: John Clay (football),  Ohio State Buckeyes,  Kurt Coleman,  Wisconsin Badgers,  Big 10

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