By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know” is a regular Portage Sports feature created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to become tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Kent Roosevelt High School softball coach Luke Darrah, who is in his sixth season leading the […]

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL FASTPITCH SOFTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 DIVISION I Rank, School, Points Watkins Memorial, 124 Anthony Wayne, 107 Lancaster, 90 Walsh Jesuit, 85 Austintown Fitch, 74 Holland Springfield, 46 Hilliard Bradley, 43 Lebanon, 40 Amherst Steele, Brecksville-Broadview Heights, 22 DIVISION II Canfield, 115 Granville, 98 Unioto, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Maddie Burge is forever ready to do whatever it takes for the Field softball team. A year removed from battling through a season of injuries, Burge has re-established herself as the team’s pitching ace at the perfect time for her Falcons. After a 13-win freshman season as the program’s […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024   DIVISION I Rank, Team, Points, Record Archbishop Moeller, 250, 10-0 Mason, 218, 11-1 Olentangy Orange, 181, 10-1 Olentangy Berlin 156, 13-2 North Royalton, 118, 12-1 Grove City, 93, 12-3 Springboro, 64, 13-1 University School, 45, 10-1 Kettering Fairmont, 32, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Ravenna High School football head coach Joe Callihan announced his resignation from the position last week. The 2023 season was Callihan’s second leading the Ravens. He posted a 6-14 overall record, with back-to-back 3-7 records the previous two seasons. The Ravens were 4-10 in conference play and split the […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024 BASEBALL ST. JOHN’S 13, WINDHAM 1 (At St. John’s) WINDHAM 000-100-0—1-3-4 ST. JOHN’S 517-0X—13-12-0 Batteries: King, Hopper (4) and McCune, Cales. Wychok and Seuerino, Hernandez. WP — Wychok. LP — King. Top Hitters: (W) Eye, double, single, run; Paolella, single; Cody, RBI. (SJ) Campbell, double, single, three RBI, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Many have memories that can transport them back to the baseball or softball diamond. Each spring, it is easy for those memories to come rushing back with a wave of nostalgia. The smell of the cut crass. The gritty feel of the dirt. The popping sound of the […]

YOUTH BASEBALL SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024 COACH PITCH 2 GARRETTSVILLE GOLDEN EAGLES 12, JACKSON-MILTON 11 Top Hitters: (G) Grayson Allen, four singles and four RBI; Landon Wade, three singles and RBI; Rowdy Pridemore, three singles, double and three RBI; Eli Rusch, four singles and three RBI; Tucker Norton, four singles. Defensive Standouts: (G) Rowdy […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 BASEBALL SATURDAY WEST LAKE 8, AURORA 1 (At West Lake) AURORA 000-001-0—1-6-1 WEST LAKE 110-042-X—8-9-0 Batteries: Bonnett, Cifani (2), Kilway (6) and not reported. Not reported. WP — n/a. LP — Bonnett. Top Hitters: (A) Pfiffner, two singles; Hach, single, RBI, run; Embrescia, single; Hensley, single; Larrance, single. […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   It’s the one that started it all. The Portage County Amateur has been a part of the golf landscape since 1930. The Amateur was the original tournament, but now has expanded to include stand-alone tournaments for seniors, juniors and kids and includes divisions for women as well, reflecting the […]

BOWLING SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024 ADULT LEAGUES WHITE’S THURSDAY SENIOR TRIOT: Troy Allison 256, Fred Endres 697, Larry Stout 207, Raymond Weinman 600, Patti Andrews 188, Tabitha Schlupe 651, Pam Perry 185, Robin Wise 496. PERFECT FIT TRIO: Joey Hardan 279-891, James Bender 267-928, Alex Rudolph 252, Bob Szarka 852, Zoe Bevilacqua 223-740, Laura […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Crestwood High School recognized five seniors on its College Signing Day on Friday morning in the school library. Volleyball’s Zoe Babnik and Jazmyn Stevens, boys basketball’s Charlie Schweickert, softball’s Bella Hunter and track and field’s Lilly O’Bryant were all part of the special event. All five signed their […]

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 PORTAGE COUNTY LEADERS RUNNING EVENTS 4X800 RELAY Field, 8:32.14 Aurora, 8:55.78 Crestwood, 9:06.6 Kent Roosevelt, 9:08.96 Rootstown, 9:09.2 Garfield, 9:31.15 110 HURDLES Aiden Rodstrom, Rootstown, 15.20 Lucas Pollard, Field, 16.01 James Durham, Crestwood, 16.12 Logan Border, Field, 16.13 Micah Sheller, Kent Roosevelt, 16.64 Anthony Schwind, Mogadore, 17.11 Derek […]

2024 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS HITTING BATTING AVERAGE Mav Wood, Southeast .750 Jayden Coffie, Streetsboro .688 Cohen Richardson, Southeast .667 Brandyn Bogucki, Garfield .600 Jake Eyerman, Crestwood .571 Braden Craft, Streetsboro .571 Scott Wilson, Streetsboro .550 Caden Kolesar, Field .531 Colin Hensley, Aurora .500 Caleb Miller, Southeast .500 Logan West, Southeast .500 Carter Oyster, […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024 BASEBALL GARFIELD 13, STRUTHERS 2 (At Newton Falls) GARFIELD 221-125—13-13-0 STRUTHERS 100-010—2-7-2 Batteries: Carter and Pesicek. Carnahan, Pastella (3), Moore (6) and McMurray. WP — Carter. LP — Carnahan. Top Hitters: (G) Geddes, double, single, three RBI, two runs; Hill, double, three singles, four RBI; Carter, two singles, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Kent State University announced on Thursday that it extended the contract of women’s basketball coach Todd Starkey through the 2029-30 season. Starkey just recently completed his eighth season with the Golden Flashes, and he has posted seven winning seasons, earned five postseason berths and won more than 20 games […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 BASEBALL BRISTOL 10, WINDHAM 2 (At Bristol) WINDHAM 101-000-0–2-2-4 BRISTOL 213-004-X—10-12-1 Batteries: Paolella, King (3) and McCune. Picke, Miller (2) and Swagsr, Musson. WP — Picke. LP — Paolella. Top Hitters: (W) Paolella, two singles; Eye, RBI; McCune, two runs; King, RBI. (B) Picke, double, two singles, two […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Rootstown has turned to one of Portage County’s all-time winningest coaches to take over the high school’s football program. Tom Hannan was board approved on Wednesday to become the next coach of the Rovers, taking over for Chris Knopick, who resigned after three seasons leading the program. Knopick […]

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 DIVISION I Rank, School, Points Lancaster, 106 Watkins Memorial, 87 Anthony Wayne, 84 Walsh Jesuit, 77 Austintown Fitch, 72 Holland Springfield, 58 Amherst Steele, 54 Centerville, 53 Lebanon, 39 Hilliard Bradley, 37 DIVISION II Canfield, 103 Granville, 70 Unioto, 64 Indian Lake, 54 Jonathan […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 BASEBALL STREETSBORO 4, WOODRIDGE 1 (At Woodridge) STREETSBORO 010-011-1—4-8-1 WOODRIDGE 000-000-1—1-3-2 Batteries: Craft, Batten (7) and Epple. Heisler, Johnston (7) and Anderson. WP — Craft. LP — Heisler. Top Hitters: (S) Wilson, single, run, RBI; Batten, home run, RBI, run; Coffie, double, RBI. (W) Duffy, single, run; Iglegeart, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor “Getting to Know” is a regular Portage Sports feature created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Streetsboro High School track and field coach Rob Kidd, who is in his sixth season leading the […]

For the 19th year, the Crestwood High School track and field program hosted its annual invitational to honor legendary and respected coach Don Faix, who died in 2001 after an illustrious career with the Red Devils. Faix is a member of both the Ohio Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Halls of Fame, as […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   One of the most alluring tags a Major League Baseball prospect can receive is being identified as a five-tool player. The stamp is used to describe a rare player that is exceptional at all five of the important physical tools of the game: Speed, throwing, fielding, hitting for […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024 BASEBALL LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN 10, SOUTHEAST 2 (At Southeast) LAKE CENTER 012-230-2—10-6-1 SOUTHEAST 000-001-1—2-3-5 Batteries: Maninga, Shelly (7) and Smilek. Muncy, Muccino (5) and Blankenship. WP — Maninga (3-0). LP — Muncy. Top Hitters: (LCC) Tanner Norman, two doubles, two RBI; Harrison Coblentz, two singles.     RAVENNA […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   After a few days to reflect on the first Portage Sports High School Basketball All-Star games, I felt it was important to revisit the night to address a few things that helped turn the night into success. It was an amazing night, the stars were shining bright and […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024     DIVISION I Rank, School, Points, Record Archbishop Moeller, 299, 11-0 Mason, 268, 11-1 Oletangy Orange, 219, 10-0 North Royalton, 180, 9-1 Grove City, 111, 9-3 Butler, 75, 9-3 Lancaster, 67, 9-1 […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   It is a busy three days for junior golfers with the 10th Kids Am at Sunny Hill on July 21 and the 18th Matt Mishler Junior Portage County Amateur set for July 22-23. The Junior Am tees off at Windmill Lakes in Ravenna on July 22 with girls and […]

BOWLING SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024 ADULT LEAGUES WHITE’S SENIOR DOUBLES: Larry Stout 265-555, Mario Laramee 225-650, Robin Wise 201-526, Betsy Mako 183-491. PERFECT FIT TRIO: Troy Allison 269, Bob Szarka 267-950, Alen Rudolph 920, James Bender 259, Joey Hardin 876, Zoe Bevilacqua 231-807. WHITE’S SENIOR TRIO: Tom Walker 263, Fred Endres 725, Raymond Weinman […]

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 PORTAGE COUNTY LEADERS RUNNING EVENTS 4X800 RELAY Field, 8:32.14 Aurora, 8:55.78 Crestwood, 9:06.6 Kent Roosevelt, 9:08.96 Rootstown, 9:09.2 Garfield, 9:31.15 110 HURDLES Aiden Rodstrom, Rootstown, 15.55 Lucas Pollard, Field, 16.01 James Durham, Crestwood, 16.12 Logan Border, Field, 16.13 Micah Sheller, Kent Roosevelt, 16.64 Anthony Schwind, Mogadore, 17.11 Derek […]

2024 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS HITTING BATTING AVERAGE Jayden Coffie, Streetsboro .889 Mav Wood, Southeast .750 Cohen Richardson, Southeast .667 Jack Pincoe, Streetsboro .667 Scott Wilson, Streetsboro .667 Caden Kolesar, Field .571 Jake Eyerman, Crestwood .571 Braden Craft, Streetsboro .571 Colin Hensley, Aurora .500 Caleb Miller, Southeast .500 Kayden Smith, Field .500 Logan West, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Portage Sports High School Basketball All-Star Games filled Ravenna High School’s James Coll Gymnasium with energy on Wednesday night. In the inaugural edition of the games, both the boys and girls contests came down to the final seconds. For the girls, it was Team South that defeated […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL 2024 PORTAGE SPORTS ALL-STAR GAME TEAM SOUTH 85, TEAM NORTH 84 (James Coll Gymnasium, Ravenna) TEAM SOUTH (85) — Jackson Eichler 2 0-0 4; Corey Lehner 4 0-0 9; Garrett Sprutte 12 3-4 28; Cameron Mahone 4 2-2 10; Layne Miller 4 0-0 10; Manny Smith […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The first Portage Sports All-Star basketball games will tip off tonight (Wednesday, April 10) at Ravenna High School. This will be the first public event for Portage Sports, and I am excited to bring it to everyone. Both the boys and girls basketball games will be hosted at Ravenna […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know” is a regular Portage Sports feature created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Garfield High School baseball coach Mike Paes, who is in his 10th season leading the G-Men. […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools will vote on six proposed changes to the organization’s bylaws during the annual referendum voting period, which lasts from May 1 to May 15. The results of those votes will be formally announced by the OHSAA on May 16. For any […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 BASEBALL FIELD 9, NORTON 8 (At Norton) FIELD 004-210-2—9-10-2 NORTON 242-000-0—8-9-1 Batteries: (F) Yutzy, Kolesar (3) and Rinehart. (N) Mattei, DeDomenic (3), Lewis (4), Meyer (7) and Fuller. WP — Kolesar. LP — Lewis. Top Hitters: (F) Rinehart, four singles, four RBI; Kolesar, double, two runs; McAmis, single, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   There is a lot of pressure on a softball pitcher. And it is easy to feel it. Inside the circle, with every pitch, the spotlight is on. With each pitch, a new wave of emotion, pressure and accountability. As physically demanding as the position is, there is a […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024     DIVISION I Rank, School, Points, Record Archbishop Moeller, 278, 7-0 Jackson, 206, 6-1 Mason, 194, 7-1 Grove City, 123, 6-2 North Royalton, 116, 6-0 Sylvania Northview, 80, 5-0 Springboro, 62, 5-0 Troy, 61, 7-2 Butler 57, 6-1 North […]

HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD SCOREBOARD MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024 BOYS CRESTWOOD 19th ANNUAL DON FAIX INVITATIONAL (At Bridget Franek Track, Crestwood High School, Mantua) TEAM STANDINGS  1. Field 129; 2. Aurora 89; 3. Ravenna 57; 4. Painesville Harvey 54; 5. Orange 56; 6. Cuyahoga Falls 39; 7. Garfield 36; 8. Kent Roosevelt 35; 9. […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024 BASEBALL KENT ROOSEVELT 5, CUYAHOGA FALLS 0 (At Kent Roosevelt) CUYAHOGA FALLS 000-000-0—0-2-0 KENT ROOSEVELT 000-131-X—5-6-1 Batteries: (CF) Glenny, Weirs (5), Smith (6) and not reported. (KR) Page and Schromm. WP — Page (2-1). LP — Glenny (0-1). Top Hitters: (CF) Eggleton, single; Watson, single. (KR) Maccarone, double, […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Mark your calendars for the annual Portage County Amateurs, four tournaments that welcome golfers from preschool to seniors at Portage County area golf courses. First on the calendar is the 10th Kids Amateur on July 21 at Sunny Hill Golf Course in Brimfield. The popular event welcomes more than […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer     BOWLING LEAGUE SCOREBOARD WHITE’S SENIOR DOUBLES LEAGUE Men: Jack Steele 300-659, Fred Endres 269-734, Mario Laramee 255-685, Jerry Losh 239-570, John Roberts 214-560, Don Morrow 211-607. Women: Tabitha Schlupe 235-672, Cathy Lisic 208-665, Patti Andrews 198-459, Betsy Mako 194-491, Pam Fife 193, Jane Roop 192-481. GARDEN SPOT: Sean […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 BOYS TENNIS WEDNESDAY COVENTRY 2, FIELD 2 (At Field) First Singles — Ivan Vasich (C) def. Kaden Schrader; Second Singles — Andrew Naugle (C) def. Mason Long; Third Singles — Field by default; First Doubles — Kyle Lamp/Vincent Tie (C) def. Bryce Cannon/Walter Siegfried, postponed due to weather; […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced that football 7-on-7 competition is now permitted at any time prior to and after the football season, other than the 28-day no-contact period immediately after the season. Previously, 7-on-7 competition was not permitted until May 15. Full practice and hitting are […]

The NEO Umpires organization is currently seeking anyone interested in becoming an umpire for local youth baseball and softball teams this spring. Games range from ages 6 to 15 years old. The pay ranges from $50 to $60 per game, which are approximately 2 hours long. The Northeast Ohio Baseball and Softball league includes 324 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Pete Bennett had a special childhood in Windham. It is where he fell in love with the game of golf. A love that persisted throughout his life. All the way until his death on Aug. 10, just months after winning a local tournament, at the age of 74. “Pete […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024 BOYS TRACK AND FIELD ROOTSTOWN 72, CRESTWOOD 55 ROOTSTOWN 102, COLUMBIA 22 CRESTWOOD 78, COLUMBIA 44 (At Rootstown) FIELD EVENTS Shot Put — 1. Siglow (R) 42-7; 2. Doering (C) 40-10.5. Discus — 1. Doering (C) 124-8; 2. Damicone (R) 123-4.5. High Jump — 1. Wurm (C) 5-6; […]

2024 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS   HITTING BATTING AVERAGE Mav Wood, Southeast .750 Cohen Richardson, Southeast .667 Kayden Smith, Field .571 Caden Kolesar, Field .571 Colin Hensley, Aurora .500 Caleb Miller, Southeast .500 Logan West, Southeast .500 Carter Oyster, Southeast .500 Caleb Brastine, Field .500     HITS Mav Wood, Southeast 6 Colin Hensley, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   In many ways, senior seasons are supposed to be filled with celebrations, crowning moments and goodbyes. For Waterloo’s Kaira English, her goodbye came sooner than expected. And it shaped a senior season that was considerably different than she could have expected. Absent of soccer. Absent of basketball. One […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know” is a regular Portage Sports feature created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Aurora High School baseball coach Trent Dalton, who is in his third season leading the Greenmen. […]

The 1950 Rootstown High School football team featured five different sets of brothers on its roster. They included: • Clarence and Harley Hogue • Bob and Roger Ward • Jim and Ronnie Staley • George and Merrill King • Don and Richard Cheatwood In an article that was published by the Record-Courier following the end […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024     DIVISION I Rank, School, Points, Record Archbishop Moeller, 257, 4-0 Jackson, 202, 5-0 Mason, 199, 5-1 Olentangy Berlin, 83, 3-0 Marysville, Sylvania Northview, 79, 5-0 — Olentangy Liberty, 66, 3-1 Hoban, 65, 2-0 Pickerington North, 59, 4-0 Grove […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2024 GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD SATURDAY NEWTON FALLS TIGER INVITATIONAL (At Newton Falls) TOP THREE TEAM SCORES  1. West Branch 162; 2. Field 124; 3. Western Reserve 51 FIRST-PLACE FINISHERS (Field only) RUNNING EVENTS 400 Meters — 1. Raegan Slusser, 1:05.9 800 Meters — 1. Maddie Adams, 2:42 FIELD […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer Lacrosse is often found at Division I and private schools as they compete as a OHSAA sport. However, the sport has found a home at Southeast High School, with the boys competing for the past 11 years and the girls in only their third season. SOUTHEAST BOYS LACROSSE 2024 SEASON […]

  By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Pirates Play Golf, the after-school program that teaches youth the game of golf throughout the winter at Southeast Elementary School, recently concluded its second session with a Mini-Masters Tournament and presentation of awards. The young golfers proceeded through a series of skills, including putting and full swing, demonstrating […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2024 BASEBALL CHIPPEWA 11, RAVENNA 6 (At Ravenna) CHIPPEWA 410-032-1—11-10-X RAVENNA 010-140-0—6-9-X Batteries: (C) Oyler, Hegarty (5) and Warner. (R) Hysell, Jennings (5) and Fuller. Top Hitters: (C) James Evans, two singles, RBI. (R) Connor Welling, double, two singles, three RBI; Jeriah Miller, two singles, two runs.     […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Portage Sports Golden Basketball Trophy for the 2023-24 season was presented to Crestwood High School on Thursday afternoon by Portage Sports owner Tom Nader. Nader delivered the trophy to Crestwood, and its “Crestwood Crazies” student section, at a pep assembly that was coordinated by the Red Devils. The […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, MARDCH 28, 2024 SOFTBALL ROOTSTOWN 9, PAINTSVILLE 2 (At Rootstown) PAINTSVILLE 001-001-0—2-2-0 ROOTSTOWN 001-143-X—9-11-2 Batteries: (P) Music and Webb. (R) Krieger and Hammerschmidt. WP — Krieger (1-0, 15 strikeouts). LP — Music. Top Hitters: (R) Krieger, home run, triple, single, two RBI, two runs; White, two singles, two RBI, two runs; […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Division I and Division II high school boys basketball All-Ohio teams. The teams are selected through a voting process coordinated by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association.     DIVISION I  Player of the Year: Marcus Johnson, Garfield Heights Coach of the Year: Anthony Calo, Lewis Center Olentangy […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Portage County high school girls track and field previews for the 2024 season.     AURORA Head Coach: Greg Cicero, 24th year (2nd at Aurora). Coaching Staff: Mark Dingman, Megan Watt, Alexus Loze, David Kindall, Tom Nalepa, Jenna Schadle, Brendan Gallagher. 2023 Record: 3-1 dual meets, 3rd place […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Portage County high school boys track and field previews for the 2024 season. AURORA Head Coach: Chris Radtke, 8th year. Coaching Staff: Greg Cicero, Mark Dingman, Brendan Gallagher, Dave Kindall, Alexus Loze, Tom Nalepa, Jenna Schadle, Megan Watt. 2023 Record: 3-1 Suburban League American Conference, 4th at Suburban League […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Division III and Division IV high school boys basketball All-Ohio teams. The teams are selected through a voting process coordinated by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association.     DIVISION III Players of the Year: Colin White, Ottawa-Glandorf; Jesse McCulloch, Cleveland Heights Lutheran East Coach of the Year: […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Portage County high school softball team previews for the 2024 season.     AURORA Head Coach: Sam Petrash, 7th year, 84-38 career record. Coaching Staff: Rob Kennedy, Sarah Ross, Jerry Gattozzi, Glenn Galang, Cayla Mazzola. 2023 Record: 23-5 overall, 13-1 Suburban League American Conference. Returning Letterwinners (11): Madeline […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer Rootstown junior Justin Miller traveled to Columbus to compete in the State Singles 11th Grade Championships that were hosted at HP Lanes on Sunday. Miller started his competition with qualifying games of 221, 255, 168, 246 and 215 for an 1,105 score total, which was good for runner-up in qualifying. […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   A season preview for the 2024 season for the Aurora High School boys tennis team.     AURORA Head Coach: Vincent Cannata, 2nd year, 17-4 career record. 2023 Highlight: Vincent Cannata, a senior this season, advanced to the district tournament as a junior. 2024 Season Outlook: Coach Cannata is […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Portage County high school baseball team previews for the 2024 season. AURORA Head Coach: Trent Dalton, 3rd season, 31-16 career record. Coaching Staff: Jake Knapp, John Scott, Alan Krontz, Collin Witherspoon, Scott Williams. 2023 Record: 17-9 overall, 11-3 Suburban League American Conference. Returning Lettermen (12): Dominic Trivisonno, sr.; Nate […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Division I and Division II high school girls basketball All-Ohio teams. The teams were selected through a voting process coordinated by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association.     DIVISION I Player of the Year: Berry Wallace, Pickerington Central Coach of the Year: Demarris Winters, Lyndhurst Brush First […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Tim Benner wants his community to remember. Worried that history would be lost in time, the Crestwood High School graduate (Class of 1975) stepped forward to remind the school board that the district’s field house was originally dedicated as a memorial to four boys that died serving our […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The NAQT’s small school state championships were hosted in Upper Sandusky this past weekend, including competition between 32 teams from 25 different schools from 21 counties. Here is a peek at the local results (with a special thank you to Greg Bossick for helping share information): SOUTHEAST 4-5 […]

The 2005 Rootstown High School boys soccer team were champions of the Portage Trail Conference. The Rovers finished the season with an overall record of 11-2-5. The team included: Front row left to right: Travis Nader, Brad Luli, Mike Weigand, Sam Ebie, Ben Rizzo, Kevin Varner, Neil Luketic. Second row: Brady Riemenscheider, Matt Langston, Erik […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Division III and Division IV high school girls basketball All-Ohio teams. The teams were selected through a voting process coordinated by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association.     DIVISION III Player of the Year: Kamryn Grant, Columbus Africentric Coach of the Year: Rocky Houston, LaGrange Keystone First […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The 2023-24 All-Portage Trail Conference wrestling team. WRESTLERS OF THE YEAR Tristan McKibben, Rootstown Mia Gaetjens, Mogadore COACH OF THE YEAR Anthony Anderson, Rootstown FIRST TEAM 106 pounds: Mason King, Rootstown, sophomore 113: Alex Ely, Rootstown, sophomore 120: Will McEwuen, Rootstown, senior 126: Dominic Kemble, Southeast, sophomore 132: Nate […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Fred Endres and Tabitha Schlupe were again at the top of the men’s and women’s leaderboards in the White’s Senior Doubles League. Endres rolled a nice 265 on his way to a 657 series, while Schlupe led all women, rolling a 224 high game and 629 high series. Ed […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer Families bowling for an outstanding cause. That’s the goal of the first Red, White and Bowl scheduled for Spins Bowl in Kent on April 27 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Northern Ohio Folds of Honor, the event raises money to provide life-saving educational scholarships to the spouses […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor March Madness has found its way to Mogadore. Or, at least, a form of it has. Introduced by English teacher and girls basketball coach Jennifer Ritch, a March Madness Scavenger Hunt has taken over the hallways of Mogadore’s school building. Designed to bring a little bit of fun to […]

The 1977 Ravenna Rams youth football “A” Farm Team included: First row left to right: Manager D. Samaco, J. Gauding, S. Berry, D. Elkins, J. Leigh, S. Emery, T. Mendleson, M. White, L. Rutter, manager T. Emery. Second row left to right: F. Samaco, M. Sangston, J. Costello, P. Williams, T. Miller, T. Moore, J. […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor With only seconds remaining and the game’s outcome determined, Mogadore girls basketball head coach Jennifer Ritch seized the opportunity to give her starters, especially her seniors, a fitting, deserved and deliberate exit moment. An opportunity to specifically recognize their careers and improbable season of success that was continually threatened […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Kent Roosevelt boys basketball coach Curtis Black has a direction he wants to take the program. His players are moving in the same direction. As a coach, there may not be a better feeling. Black recently completed his second season as the leader of the Rough Riders’ program. […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 2023-24 All-Portage Trail Conference girls basketball team.   BOWLER OF THE YEAR Natalie Hammerschmidt, Rootstown, senior     COACH OF THE YEAR Andy Day, Rootstown     FIRST TEAM Natalie Hammerschmidt, Rootstown, senior Payton Curall, Rootstown, senior Emma Day, Rootstown, junior Elli Campbell, Rootstown, senior Maggie Frick, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 2023-24 All-Portage Trail Conference boys bowling team.   BOWLER OF THE YEAR Justin Miller, Rootstown     COACH OF THE YEAR Thom Butcher, Rootstown     FIRST TEAM Justin Miller, Rootstown, junior Nick Moorhead, Rootstown, junior Anthony Cambareri, Rootstown, junior Caleb Stevens, Rootstown, sophomore Sean Boveington, Rootstown, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Portage Sports is proud to announce the first Portage Sports High School Basketball All-Star Games! When: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Time: 5:45 p.m. girls; 7 p.m. boys Where: Ravenna High School Cost: $3 preorder (Venmo @PortageSports); $5 day of; All kids 10 and under are free Who: South vs. North […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Women’s Tri-County Basketball Coaches Association hosted its annual high school girls basketball All-Star Game on Monday at Norton High School. The Portage All-Stars defeated the Summit All-Stars by a final score of 68-56. The two teams battled relatively even throughout the entire game, but it was the second […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 2023-24 All-Metro Conference girls bowling team.   BOWLER OF THE YEAR Melaena Martin, Springfield     COACHES OF THE YEAR Melinda Weakland, Springfield Mike Sayre, Norton     FIRST TEAM Melaena Martin, Springfield, junior Madalyn Mullet, Norton, junior Madison Knox, Springfield, sophomore Alannah Raffa, Ravenna, sophomore Emily […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor       The 2024 OHSAA high school boys basketball state-tournament pairings; All games are at the University of Dayton Arena. Home teams are listed first. Pairings are shown with current record and final Associated Press state rank, if applicable. Friday games will be broadcast on Spectrum Channel 314. […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 2023-24 All-Metro Athletic Conference boys bowling team.   BOWLER OF THE YEAR Logan Calo, Norton     COACH OF THE YEAR Aaron Rose, Coventry     FIRST TEAM Logan Calo, Norton, senior Jacob Robinson, Norton, junior Wade Allen, Coventry, freshman Rylan Slusser, Springfield, freshman Connor Stevens, Streetsboro, […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Dominic Madden led the Spins Bowls Juniors League, tossing a 200 high game and a 527 high series. The girls high set was rolled by Emily Morrison, a 179-457. The youngest bowlers on the lanes are always happy when they find success with a strike, a spare or one […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 2023-24 All-Portage Trail Conference girls basketball team.   PLAYER OF THE YEAR Nadia Lough, Rootstown     COACH OF THE YEAR Joe Leonard, Rootstown     FIRST TEAM Nadia Lough, Rootstown, senior Colbie Curall, Rootstown, sophomore Ava Darney, Warren JFK, senior Brooklynn McIntyre, Rootstown, senior Didi Ryan, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 1957 Chevy in Tyler Lutz’s garage has always been a labor of love. Found in a field about six years ago, it has been a piece of history that he has always gravitated to. The car is now stripped down to the bare metal and it is […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The 2023-24 All-Portage Trail Conference boys basketball team. PLAYER OF THE YEAR Layne Miller, Mogadore, senior COACH OF THE YEAR Russ Swartz, Mogadore FIRST TEAM Layne Miller, Mogadore, senior Garrett Sprutte, Southeast, senior Nick Ryan, Warren JFK, junior Matt Warder, Lake Center Christian, senior Bronson Gilyard, St. Thomas Aquinas, […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 28.3 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 20.4 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 20.2 Layne Miller, Mogadore 17.9 Carlos Bruton, Windham 17.6 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 16.3 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 15.4 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 14.0 Grady Eader, Field 13.3 Corey Lehner, Mogadore 13.0 Curtis Ross, Ravenna […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The 2023-24 All-Metro Athletic Conference wrestling team. WRESTLER OF THE YEAR Steven Duffy, Woodridge COACH OF THE YEAR Mark Mole, Cloverleaf FIRST TEAM 106 pounds: Jarreau Walker, Streetsboro, freshman 113: Aidan Carone, Streetsboro, senior 120: Logan Letner, Cloverleaf, sophomore 126: Anthony Sindelar, Streetsboro, sophomore 132: Omar Leon, Springfield, sophomore […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 2023-24 All-Metro Athletic Conference girls basketball team.   PLAYER OF THE YEAR Naomi Benson, Streetsboro     COACHES OF THE YEAR Carl Singer, Streetsboro Brian Miller, Norton     FIRST TEAM Naomi Benson, Streetsboro, junior Andie Osolin, Norton, senior Delilah Rahe, Field, junior Cameron Hoover, Woodridge, senior […]

The 1966 Atwater High School are shown before the start of a basketball game, warming up in the hallway, and included (left to right) Barbara Twark, Dorothy Wiley, Nancy Combs, Mary Jo Muratore, Donna Weber. It was the last year for Atwater High School before it merged with Randolph High School to form Waterloo High […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Jason Wise has spent the last 30 years coaching basketball at Waterloo High School. On Tuesday, the longtime coach and Vikings graduate announced his resignation. Wise has spent the last 11 seasons as the program’s head coach. He has posted a career record of 137-131 and winning back-to-back […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The 2023-24 All-Metro Athletic Conference boys basketball team. PLAYER OF THE YEAR Luke Dobbins, Norton COACH OF THE YEAR BJ Sanderson, Norton FIRST TEAM Luke Dobbins, Norton, senior Anthony Ahern, Springfield, senior Logan Forbes, Cloverleaf, senior Buddy Willig, Norton, sophomore Reggie Edwards, Coventry, sophomore Evan Duve, Woodridge, senior Jack […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 2024 Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association All-Northeast Inland District basketball teams honor the top players and coaches from parts of Stark, Summit, Portage, Medina, Wayne, Trumbull, Columbiana, Mahoning and Ashland counties. The teams are selected by a media panel from those areas.     BOYS BASKETBALL DIVISION I […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Keegan Sell would not have wanted it any other way. Tie score. Eleven seconds remaining. State championship on the line. If you wanted to dream up a dramatic scenario, the Garfield senior standout’s 190-pound state-championship battle with Liberty Center’s Xander Myers had it all. Even late-match heroics. And […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 2023-24 All-Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference wrestling team.   WRESTLER OF THE YEAR Keegan Sell, Garfield     COACH OF THE YEAR Dan Andel, Garfield     FIRST TEAM 106 pounds: Camron Lewicki, Garfield 113 pounds: Luke Kaufman, Garfield 120 pounds: Jayden Scott, Jackson-Milton 126 pounds: Landon Andel, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 2023-24 All-Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference girls basketball teams.   GREY DIVISION PLAYER OF THE YEAR Isabella Meyer, Champion     COACHES OF THE YEAR Mandy Rowe, LaBrae Mike Cole, Champion     FIRST TEAM Isabella Meyer, Champion, senior Kayla Haynie, Champion, senior Bailey Wellman, Brookfield, senior Luvrain […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Rootstown High School football head coach Chris Knopick announced his resignation on Monday. Knopick spent three years as the Rovers’ coach and posted a record of 21-12. After taking over the program in 2021, Knopick’s Rovers posted a 5-6 record. In 2022, the Rovers were 7-4 and Knopick led […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The 2023-24 All-Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference boys basketball teams. SCARLET DIVISION PLAYER OF THE YEAR Jackson Eichler, Waterloo COACH OF THE YEAR DJ Aldish, Lowellville FIRST TEAM Gage Hawley, Waterloo, junior Michael Ballone, Lowellville, senior Michael Lucido, Lowellville, senior Ryen Romigh, Jackson-Milton, junior Sean Guerriero, Springfield, senior Dom Ricciardi, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   For the second consecutive year, Garfield’s Keegan Sell is a state champion. Sell concluded his remarkable season, which he posted an overall record of 54-1, with an 11-6 decision over Liberty Center’s Xander Myers on Sunday in a Division III, 190-pound state final. The win came in thrilling fashion, […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The OHSAA bowling season wrapped up this weekend with the Division I state tournament at H.P. Lanes in Columbus. It was an exciting season for Portage County teams, earning success at the sectional and district tournaments, with the Rootstown varsity girls, along with Rootstown’s Justin Miller and Garfield’s Sierra […]

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING OHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS   STATEWIDE RESULTS DIVISION I 1. St. Edward 226.5; 2. Perrysburg 137.5; 3. Mass. Perry 132.5; 4. Dub. Coffman 88.5; 5. Brecksville 77.5; 6. La Salle 67.0; Olen. Liberty 67.0; 8. Wadsworth 65.5; 9. Moeller 62.0; 10. Springboro 40.5; 11. Nordonia 37.0; 12. Med Highland 30.0; 13. Whitmer 29.5; […]

GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE SEMIFINAL TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS   All games at University of Dayton Arena. Home team listed first. Pairings shown with final Associated Press state rank. All games available at OHSAA.tv and on OHSAA Radio Network. Championship games televised by Spectrum News 1. State tournament coverage: https://www.ohsaa.org/Sports-Tournaments/Basketball-Girls/Girls-Basketball-2023-24/2024-Girls-Basketball-State-Tournament   Division IV No. 7 Loudonville (26-2) vs. […]

BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL SEMIFINAL TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS   Home team listed first. Division I southwest district championship games are Sunday, March 10. All boys basketball regional tournament games streamed live by the NFHS Network at www.NFHSNetwork.com. Log on and search ‘Ohio’ for listings. Brackets and tournament coverage at: https://www.ohsaa.org/Sports-Tournaments/Basketball-Boys/Boys-Basketball-2023-24/2024-Boys-Basketball-State-Tournament-Coverage   Division I Region 1 Akron Archbishop […]

The 1957-58 Rootstown High School wrestling team included: Front row left to right: Bob Haley, Phil Reed, Frank Smith, Bill Messaros, Wayne Pratt, Paul James, Dale Pratt, Buddy Howel, Freddie Mehling. Back row left to right: Coach Clarence Boyle, Frank Mehling, Bill Slide, Dave Pratt, Gordon Hall, Bob Fair, Albert Farris, Jeff Eldridge, Charles Miley.

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   For the first time in many weeks, a perfect game was not reported except for the casino leagues. But high scores and successful series were still the norm on the lanes. Many of the leagues are looking toward the end of the season and the start of spring and […]

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING OHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY, MARCH 9 (At the Schottenstein Center, Columbus)     DIVISION I TEAM STANDINGS  1. St. Edward 198.5; 2. Perrysburg 109.5; 3. Massillon Perry 105.5; 4. Dublin Coffman 78.5; 5. Moeller 58; 6. Olentangy Liberty 51; 7. Wadsworth 50.5; 8. Brecksville 50; 9. La Salle 48; 10. Springboro 36.5; […]

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING OHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY, MARCH 8 (At The Schottenstein Center, Columbus) DIVISION I TEAM STANDINGS 1. St. Edward 39.5 2. Mass. Perry 34 3. Perrysburg 25.5 4. Brecksville 22 5. Dub. Coffman 20 6. Olen. Liberty 15 7. Mentor 14 8. Wadsworth 13.5 9. La Salle 13 10. Springboro 11.5 11. Moeller […]

  By Jim Smith Correspondent   The historic season for the Streetsboro girls basketball team ended in the Division II Region 5 title game on the Jack Greynolds floor in the Barberton High School gymnasium Friday night. The Laurel Gators halted the Rockets’ tournament experience with a 53-32 victory. “It was an amazing ride. This […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s 87th annual wrestling state championships begins on Friday. In Portage County, 13 wrestlers qualified for the event, which will be hosted by Ohio State University at the Schottenstein Center. Rootstown leads the way with five state qualifiers, with Aurora producing the second-most […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor A lot has certainly changed for Mia Gaetjens. So much so that she admits that the seventh grade version of herself would have no idea how to even react. “She would be so proud of me,” Gaetjens said. Now a senior, Gaetjens is in the midst of a historic […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Lauren Carver’s career has featured a series of firsts for female wrestling at Southeast. She is the program’s first pre-regional champion. The first regional champion. And first state qualifier. Carver, a senior, is actually now a two-time state qualifier and even still, she has been flying under the […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Holly Tayerle and Kim Krueger know what school spirit looks like. More specifically, as proud graduates, they know what Crestwood school spirit looks like. And they knew it was time to bring it back. “Our pep rallies had kind of fizzled out. The kids didn’t think they were […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The magic is not over for the Streetsboro girls basketball team. In fact, Tuesday may have been the most magical night yet. The Rockets’ historic season added another memorable moment with a thrilling, come-from-behind, 45-42 victory over St. Vincent-St. Mary on Tuesday in a Division II regional semifinal hosted […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES TOURNAMENT — DISTRICT SEMIFINALS Division III: Lutheran East 108, Southeast 43 Division IV: Dalton 57, Mogadore 46 (OT) Division IV: Warren JFK 81, Hillsdale 49     SCHEDULE MARCH 5 Division IV: No. 8 Lake Center Christian vs. No. 19 Elyria Open Door Christian, 7 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Aurora High School gymnast Hannah Salgado’s decorated career reached its pinnacle on Sunday. Salgado, a senior, won the state championship in the beam event. Her score of 9.725 not only bested the field for this year’s competition, but it bested the all-time field at the event, setting a […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s high school girls basketball regional tournament pairings. The regional qualifiers are the final 64 teams remaining in the tournament overall, and inside each division, each team represents the “Sweet 16.” The state tournament will be held on March 14-16 at the University […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Streetsboro girls basketball team keeps adding to its season of firsts. Just two weeks ago, the Rockets celebrated the first league championship in program history. On Saturday, another celebration. The program’s first-ever district championship. Streetsboro earned the prestigious honor with a 49-36 victory over Norton in Division II […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Wrestlers that qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s state championship, which will be held at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus on March 8-10. Detailed state tournament information. DIVISION I AURORA Luke Green, 106 pounds, 2nd place Johnny Green, 113 pounds, 3rd place Drake Brasiel, 150 pounds, 4th […]

YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024 THIRD GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD BLACK 33, FIELD WHITE 3 Field Black — Cruz Sugg, 2 points; David Paul Duma, 8 points; Rylan Peterson, 23 points. Field White — Broderick Kline, 2 points; Abel Edsall, 1 point.     SEMIFINAL FIELD BLACK 37, KENT 15 Field Black — […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   It was a day to remember for the Rootstown Rovers’ girls bowling team. In their first trip to the OHSAA Division II State Championship in Columbus, the Rovers bowled their way to a top-four finish among the toughest teams in Ohio. “The girls fought all day,” said Andy Day, […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Amanda Kiss, Portage County USBC Association Manager, shared a look at the organization’s upcoming tournaments. On April 7, beginning at 1 p.m., Kent Lanes will host the annual Senior Memorial Tournament. April 13 will find the start of the Portage County USBC Open starting at 10 a.m. Then, the […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES TOURNAMENT — DISTRICT FINALS Division II: Streetsboro 49, Norton 36 Division II: Gilmour Academy 52, Aurora 39 Division IV: Loudonville 61, Mogadore 44 SCHEDULE TOURNAMENT — REGIONAL SEMIFINALS MARCH 5 Division II: Streetsboro vs. St. Vincent-St. Mary, 8:30 p.m., Barberton High School BOX SCORES STREETSBORO […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   At every turn this season, a new adversity was staring straight back at the Mogadore girls basketball team. And it started on the first night of the season. In the Cats’ opener, senior leader and scoring phenom Brook McIntyre, who had already eclipsed 1,000 points as a junior, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor If only Crestwood could have bottled its offensive energy from the first 4 minutes of Friday’s sectional final. In those opening moments, the Devils’ offense was free flowing and junior Dekota Johnson was red-hot. The sharp-shooter buried his first four 3-pointers, with each one coming with a higher degree […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SCORES — SECTIONAL FINALS Division II: Streetsboro 55, Marlington 47 Division II: Warrensville Heights 40, Woodridge 25 Division II: Coventry 42, Norton 38 Division III: Smithville 42, Crestwood 39 Division III: Southeast 58, Crestview 49 Division III: South Range 74, Garfield 46 Division IV: Mogadore […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Rootstown’s Justin Miller advanced to the OHSAA’s Division II Boys Bowling State Championship and concluded his season in 26th place on Friday. The Rovers’ junior earned the spot among the 101 bowlers that qualified to the tournament as both individuals and on teams. Miller started his first game with […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor A list of Portage County’s high-school wrestling district qualifiers. AURORA Luke Green, 106 pounds (sectional champion) Johnny Green, 113 pounds Nicholas Turba, 120 pounds Cole Munn, 126 pounds Michael Kennedy, 132 pounds Drake Brasiel, 150 pounds Cole Walton, 157 pounds Michael Wise, 175 pounds Austin Grossman, 190 pounds CRESTWOOD […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The relationships between twin sisters Ari and Julie Tompkins and cousin Brook McIntyre are complicated. In a good way. The friendships are bookended on one side by love and on the other by an unbreakable bond — both of which are the types that only family members can […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS   BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 28.1 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 19.9 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 19.7 Layne Miller, Mogadore 18.4 Carlos Bruton, Windham 17.6 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 16.3 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 14.8 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 14.8 Grady Eader, Field 13.3 Corey Lehner, Mogadore 12.5 Curtis Ross, […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES TOURNAMENT — DISTRICT SEMIFINALS Division IV: Warren JFK 53, Cornerstone Christian 42 Division IV: Mogadore 51, Salineville Southern 41 Division III: Keystone 48, Rootstown 43 Division III: Chippewa 69, Southeast 26 Division II: Gilmour Academy 63, Crestwood 32 Division II: Aurora 39, Edgewood 29 Division […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know” is a standard Portage Sports feature created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Streetsboro High School wrestling coach Carl Singer, who is in his ninth season leading the Rockets. […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, FEB. 27, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT — SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS SCORES Division II: Shaw 66, Ravenna 42 Division II: Woodrige 41, Salem 36 Division II: Norway 66, Field 25 Division II: Streetsboro 26, Cleveland Central Catholic 23 Division III: Garfield 55, Lakeview 44 Division III: Southeast 63, Beachwood 54 Division III: Perry […]

Members of the 1986 Rootstown High School volleyball team pose underneath a spirit sign that was painted by the cheerleaders to support their classmates. The “WE BELIEVE” signage was hung inside the gymnasium, in various locations, throughout the 1980’s and into the late 1990’s.

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE POLL MONDAY, FEB. 26, 2024   The top-10 teams in the final Associated Press high school boys basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, followed by win-loss record and total points.   DIVISION I Cincinnati Moeller (7), 21-1, 108 Cleveland St. Ignatius (4), 19-3, 87 Garfield Heights, 21-1, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   A collection of Portage Quizbowl League teams have received a prestigious invitation by the NAQT (National Academic Quiz Tournament) to compete in national tournaments. The invitation was the result of team results throughout the regular season — and further invitations may be extended following the Portage Quizbowl League […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer The OHSAA Northeast Division I District bowling tournaments were held Sunday and Monday, with opportunities available to advance to the state tournament. Streetsboro had two individuals in the events, Connor Stevens and Kendall Clark. Clark, a sophomore, rolled games of 150-164-119 on her way to a 433 to miss qualifying […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   When the Northeast Division II District championship concluded at Rebman Lanes in Lorain, Portage County bowling fans had a lot to cheer about. One team and two individuals rolled their way into the top-four qualifiers and are now planning their excursions to the OHSAA Division II State Championship Bowling […]

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL ALL-WOMEN’S TRI-COUNTY COACHES ASSOCIATION TEAM DIVISION I PLAYER OF THE YEAR Anna Hurst, Stow COACHES OF THE YEAR Bob Podges, Stow Pam Davis, Hoban UNDERCLASSMEN OF THE YEAR Caitlyn Holmes, Ellet FIRST TEAM Jenna Slates, Green, junior Haley Hajdu, Revere, senior Olivia Klanac, Medina, junior Kennedy Morgan, Highland, sophomore Niera Stevens, […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, FEB. 24, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES Division II Sectional Final: Aurora 51, Lutheran East 36 Division II Sectional Final: Canton South 52, Field 36 Division II Sectional Final: Streetsboro 67, Niles McKinley 22 Division II Sectional Final: Crestwood 52, Glenville 15 Division II Sectional Final: Woodridge 60, Bay 51 Division II […]

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING SATURDAY, FEB. 24, 2024   ROOTSTOWN DIVISION III SECTIONAL TEAM STANDINGS 1. Rootstown 257.5; 2. Sal. Southern 150.0; 3. Crestwood 141.5; 4. Chippewa 128.5; 5. United 122.5; 6. Loudonville 119.0; 7. Jackson-Milton 112.0; 8. Clearview 106.0; 9. Norwayne 80.0; 10. B.C. Western Reserve 65.0; 11. Elyria Catholic 58.0; 12. Canton C.C. 41.0; […]

YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, FEB. 24, 2024 THIRD GRADE FIELD WHITE 17, FIELD GRAY 13 Field White — Oliver Farwell, 4 points; Mason Few, 4 points; Luca Pennino, 4 points; Abel Edsall, 3 points; Broderick Kline, 2 points. Defensive Standouts — (FW) Broderick Kline. Special Effort Players — (FW) Abel Edsall.     FOURTH […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Spins Bowl continues to host league bowlers that are finding their way to perfect games. This week, Denny Carden and Rich Moore both achieved the 12-strike game in the Garden Spot League. Derrick Simon and Patrick Adolph rolled the high series, a 789, and Alicia Yacono bowled the best […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Rootstown Rovers varsity girls bowling team bowled their way to the fourth and final team qualifying spot at the OHSAA Division II District on Saturday. Rootstown rolled a 3,616 series that was only 18 pins shy of third place and 182 pins short of the championship. The outstanding […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Garfield football is known for punishing teams with its relentless single-wing rushing attack. On Friday, it was the G-Men boys basketball team that went the other direction and aired it out. In a gameplan that head coach Andy Olesky said his team implemented after seeing something on film […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Rebman Lanes in Lorain proved to be the perfect place for Rootstown’s Justin Miller to bowl. The junior qualified for the OHSAA’s Division II state tournament as an individual, bowling an outstanding 760 series to win the district tournament and advance to Columbus. Miller almost took the team with […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Kent Roosevelt is enjoying success as swimmers compete in the OHSAA State Swimming Championships at C.T. Branim Natatorium in Canton. The 200 Medley Relay team, including Adam Springer, Drew Vecchio, Kadin Pyka and Jack Puhalla, won the B final and finished ninth in the state for the relay. The […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, FEB. 23, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES Garfield 79, Windham 51 Twinsburg 55, Aurora 52 Warren JFK 93, Rootstown 61 Mogadore 53, Lake Center Christian 42 Southeast 60, St. Thomas Aquinas 55 Geneva 79, Crestwood 62     BOX SCORES TWINSBURG 55, AURORA 52 (At Twinsburg) AURORA (52) — Patton 0 5 […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 28.1 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 19.7 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 19.0 Layne Miller, Mogadore 18.9 Carlos Bruton, Windham 17.6 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 16.3 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 14.8 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 14.8 Grady Eader, Field 13.4 Corey Lehner, Mogadore 12.4 Curtis Ross, Ravenna […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The first two days of competition at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, featured the state-qualifying diving athletes for both Division I and Division II. On Tuesday, divers from Aurora High School competed in the Division II diving competition. Aurora’s Colten McCrae had an outstanding tournament, finishing fourth among the […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Seven scoring phenoms have celebrated reaching the 1,000-point milestone during the 2023-24 boys and girls basketball seasons. Three of the seven are still only juniors, but all seven have authored special high-school careers that now place them in a special category in their respective schools’ history. Here is a […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SCORES DIVISION II SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS Field 62, Buchtel 43 Streetsboro 88, Buchtel 7 Aurora 64, Padua Franciscan 52 Howland 78, Ravenna 9 West Branch 56, Coventry 18 Crestwood 49, Jefferson Area 28 DIVISION III SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS Rootstown 63, Lakeview 19 DIVISION IV SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS Mogadore […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   A proposal was approved for a spring vote that would allow Ohio high school teams the opportunity to play up to Division I, on a sport by sport basis, if they desired for a season. The new referendum was one of five items that the Ohio High School […]

The 1974 Suffield Red Devils “C” Team youth cheerleaders. The team included (front) Laura Young and (back row left to right) Judy Masters, Diana Abdoo, Kristy Linn, Dee Dee Horak, Theresa Hoskin and Kim Smith.

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer How many times have you peered out your window and thought about playing golf even though the weather is not ideal? You may have a cart cover and a heater, but, naturally, ice on the greens or left over snow keeps the course unplayable. And sometimes the golf course just […]

BOYS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE POLL WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 2024   The top-10 teams in the boys Associated Press Ohio high school basketball polls of the 2023-2024 season. First-place votes are in parenthesis — followed by the team’s record and total points collected by media votes.   DIVISION I 1. Cin. Moeller (8)                             20-1     108 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know” is a standard Portage Sports feature created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Kent Roosevelt High School wrestling coach Chris Dunfee, who is in his first season leading the […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, FEB. 20, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES Kent Roosevelt 49, North Royalton 46 Southeast 50, Waterloo 37 Mogadore 52, Akron Garfield 44 Poland Seminary 38, Streetsboro 30 Youngstown Chaney 63, St. Thomas Aquinas 52 Bristol 76, Garfield 39 Rootstown 59, Windham 44   BOX SCORES KENT ROOSEVELT 49, NORTH ROYALTON 46 (At […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   When it comes to offense, the Crestwood boys basketball team has a saying: “Let it rip.” The three words encompass how the Red Devils like to play the game. And how the coaching staff, led by head coach Josh Jakacki like to coach the game. “We don’t have […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Streetsboro Rockets had a successful sectional, sending two individuals to districts after the final frame was bowled at Roseland Lanes in Oakwood. Both Connor Stevens and Kendall Clark (448) earned qualifying spots among the top-four individuals not on qualifying teams and will bowl in the Division I District […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Athletes across Ohio are traveling to Canton this week after qualifying for the OHSAA Division I and Division II state swimming and diving championships. Local swimmers and divers from both Aurora and Kent Roosevelt will be competing at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, which is the largest swimming […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Inside one of the scariest moments of his life, all Ty Fannin could think about was his team. Laying on his back, having just regained consciousness after experiencing a seizure from hitting his head on the court, Fannin looked up at his coach Josh Jakacki and asked, “Did I […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor 2023-24 All-Quiz Bowl Team PLAYER OF THE YEAR Philip Yao, Aurora FIRST TEAM Philip Yao, Aurora — 168.75 points per game Cooper Kelly, Southeast — 116.50 ppg Micah McConahay, Lake Center Christian — 85 ppg Logan Walgenbach, Mogadore — 70.50 ppg Vincent Goodyear, Waterloo — 66 ppg Teddy Brunn, […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   This is an important week for bowlers as qualifiers to the Division II district tournaments will bowl for the opportunity to advance to the state tournament. Portage County is well represented at the Division II district tournaments. Three teams will bowl at Rebman Recreation in Lorain, the Rootstown boys […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL REGULAR SEASON STREETSBORO 41, CANFIELD 38 (At Canfield) STREETSBORO (41) — Olivia Johnson-Wilson 1 0-2 2; Sydney Abbuhl 2 6-8 11; Naomi Benson 9 3-3 21; Ella Kassan 2 0-0 4; Carlee Bedford 0 1-2 1; Madelyn Hajec 1 0-0 2. Totals 15 10-15 41. CANFIELD […]

The 1918 Kent High School girls basketball team. No other information is currently known about this team. If you know of any player identifications, schedule or season highlights, please email me at tomnader@portagesports.com.

YOUTH BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL SECOND GRADE ROOTSTOWN (KAVALI) 20, FIELD (JARVIS) 16 Field — Ben Paparone, 6 points; Caiden Nelson, 4 points; Aiden Doubrava, 4 points; Carson Terry, 2 points. Defensive Standouts — (F) Ben Paparone. Special Effort Players — (F) Colton Cain.     ST. PATRICK’S (ASHE) 26, FIELD […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Bowl Portage USBC Handicap Singles held at Kent Lanes was sold out, with 60 bowlers competing in the qualifying, seeking a spot in the stepladder finals. The ultimate champion was Mark Zerucha, of Garrettsville, who finished third in the qualifying and moved to the top-four stepladder finals, working […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Friday ended in a special way for the Mogadore boys basketball team. One by one, players climbed up the ladder and snipped a piece of the net in a postgame championship celebration that has happened with plenty of regularity for the Wildcats. With the Wildcats’ 63-46 victory over Rootstown […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, FEB. 16, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES Kent Roosevelt 56, Copley 53 Mogadore 63, Rootstown 46 Woodridge 55, Field 53 Streetsboro 67, Coventry 43 Crestwood 63, Waterloo 45 Warren JFK 67, Southeast 23 Cuyahoga Falls 70, Aurora 61 Newton Falls 61, Windham 24 Norton 80, Ravenna 34     BOX SCORES WOODRIDGE […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The 2023-24 high school wrestling season has been a bit of deja vu for the Rootstown Rovers. Another league championship. Make that nine consecutive and 13 in the last 14 years. Also, additional career win milestones to celebrate. Make it four for this season alone, with Will McEwuen, Tristen […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   It has been an exciting high school wrestling season and league tournaments, as well as the postseason are both just around the corner. Here is a peek around Portage County:   CRESTWOOD The Red Devils finished second overall in the Chagrin Division of the Chagrin Valley Conference, finishing […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 29.2 Layne Miller, Mogadore 20.6 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 19.7 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 19.6 Carlos Bruton, Windham 17.6 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 16.3 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 14.8 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 14.8 Grady Eader, Field 13.5 Curtis Ross, Ravenna 11.9 Corey Lehner, Mogadore […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors unanimously approved division expansion on Thursday for seven sports. The approval came at the board’s normally scheduled meeting and will expand divisions for volleyball, girls soccer, boys soccer, girls basketball, boys basketball, softball and baseball. The new divisions will […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES Southeast 46, St. Thomas Aquinas 36 Crestwood 54, North Olmsted 39 Streetsboro 53, Ravenna 6 Woodridge 56, Field 44 Rootstown 62, Warren JFK 29     BOX SCORES STREETSBORO 53, RAVENNA 6 (At Streetsboro) RAVENNA (6) — Miriyha Sandifer 1 0-0 2; Jalysia Thompson 2 […]

By Jacob Shondel Correspondent Being a part of history, but also setting a new standard for the Streetsboro girls basketball team is something coach Carl Singer had visions of. Wednesday, the Rockets defeated Ravenna 53-6 to capture the program’s first league championship in school history. “Coming into the season, I knew we had a special […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor It was Youth Night at Field High School on Tuesday night so it was only fitting that one of the most electric performances that Portage County has seen this year came from the youngest player in Crestwood’s starting lineup. Red Devils freshman point guard Brody Durham delivered a career […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, FEB. 13, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD Aurora 71, West Geauga 69 Crestwood 71, Field 43 Tallmadge 64, Woodridge 60 Streetsboro 45, Kent Roosevelt 34 Waterloo 50, Rootstown 40 Southeast 79, Garfield 57 Mogadore 83, Windham 30 Coventry 66, Chippewa 52     BOX SCORES CRESTWOOD 71, FIELD 43 (At Field) CRESTWOOD […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Sometimes you just know. That’s how it was for Gina Gastaldo from the moment she met Hannah Salgado. “From the day I met her, I knew she was an incredible gymnast,” the Aurora gymnastics head coach said. That was four years ago when Salgado was a freshman. Now […]

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE POLL MONDAY, FEB. 12, 2024 The top-10 teams in the boys Associated Press Ohio high school basketball polls of the 2023-2024 season. First-place votes are in parenthesis — followed by the team’s record and total points collected by media votes. DIVISION I 1. Cin. Moeller (6)                         20-1 140 […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Rootstown girls bowling team made a statement at the Division II Tri-County Sectional, earning a berth into the district tournament. To get there, the Rovers won the sectional by 250 pins over runner-up qualifier Triway. Four of the Rovers’ bowlers landed in the top 10 of the tournament, […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, FEB. 12, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL ROOTSTOWN 67, WINDHAM 24 (At Rootstown) WINDHAM (24) — Mariah Woods 0 4-4 4; Briah Daniel 4 6-6 15; Abby Simpson 0 0-2 0; Lorena De Oliveira 1 0-0 2; Terra McCall 1 0-0 3. Totals 6 10-12 24. ROOTSTOWN (67) — Colbie Curall 5 3-3 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced its 2023-24 boys basketball tournament draws on Sunday. Here are the dates for all of Portage County’s teams.   AURORA Division I, Northeast 3 Feb. 28 — No. 50 Kent Roosvelt at No. 37 Aurora, 7 p.m.     CRESTWOOD Division […]

YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, FEB. 10, 2024 THIRD GRADE FIELD BLACK 26, FIELD WHITE 10 Field Black — Rylan Peterson, 16 points; David Paul Duma, 7 points; Kolton Bowman, 2 points; Leo Reuting, 1 point. Field White — Luca Pennino, 6 points; Johnny Walker, 2 points; Mason Few, 2 points.     FOURTH GRADE […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, FEB. 10, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL ROOTSTOWN 57, GARFIELD 19 (At Garfield) ROOTSTOWN (57) — Colbie Curall 3 1-4 7; Addy Germann 2 0-0 5; Abby White 2 1-3 5; Kelsey Bittecuffer 3 0-0 9; Melanie Plecko 1 2-2 4; Porter Smith 1 0-0 2; Brooklynn McIntyre 4 1-2 9; Sasha Nichols […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Mark your calendars for the annual Portage County Amateurs, four tournaments that welcome golfers from preschool to seniors at Portage County area golf courses.     The 94th Portage County Amateur tees off at Windmill Lakes on July 27 plays the final round at Raccoon Hill on July 28. […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Bowling in the Roofing Guy League, the mixed team of Scott Hensley, Courtney Martin, Neil Martin and Brian Glass rolled the best team game in the league, a 1,091. Portage County USBC board members knew it was better than that. The game bowled by team was tied for the […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Portage County bowlers competing at the Tri-County Sectional at Spins Lanes on Friday demonstrated their strength as many will continue their bowling season, advancing to the Division II District. The Rootstown Rovers qualified as a team to the district that will be held at Rebman Lanes in Lorain on […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   If recent history had its way, Friday would have simply been another game that the Rootstown boys basketball team was not supposed to win. Trailing by four points with only 15 seconds remaining in regulation, the Rovers seemed destined to discuss another outcome that featured a valiant effort, […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, FEB. 9, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES Streetsboro 54, Springfield 45 Rootstown 66, Southeast 64 (OT) Norton 59, Field 44 Crestwood 90, Wickliffe 57 Lake Center Christian 69, Warren JFK 65 Garfield 57, Brookfield 55 Barberton 58, Kent Roosevelt 50 Mogadore 69, St. Thomas Aquinas 50 Waterloo 51, Sebring McKinley 41 Pymatuning […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   This is the seventh year that future golfers for the Southeast Pirates have gathered in the school’s elementary gymnasium and cafeteria to swing their first club or hone their skills. The popular “Pirates Play Golf” program holds two sessions, with the first group including elementary students as young as […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor     First Division Round Nine Aurora 400, Rootstown 75 Southeast 415, Cloverleaf 155 Hudson 390, Garfield 80 Round Ten Aurora 395, Rootstown 145 Southeast 475, Cloverleaf 55 Hudson 635, Garfield 0 Final Standings Aurora, 10-0 — Champions Hudson, 8-2 Southeast, 6-4 — Top Small School Rootstown, 4-6 Cloverleaf, […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 28.3 Layne Miller, Mogadore 20.6 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 20.1 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 19.5 Carlos Bruton, Windham 17.6 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 15.1 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 14.8 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 14.8 Grady Eader, Field 13.6 Curtis Ross, Ravenna 11.9 Corey Lehner, Mogadore […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Debbie Stockard has always been perfectly fine with working behind the scenes. She has never sought the spotlight. She has never wanted any of the attention. In her heart, both belonged to her Streetsboro Rockets student-athletes and coaches. Where the irony enters, is that as the school’s athletic secretary, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Rootstown High School girls basketball team captured its third consecutive league championship on Wednesday with a 66-46 victory over host Mogadore. The win for the Rovers clinched at least a share of the Portage Trail Conference title, with the opportunity to win the crown outright set for […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES Warren JFK 71, Southeast 42 Streetsboro 59, Nordonia 40 Rootstown 66, Mogadore 46 Grand Valley 54, Windham 26 Berkshire 48, Garfield 29     BOX SCORES STREETSBORO 59, NORDONIA 40 (At Nordonia) STREETSBORO (59) — Olivia Johnson-Wilson 0 1-2 1; Cara Tiller 1 0-0 3; […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   An updated look at the area’s high school boys and girls basketball standings.   BOYS BASKETBALL PORTAGE TRAIL CONFERENCE Mogadore 14-3, 6-1 Warren JFK 14-4, 6-1 St. Thomas Aquinas 9-7, 4-3 Lake Center Christian 13-5, 4-3 Southeast 8-9, 1-6 Rootstown 3-14, 0-7     METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Norton […]

The 2000 Field High School boys and girls cross country team included: Front row left to right: Meagan Hughes, Jessica Schaffner, Sheena Lemmons, Brandy Ricketson, Beth Harry, Heidi Dressler. Middle row left to right: Nick Schuck, Brad Sinick, Dee Cramer, Michelle Merth, Dawn Hollis, Meghan Mollie, Scott Sinick, unidentified runner, Jason Patch. Back row left […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Kent Roosevelt ice hockey team roster included an additional 16 members last Thursday. Each special guest was in uniform, but none found their way on the ice. Instead, the group were special guests to the Rough Riders players as part of Teacher Appreciation Night. Each Roosevelt ice […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor “Getting to Know” is an ongoing series created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Kent Roosevelt High School ice hockey coach Brad Edwards, who is in his fourth season coaching the Rough Riders. […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, FEB. 6, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES Field 71, Rootstown 60 Revere 57, Aurora 48 Crestwood 75, Orange 58 Garfield 62, Crestview 40 New Middletown Springfield 53, Waterloo 42 Southeast 60, Cardinal 26 Mogadore 81, Ravenna 53 Coventry 68, Tusky Central Catholic 44     BOX SCORES REVERE 57, AURORA 48 (At […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Basketball seasons are long. With as many positives that are celebrated, there are just as many layers of stress and periods of physical and mental exhaustion. They are all ingredients in helping the maturity of a team and its players across a season that begins in October and […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, FEB. 5, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES Tallmadge 66, Ravenna 17 Kent Roosevelt 62, Willoughby South 35 Mogadore 39, Maplewood 21 Rootstown 58, St. Thomas Aquinas 55 (OT) Brookfield 44, Garfield 28 Boardman 62, Warren JFK 47 Canton Central Catholic 52, Southeast 47 West Branch 54, Norton 20   BOX SCORES KENT […]

BOYS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE POLL TUESDAY, FEB. 6, 2024 The top-10 teams in the boys Associated Press Ohio high school basketball polls of the 2023-2024 season. First-place votes are in parenthesis — followed by the team’s record and total points collected by media votes. DIVISION I 1. Garfield Hts. (5)                            19-0     135 2. St. […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced its 2023-24 tournament draws on Sunday. Here are the dates for all of Portage County’s teams.   AURORA Division II, Northeast 1 Feb. 21 — No. 46 Padua Franciscan at No. 15 Aurora, 7 p.m.     CRESTWOOD Division II, Northeast […]

The 1924 Brimfield High School football team. The team included: Front row left to right: Harold Rymer, Goodman Roach, Erich Schurman, William Guth, John Urban, Lynn Jones and George Rymer. Back row left to right: G.H. Donaldson, Harold Bauer, Herman Bauer, Russell Smyth, James Adams, Howard Ebie, Glen Warner and coach Andrew Ambrose.

First Division   Round Three Rootstown 200, Garfield 100 Round Four Rootstown 225, Garfield 130 Round Seven Aurora 470, Hudson 175 Round Eight Aurora 465, Hudson 275 Standings   Aurora, 8-0 — Champions Hudson, 6-2 Southeast, 4-4 Rootstown, 4-4 Cloverleaf, 2-6 Garfield, 0-8 — relegated Second Division – North   Western Reserve Academy has been […]

YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 2024 THIRD GRADE FIELD WHITE 26, ROOTSTOWN 8 Field White — Luca Pennino, 18 points; Broderick Kline, 6 points; Johnny Walker, 2 points. Defensive Standouts — (F) Johnny Walker. Special Effort Players — (F) Luca Pennino.     SIXTH GRADE WATERLOO 38, RAVENNA 19 Waterloo — AJ Heppe, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Portage County football legend Bill Rosato died this weekend at the age of 92. His son, Thom Rosato, announced on Sunday that his father had “called his last play.” Rosato was a true titan in the sport and spent more than 50 years volunteering as a youth football coach […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Portage County bowling teams have almost concluded conference tournaments. On Saturday, Ravenna, Field and Streetsboro competed in the Metro Athletic Conference championship at Spins Bowl in Akron and Kent Roosevelt concluded their conference season at the Suburban League Tournament. The Ravens were led by Jake Stefansic, who bowled the […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The senior bowlers at Spins are giving the younger bowlers a lesson as Bill White’s Senior Trio and Whites Senior Doubles continue to demonstrate how to bowl. This week, Don Morrow had an outstanding 754 series with a 279 game. The series was 145 pins over his overage. He […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL STREETSBORO 57, CHAGRIN FALLS 44 (At Streetsboro) CHAGRIN FALLS (44) — Abby Kay 4 0-0 9; Avery Russell 5 7-8 18; Amelia Bencko 4 3-4 11; Elena Goodwin 1 0-2 2; Lilly Stukus 1 2-4 4. Totals 15 12-18 44. STREETSBORO (57) — Olivia Johnson-Wilson 3 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The importance of defense has been magnified for the Streetsboro boys basketball team in 2023-24. It has long been a staple of Nick Marcini’s coaching philosophy, but with this year’s Rockets still yet to eclipse 60 points scored in a single game, the emphasis to be a strong defensive […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Crestwood boys basketball team’s ride home from Kirtland on Friday night was approximately 45 minutes. Once the Red Devils returned to Mantua, there was still work to do, though: A trip into the gymnasium to cut down the nets to celebrate a historic night. Crestwood defeated the […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD (Not all teams submitted box scores) Streetsboro 42, Woodridge 39 Coventry 71, Field 59 Aurora 73, Highland 59 Crestwood 67, Kirtland 64 Mogadore 77, Southeast 62 Newton Falls 60, Garfield 38 Waterloo 37, McDonald 33 Warren JFK 81, St. Thomas Aquinas 36 Bristol 72, Windham […]

By Jim Smith Correspondent In 1973, the Theodore Roosevelt ice hockey team earned recognition as a varsity sport and because of that recognition, the Kent State Ice Arena has been a special place for Rough Rider players, coaches, students and the Kent community for five decades. And the history of the program, celebrating its 50th […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor First Division Round Seven Southeast 455, Garfield 100 Rootstown 210, Cloverleaf 180 Round Eight Southeast 420, Garfield 60 Rootstown 265, Cloverleaf 175 Standings Aurora, 6-0 Hudson, 6-0 Southeast, 4-4 Rootstown, 2-4 Cloverleaf, 2-6 Garfield, 0-6 Rescheduled games January 30 Aurora at Hudson Rootstown at Garfield Second Division – North […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor New Portage Sports subscribers in the month of February will have a chance to win a framed autographed jersey of Cleveland Cavaliers legend Mark Price. Portage Sports is locally owned and operated and is not supported by a powerful national media mogul. Our company was created to serve public […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 28.6 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 20.1 Layne Miller, Mogadore 19.0 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 18.9 Carlos Bruton, Windham 18.1 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 15.4 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 14.8 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 14.2 Grady Eader, Field 12.4 Curtis Ross, Ravenna 11.9 Nick Hopper, Windham […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The second Wheelchair Track and Field clinic for middle school and high school students with a permanent disability, as well as parents and coaches, was hosted by Jennifer Fesemyer, an alumnus of Southeast High School, in conjunction with the Ohio High School Athletic Association and Columbus Parks and Recreation […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know” is an ongoing series created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Aurora High School gymnastics coach Gina Gastaldo, who is in her 17th season coaching the sport.   Q: […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL MOGADORE 40, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 38 (At St. Thomas Aquinas) MOGADORE (40) — Julie Tompkins 3 3-6 10, Amelia Morris 3 2-2 8, Brook McIntyre 2 3-4 9, Ari Tompkins 1 4-6 6, Ava Miller 0 2-2 2, Olivia Kidd 0 5-6 5. Totals 9 19-26 […]

GIRLS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE POLL WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31, 2024   The top-10 teams in the girls Associated Press Ohio high school basketball polls of the 2023-2024 season. First-place votes are in parenthesis — followed by the team’s record and total points collected by media votes.   DIVISION I 1. Pickerington Cent. (4)                    17-3    104 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Southeast welcomes back wrestling royalty on Wednesday night. The Pirates’ 1973 state championship team will be recognized and honored as part of the team’s dual meet with Liberty at Southeast High School. Wednesday will feature a full slate of wrestling action, with Southeast beginning action with a youth […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, JAN. 30, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL WINDHAM 53, SOUTHINGTON CHALKER 14 (At Chalker) WINDHAM (53) — Makenzi Blockinger 1 1-4 3; Sydnie Sweet 0 0-0 0; Mariah Woods 9 3-5 21; Briah Daniel 5 1-2 11; Abby Simpson 2 0-0 5; Lorena DeOliveira 3 0-0 6; Tearra McCall 2 0-0 5; Skylor […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, JAN. 29, 2024 BOYS BOWLING TALLMADGE 2,179; KENT ROOSEVELT 2,124 (At Kent Lanes, Kent) TALLMADGE (2,179): Bryce Elijah 171-167 338, Conner Faith 168-218 386, Bobby Higham 159-179 338, Brandin Ullman 200-179 329, Jamese Weeks 143, Evan Gergezy 120. GAMES: 841-863 1,704; BAKER: 137-182-156 475. KENT ROOSEVELT (2,124): Aidan Broyles 171-170 341, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Shooting 10,000 shots is a tough thing to do. Making 10,000 shots is a completely different story. A story that Hannah Ward can tell. The Crestwood junior girls basketball standout wrote that story between June and September, becoming the first player in coach TJ Henderson’s career to accomplish the […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   This is the week that Portage County teams compete in their conference championships on the heels of the Portage Trail Conference crowning the Rootstown Rovers boys and girls teams the victors. This weekend, the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference, Metro Athletic Conference, Suburban League Conference and the Chagrin Valley Conference […]

YOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, JAN. 28, 2024 THIRD GRADE TALLMADGE 15, FIELD RED 9 Field Red — Lacey Moore, 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals; Cora Stoicoiu, 6 rebounds, 3 steals; Kassidy Bey, 1 point, 4 rebounds; Kiley Gallatin, 1 point, 2 rebounds; Tegan Lightfoot, 5 rebounds; Aria Meyers, 1 rebound.     FOURTH […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   It’s becoming a habit. For the third straight year, the Rootstown Rovers boys and girls varsity bowling teams captured the Portage Trail Conference bowling championships and earned the overall PTC league title. Marching through the season undefeated, both teams also topped the leaderboard at the final bowling tournament of […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The youth were back on the lanes at Spins Bowl in Kent, with many juniors owning high games and series for the week to lead their teams. In the Bumper Division, Bryson Horner rolled a high game of 104 on his way to a two-game set of 206 to […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL JACKSON 54, STREETSBORO 36 (At Streetsboro) JACKSON (54) — Ashley Lahmers 5 0-0 13; Madison Lepley 6 1-2 14; Megan Campbell 5 1-1 11; Ashley Helle 3 1-2 10; Lexi Pizer 3 0-0 6. Totals 22 3-5 54. STREETSBORO (36) — Olivia Johnson-Wilson 3 1-2 8; […]

YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 2024 THIRD GRADE FIELD WHITE 24, FIELD RED 7 Field White — Broderick Kline, 6 points; Johnny Walker, 6 points; Luca Pennino, 6 points; Oliver Farwell, 4 points; Abel Edsall, 2 points. Defensive Standouts — (FW) Broderick Kline. Special Effort Players — (FW) Luca Pennino, Noah Yaworski.   […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor So much has changed for the Crestwood boys basketball team over the last 357 days. To rewind for a second, when the Red Devils lost to the Cardinal Huskies for the second time last season, on Feb. 3, 2023, the loss dropped the team to 4-14 overall. Crestwood went […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, JAN. 26, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES *Indicates no box score submitted Streetsboro 53, Field 40 Crestwood 62, Cardinal 37 *Waterloo 42, Mineral Ridge 24 *Campbell Memorial 63, Garfield 46 *Mogadore 63, Warren JFK 53 *Barberton 57, Aurora 58 *Tallmadge 53, Kent Roosevelt 41 *Coventry 74, Ravenna 54 *Windham 57, Lordstown 46 […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Rootstown girls varsity bowling team celebrated Senior Night with a Portage Trail Conference victory over the Southeast Pirates on Thursday. The win clinched an undefeated league season for the Rovers. Topping the Pirates by over 400 pins, the Rovers were led by Mal Butcher’s high game of 192, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Most enjoyed the fact that Thursday’s temperatures leapt over 40 for the first time in weeks. The Janzig family, along with their neighbors, including the Phillips and Joy families, were not so thrilled. The slightly warmer weather meant ice melting around Northeast Ohio and that meant the loss of […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL STREETSBORO 62, FIELD 46 (At Field) STREETSBORO (62) — Olivia Johnson-Wilson 4 1-2 10; Maiya Taylor 3 0-0 7; Sydney Abbuhl 5 0-0 12; Kaileigh Lilly 1 0-0 2; Naomi Benson 8 0-0 16; Ella Kassan 5 0-0 10; Carlee Bedford 1 1-2 4; Madelyn Hajec […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 28.6 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 19.8 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 18.8 Carlos Bruton, Windham 18.1 Layne Miller, Mogadore 17.9 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 15.3 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 14.8 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 14.2 Grady Eader, Field 13.1 Curtis Ross, Ravenna 11.9 Nick Hopper, Windham […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL FIELD 63, RAVENNA 50 (At Ravenna) FIELD (63) — Grady Eader 4 4-5 13; Trevor Dixon 5 0-2 11; Landon Wilmoth 1 1-2 4; Brayden Ronowski 1 1-2 3; Ben Stayer 6 4-4 16; Sam Confer 1 1-1 3; Manny Smith 2 1-2 5; Nick Papiska […]

The 1914 Ravenna High School football team finished the season with a 6-3-1 overall record. The team’s week-by-week results included: Week 1: Hiram, 35-0 Week 2: East Tech, 0-72 Week 3: Oberlin Academy, 6-6 Week 4: Warren, 20-6 Week 5: Akron West, 7-35 Week 6: Medina, 7-2 Week 7: Chagrin Falls, 33-0 Week 8: Wadsworth, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know” is an ongoing series created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Kent Roosevelt High School swimming and diving coach Corey Spicer, who is in his third season leading the […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, JAN. 23, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL MOGADORE 64, LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN 51 (At Mogadore) LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN (51) — Warder 7 5-8 23; Hulse 1 0-0 2; Norman 7 0-0 16; B. Miller 2 5-8 9; Lynch 2 0-0 4. Totals 19 10-16 51. MOGADORE (64) — Corey Lehner 3 1-2 7; […]

BOYS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE POLL MONDAY, JAN. 22, 2024   The top-10 teams in the boys Associated Press Ohio high school basketball polls of the 2023-2024 season. First-place votes are in parenthesis — followed by the team’s record and total points collected by media votes.   DIVISION I 1. Olentangy Orange (2)             14-0     83 […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, JAN. 22, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL HATHAWAY BROWN 47, FIELD 37 (At Field) HATHAWAY BROWN (47) — Anna Morgan 2 0-0 4; Jane Kennedy 3 1-2 7; Emily Morgan 3 4-8 10; Maggie Castellano 1 0-1 2; Molly Castellanos 8 8-8 24. Totals 17 13-19 47. FIELD (37) — Mckayla Miller 2 […]

YOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SPRINGFIELD YOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL LEAGUE SUNDAY, JAN. 21, 2024 SCORES THIRD GRADE Tallmadge 33, Field Black 2 Manchester 26, Waterloo 6 Norton 18, Rootstown 9 Field Red 24, Springfield 1 Mogadore 12, Streetsboro 2     FOURTH GRADE Coventry 23, Marlington 7 Field Red 26, Norton 23 Streetsboro 29, Springfield 14 […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Portage County’s high school bowling teams are looking toward the end-of-season conference tournaments as regular-season schedules are almost complete. The first postseason tournament is the Portage Trail Conference as teams will roll-off in three regular games and six Baker games on Saturday at Spins Bowl in Kent. The Rootstown […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Tabitha Schlupe of Stow is often found at the top of the leaderboard in several leagues at Spins Bowl in Kent. Schlupe not only participates in leagues, but also competes in Professional Women’s Bowling Association tournaments, including the Ohio Queens, PWBA in North Carolina and PWBA in Myrtle Beach. […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, JAN. 20, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL CRESTWOOD 44, GRAND VALLEY 39 (At Grand Valley) CRESTWOOD (44) — Brody Durham 1 1-2 3; Augie Schweickert 1 2-2 4; Dekota Johnson 4 0-0 10; Charlie Schweickert 8 0-1 20; James Durham 2 0-0 4; Steven Lincoln 1 0-0 3. Totals 17 3-5 44. GRAND […]

The 2000-01 Field High School boys basketball team, which was coached by Craig Nettleton, included: (From left to right) Ray Barry, Nick Walinski, Steve Kuzemchak, Micah Schumacher, Nate Burton, Paul Banner, Todd Reschke, Steven Gay, Ben Wanchik, Jesse Bruce, Bobby Douglas and Tim Knapp.

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, JAN. 18, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL TALLMADGE 63, AURORA 58 (At Aurora) TALLMADGE (63) — Ewers 0 2 2; Davis 11 4 28; Reifsnyder 2 0 5; Taylor 2 3 8; Jascoe 0 2 2; Eisaman 2 2 7; Rusinko 3 5 11. Totals 20 18 63. AURORA (58) — Ben Lukasik […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 27.4 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 19.1 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 18.8 Carlos Bruton, Windham 18.1 Layne Miller, Mogadore 17.9 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 15.2 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 15.2 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 14.8 Grady Eader, Field 13.1 Curtis Ross, Ravenna 11.9 Nick Hopper, Windham […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Kent Roosevelt High School boys and girls swimming and diving seasons have been perfect. Literally. Both programs are undefeated. And both programs captured titles at the Suburban League Championships earlier this month. Head coach Corey Spicer said off-season training offered a peek at what he thought could turn […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL SPRINGFIELD 59, FIELD 52 (At Field) SPRINGFIELD (59) — Eckenrode 1 4-6 7; Thomas 1 0-0 3; Berger 1 0-0 2; Ahern 7 4-6 24; Hahn 5 2-2 12; Farmer 0 1-2 1; Siegferth 2 1-2 6; Gaspar 2 0-2 4. Totals 19 12-20 59. FIELD […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know” is an ongoing series created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Rootstown High School boys basketball coach Bobby Staudt, who is in his first season leading the Rovers’ program. […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, JAN. 16, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL SUNDAY BERKSHIRE HALL OF FAME HOOPFEST STREETSBORO 45, EASTLAKE NORTH 13 (At Berkshire High School) STREETSBORO (45) — Olivia Johnson-Wilson 1 0-0 2; Maiya Taylor 1 0-0 3; Sydney Abbuhl 3 0-0 7; Kaileigh Lilly 1 0-0 2; Naomi Benson 7 1-1 15; Ella Kassan 4 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   There is a visible calmness to Layne Miller. So noticeable that it could be mistaken for an absence of intensity. Even Russ Swartz, a 35-year coaching veteran, had to learn Miller’s characteristic tendencies and how his peace and confidence complemented a desire to win. “He has always been […]

BOYS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE POLL MONDAY, JAN. 15, 2024   The top-10 teams in the boys Associated Press Ohio high school basketball polls of the 2023-2024 season. First-place votes are in parenthesis — followed by the team’s record and total points collected by media votes. DIVISION I 1. St. Ignatius (5)                        11-3     85 2. […]

YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, JAN. 13, 2024 THIRD GRADE MOGADORE 24, ROOTSTOWN 10 Mogadore — Sawyers Ryan, 8 points; Carter Wunder, 4 points; Gauge Campbell, 4 points.     FIELD WHITE 25, KENT 16 Field White — Broderick Kline, 12 points; Mason Few, 6 points; Abel Edsall, 4 points; Luca Pennino, 3 points. Defensive […]

YOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, JAN. 14, 2024 SCORES THIRD GRADE Norton 22, Waterloo 2 Tallmadge 32, Streetsboro 10 Manchester 28, Field Black 1 Mogadore 15, Springfield 1 Field Red 20, Rootstown 5     FOURTH GRADE Mogadore 25, Field Black 10 Field Red 20, Rootstown 7 Manchester 25, Cloverleaf 11 Coventry 14, Southeast 10 […]

The 1920 Atwater High School boys basketball team. Portage Sports supporter Lynn Harvey provided a bit of information on this team, according to the Atwater Speedometer from May 1920. The team included three seniors: Thornton Douthitt, James Rhoads and Paul R. Day. Any additional information about this team is welcome! Email me at tomnader@portagesports.com.

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer The Rootstown Rovers hosted the 18th annual Rover Sectional Preview Tournament at Spins Bowl this past weekend, with Division-I teams competing on Saturday and Division-II teams on Sunday. Although some teams were unable to make it to the tournament this season due to the unfriendly weather that hit Northeast Ohio, […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, JAN. 13, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL KENT ROOSEVELT 48, FIELD 46 (At Kent Roosevelt) FIELD (46) — Mckayla miller 2 0-0 5; Abby Harlin 1 4-6 6; Delilah Rahe 10 1-2 23; Tia Ulrich 1 0-0 3; Ally Harlin 2 0-3 5; Sarah Balzar 2 0-0 4. Totals 18 5-11 46. KENT […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Former manager of Spins Bowl, Keith Lang, just missed a 300 in the Perfect Trio League. Lang rolled a 299, leaving that pesky single pin on the final ball. High series was tossed by John Kertis, putting four games together for a 1,052. The women in the league shared […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   For a player seeking advice on how to pull out of a shooting slump, it would be difficult to find someone better to work with than legendary Mogadore high-scoring alumni and current assistant coach Rod Swartz. That player was Devin Graham. And Swartz, who scored 1,494 career points […]

By Phil Keren Correspondent   Strong guard play and scoring in transition played key roles in Kent Roosevelt’s 51-43 win over Copley on Friday night. Kent Roosevelt (7-5, 4-3 in Suburban-American Conference) head coach Curtis Black praised the decision making of his guards. “They made all the right looks,” said Black. “…We had guys playing the […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, JAN. 12, 2024 SCORES (Games with asterisks did not have box scores reported) Mogadore 71, Rootstown 51 Crestwood 58, Berkshire 47 Aurora 49, Cuyahoga Falls 43 *Woodridge 56, Field 42 *New Middletown Springfield 43, Waterloo 40 *Warren JFK 74, Southeast 41 *Crestview 55, Garfield 54 *Windham 62, Maplewood 52 *Kent Roosevelt […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Laura Hebert was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in Maryland on Jan. 6, the crowning achievement in an incredible 30-year career in the sport. Hebert, who was named the Ravenna School District Superintendent in 2021, was recognized by the Hall of Fame committee as a “truly […]

The 1993 Field High School football team finished the season with a 1-9 record, with six of the losses coming by two touchdowns or less. Here is a look at the Falcons’ week-by-week results: Week 1: Tallmadge, 0-17 Week 2: Manchester, 0-29 Week 3: Springfield, 7-35 Week 4: Liberty, 6-19 Week 5: Crestwood, 26-7 Week […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS   BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 27.5 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 19.3 Layne Miller, Mogadore 18.2 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 18.1 Carlos Bruton, Windham 18.1 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 15.2 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 14.8 Grady Eader, Field 14.5 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 14.5 Curtis Ross, Ravenna 11.9 Nick Hopper, […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, JAN. 11, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL STREETSBORO 81, CLOVERLEAF 47 (At Cloverleaf) STREETSBORO (81) — Olivia Johnson-Wilson 4 0-0 9; Cara Tiller 1 0-0 3; Maiya Taylor 4 1-1 9; Sydney Abbuhl 3 0-0 8; Kaileigh Lilly 6 0-2 12; Kendall Epple 1 0- 3; Naomi Benson 9 0-0 18; Ella Kassan […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors held its standard January meeting on Thursday in Columbus. Of note from the meeting:      • The OHSAA plans to conduct in-person meetings in each of its districts later this month, and into February, to discuss division expansion in […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Winning teams make winning plays. It seems like such a simple idea. That is not always the case, though. But in order to make winning plays, you need winning players. Players that are willing to do whatever it takes no matter how big or small the spotlight is for […]

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL 7TH GRADE STREETSBORO 48, RAVENNA 22 (At Ravenna) Streetsboro — Levert, 21 points; Krezeminski, 9 points; Sanford, 4 points; Simpson, 2 points; Detero, 2 points; Alexander, 10 points. Ravenna — Tay Askew, 2 points; Kael Jordan, 2 points; Royce Sims, 8 points; Bryce Ransom, 6 points; […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL KENT ROOSEVELT 56, BARBERTON 37 (At Kent Roosevelt) BABERTON (37) — T. Miller 4 2-5 14; T. Crews 1 1-2 4; A. Anzaldi 1 0-1 3; V. Miller 1 0-0 2; A. Curry 1 2-5 4; K. Witwer 3 0-0 8; B. Valencia 0 2-2 2. […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Field High School’s Kenneth Lohr Stadium is getting a new look in 2024. Installation of field turf, as well as new LED lighting, speakers and a drainage system, was school-board approved on Monday. The project, which will cost an estimated $1.3 to $1.4 million, has been set for […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Winning teams make winning plays. It seems like such a simple idea. That is not always the case, though. But in order to make winning plays, you need winning players. Players that are willing to do whatever it takes no matter how big or small the spotlight is […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know” is an ongoing series created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Field High School boys basketball coach Alex Blake, who is in his first season leading the Falcons’ program. […]

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, JAN. 8, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL 8TH GRADE FIELD 35, RAVENNA 22 (At Ravenna) Field — Jaelyn Mallet, 2 points; Audrey Richmond, 23 points; Aubrey Homan, 3 points; Peyton Schock, 5 points; Brynn Williams, 2 points. Ravenna — S. White, 9 points; N. Walker, 1 point; L. Clark, 2 points; C. Foster, […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, JAN. 9, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL FIELD 67, ACADEMY FOR URBAN SCHOLARS 31 (At Field) ACADEMY FOR URBAN SCHOLARS (31) — Taylor 2 0-2 4; Wilson 1 0-0 2; Young 2 0-0 6; Rouan 2 0-0- 5; Hawkins 6 1-2 14. Totals 13 1-4 31. FIELD (67) — Grady Eader 3 5-6 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   A basketball gymnasium is usually a noisy place. The echo of many bouncing basketball’s. The squeak of basketball shoes changing directions. The swell of a coach’s voice yelling instructions and motivations. Amongst the audio chaos, Rootstown junior standout Nadia Lough finds bliss. She finds peace. And it has […]

BOYS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE POLL MONDAY, JAN. 8, 2024 The top-10 teams in the Associated Press Ohio boys high school basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses. won-loss record. and total points: DIVISION I 1. St. Ignatius (3) 9-2 77 2. Findlay                         8-0       69 3. Garfield Hts. (2)          9-0        67 (tie) Cin. Moeller (2)       9-0        67 […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, JAN. 8, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL FIELD 65, INDEPENDENCE 23 (At Field) INDEPENDENCE (23) — Rini 2 0-0 4; McGhee 1 0-0 3; Priebe 1 2-2 4; Johnson 1 0-0 3; Gibbons 2 0-0 4; Spencer 2 1-2 5. Totals 9 3-4 23. FIELD (65) — Nema McAmis 1 1-1 3; Mckayla […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Members of the Crestwood and Streetsboro High School cheerleading squads performed as part of the Citrus Bowl in Orlando on Jan. 1. For the Red Devils, squad members Emmy Grebb, Deanna Stahl, Emma Sayre, Ella Sayre, Makenna Tyburski, Bree Rogan, Madi Ashby, Alivia Pruszynski, Jade Davis and Audrey Julian […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Rootstown Rovers’ girls bowling team traveled to Sky Lanes for the annual G-Men Classic and brought home the second-place trophy. Rootstown was led by Natalie Hammerschmidt’s 215-561 and Payton Curall’s 229-541 on the way to the runner-up spot. The Rovers only lost to Boardman in the Baker finals. […]

PORTAGE COUNTY TOURNAMENT WRESTLING RESULTS AT RAVENNA HIGH SCHOOL     MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, JAN. 5, 2024 TEAM STANDINGS  1. Streetsboro 265.5; 2. Aurora 175; 3. Crestwood 155; 4. Rootstown 125; 5. Kent Roosevelt 121; 6. Ravenna 94; 7. Mogadore 80; 8. Southeast 77; 9. Garfield 58.5; 10. Waterloo 53; 11. Field 20. INDIVIDUAL […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Crestwood High School athletic director Troy Spiker recently unveiled the school district’s new Wall of Fame, which celebrates All-Ohio student-athletes. The project has spanned about a year and a half and included the help from coaches, administration, community members, booster club members and students. The result was growing […]

By Jim Smith Correspondent   The Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders completed a two-game sweep in the “Battle of Potage County” series after defeating the Aurora Greenmen 6-1 at The Pond Ice Arena in Chagrin Falls on Sunday afternoon. Roosevelt defeated Aurora 8-2 in the series’ opening game last Thursday. In what seemed like a deja […]

YOUTH GIRL BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, JAN. 7, 2024 SCORES THIRD GRADE Field Red 18, Norton 8 Tallmadge 20, Springfield 2 Mogadore 15, Rootstown 7 Waterloo 13, Field Black 10 Manchester 22, Streetsboro 4     FOURTH GRADE Streetsboro 27, Manchester 10 Springfield 14, Southeast Maroon 9 Mogadore 32, Cloverleaf 6 Field Black 24, Coventry 7 […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   White’s Senior Doubles started their league over again, beginning on Jan. 2, with 32 teams for 64 total bowlers. Earning high series among the men was Wade Morrow, a substitute bowler competing with his dad, Don Morrow. The son rolled a 178-684 series. His dad grabbed the third-high-game-series, 246-570. […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, JAN. 6, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL FIELD 45, BUCHTEL 42 (At Buchtel) FIELD (45) — Mckayla Miller 2 1-2 6; Abby Harlin 3 0-0 8; Delilah Rahe 7 2-2 16; Ally Harlin 5 2-7 13; Sarah Balzar 1 0-2 2. Totals 18 5-13 45. BUCHTEL (42) — Aaliyah Goblen 1 0-0 2; […]

YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, JAN. 6, 2024 FOURTH GRADE WATERLOO 34, FIELD REICHLEY 11 Field — Bryce Feeman, 5 points; Ellis Knapp, 4 points; Beckett Stoicoiu, 2 points. Waterloo — Austin Graening, 20 points; James Marsh, 10 points; Mateo Murphy, 4 points. Defensive Standouts — (F) Parker Jones. (W) Mateo Murphy. Special Effort Players […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Through the first three quarters of Friday’s game between Southeast and Rootstown, there were 13 lead changes. A back-and-forth game with neither team backing down from adversity. The fourth quarter had zero lead changes. Southeast led 44-43 entering the fourth quarter and never relinquished the lead. In fact, […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, JAN. 5, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL FIELD 49, SPRINGFIELD 42 (At Field) SPRINGFIELD (42) — Kayla Gaspar 3 0-0 6; Rhian Kendall 0 1-2 1; Kendal Wilderman 3 1-2 8; Destiny Ruggiero 7 1-6 16; Sydney Hillyard 5 0-2 11. Totals 18 3-12 42. FIELD (49) — Mckayla Miller 0 1-4 1; […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Streetsboro girls basketball team scored a big Metro Athletic Conference victory on Friday, topping the Norton Panthers 45-38 in Streetsboro. The showdown featured the top two teams in the league, with both the Rockets and Panthers entering Friday’s contest with undefeated league records. The two teams battled […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   At 11-0, few girls basketball teams in the state have started the 2023-24 season like Rootstown. The Rovers have dominated the beginning half of their schedule, winning games by an average margin of victory of 33.4 points per game. Off-season and preseason work certainly played an integral role […]

By Jim Smith Correspondent The Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders skated to an 8-2 victory against the Aurora Greenmen in the first of a two games “Battle of Portage County” series on Thursday night at the Kent State University Ice Arena. The teams represent the only varsity ice-hockey programs in the county. After Aurora’s Will Pfiffner tallied […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, JAN. 4, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL NORTON 63, FIELD 37 (At Field) NORTON (63) — Hunter 6 0-0 12; N. Willig 2 0-0 4; Duncan 1 0-0 2; B. Willig 3 1-2 7; Hardy 3 1-1 9; Lewis 2 1-2 7; Dobbins 8 6-8 22. Totals 25 9-13 63. FIELD (37) — […]

The 1982 Kent Roosevelt High School football team finished the season 5-5 and is remembered by retired Hall of Fame head coach John Nemec as one of his most memorable seasons. After beginning the season 0-5, the Rough Riders won their final five games of the season. Following the team’s fifth loss in a row […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS   BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 27.5 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 19.5 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 18.6 Layne Miller, Mogadore 17.2 Grady Eader, Field 15.0 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 14.3 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 13.6 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 12.3 Jack Batten, Streetsboro 11.4 Zach Pannetti, Aurora 11.1 Charles Ivory, […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3, 20224 GIRLS BASKETBALL ROOTSTOWN 69, MOGADORE 22 (At Rootstown) MOGADORE (22) — Julie Tompkins 0 2-2 2; Ari Tompkins 2 6-10 11; Ava Miller 0 1-2 1; Amelia Morris 2 2-6 6; Rylee Clark 1 0-0 2. Totals 5 11-20 22. ROOTSTOWN (69) — Colbie Curall 2 1-2 9; […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   When Jackson Eichler scored to open Wednesday’s overtime period, it was a reminder to the Waterloo Vikings and their head coach Jason Wise that the ball did actually still fit. It also jumpstarted a dominant extra session that led to the Vikings’ 57-44 non-league road victory over the […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   In October, Crestwood coach Wanda Hoffman made Ohio volleyball history. She became just the 32nd coach in state history to earn 500 career wins. Only one other coach in Portage County, Mary Tarka with 750 wins, has reached the milestone. “She is my idol. I am trying to […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Mogadore girls basketball team is tough and determined. It is a good thing, too, because not a single moment of the season has been easy for the Wildcats. Currently, of the team’s program-wide 14-player roster, only nine are physically able to play. Between injuries and illnesses, head coach […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know” is an ongoing series created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Ravenna High School wrestling coach Eric Kline, who is in his second season leading the Ravens’ program.   […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Many bowling teams had practices and continued to hone their games over the holiday break, while several competed in tournaments offered to keep teams sharp for the hard push in January toward OHSAA postseason events as well as conference finals.   CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Spins Bowl in Springfield hosted […]

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING WATERLOO D3 CLASSIC (At John Herchek Court at Fred Brookover Gymnasium, Atwater) FINAL TEAM STANDINGS Garfield, 162.5 points Manchester, 115 Southeast, 101.5 Mogadore, 100 Martins Ferry, 97 Jackson-Milton, 86 Waterloo, 82.5 United Local, 82 Tuscarawas Valley, 78.5 St. Paul, 65 Conneaut, 64 Sandy Valley, 43 Alexander, 40 Chippewa, 34 Grand Valley, 27 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The blueprint of what a leader looks like can be found inside Garrett Sprutte’s timeline for Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Right in the middle of the school’s holiday break, the Southeast senior’s Pirates were scheduled to host the Ravenna Ravens. By the early afternoon hours, sitting at home, […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Happy New Year. As the holiday season draws to a close it has been a unique Christmas in December for golfers with the outstanding weather making it perfect to hit the fairways across the greater Portage County area. Fairways at Twin Lakes in Kent, Raccoon Hill in Kent and […]

The 1978 Kent Roosevelt High School boys golf team became district champions. The team was coached by Dick Pfeiffer. The team included (left to right): Coach Pfeiffer, Todd Sandomierski, Jeff Bentley, Kirk Dennis, Ken Lane, Todd Dennis and assistant coach Jerry Johnson.

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, DEC. 30, 2023 GIRLS BASKETBALL KENT ROOSEVELT 53, CRESTWOOD 36 (At Crestwood) KENT ROOSEVELT (53) — Danica Banks 1 0-0 2; Julia Nash 2 0-0 5; Maddie VanDamme 4 0-0 8; Lindsay Wills 0 2-2 2; Arie Wilson 1 0-0 2; Zariyah Taylor 9 4-5 22; Claire VanDamme 4 4-6 12. […]

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS UPDATE SATURDAY, DEC. 30, 2023   PORTAGE TRAIL CONFERENCE Lake Center Christian 6-0, 2-0 Warren JFK 7-1, 2-0 St. Thomas Aquinas 4-2, 1-1 Southeast 4-2, 0-1 Mogadore 3-3, 0-1 Rootstown 2-5, 0-2     METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Norton 7-1, 4-1 Coventry 5-3, 3-2 Cloverleaf 5-4, 3-2 Woodridge 4-5, 3-2 Streetsboro […]

The 1975 Windham High School football team finished the season with a 2-8 overall record. The team’s schedule included: Week 1: Southeast, 6-14 Week 2: Field, 6-14 Week 3: Rootstown, 7-6 Week 4: Garfield, 0-24 Week 5: Crestwood, 0-17 Week 6: Waterloo, 6-16 Week 7: Mogadore, 20-0 Week 8: Streetsboro, 13-27 Week 9: LaBrae, 16-36 […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, DEC. 29, 2023 BOYS BOWLING ROOTSTOWN 2,563, AUSTINTOWN FITCH 2,424 (At Spins Bowl, Kent) ROOTSTOWN (2,563): Caleb Stevens 201-184 385, Anthony Cambareri 189-189 378, Elijah Birch 174, Justin Miller 234-211 445, Nick Moorehead 194-235 429, Ben Kline 183. GAMES: 992-1,002 1,994; BAKER: 216-193-158 569. AUSTINTOWN FITCH (2,424): Daniel Jones 173-278 451, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Offensive consistency has been a struggle this season for the Southeast boys basketball team. There have been moments of scoring bursts, but there have also been moments of scoreless droughts. Head coach Matt Dillon knows that is a sign of his team’s youth. While he waits for his […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS     BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 29.5 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 20.3 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 16.8 Layne Miller, Mogadore 16.0 Grady Eader, Field 15.0 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 14.3 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 13.5 Jack Batten, Streetsboro 13.0 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 12.6 Blake Mullaly, Rootstown 11.4 Zach […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, DEC. 28, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN 71, FIELD 52 (At Field) LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN (71) — Baker 1 0-0 3; Hernandez 2 0-0 4; Underwood 1 1-2 3; Cook 4 0-0 11; Halse 3 0-0 7; Norman 5 7-9 18; Stokes 1 0-1 2; Miller 3 1-2 7; Lynch […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know is an ongoing series created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Rootstown High School wrestling coach Anthony Anderson, who is in his first season leading the Rovers’ program.   […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Bowling practice continues over the holidays with only a few matches and tournaments scheduled. This week, the column focuses on two people who were instrumental from the beginning of high-school bowling in Portage County from the beginning.   TERRY ADOLPH There is a change in high-school bowling in Portage […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Things were always going to be different for Carlos Bruton this season. Head coach Cody Apthorpe knew it. He just needed to make sure that Bruton knew it, too. With a maturity that exceeds his tenure as a second-year varsity basketball head coach, Apthorpe approached Bruton in the […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   It was sad news for the greater Portage County bowling community with the news of the death of Doris Roe, Portage County Hall of Fame member and so much more. The biography, including her induction into two Halls of Fame, Portage County and Tri-County, don’t really tell the story […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, DEC. 23, 2023 WRESTLING WATERLOO D3 CLASSIC (At John Herchek Court and Fred Brookover Gymnasium Atwater) CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 106 pounds — Cameron Lewicki (Gar) dec. over Braeden Martin (SE), 6-1 113 — Luke Kauffman (Gar) dec. over Asher Crissey (SV), 7-5 120 — Jase Mahoney (MF) tech. fall over Domonic Kemble […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, DEC. 22, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN 51, ROOTSTOWN 41 (At Rootstown) LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN (51) — Brody Zook 4 0-0 12; Jace Hulse 3 0-2 6; Tanner Norman 4 2-2 11; Xander Stokes 3 1-2 7; Chase Gingerich 2 0-0 4; Braidon Miller 1 1-4 3; TJ Lynch 3 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Four minutes into Friday’s game, Cody Apthorpe was seeing the same style of basketball that led his Bombers to back-to-back double-digit losses to Bristol and Southeast in the team’s last two games. He had seen enough. He called his second timeout of the first quarter in an attempt to […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The proper procedure has begun to officially hire the first-ever coach of the Rootstown High School girls wrestling program. The program is new to the district this season, with girls in previous seasons being part of the boys team. The necessary procedure also resets the program overall, which temporarily […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL COVENTRY 50, FIELD 46 (At Field) COVENTRY (50) — Ryan Dinan 2 0-0 5; Luke Futrel 1 0-0 2; Jayden Keenan 4 4-6 13; Alex Meinen 9 1-3 20; Victor Singfield 2 0-0 4; Reggie Edwards 1 4-4 6. Totals 19 9-13 50. FIELD (46) — […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 29.5 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 20.3 Layne Miller, Mogadore 16.0 Preston Gedeon, Garfield 15.0 Grady Eader, Field 14.2 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 14.2 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 13.5 Jack Batten, Streetsboro 12.8 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 12.6 Jack Batten, Streetsboro 12.0 Blake Mullaly, Rootstown […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 2023 GIRLS BASKETBALL KENT ROOSEVELT 50, TWINSBURG 40 (At Kent Roosevelt) TWINSBURG (40) — T. Dye 6 2-5 16; C. Fletcher 4 0-0 12; M. Sweeney 2 0-0 5; G. Taylor 1 0-1 2; J. Anderson 1 2-2 4; L. Young 0 1-2 1. Totals 14 5-10 40. KENT […]

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL 7TH GRADE FIELD 37, WOODRIDGE 28 Field — Paxson Silveus 2 2-2 6; Mason Fulst 3 2-2 9; Grady Peterson 2 3-3 9; Tristan Zeman 2 0-0 5; Colton Herchick 3 0-0 6; E. Jackson 1 0-0 2. RAVENNA 26, NORTON 23 Norton — Tay Askew […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The most recent Portage Sports historical project was to create a list of the all-time career wins for high school boys and girls basketball coaches. Admittedly, the list for both boys and girls may be missing a name or two that was inadvertently and innocently overlooked. If that is […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, DEC. 19, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL HIGHLAND 50, AURORA 48 (At Highland) AURORA (48) — Zach Pannetti 5 5 15; Brock Habbyshaw 2 0 5; Cooper Carnahan 11 2 24; Josh Harrell 1 2 4. Totals 19 9 48. HIGHLAND (50) — Albright 5 0 12; Sooy 1 0 3; Radigan 2 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   A life without basketball? Delilah Rahe is not interested in thinking about it. In fact, she struggles to find the words to describe what her life would be like without her favorite sport. Fortunately, thanks to her third-grade self, she doesn’t have to find the words. By the […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, DEC. 18, 2023 GIRLS BOWLING SOUTHEAST 1,566, ALLIANCE 1,554 (At Spins Bowl, Kent) SOUTHEAST (1,566): Ally Smith 137-174 311, Rebekah Wood 177-128 299, Lily Seem 111-108 219, Odyssey Cadle 104-97 201, Julia Smith 47-62 112. GAMES: 570-575 1,145. BAKER: 159-119-143 421. ALLIANCE (1,554): Campbell Dosa 126-162 288, Georgia Gordon 127-96 223, […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   SOUTHEAST 1,566, ALLIANCE 1,554 It was the closest match of the season so far as the Southeast Pirates beat the Alliance Aviators by 12 pins on Monday. Competing at Spins Bowl in Kent, Southeast was getting beat by Alliance at the end of the regular games. Down by 49 […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   It is always exciting when a new sport is added to the roster of a school’s athletic choices. That was the case this season when the Field Falcons added boys and girls bowling. Field competes in the Metro Athletic Conference and they are steadily making progress. At the beginning […]

YOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, DEC. 17, 2023 SCORES THIRD GRADE Streetsboro 15, Field Black 5 Field Red 24, Waterloo 3 Tallmadge 26, Rootstown 4 Streetsboro 15, Field Black 5 Manchester 11, Springfield 3 Mogadore 17, Norton 6 FOURTH GRADE Mogadore 19, Streetsboro 12 Field 13, Springfield 8 Coventry 15, Cloverleaf 9 Marlington 19, Ravenna […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, DEC. 16, 2023 WRESTLING WEDNESDAY ROOTSTOWN 51, GARFIELD 27 (At Garfield) Note: Only Rootstown winners were reported. 113 — Ely won by pin 120 — McEwuen win 132 — Marzec win by pin 138 — Malek win by pin 144 — Lee win by pin 150 — Paulus win by pin […]

YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, DEC. 16, 2023 THIRD GRADE ROOTSTOWN 15, KENT 12 Rootstown — Brock Bellar, 9 rebounds. Defesive Standouts — (R) Jacob Weber. Special Effort Players — (R) Calvin Sharp. FIELD (BLACK) 29, FIELD (RED) 9 Field Black — Cruz Sugg, 2 points; Leo Reuting, 3 points; Rylan Peterson, 14 points; David […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   An exciting week of bowling this past week included the final results of the Portage USBC Junior-Senior Trio Tournament and the conclusion of the White’s Senior Doubles League for this year.   PORTAGE USBC JUNIOR-SENIOR TOURNAMENT The champions of the Junior Senior Trio was the team of Nick Kurtzman, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   It can be amazing what a box score doesn’t tell you. A quick glance at the Field girls basketball team’s box score from Friday’s dominant 55-12 victory over Coventry shows junior Mckayla Miller scored four points. If you stopped there, you would inaccurately suppose that she had little […]

By Phil Keren Correspondent   Southeast played tenacious defense, but struggled to score on a consistent basis in a 52-37 road loss to Lake Center Christian on Friday night. Lake Center Christian came into the game averaging 75 points per game, but were held to 52 thanks to a strong defensive performance from the Pirates. […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, DEC. 15, 2023 GIRLS BASKETBALL CRESTWOOD 39, KIRTLAND 38 (At Crestwood) KIRTLAND (38) — K. Boyd 0 2 2; B. Bradac 0 2 2; A. Fleming 1 0 2; A. Dumstruff 1 0 3; E. Ridgeway 2 0 4; P. Dolovacky 2 0 5; K. Sayle 1 0 2; L. Palagyi […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   “Getting to Know” is an ongoing series created to spotlight the coaches and administrators that are guiding today’s Portage County student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today, we get to know Southeast High School boys golf coach Mike Jenior, who is in his 7th season as the leader of […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 29.5 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 20.3 Grady Eader, Field 14.8 Cooper Carnahan, Aurora 13.5 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 13.5 Jack Batten, Streetsboro 12.0 Aiden Rodstrom, Rootstown 11.8 Cameron Mahone, Rootstown 11.8 Blake Mullaly, Rootstown 11.3 Trevor Dixon, Field 10.8 Zach Pannetti, Aurora […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, DEC. 14, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL RAVENNA 63, FIELD 59 (At Field) RAVENNA (63) — Curtis Ross 7 1-4 15; Dylan Carrozzi 3 0-0 7; Nigil Williams 5 2-4 12; Jaxon Kelly 3 6-6 12; Bryant Thompson 2 0-0 5; Dean Baker 3 3-5 9; Austin Marshall 0 3-4 3. Totals 23 […]

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, DEC. 14, 2023 GIRLS BASKETBALL 8TH GRADE MONDAY GARFIELD 36, WINDHAM 25 Windham — K. Sanders, 5 points; M. Jones, 21 points.     FIELD 41, GARFIELD 17 Garfield — Payton Soltis, 12 points; Leah Hill, 2 points; Olivia Bailey, 2 points; Lola Lake, 1 point. Field — Jaelyn Mallet, 6 […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Portage County has been the home of a long list of very special high school football players. Standouts that caught the spotlight of statewide attention. Phenoms with decorated four-year careers that rewrote school history books. Two more authored their historic final chapters in 2023. Garfield’s Keegan Sell. Streetsboro’s […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced on Wednesday that it is studying tournament-division expansion for volleyball, boys soccer, girls soccer, boys basketball, girls basketball, softball and baseball. The OHSAA is expected to hold multiple statewide meetings in January to present data on the idea, while also collecting […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13, 2023 GIRLS BASKETBALL AURORA 39, KENT ROOSEVELT 35 (At Aurora) KENT ROOSEVELT (35) — Julia Nash 5 0-0 11; Arie Wilson 1 0-2 2; Zariyah Taylor 8 0-1 16; Claire VanDamme 3 0-0 6. Totals 17 0-3 35. AURORA (39) — Sam Stask 6 0-0 16; Julia Miller 0 […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, DEC. 12, 2023 GIRLS BOWLING MONDAY BERKSHIRE 1,310, SOUTHEAST 1,101 (At Spins Bowl, Kent) BERKSHIRE (1,310): Alie Rychaiski 129-115 244, Abby Bartholomew 79-127 246, Megan Passow 93, Charlotte Connors 94-81 175, Mac Conrad 109-140 249, Mattie Davis 64. GAMES: 504-527 1,031; BAKER: 102-82-95 279. SOUTHEAST (1,101): Abby Smith 1147-128 275, Odyssey […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Long before Sam Stask became the on-court leader for the Aurora girls basketball team, head coach Erika Greenberg simply knew her as a youth player that would come into the gym to shoot around. Greenberg says she knew then that the Stask’s future was going to be a special […]

By George Belden Portage Sports Contributor   The Windham High School Athletic Hall of Fame will open its doors once again this month, as the HOF Committee has selected two athletes, two coaches and one administrator for enshrinement. The Windham Hall of Fame has been inducting new members since 1995 and the HOF will include […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE COACH Jeremy Anderson 20th year overall; 1st year at Rootstown     THE TEAM Coaching Staff: Al Marzec. 2022-23 Record: 14-1, Portage Trail Conference champions; 1st place at Dies, Division III sectional championship, Division III district championship, 2nd at OHSAA Dual Meet State Championship. Returning Lettermen (10): […]

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, DEC. 10, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL 7TH GRADE ROOTSTOWN TIP-OFF TOURNAMENT SATURDAY CHAMPIONSHIP GAME FIELD 29, RAVENNA 22 Ravenna — Tai Askew, 1 point; Kael Jordan, 10 points; Royce Sims, 3 points; Bryce Ransom, 2 points; Aiden Nartker, 4 points; ZayInne Sanders, 2 points. Field — Paxson Silveus, 8 points; Mason Fulst, […]

First Division Round Three Aurora 435, Cloverleaf 195 Hudson 390, Southeast 210 Garfield v Rootstown, postponed to January 9 Round Four Aurora 665, Cloverleaf 10 Hudson 520, Southeast 165 Garfield v Rootstown, postponed to January 9 Round Five Hudson 420, Cloverleaf 140 Southeast 490, Rootstown 105 Aurora 545, Garfield 30 Round Six Hudson 370, Cloverleaf 165 […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Several Portage County bowlers are already collecting hardware and building their resume early in the bowling season. Others are leading their teams to victory over opponents with high games and high series.   ABBY SMITH, SOUTHEAST The Southeast Pirates are off to a solid start to their season, picking […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE COACH John Foster 3rd year     THE TEAM Coaching Staff: Deagan Foster, Bill Jackson, Tyler Brown. 2022-23 Notable Finishes: 2nd at Malvern Invitational; 4th at D3 Classic; 3rd at Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Tournament. Returning Lettermen (8): Rex Fryer, sr.; Aidan King, sr.; Jayden Hakin, sr.; […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE COACH Shane Kuberry 2nd year 9-10 career record     THE TEAM Coaching Staff: Andy Mesaros, Mike Richeson, Barry Sapp, Owen Martin, Mike Kemble. 2022-23 Record: 9-10. Returning Lettermen (9): Preston Bello, sr.; Lauren Carver, sr.; Deian Longgood, jr.; Kian Romeo, jr.; Brice Schoenbaechler, jr.; Dominic Kemble, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE COACH Eric Kline 2nd year 3-10 career record     THE TEAM Coaching Staff: Shawn Bonfine, Maddison Davis, Jeremiah Sanders, Brad Hager, Darshon Saunders, Shane Michael, Mike Prikryl, Eric Kococheck, Jeff Davis. 2022-23 Record: 3-12. Returning Lettermen (4): Carter Prissy, Ryder Denning, Cameron Boykin, David Davis. Lettermen […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor THE COACH Duane Funk 11th year THE TEAM Coaching Staff: Sherman Benedum, Joey Hancock. Returning Lettermen (14): Travis Hummel, sr.; Kasey Pruitt, jr.; Cole Reese, jr.; Breadan Manley, jr.; Blake Hershberger, jr.; Matthew Plum, jr.; Matthew Trusky, soph.; Dylan Benedum, soph.; Mia Gaetjens, sr.; Sidney Fortner, jr.; Lizzy Terry, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE COACH Dan Andel 7th year     THE TEAM Coaching Staff: John Bond, Logan Kissell, Ken Sell. Returning Lettermen (7): Camron Lewicki, Vince D’Amico, Deacon Sommer, Keegan Sell, Aiden Kissell, Andrew Borecki, Ivan Trent. Lettermen Lost (4): Hunter Andel, Grayson Hoover, Ian Hunt, Joseph Sparks.     […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE COACH Dave Tenney 21st season overall; 7th season at Field     THE TEAM Coaching Staff: Clark Bookman, Mason Brained, TJ Fox. 2022-23 Record: 2-5 duals. Returning Lettermen (10): John Riley, Mason Long, Joe D’Amico, Carter White, William Nienhius, Brady McCoy, Broc Sclimenti, Owen Wymer, Spencer Hunt, […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE COACH Dave Wrobel 23rd season 208-136-2 career record     THE TEAM Coaching Staff: Derek Wrobel, Marco Berquist, Conner Nemec, CJ Novotny, Nick Vespucci. 2022-23 Record: 3-4 duals; 1-1 Chagrin Valley Conference. Returning Lettermen (8): JP Wrobel, sr.; Drake Rennecker, sr.; Gavin McIntyre, sr.; Blake Baumgardner, sr.; […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE COACH Jeremy Johnson 9th year overall; 2nd year at Aurora     THE TEAM Coaching Staff: Tony Tritto, Jarrod Brezovec, Cameron Kelly, Scott Meyer, Tim Rooney, Mike Trav. 2022-23 Record: 3-2 duals. Returning Lettermen: 9. Lettermen Lost: 4.     SEASON OUTLOOK Aurora’s core group of wrestlers […]

YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, DEC. 9, 2023 THRID GRADE FIELD BLACK 32, ROOTSTOWN 13 Field — Cruz Sugg, 2 points; Leo Reuting, 3 points; Rylan Peterson, 15 points; David Paul Duma, 8 points; Kolton Bowman, 4 points. Defensive Standouts — (F) Jorden Montz, Easton Barton. Special Effort Players — (F) Kolton Bowman, David Paul […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, DEC. 9, 2023 GIRLS BASKETBALL HIGHLAND 63, KENT ROOSEVELT 51 (At Kent Roosevelt) HIGHLAND (63) — R. Kildoo 5 0-0 12; K. Morgan 6 2-4 17; G. Weber 5 0-0 13; E. Miller 3 4-6 12; B. Palette 1 1-2 3; E. Gausman 2 2-5 6. Totals 22 9-17 63. KENT […]

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Juniors were back competing in leagues following the Thanksgiving break. Here is a recap on their return. SPINS BOWL JUNIORS Ryan Kertis made a statement as he returned to the oldest-junior league, rolling a high game of 204 on his way to a 536 series to lead the boys […]

By Phil Keren Correspondent   Some hustle plays down the stretch keyed Waterloo to a 40-38 road victory over Garfield on Friday night. “We needed to get one,” said Waterloo head coach Jason Wise. “We have seven of our first eight games on the road … we needed to find a way, before we get […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, DEC. 8, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL AURORA 49, TALLMADGE 45 (At Tallmadge) AURORA (49) — Torren Pride 1 0 3; Ben Lukasik 2 1 5; Brock Habbyshaw 1 0 3; Josh Harrell 5 0 12; Johnny Trivisonno 1 0 3; Cooper Carnahan 7 1 15. Totals 17 2 49. TALLMADGE (45) — […]

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2023-24 STATISTICAL LEADERS   BOYS BASKETBALL SCORING Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 29.5 Jack Batten, Streetsboro 16.0 Dekota Johnson, Crestwood 16.0 Charlie Schweickert, Crestwood 13.0 Trevor Dixon, Field 11.5 Charles Ivory, Streetsboro 10.0 Grady Eader, Field 9.5     REBOUNDS Player, School Average Garrett Sprutte, Southeast 15.0 Manny Smith, Field 7.0 […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, DEC. 7, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL STREETSBORO 51, NORTON 46 (At Norton) STREETSBORO (51) — Charles Ivory 4 2 11; Michael Berry 3 4 10; Jackson Gula 0 4 4; Preston Laryea 3 0 6; Ethan Laryea 1 0 2; Jack Batten 6 2 18. Totals 17 12 51. NORTON (46) — […]

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The following student-athletes were honored as All-Suburban League for the fall 2023 season. BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Second Team: Cor Asp. Honorable Mention: Carter Slack. BOYS GOLF Player of the Year: Liam Curtis. First Team: Liam Curtis. Second Team: Christian Mineo. Honorable Mention: Rowan Baynes. BOYS SOCCER Player of the […]

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ALL-OHIO DIVISION I     Ohio Offensive Players of the Year: Marquise Davis, Cleveland Heights; Danny Stoddard, Medina; Jordan Marshall, Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller Ohio Defensive Player of the Year: Paul (P.J.) Nelson, Cincinnati Princeton Ohio Coaches of the Year: Wade Bartholomew, Lewis Center Olentangy; Mac Stephens, Cleveland Heights First Team Offense QB: […]

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL 7TH GRADE FIELD 31, RAVENNA 21 (At Brown Middle School, Ravenna) FIELD (31) — Paxson Silveus, 6 points; Mason Fulst, 2 points; Grady Peterson, 5 points; Oscar Pollack, 1 point; Cole Schumacher, 8 points; Chase Berthed, 2 points; Kamren Brastine, 5 points. RAVENNA (21) — Tai […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY SOUTHEAST 43, LOWELLVILLE 29 (At Lowellville) SOUTHEAST (43) — Case Myers 5 0-0 10; Garrett Sprutte 10 7-8 28; Cohen Richardson 2 1-2 5. Totals 17 8-10 43. LOWELLVILLE (29) — Michael Ballone 1 3-3 5; Braylen Dabney 1 0-0 2; Matt Lucido 1 2-4 […]

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL DIVISION II ALL-OHIO TEAMS   Ohio Offensive Players of the Year: Brodey Berg, Cincinnati Anderson; Luke Hamilton, Avon Ohio Defensive Player of the Year: Dorian Pringle, Massillon Washington; Jordan Pritchard-Sewell, Akron Hoban Ohio Coaches of the Year: Mike Elder, Avon; Nate Moore, Massillon Washington First Team Offense QB: Grant Kinnee, Whitehouse Anthony […]

The 1993-94 Southeast High School boys basketball team were champions of the Portage County League. The Pirates were coached by Russ Swartz, alongside assistant coaches Ted McDivitt and Rod Truman. The team roster included: Front row left to right: Tim Honeck, Brad Pettitt, Joe Dillon, Jason Gorham, Eric Dillon, Keith Montgomery. Middle row left to […]

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, DEC. 5, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL KENT ROOSEVELT 62, FIELD 35 (At Kent Roosevelt) FIELD (35) — Trevor Dixon 2 6-8 10; Grady Eader 3 3-4 12; Manny Smith 1 0-0 3; Brayden Ronowski 0 1-2 1; Nick Papiska 1 1-1 3; Ben Stayer 1 2-6 4; Dylan Jackson 1 0-0 2. […]

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL DIVISION IV ALL-OHIO   Ohio Offensive Players of the Year: D’Shawntae Jones, Cleveland Glenville; Poochie Snyder, Canton South Ohio Defensive Player of the Year: Tayshawn Banks, Cincinnati Taft Ohio Coach of the Year: Matt Dennison, Canton South First Team Offense QB: Logan Lesch, Sandusky Perkins, 6-1, 195, sr.; Brayden DeVito, Shelby, 5-11, […]

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, DEC. 4, 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL 8TH GRADE SATURDAY ROOTSTOWN TIPOFF TOURNAMENT ROOTSTOWN 23, RAVENNA 22 (At Rootstown) RAVENNA (22) — Ethan 1 0-0 2; Ryan 1 1-1 3; Jonny 1 0-0 3; Jeremiah 1 0-0 2; Kenny 1 0-0 3; Divarian 4 1-5 9. ROOTSTOWN (23) — Giulietto 0 1-2 1; […]