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High School Golf Report: Portage County authors amazing week of success

Tom Nader October 7, 2024

Par for the Course: Cousins Gasaway, Pendergast compete in Cleveland State

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Aurora follows Manderbach’s lead in powerful win over Tallmadge

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High School Golf Report: Portage County authors amazing week of success

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   It was an exciting week in high-school golf as state qualifiers earned their way into the Division II and Division III OHSAA state tournaments, Division-I golfer qualified at OHSAA sectionals for the Division I state qualifiers this week and leagues concluded their play with some announcing the best golfers […]

Volleyball: OHSVCA state poll (Oct. 6)

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL  |  SUNDAY, OCT. 6, 2024 DIVISION I Seton St. Joseph Academy Magnificat Olentangy Orange Massillon Jackson Mason Perrysburg Others receiving votes: Olentangy Liberty, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North. DIVISION II Cincinnati St. Ursula Academy Anthony Wayne Avon Wadsworth Mount Notre Dame Dublin Scioto Oregon Clay […]

High School Football Week 7 Scoreboard

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD WEEK 7 FRIDAY, OCT. 4, 2024 SCOREBOARD Streetsboro 42, Woodridge 0* Aurora 45, Tallmadge 14 Crestwood 58, Cardinal 26 Warren JFK 20, Rootstown 14 Field 42, Coventry 6* Garfield 20, Liberty 13* Southeast 22, Champion 16 Waterloo 30, Jackson-Milton 28 Highland 56, Kent Roosevelt 7* Canton Central Catholic 23, Mogadore 14* […]

High School Scoreboard: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, OCT. 5, 2024 BOYS SOCCER ROOTSTOWN 2, SMITHVILLE 1 (At Smithville) GOALS Rootstown: Blake Postlethwait, Zach Pastor. TEAM STATISTICS Shots on Goal — Smithville, 7-4. Corner Kicks — Smithville, 5-2. Goalkeepers/Saves — (R) Noah Zager/2, Daniell Strebler/4.     VOLLEYBALL SOUTHEAST DEF. WATERLOO, 25-16, 25-16, 21-25, 25-23 (At Southeast) SOUTHEAST — […]

Striking a Balance: High School Match Play prepares bowlers for season

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The high school bowling season is approaching fast. The first day of coaching for high school bowling is Nov. 1 and the season begins on Nov. 15. Youth have been preparing for the season all summer and into the fall with weekly events like the High School Match Play […]

Par for the Course: Cousins Gasaway, Pendergast compete in Cleveland State

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Each week, Par for the Course will update the successes of Portage County collegiate athletes both on and off the golf course. Featured athletes this week include Mogadore standouts Cory Gasaway and Dillon Pendergast. Both golfers earned Player of the Year honors playing for the Wildcats in the Portage […]

Aurora follows Manderbach’s lead in powerful win over Tallmadge

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Opponents never got to see the full version of Lucas Manderbach in 2023. He was a standout defensively (9 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 48 tackles), but his offensive production was stunted by the fact that he shared the backfield with another talented runner in Enzo Catania, who received […]

Blasiole, Addis run Crestwood to big win over Cardinal

By Phil Keren Correspondent   The Nate Blasiole Show took center stage in Crestwood’s 58-26 win over Cardinal Friday night. Blasiole rushed for 304 yards on 27 carries and scored four touchdowns in a quirky game that was a study in contrasts. Crestwood ran the ball 40 times, while Cardinal senior quarterback Cal Ciminello completed 18-of-39 […]

High School Football Central Week 7

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The athletic rivalry between Field and Mogadore has existed for decades. Like any great rivalry, the hope is that the play on the field is competitive and fierce, but always ends with respect and appreciation. The power of these rivalries is that the competition can build friendships and […]

Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora’s Week 7 Pigskin Picks Challenge

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor We are now six weeks into our challenge, with Week 7 tonight. This week’s sponsor is Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora. Following his perfect 11-0 week in Week 6, reigning Pigskin Picks Challenge champion Nathan Skaggs is back on top of the standings for this year. Skaggs is 54-12, with […]

Football: Updated statistical leaders (Oct. 4)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2024 STATISTICAL LEADERS OFFENSE RUSHING Player, School Att.-Yards Nate Blasiole, Crestwood 132-989 Jack Eye, Windham 60-826 Byer Pickana, Southeast 84-809 Drexal McAmis, Field 133-840 Cohen Klimak, Streetsboro 74-778 Marcus Council, Streetsboro 44-528 Carlos Bruton, Windham 39-526 Lucas Manderbach, Aurora 50-516 Damien Reuting, Rootstown 90-451 Logan Fincham, Streetsboro 32-434 Ke’Shan Talbert, Kent Roosevelt […]

High School Scoreboard: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, OCT. 3, 2024 GIRLS SOCCER METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL GAME STREETSBORO 1, FIELD 0 (At Streetsboro) Halftime Score: Tied, 0-0. Goals: (S) Lilly Schofield.     BOYS SOCCER METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL GAME FIELD 4, SPRINGFIELD 0 (At Field) GOALS Field: Logan Lonzrick, Cedric Martin, Alec Grimm, Springfield OG. […]

Streetsboro boys golf team celebrates historic season

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 2023 Streetsboro boys golf team took a step forward in the Metro Athletic Conference and gave head coach Bruce Thomas a feeling that 2024 could be something special. Thomas’ feeling proved to be true. After finishing in third place of the MAC last year with a 10-4 […]

Volleyball: Updated statistical leaders (Oct. 3)

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS ACES Quinn Justham, Windham, 51 Isabella Kozma, Waterloo, 47 Sara Giugni, Windham, 47 Kaylie Liepins, Aurora, 46 Emerson Spiesz, Aurora, 43 Reese Shirkey, Garfield, 40 Hannah Kernig, Garfield, 35 Tenley Korosec, Garfield, 35 Arianna Rebecchi, Waterloo, 33 Emma Butler, Mogadore, 30 Charlee Hill, Garfield, 26 Delaney Miller, Waterloo, 26 Emma […]

Boys and Girls Soccer: Updated statistical leaders (Oct. 3)

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER STATISTICAL LEADERS GOALS Erin Hallis, Crestwood, 35 Grace Wheeler, Southeast, 24 Alexis Henry, Waterloo, 22 Delilah Rahe, Field, 17 Liv Martini, Crestwood, 15 Ava Julian, Crestwood, 12 Sarah Craver, Southeast, 11 Olivia Willard, Streetsboro, 10 Koralee Jenior, Waterloo, 10 Olivia Knepper, Streetsboro, 9 Julia Boyle, Waterloo, 9 Taylor Larch, Crestwood, 9 […]

High School Scoreboard: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2, 2024 GIRLS SOCCER WATERLOO 1, CANTON CENTRAL CATHOLIC 1 (At Canton Central Catholic) GOALS Waterloo: C. Henry. Canton Central Catholic: Buckler. ASSISTS Waterloo: Jenior. TEAM STATISTICS Shots on Goal — Canton Central Catholic, 9-8. Corner Kicks — Waterloo, 6-5. Goalkeepers/Saves — (W) Wood/8.     VOLLEYBALL KENT ROOSEVELT DEF. […]

Sarchione Garrettsville’s Coaches in the Classroom: Garfield High School’s Theo Cebulla

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The “Coaches in the Classroom” feature is a weekly series that is designed to spotlight and celebrate coaches throughout Portage County, who spend their days in the classroom leading today’s student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today’s spotlight is on Garfield High School’s Theo Cebulla, who is 22nd year […]

Girls Golf: Southeast qualifies for state championship for first time in school history

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   For the first time in Southeast history, a golf team has qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Tournament. They earned the berth in championship honors, winning the Division II district title at J.E. Good Park Golf Course in Akron on Wednesday. The Pirates bested a dozen […]

Cheerleading: Field hosts annual NEOYFL competition at Kenneth Lohr Stadium

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Northeast Ohio Youth Football League hosted its annual cheer competition on Sunday at Kenneth Lohr Stadium at Field High School. Participating communities included Crestwood, Field, Garfield, Mogadore, Rootstown, Southeast and Springfield. All seven communities competed against each other in three different age divisions, including Mighty Mites, Junior Varsity […]

Ravenna announces 2024 Hall of Fame class

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Ravenna High School will induct eight into its Athletic Hall of Fame during a special ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26. The inductees will include: DIANDRA GIBSON Class of 2012 Gibson played soccer (4 letters), basketball (4 letters) and softball (2 letters). She was a four-year starter for the […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, OCT. 1, 2024 GIRLS SOCCER METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT FIELD 8, RAVENNA 0 (At Field) GOALS Field: Delilah Rahe 3, Mckayla Miller 2, Taryn Allen 2, Ally Harlin. ASSISTS Field: Miller 2, Rahe 2, Brooklyn Wilson, Kenzie Constable, Peyton Schock. TEAM STATISTICS Shots on Goal — Field, 25-6. Corner Kicks — […]

Girls Golf: Aurora, Kent Roosevelt qualify for district tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   GIRLS GOLF The Division I girls at Old Avalon Golf Club in Warren proved to be the perfect starting point for Portage County teams starting on their journey toward the state tournament. Aurora won the event with a final 336 score and Kent Roosevelt grabbed the fourth and final […]

Morgan becomes Southeast boys golf’s first-ever state qualifier

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   James Morgan is going to state. The Southeast junior becomes the first member of the Southeast boys team to qualify for the OHSAA State Tournament. It has been a good couple years for Southeast as girls golf standout Taylor Blazek became the first golfer in Southeast school history to […]

Football: Updated computer playoff rankings (Oct. 1)

OHSAA Football Computer Ratings – Oct. 1, 2024 (Entering Week 7) Top 16 schools from each region in the final report Oct. 27 will qualify for the playoffs.   Division I Region 1 – 1. Mentor (6-0) 15.0202, 2. Perrysburg (6-0) 14.8333, 3. Lakewood St. Edward (3-3) 11.0335, 4. Canton McKinley (4-2) 10.4975, 5. Tol. […]

1940 Windham High School football

Six-man football arrived in Ohio in 1938 and Windham took to the sport like very few other teams in the nation. In 1939, in only its second season, Windham was undefeated and was declared Ohio’s state champion by the creator of the sport, Stephen Epler, who ranked teams for “American Boy” magazine. Windham’s Superintendent and […]

Bonsky Heating and Cooling Athlete of the Week: Southeast soccer’s Grace Wheeler

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Dean Dunlavy knew all along that he was getting an impact player. What the Southeast’s veteran girls soccer head coach didn’t know was that freshman Grace Wheeler was going to emerge as a scoring phenom so quickly. And with such proficiency that Wheeler’s name would find its way […]

High School Scoreboard: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, SEPT. 30, 2024 BOYS GOLF OHSAA DIVISION I BOYS SECTIONAL (At Windmill Lakes Golf Club, Ravenna – Par 70) Top-four teams and four individuals not on qualifying teams advance to D1 District. TEAM STANDINGS: Hudson 278, Walsh Jesuit 300, Brecksville Broadview Hts 301, Stow-Munroe Falls 312, Aurora 314, St. Vincent-St. Mary […]

High School Golf Report: Rootstown, Southeast, Kent Roosevelt all celebrate success

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The quest to qualify for the OHSAA state championship continues this week with sectional and district tournaments taking over the fairways of Northeast Ohio. But first, a few highlights from last week’s action.   THE ROOTSTOWN GIRLS The season is over for the Rootstown girls golf team, but not […]

Volleyball: OHSVCA state poll (Sept. 29)

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL  |  SUNDAY, SEPT. 29, 2024   DIVISION I Seton Magnificat St. Joseph Academy Olentangy Orange Massillon Jackson Mason Pickerington Central Others receiving votes: Newark, Olentangy Liberty, Perrysburg, Pickerington North. DIVISION II Cincinnati St. Ursula Academy Anthony Wayne Avon Wadsworth Mount Notre Dame Kings Dublin […]

Par for the Course: Southeast hosts middle-school tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURNAMENT Olde Dutch Mill was filled with junior golfers last Sunday, when Southeast hosted a middle-school tournament and the regular junior league continued Sunday play. Almost 60 junior golfers filled the fairways to both learn golf or compete in the five-team tournament. Champion of the tournament […]

Striking a Balance: Make it a perfect 300 for Matt Lyons

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Matt Lyons, bowling in the Garden Spot League, rolled the 12 strikes in a row needed to bowl a 300 game, leading the league for high game. Patrick Adolph tossed a 278-761 and Dave Reynolds was in the top three with his 269-794 effort. Leading the women was Jennie […]

High School Scoreboard: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, SEPT. 28, 2024 BOYS SOCCER TWINSBURG 1, AURORA 0 (At Aurora) GOALS Twinsburg: Mario Sanders. TEAM STATISTICS Shots on Goal — Twinsburg, 8-1. Corner Kicks — Twinsburg, 6-1.     KIDRON CENTRAL CHRISTIAN 6, ROOTSTOWN 2 (At Kidron Central Christian) GOALS Rootstown: Blake Postlethwait, Noah Kager. Kidron Central Christian: Not reported. […]

District berth continues season of accolades for Roosevelt’s Liam Curtis

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   BOYS GOLF ROOSEVELT’S CURTIS ADVANCES TO DISTRICT  Liam Curtis, a senior at Kent Roosevelt and Kent State University men’s golf commit, fired a 3-over 75 to advance to the OHSAA’s Division I Pine Hills District. Curtis was consistent throughout the day at Tannenhauf, firing six bogeys and three birdies, […]

High School Football: Week 6 Scoreboard

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 6 FRIDAY, SEPT. 27, 2024 SCORES Garfield 42, Southeast 7 Streetsboro 55, Norton 0 Field 49, Springfield 8* Rootstown 41, St. Thomas Aquinas 6 Aurora 68, Cuyahoga Falls 7 McDonald 35, Waterloo 0* Windham 60, Mathews 6 Warren JFK 27, Mogadore 8 Chagrin Falls 28, Crestwood 0 Woodridge 27, Coventry 0 […]

G-Men find similar success with new backfield in win over Pirates

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Garfield G-Men offense entered the 2024 season absent of 3,229 yards rushing. Keegan Sell (1,389 yards), Eric Geddes (1,226) and Deacon Sommer (614) all graduated, leaving an enormous void in the team’s backfield. While most programs would struggle through a rebuild, the G-Men had the pieces in place […]

Streetsboro dominates for statement win over three-time defending champion Norton

By Phil Keren Correspondent   Streetsboro was dominant on both sides of the ball in a commanding 55-0 win over Norton on a rainy Friday night. “By far, this is our most complete game (of the season),” said Streetsboro head coach Pete Thompson. It came against a Panthers team that entered also unbeaten in league play. After notching […]

High School Scoreboard: Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25, 2024 VOLLEYBALL CHAMPION DEF. SOUTHEAST, 25-21, 25-15, 25-17 (At Champion) SOUTHEAST — Leila Evans, 10 kills, 3 blocks; Lilly Massrock, 13 assists; Kayla Grope, 13 kills.     TUESDAY CRESTWOOD DEF. WICKLIFFE, 25-14, 25-13, 25-15 (At Crestwood) CRESTWOOD — Mia Kalista, 11 points, 2 kills, 22 assists, 6 digs; […]

LeeAngelo’s Week 6 Pigskin Picks Challenge

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The 2024 Pigskin Picks Challenge heats up as competitors push into the final five weeks of picks. Six different people are all tied atop the standings: Alex Blake, Tom Rauber, Nathan Skaggs, Chris Myers, Jim Manion and Casey Timmons. Three more are just one game off the lead and […]

High School Football Central Week 6

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Tonight’s marks the tilt to the second half of the season. Week 6. All of the games have been important to this point, obviously, but the pressure of the schedule begins to heighten from this point forward. As playoff positioning and league standings shape out, each game will […]

Football: Updated statistical leaders (Sept. 27)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2024 STATISTICAL LEADERS OFFENSE RUSHING Player, School Att.-Yards Nate Blasiole, Crestwood 107-834 Drexal McAmis, Field 121-717 Cohen Klimak, Streetsboro 61-716 Jack Eye, Windham 55-714 Byer Pickana, Southeast 68-647 Lucas Manderbach, Aurora 48-492 Carlos Bruton, Windham 37-487 Marcus Council, Streetsboro 35-394 Ke’Shan Talbert, Kent Roosevelt 45-379 Damien Reuting, Rootstown 78-368 Logan Fincham, Streetsboro […]

Offensive Line Spotlight: 11th annual All-Trench Team

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor A football team’s success can always be directly tied to the play of its offensive line. They are the unsung heroes. They are the warriors who are not afraid to get dirty, grinding their way through the bruising work that they know awaits them on every snap. They do […]

Sarchione Garrettsville’s Coaches in the Classroom: Aurora’s Laura Bell-Peters

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The “Coaches in the Classroom” feature is a weekly series that is designed to spotlight and celebrate coaches throughout Portage County, who spend their days in the classroom leading today’s student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today’s spotlight is on Aurora’s Laura Bell-Peters, who is in her 20th year teaching […]

Aurora golf’s Vidovic earns medalist honors at Suburban League Tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   GIRLS GOLF ROUNDUP The fourth and final tournament for the Suburban League was hosted by Brookledge Golf Club in Cuyahoga Falls on Wednesday for both the American and National Divisions. Aurora individual golfers demonstrated they were still among the best in the area as Gracyn Vidovic earned medalist honors […]

Volleyball: Updated statistical leaders (Sept. 26)

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS ACES Sara Giugni, Windham, 45 Quinn Justham, Windham, 45 Isabella Kozma, Waterloo, 40 Reese Shirkey, Garfield, 40 Emerson Spiesz, Aurora, 38 Hannah Kernig, Garfield, 35 Tenley Korosec, Garfield, 35 Kaylie Liepins, Aurora, 34 Emma Butler, Mogadore, 30 Charlee Hill, Garfield, 26 Emma Zsiros, Streetsboro, 24 Gracie Shull, Mogadore, 24 Presley […]

Boys and Girls Soccer: Updated statistical leaders (Sept. 26)

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER STATISTICAL LEADERS GOALS Erin Hallis, Crestwood, 30 Grace Wheeler, Southeast, 21 Alexis Henry, Waterloo, 19 Delilah Rahe, Field, 14 Liv Martini, Crestwood, 10 Olivia Willard, Streetsboro, 10 Olivia Knepper, Streetsboro, 9 Sarah Craver, Southeast, 9 NaCol Foreman, Ravenna, 8 Kelsey Tucker, Field, 8 Julia Boyle, Waterloo, 8 Koralee Jenior, Waterloo, 8 […]

Bonsky Heating and Cooling Athlete of the Week: Crestwood’s Erin Hallis

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Erin Hallis calls herself a player who will lead by example. Eric Sway, the Crestwood girls soccer head coach, does not disagree. He describes Hallis, his senior standout, as a player who is driven in the most quiet of ways. Quiet with her words, maybe, but her game […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, SEPT. 23, 2024 GIRLS TENNIS MONDAY SOUTHEAST 3, EAST LIVERPOOL 2 (At Southeast) FIRST SINGLES: Halley Reynolds (S) vs. Mia Williams (EL) _ 6-1, 6-1 Southeast. SECOND SINGLES: Miranda Timko (S) vs. Isabella Johnson (EL) _ 6-0, 6-0 Southeast. THIRD SINGLES: Makayla Flories (S) vs. Mayson McCready (EL) 6-3, 6-1 Southeast. […]

Football: OHSAA playoff computer rankings (Sept. 24)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL OHSAA PLAYOFF COMPUTER RANKINGS SEPT. 24, 2024 Note: The top 16 schools from each region in the final report Oct. 27 will qualify for the playoffs.   Division I Region 1 – 1. Mentor (5-0) 12.15, 2. Perrysburg (5-0) 12, 3. Lakewood St. Edward (3-2) 10.3433, 4. Tol. Whitmer (4-1) 9.15, 5. Canton […]

Southeast girls golf wins sectional title; Southeast boys qualify two for district tourney

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Pirates are headed to the district tournament. Following Monday’s Division II Sectional tournaments at Punderson (the girls) and Windmill Lakes (the boys), it was again the Southeast Pirates that accepted the challenge. When all teams had completed their 18 holes, at Windmill Lakes for the boys and Punderson […]

High School Golf Report: Portage County teams dominate league tournaments

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   It’s tournament time in Ohio for all golfers as they begin OHSAA postseason sectional tournament action this week. There is much anticipation among Portage County teams to continue the success they have had in conference tournament action. As the Portage Trail Conference, the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference and the […]

Volleyball: Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association State Poll (Sept. 22)

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION  STATE POLL  |  SEPT. 22, 2024 DIVISION I Seton Magnificat St. Joseph Academy Olentangy Orange Massillon Jackson Mason Pickerington Central Others receiving votes: Hilliard Darby, Mentor, Newark, Olentangy Liberty, Perrysburg, Pickerington North. DIVISION II Cincinnati St. Ursula Academy Anthony Wayne Avon Mount Notre Dame Kings Wadsworth […]

Boys and Girls Soccer: GASSCA District Poll (Sept. 22)

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER GREATER AKRON SCHOLASTIC SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION DISTRICT POLL  |  SEPT. 22, 2024 DIVISION I Poll not reported DIVISION II Hudson Walsh Jesuit Hoover Wadsworth North Royalton Green Stow Perry Brecksville-Broadview Heights Cuyahoga Falls Barberton DIVISION III Revere Highland CVCA Cloverleaf Marlington Tallmadge Kent Roosevelt Copley Louisville Alliance DIVISION IV Field Norwayne […]

Golf Roundup: Streetsboro boys win first-ever league championship

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   BOYS GOLF ROCKETS CLAIM SHARE OF METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP For the first time in school history, the Streetsboro boys golf team are champions. The Rockets, with their second-place finish at Thursday’s league tournament championship, shared the league title with Norton. The MAC weights its regular season and league […]

High School Scoreboard: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, SEPT. 21, 2024 GIRLS TENNIS SUBURBAN LEAGUE TOURNAMENT AMERICAN DIVISION TEAM FINISHES  1. Highland; 2. Revdre; 3. Aurora; 4. Copley; 5. Kent Roosevelt; 6. Tallmadge; 7. Cuyahoga Falls; 8. Barberton. FIRST SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP Haynes (Highland) def. Komlanc (Copley), 6-1, 6-2. SECOND SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP Schlak (Highland) def. Kurra (Revere), 6-2, 6-2. THIRD […]

Striking a Balance: Allison, Jackson deliver perfection to Perfect Fit Trio League

By  Susan Jenior Staff Writer   TWO PERFECT GAMES THIS WEEK Troy Allison, bowling in the Perfect Fit Trio, Erin Jackson continued to a three-game set of 743 for both high game and series. Her mom, Teri Plaso, tossed the second-high series in the league, a 652. Only Tanya Hunter ruined the daughter-mom duo at […]

Par for the Course: Many with Portage connections to golf at Mitchell Haskins tourney

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Northern Ohio PGA hosts the Mitchell Haskins Tour Championship today and Monday at The Country Club in Pepper Pike. The tour championship welcomes tournament champions from section events, past tour winners as well as the top-30 members, six associates and 15 seniors off the points list. Golfers to […]

High school Football: Week 5 Scoreboard

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD WEEK 5 FRIDAY, SEPT. 20, 2024   SCORES Mineral Ridge 42, Waterloo 18 Crestwood 52, Brooklyn 14 Rootstown 34, Akron North 6 Aurora 49, Copley 12 Norton 28, Field 7 Mogadore 34, Ellet 18* Garfield 50, Champion 0* Crestview 68, Southeast 19 Windham 61, Grand Valley 26 Barberton 17, Kent Roosevelt […]

Miscues haunt Falcons in league showdown with three-time champion Panthers

By Phil Keren Correspondent   Norton made bigs plays in all three phases of the game to secure a 28-7 road game victory over previously undefeated Field on Friday at Kenneth Lohr Stadium in Brimfield. “I thought that was the best complete football game we’ve played special team-wise, defense-wise, offense,” said Norton head coach Glen […]

Failure in fundamentals doom Vikings in loss to Rams

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Waterloo football head coach Mike Devies is prepared to take his team back to the basics on Monday. A day that is typically scheduled as a walkthrough day, will have a different look for the Vikings. “It is time to get back to the fundamentals,” Devies said. The […]

High School Football Central Week 5

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The number 100 takes center stage for two communities on Friday night for the fifth week of the high school football season. In Streetsboro, head coach Pete Thompson is sitting on 99 career wins. The veteran coach is in his 13th season, with his stint with the Rockets […]

Football: Associated Press state poll (Sept. 20)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE POLL FRIDAY, SEPT. 20, 2024   DIVISION I Rank School Total Points 1. Mentor (5) (4-0) 114 2. Cincinnati Winton Woods (5) (4-0) 105 3. Lakewood St. Edward (3) (3-1) 92 T4. Grove City (4-0), Cincinnati Moeller (3-1) 63 6. Perrysburg (4-0) 56 7. West Chester Lakota West (3-1) […]

Football: Updated statistical leaders (Sept. 20)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2024 STATISTICAL LEADERS   OFFENSE RUSHING Player, School Att.-Yards Drexal McAmis, Field 109-656 Nate Blasiole, Crestwood 77-574 Byer Pickana, Southeast 53-540 Jack Eye, Windham 39-487 Lucas Manderbach, Aurora 38-400 Damien Reuting, Rootsotwn 67-340 Cohen Klimak, Streetsboro 33-324 Harper Troyer, Garfield 31-225 Carlos Bruton, Windham 25-219 Devin Bates, Garfield 44-202 Xavier Board, Aurora […]

Cross Country: Top running times leaderboard (Sept. 20)

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY 2024 TOP TIMES SEPT. 19, 2024 Nathan Eminian, Aurora, 16:13 Parker Shutty, Field, 16:33 Zack Ploskunak, Aurora, 16:41 Lucas Pollard, Field, 16:45 Tim Harkleroad, Streetsboro; Connor Flynn, Aurora, 16:48 Caden Dillon, Southeast, 17:05 Augie Schweickert, Crestwood, 17:11 Zach Best, Aurora, 17:28 Kevin Vechery, Crestwood, 17:49 Chris Daniels, Streetsboro, 17:50.66 Derik […]

Meyers Fence Company’s Week 5 Pigskin Picks

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Believe it or not, here we are, the halfway point of the season. Week 5. For the Pigksin Picks, the challenge has turned into a back and forth amongst the top of the standings. Alex Blake and Tom Rauber, along with Portage Sports owner Tom Nader, have all […]

High School Scoreboard: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 2024 VOLLEYBALL WATERLOO DEF. BERLIN CENTER WESTERN RESERVE, 22-25, 14-25, 26-24, 25-21, 15-13 (At Waterloo) WATERLOO — Arianna Rebecchi, 1 assist, 12 digs, 2 aces, 12 kills; Delaney Miller, 1 assist, 6 digs, 3 aces, 2 kills; Isabella Kozma, 5 blocks, 7y digs, 2 aces, 5 kills; Isabell McKenna, […]

Golf Roundup: Southeast girls win fourth straight league championship

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   PORTAGE COUNTY TEAMS MAKE HEADLINES AT MVAC CHAMPIONSHIPS The success was in the numbers at the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference championship tournaments on Wednesday. The Southeast girls won the championship easily, making it their first conference win in the MVAC and their fourth straight conference victory, continuing their success […]

Boys and Girls Soccer: Updated statistical leaders (Sept. 19)

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER STATISTICAL LEADERS     GOALS Erin Hallis, Crestwood, 21 Grace Wheeler, Southeast, 16 Alexis Henry, Waterloo, 15 Liv Martini, Crestwood, 10 Delilah Rahe, Field, 9 NaCol Foreman, Ravenna, 8 Kelsey Tucker, Field, 8 Ava Julian, Crestwood, 7 Sarah Craver, Southeast, 7 Julia Boyle, Waterloo, 7 Reese Tucker, Field, 6 Koralee Jenior, […]

Volleyball: Updated statistical leaders (Sept. 19)

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS     ACES Quinn Justham, Windham, 32 Sara Giugni, Windham, 31 Emma Butler, Mogadore, 30 Hannah Kernig, Garfield, 29 Reese Shirkey, Garfield, 27 Charlee Hill, Garfield, 25 Isabella Kozma, Waterloo, 24 Emma Zsiros, Streetsboro, 24 Gracie Shull, Mogadore, 24 Tenley Korosec, Garfield, 23 Arianna Rebecchi, Waterloo, 17 Addy Lay, Field, […]

Football: Updated OHSAA playoff computer rankings (Sept. 18)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL OHSAA Football Computer Ratings – Sept. 18, 2024 (Entering Week 5) Top-16 schools from each region in the final report Oct. 27 will qualify for the playoffs.   Division I Region 1 – 1. Mentor (4-0) 10.25, 2. Perrysburg (4-0) 9.575, 3. Lakewood St. Edward (3-1) 9.2628, 4. Tol. Whitmer (3-1) 7.675, […]

Golf: Aurora wins third (of four) Suburban League Tournament event

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer     The Aurora Greenmen may have surprised a few teams, winning the American Division by nine strokes over Medina Highland during Tuesday’s Suburban League Tournament No. 3. The Greenmen fired a 317 team total and also claimed one of three medalists. Kyle Lancaster was at the top of the […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 2024 BOYS SOCCER ROOTSTOWN 11, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 0 (At Rootstown) GOALS Rootstown: Blake Postlethwait 3, Zach Pastor 2, Nigel Wright 2, Jacob Sturm, Bryson Scarlett, Tycho Smolk, Sam Textor. ASSISTS Rootstown: Pastor 2, Oliver Hunt 2, Zach Hays, Dylan Boland, Scarlett, Sturm, Wright. TEAM STATISTICS Shots on Goal […]

Bonsky Heating and Cooling Athlete of the Week: Windham’s Sara Giugni

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Home is where the heart is. For Sara Giugni, home is 4,291 miles away in Sondrio, a small village in northern Italy close to the border with Switzerland. Her heart is being filled with a new home right now, though. Windham, Ohio. The foreign-exchange student arrived in Windham […]

Rootstown boys soccer to host Military Appreciation Night

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Rootstown High School boys soccer program will host a Military Appreciation Night as part of the team’s matchup with St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday at Robert C. Dunn Field. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start, with the Rootstown girls playing, also against the Knights, […]

High School Golf Roundup: Morgan ties program record; Southeast girls win tourney title

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   BOYS GOLF MORGAN TIES NINE-HOLE RECORD FOR SOUTHEAST Southeast’s James Morgan is having an outstanding junior year and Monday was simply a continuation. As the Pirates beat Liberty (166 to 215), Morgan fired a 3-under-par 33. It was not only the lowest score of the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference […]

High School Scoreboard: Monday, Sept. 16, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, SEPT. 16, 2024 GIRLS GOLF CHRISTINE TERLESKY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT (At The Lake Club, Warren – Par 72) DIVISION II TEAM STANDINGS Southeast 350, Columbiana 379, West Branch 405, Lakeview High School 415, Ursuline 434, Poland 462. Medalist: Taylor Blazek, Southeast 81 SOUTHEAST (350): Taylor Blazek 81, Sammy Morgan 84, Aubree Varga […]

Portage County’s place in the OHSAA state record books

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Ever wonder how some of Portage County’s greatest student-athletes still rank in Ohio history? Here is a look at the place they still hold in the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s state record book. BASEBALL OFFENSE CAREER HITS 9. Nick Jones, Woodridge, 178 (2005-2008) 23. Mike DeBord, Woodridge, 162 […]

Boys and Girls Soccer: GASSCA district poll (Sept. 16)

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER GREATER AKRON SCHOLASTIC SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION DISTRICT POLL  —  SEPT. 16, 2024 DIVISION I Jackson Brunswick Medina GlenOak Canton McKinley DIVISION II Hudson Walsh Jesuit Hoover Brecksville-Broadview Heights Wadsworth Green North Royalton Perry Stow Cuyahoga Falls DIVISION III Revere Highland Cloverleaf Tallmadge Marlington CVCA Kent Roosevelt Copley Louisville Lake DIVISION IV […]

Crestwood to host Champions Day for students with special abilities

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Friday will be Champions Day at Crestwood. The school district will host a day filled with athletic fun for students in grades six through 12 with special abilities from across Portage County. The student-athletes will start the day by receiving the game-day thrill of having their names announced […]

Cross Country: Boardman Spartan Invitational results

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY BOARDMAN SPARTAN INVITATIONAL (At Boardman High School) DIVISION II TEAM STANDINGS  1. Bay 79; 2. Woodridge 119; 3. Lexington 133; 4. CVCA 208; 5. Minerva 224; 6. Rocky River 241; 7. Lakeview 246; 8. Chagrin Falls 263; 9. Salem 296; 10. Orange 299; 11. Canal Fulton Northwest 331; 12. Tallmadge […]

High School Golf Report: Southeast senior Blazek honored with undefeated season

By Susan Junior Staff Writer   It was a night to remember for the Southeast Pirates varsity girls golf team. The team concluded their regular season with a perfect 17-0 record and 14-0 in their first year as a member of the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference. It was also the final home match for Taylor […]

Striking a Balance: Kertis, Sefcik, Roberts topple pins for perfect 300s

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   John Kertis fired a 300 game in the Perfect Fit League to lead all bowlers for high game. Rob Smolko had an outstanding 299 game, obviously, just missing high game by one pin. Jeremie Grund owned high series, a 976. Bonny Bender, in the same league bowled the high […]

Par for the Course: Mogadore graduate Tarter finishes in top 20 at Habitec-Toledo Open

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer The 94th Habitec-Toledo Open, competed over two days at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania found several local players golfing in the event. One of the highest finishes of local golfers was Nathan Tarter, an alumnus of Mogadore High School’s varsity golf team and currently employed at Firestone Country Club […]

Windham continues wave of momentum with dominant win over Saints

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Just about everything you can imagine is different for the Windham Bombers’ football team in 2024. You can see it. You can feel it. On Friday, the newest audience to witness it were the Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints. Trust that they left Windham’s Ed Liddle Field in agreement […]

Run game leads Red Devils to victory over Beachwood

By Phil Keren Correspondent   A dominant ground game propelled Crestwood to a 40-6 victory over Beachwood at Jack Lambert Stadium on Friday night. “I can’t be more proud of the full team effort tonight,” said Crestwood head coach Jack D’Amato. The Red Devils’ rushing attack was led by senior running back Nate Blasiole, who had 112 yards […]

High School Football Week 4 Scoreboard

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, SEPT. 13, 2024 FOOTBALL  |  WEEK 4     SCORES Windham 42, Tuscarawas Central Catholic 0 Aurora 41, Revere 0 Crestwood 40, Beachwood 6 Pymatuning Valley 26, Rootstown 21 Mogadore 39, Newark Catholic 7* Field 20, Woodridge 14* Streetsboro 77, Coventry 0* Garfield 28, LaBrae 14* New Middletown Springfield 49, Waterloo […]

High School Football Central: Week 4

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Friday’s fourth week of high school football will have nice weather, the start of league play and much, much more. Let’s look at all of the action before tonight’s kickoff.     WHERE IS ALL THE NOISE? Through the first three weeks of the season, I have seen […]

Roma’s Bar and Grille’s Week 4 Pigskin Picks

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Pigskin Picks Challenge moves into its fourth week. This week’s competition is sponsored by Roma’s Bar and Grille, which is located in Mogadore. Gavin English jumped into the lead spot after Week 3, holding a one game advantage over previous leader Alex Blake and Casey Timmons. Here […]

Football: Updated statistical leaders (Sept. 13)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2024 STATISTICAL LEADERS OFFENSE RUSHING Player, School Att.-Yards Nate Blasiole, Crestwood 77-574 Drexal McAmis, Field 86-499 Jack Eye, Windham 37-407 Byer Pickana, Southeast 39-386 Cohen Klimak, Streetsboro 33-324 Lucas Manderbach, Aurora 28-311 Damien Reuting, Rootsotwn 56-227 Harper Troyer, Garfield 26-185 Landon McClain, Waterloo 37-169 Carlos Bruton, Windham 22-162 Xavier Board, Aurora 25-145 […]

High School Scoreboard: Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, SEPT. 12, 2024 VOLLEYBALL STREETSBORO DEF. FIELD (At Field) STREETSBORO — Emma Zsiros, 17 kills; Ava Bodovetz, 16 kills, 19 digs; Neveah Monroe, 12 digs, 3 aces; Katie Blythe, 10 digs; Shemayah Stevens, 41 assists, 3 aces. MOGADORE DEF. ROOTSTOWN, 25-23, 20-25, 25-20, 25-17 (At Mogadore) MOGADORE — Emma Butler, 16 […]

Football: Associated Press state poll (Sept. 12)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE POLL THURSDAY, SEPT. 12, 2024 DIVISION I 1. Cincinnati Moeller (4), 3-0, 88 2. Cincinnati Winton Woods (1), 3-0, 83 3. Lakewood St. Edward (3), 2-1, 76 4. Mentor (2), 3-0, 74 5. Powell Olentangy Liberty, 3-0, 68 6. Cincinnati Elder, 3-0, 55 T7. Grove City (1), 3-0, 38 […]

Volleyball: Updated statistical leaders (Sept. 12)

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS ACES Quinn Justham, Windham, 32 Sara Guigni, Windham, 31 Isabella Kozma, Waterloo, 24 Reese Shirkey, Garfield, 22 Arianna Rebecchi, Waterloo, 17 Tenley Korosec, Garfield, 15 Delaey Miller, Waterloo, 12 Charlee Hill, Garfield, 11 Mollie Mathews, Field, 10 Emma Butler, Mogadore, 8 Allison Strickland, Rootstown, 8 Addy Germann, Rootstown, 8 Colbie […]

Boys and Girls Soccer: Updated statistical leaders (Sept. 12)

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER STATISTICAL LEADERS GOALS Erin Hallis, Crestwood, 17 Grace Wheeler, Southeast, 13 Alexis Henry, Waterloo, 10 Liv Martini, Crestwood, 9 Delilah Rahe, Field, 7 Ava Julian, Crestwood, 7 Sarah Craver, Southeast, 7 Reese Tucker, Field, 6 Kelsey Tucker, Field, 6 Alyssa Hallis, Crestwood, 5 NaCol Foreman, Ravenna, 5 Claire Dillner, Southeast, 5 […]

High School Scoreboard: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11, 20224 BOYS GOLF MOGADORE 161, LAKE CENTER 184 (At Paradise Lake Country Club, Suffield – Par 34) MOGADORE (161): Jude Thiry 38, Tyler Pendergast 37, Max Shannon 41, Noah Hopkins 48, Brock Thiry 45, Jackson Lanham 48. LAKE CENTER (184): Jacob Rainieri 36, Tristan Roberts 42, Mason Pizor 47, […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, SEPT. 10, 2024 BOYS SOCCER WICKLIFFE 6, CRESTWOOD 0 (At Crestwood) GOALS Wickliffe: Not reported. AURORA 1, CUYAHOGA FALLS 0 (At Aurora) GOALS Aurora: Chris Savukas (Cam Gentille). Shots on Goal — Tied, 7-7. Corner Kicks — Tied, 3-3. FIELD 2, CLOVERLEAF 1 (At Field) GOALS Field: Cedric Martin, Brayden Ronowski. […]

Sarchione Garrettsville’s Coaches in the Classroom: Kent Roosevelt’s Shelley Loofboro

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The “Coaches in the Classroom” feature is a weekly series that is designed to spotlight and celebrate coaches throughout Portage County, who spend their days in the classroom leading today’s student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today’s spotlight is on Kent Roosevelt’s Shelley Loofboro, who is in her 13th […]

Boys and Girls Soccer: GASSCA District Poll (Sept. 10)

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER GREATER AKRON SCHOLASTIC SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION DISTRICT POLL     DIVISION I NOT REPORTED     DIVISION II Hudson Walsh Jesuit Hoover North Royalton Stow Wadsworth Cuyahoga Falls Perry Green Barberton, Brecksville-Broadview Heights     DIVISION III Revere Highland Cloverleaf Tallmadge Marlington, Copley — Louisville CVCA Kent Roosevelt Alliance     […]

High School Golf Roundup: Another record for Rootstown and 15 straight for Southeast

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   GIRLS GOLF ROVERS CONTINUE TO SET NEW SEASON RECORDS Rootstown welcomed the Springfield Spartans to Sunny Hill Golf Course on Monday, then soundly defeated them 178 to 208. New records were set during the match, including the lowest-team score of 178, with the previous low being a 181. On […]

Bonsky Heating and Cooling Athlete of the Week: Rootstown soccer’s Blake Postlethwait

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Through the course of Blake Postlethwait’s soccer career at Rootstown, opposing teams have probably felt that they have seen him all over the field. Talented players with speed, footskills and intelligence often make their opposition feel that way. And all of that is true for Postlethwait. But so is […]

High School Scoreboard: Monday, Sept. 9, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, SEPT. 9, 2024 GIRLS GOLF SOUTHEAST 186, BROOKFIELD 258 (At Yankee Lake Golf Course, Warren – Par 36) SOUTHEAST (186): Taylor Blazek 43, Sammy Morgan 43, Aubree Varga 49, Jessi Mix 52, Jenni Mix 52, Adrianna Sloan 51. BROOKFIELD (258): Ava Giordano 58, Kali Kettler 64, Jenna Agueda 69, Juliana Replogle […]

High School Golf Notebook (Sept. 9, 2024)

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   MIDDLE SCHOOL GOLF It was the middle school golf teams that were in action at Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course in Lake Milton on Sunday as the Southeast Middle School golf team welcomed the golfers from Lake Middle School in Hartville. The Pirates won the match, scoring a team […]

High School Golf Report: Rough Rider waits out rain to finish on Saturday

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   ROUGH RIDER INVITATIONAL CONCLUDED On Friday, 16 of the top teams in Northeast Ohio and beyond gathered at Windmill Lakes Golf Club in Ravenna for the annual Rough Rider Invite. The tournament was rained out, but that didn’t stop the competition as teams returned on Saturday to finish the […]

Volleyball: OHSVCA State Poll (Sept. 8)

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL SUNDAY, SEPT. 8, 2024   DIVISION I School, Points (First-Place Votes) Seton, 117 (10) Magnificat, 94 Massillon Jackson, 82 St. Joseph Academy, 71 (1) Olentangy Ornage, 60 (1) Perrysburg, Newark, 41 — Pickerington North, Olentangy, 35 — Mason, 28 Others receiving votes: Hilliard Bradley, […]

High School & Middle School Cross Country Scoreboard (Sept. 7)

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY STREETSBORO INVITATIONAL (At Streetsboro High School) TEAM STANDINGS  1. Southeast 38; 2. Crestwood 51; 3. Garfield 76; 4. Streetsboro 98; 5. Cardinal 16; 6. Rootstown 168; 7. Ravenna 189; 8. Kent Roosevelt 198. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS SOUTHEAST Julia Wheeler; 3. Kristen Campbell; 7. Julia Frick; 12. Grace Wheeler; 15. Natalie Campbell. […]

Striking a Balance: Three 300s already claimed in Wednesday Night League

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   KEEPING IT CLOSE Kelly Stebner and Kim Stull tied for high game in the Mike’s Gal’s League, each rolling a 203. Stebner continued with her solid bowling to finish with a 559 high series, but Sue Motti sneaked in the top two, bowling a 516 high series with her […]

High School Scoreboard: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, SEPT. 8, 2024 GIRLS SOCCER FIELD 2, TALLMADGE 1 (At Tallmadge) GOALS Field: Mckayla Miller, Delilah Rahe. ASSISTS Field: Kelsey Tucker, Audrey Richmond. Shots on Goal — Tallmadge, 5-4. Corner Kicks — Field, 3-2. Goalkeepers/Saves — (F) Carlee Fafrak/3.     BOYS SOCCER AURORA 1, CANFIELD 1 (At Canfield) GOALS Aurora: […]

Par for the Course: Golf careers continue in college for many Portage County standouts

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   So, what happened to the golfers you loved to read about and follow in high school? Many of them have continued both their golfing and their education at colleges and universities in Ohio. Collegiate golf has two seasons — fall and spring. Several tournaments are beginning this weekend and […]

Simplified gameplan runs Falcons to first 3-0 start since 2015

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Matt Furino knows that his team’s offense on Friday will not win any creativity awards. However, considering the circumstances his Field Falcons faced, it is fair to ask: What offense would? Heavy rain, along with an unexpected change in available personnel, put Furino and his staff in a unique […]

Week 3 High School Football Scoreboard (9.6.24)

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, SEPT. 6, 2024 FOOTBALL — WEEK 3 SCOREBOARD Field 21, Rootstown 0 Dalton 34, Mogadore 0* Aurora 37, West Geauga 0 Cuyahoga Falls 21, Southeast 6 Lakewood 21, Kent Roosevelt 13* Windham 26, Jackson-Milton 14 Garfield 20, Normandy 12* Revere 35, Ravenna 0* Streetsboro 56, Alliance 6* Cuyahoga Heights 35, Crestwood […]

High School Football Central: Week 3

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Week 3 of the high school football season kicks off tonight. For the Portage County teams in the Suburban League, Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference, Metro Athletic Conference and Chagrin Valley Conference, tonight is the final week of non-league games before beginning league play in Week 4. There are […]

Southeast girls, boys golf programs earn statement wins over Roosevelt, Rootstown

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Portage County was in the spotlight at Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course in Lake Milton as the Southeast boys welcomed Rootstown in addition to the Pirates’ girls program hosting the Rough Riders of Kent Roosevelt on Thursday. The match included solid golf, close matches and praise from the coaches […]

Football: Updated Statistical Leaders (Sept. 6)

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2024 STATISTICAL LEADERS OFFENSE RUSHING Player, School Att.-Yards Cohen Klimak, Streetsboro 33-324 Byer Pickana, Southeast 27-323 Drexal McAmis, Field 55-288 Jack Eye, Windham 17-241 Lucas Manderbach, Aurora 21-237 Landon McClain, Waterloo 32-140 Janiere Cook, Streetsboro 11-131 Xavier Board, Aurora 20-131 Harper Troyer, Garfield 16-124 Marcus Council, Streetsboro 17-118 Victor Brown, Field 20-107 […]

Water Street Tavern’s Week 3 Pigskin Picks Challenge

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Pigskin Picks Challenge enters Week 3. The first two weeks have shown a bit of parity throughout the competitors. This week’s picks are sponsored by Water Street Tavern in Kent. Before we look at this week’s list of games and selections, let’s first review the records following the […]

High School Scoreboard: Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, SEPT. 5, 2024 VOLLEYBALL MCDONALD DEF. WATERLOO, 25-21, 25-14, 25-10 (At Waterloo) Waterloo: Arianna Rebecchi, 6 kills, 3 digs; Delaney Miller, 1 kill, 8 digs, 1 ace, 1 assist; Brilyn Eddy, 5 digs, 18 assists; Isabelle McKenna, 4 kills, 1 block; Isabella Kozma, 1 kill, 3 digs, 1 ace, 1 block, […]

Volleyball: Updated Statistical Leaders (Sept. 5)

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL   STATISTICAL LEADERS ACES Quinn Justham, Windham, 22 Isabella Kozma, Waterloo, 15 Tenley Korosec, Garfield, 10 Mollie Mathews, Field, 10 Charlee Hill, Garfield, 9 Reese Shirkey, Garfield, 9 Emma Butler, Mogadore, 8 Allison Strickland, Rootstown, 7 Addy Germann, Rootstown, 6 Olivia Dyer, Field, 6 Morgan Stoicoiu, Field, 6     SERVICE POINTS […]

Boys and Girls Soccer: Updated Statistical Leaders (Sept. 5)

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER STATISTICAL LEADERS GOALS Grace Wheeler, Southeast, 12 Erin Hallis, Crestwood, 12 Alexis Henry, Waterloo, 10 Ava Julian, Crestwood, 6 Liv Martini, Crestwood, 6 Sarah Craver, Southeast, 5 Delilah Rahe, Field, 5 Reese Tucker, Field, 4 Mayara Krifa, Kent Roosevelt, 4 Julia Boyle, Waterloo, 3 Natalie Clark, Ravenna, 3 Elliott Smallfield, Rootstown, […]

High School Golf Roundup: Southeast runs undefeated streak to 12 games

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer GIRLS GOLF SOUTHEAST REMAINS UNBEATEN Southeast girls improved their record to 12-0 overall and 8-0 in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Division with a victory over Champion at Olde Dutch Mill in Lake Milton on Wednesday. Taylor Blazek continued her dominating run in matches, firing a 39 to earn […]

High School Scoreboard: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4, 2024 VOLLEYBALL WINDHAM DEF. LORDSTOWN, 25-11, 25-12, 25-20 (At Windham) Windham: Quinn Justham, 23 assists, 15 points, 6 aces; Sara Guigni, 25 kills, 4 blocks; Sydnie Sweet, 13 digs.     TUESDAY CRESTWOOD DEF. FIELD, 25-12, 25-20, 25-12 (At Crestwood) Crestwood: Mia Kalista, 9 points, 3 aces, 12 assists, […]

High School Golf Roundup: Southeast outdoes Garfield for narrow MVAC victory

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   BOYS GOLF THE PIRATES EARN ANOTHER TIGHT VICTORY The Southeast Pirates improved their record to 9-2 in the MVAC Gray Division with a four-stroke victory over the Garfield G-Men 188-192 on Tuesday. James Morgan again was the best on the fairways, firing a 2-over-par 38 on his way to […]

Sarchione Garrettsville’s Coaches in the Classroom: Waterloo’s Mike Devies

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Portage Sports proudly introduces its new series called “Coaches in the Classroom.” The series celebrates coaches throughout Portage County, who spend their days in the classroom leading today’s student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today’s spotlight is on Waterloo High School’s Mike Devies who is in his 10th year […]

Streetsboro to induct new class into athletic Hall of Fame

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Some of the greatest student-athletes in the history of Streetsboro High School will be inducted into the athletic department’s Hall of Fame on Sept. 13. The group will be recognized at the Rockets’ Friday home football game against Coventry in Week 4. The induction class includes six: Ken […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 2024 GIRLS SOCCER CRESTWOOD 12, PAINESVILLE HARVEY 1 (At Crestwood) GOALS Crestwood: Erin Hallis 4, Ava Julian 2, Taylor Larch, Liv Martini, Alyssa Hallis, Lilly Stoots, Hailey Persarchek. ASSISTS Crestwood: Larch 6, E. Hallis, Julian, Martini.     BOYS SOCCER CRESTWOOD 6, LABRAE 1 (At Crestwood) GOALS Crestwood: Elijah […]

1948 Atwater High School football

The 1948 Atwater High School football team won the Portage County League championship. The Spartans finished the season with a 6-3 record, sharing the title with Ravenna Township High School. The team’s week-by-week results were: Week 1: Atwater 12, Goshen 0 Week 2: Suffield 13, Atwater 0 Week 3: Coventry 13, Atwater 0 Week 4: […]

Bonsky Heating and Cooling Athlete of the Week: Mogadore cross country’s Alana Santiago

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Growing up, afternoons in the fall were filled with soccer for Alana Santiago. That changed the moment she chose to join the school’s Girls on the Run program in sixth grade. “It started a running obsession for me,” said the Mogadore High School junior cross country standout. It […]

Cross Country: OATCCC state poll (Sept. 2)

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY OATCCC STATE POLL DIVISION I School, Points (1st-place votes) Hilliard Davidson, 240 (12) Mason, 217 Avon, 198 Perrysburg, 169 Dublin Jerome, 153 Lancater, 149 Loveland, 141 Rocky River, 136 Olentangy Liberty, 112 Talawanda, 110 Lakota West, 105 Wadsworth, 100 Beavercreek, 87 Shaker Heights, 81 Centerville, 69 Others receiving votes: Milford, […]

1995 Southeast High School girls soccer

2024 marks the 30-year anniversary of the Southeast High School girls soccer program. Here is the school’s first team in 1995. Coached by Dean Dunlavy, who remains the Pirates’ coach to this day and entered the 2024 season with 234 career wins.

High School Golf Report: 150 wins for Kent Roosevelt girls golf and coach Bryan Harvey

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer Coaches often mark milestones by the number of wins, conference championships and other successes their teams earn. They may keep track of their own accomplishments, but don’t necessarily want everyone else to celebrate. Bryan Harvey, the coach of the Roosevelt girls golf team since the beginning of the program, had […]

Cross Country Scoreboard: Marlington Ashley White Invitational

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY SATURDAY, AUG. 31, 2024 MARLINGTON ASHLEY WHITE INVITATIONAL (At Marlington High School) DIVISION II-III TEAM STANDINGS  1. CVCA 47; 2. St. Vincent-St. Mary 84; 3. Salem 114; 4. Marlington 134; 5. Tallmadge 152; 6. Chagrin Falls 178; 7. Crestwood 182; 8. Southeast 184; 9. Orange 229; 10. Field 278; 11. […]

High School Scoreboard: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, AUG. 30, 2024 GIRLS SOCCER SOUTHEAST 1, ROOTSTOWN 0 (At Southeast) GOALS Southeast: Grace Wheeler.     BOYS SOCCER AURORA 3, CHAGRIN FALLS 1 (At Aurora) GOALS Aurora: Cameron Gentille, Coby Conner, Jordan West. Chagrin Falls: Owen Edwards. ASSISTS Aurora: Seitz 2, Brennan Ries. Shots on Goal — Aurora, 7-2. Corner […]

Striking a Balance: Pair of 300 games already rolled at Spins

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   As fall leagues get started at area lanes, Spins Bowl already tallied two 300 games on the lanes this week. Joe Swanson and David Randazzo each rolled a perfect game in the Garden Spot League as Randazzo captured the high series, an 844. Tabitha Schlupe had the high series […]

Par for the Course: Parker wins NOPGA Senior Professional Championship

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Steve Parker, former head professional and now teaching professional at Portage Country Club and Kent State University alumnus, won the NOPGA Senior Professional Championship at Westbrook Country Club in Mansfield, firing rounds of 69 and 70, 5-under-par. The outstanding 36-hole score earned Parker a three-shot victory over Scott Pollack […]

High School Football Week 2 Scoreboard

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, AUG. 30, 2024 FOOTBALL WEEK 2 SCOREBOARD Ravenna 21, Mogadore 0 Field 24, Bay 17 (OT) (box score not reported) Aurora 48, Lutheran West 0 Rootstown 35, Champion 0 Crestwood 38, Minerva 0 Wooster 31, Kent Roosevelt 14 (box score not reported) Warren JFK 31, Garfield 13 Southeast 41, Mathews 6 Windham […]

Ravenna football ignores odds, sends Mogadore to historic loss

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Statistically speaking, the Ravenna Ravens were not supposed to win on Friday night. When your opponent is Mogadore, a program unmatched in success in Portage County, the numbers will always tilt against you. The Wildcats, who lost in their opener at Field last week, entered Week 2 in […]

JFK tops G-Men on scoreboard and at their own game

By Phil Keren Correspondent Physicality was the name of the game in Warren JFK’s 31-13 victory over Garfield on Friday night in Garrettsville. Noting that physicality is a hallmark of Garfield’s teams, Warren JFK head coach Damon Buente said he urged his players to play a physical brand of football in their visit to Garrettsville. […]

High School Football Central: Week 2

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor After an opening week that was filled with excitement, enthusiasm and plenty of stories, Week 2 is already here. Week 2 does not have the rivalry showdowns like Week 1 did, but the games will be competitive just the same. Portage Sports wishes every team the best of luck […]

High School Scoreboard: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, AUG. 29, 2024 GIRLS TENNIS WOODRIDGE 4, RAVENNA 1 (At Ravenna) First Singles — Isabella Kohn (W) def. Whitney Holmes, 6-0, 6-0; Second Singles — Mallory Sterba (R) def. Addison Honey, 7-6, 6-4; Third Singles — Rachel Raid (W) def. Alannah Raffa, 6-1, 6-1; First Doubles — Claire Gregory/Bella Smole (W) […]

Roster size always an adversity ingredient (but never an excuse) for Windham football

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Football at Windham is always a numbers game. That is the reality of the situation for head coach Jake Eye. His knows it. His players know it. Both also know, though, that they will never let the program’s lower roster size dictate who they can be. They definitely […]

Waterloo coach Devies discovers motivation lives beyond wins and football

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Wins are not the only measurement of success for Mike Devies. Entering his 10th season, the Waterloo football coach has focused his development of young men first. His competitive spirit has always been strong and remains passionately alive, but his career record falls low on his priority scale. […]

Universal Concrete and Excavating’s Week 2 Pigskin Picks Challenge

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Week 2 of the high school football season kicks off on Friday night. Setting the stage for the second week of the Portage Sports Pigskin Picks Challenge. The Week 2 sponsor is Universal Concrete and Excavating. Before we get into each competitor’s selections for Week 2, let’s look […]

High School Golf Notebook: Southeast’s James Morgan earns No. 1 ranking

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   GOLF STATE RANKINGS Most of the boys and girls golf teams are halfway through their season, with conference tournaments and OHSAA postseason events in the near future. The OHSAA Wanamaker app, the scoring app that teams are using, has teams and individuals ranked in the state and district, with […]

Jenna Fesemyer prepares for second Paralympic Games in Paris

Southeast High School graduate Jenna Fesemyer will compete in her second Paralympic Games beginning on Saturday. Fesemyer, who graduated in the Class of 2015, arrived in Paris earlier this week to begin preparation for her wheelchair racing events. She will compete in three different events, with two of those including a preliminary round to advance […]

Volleyball: Updated Statistical Leaders (Aug. 29)

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS   ACES Isabella Kozma, Waterloo, 15 Quinn Justham, Windham, 11 Tenley Korosec, Garfield, 10 Mollie Mathews, Field, 10 Charlee Hill, Garfield, 9 Reese Shirkey, Garfield, 9 Emma Butler, Mogadore, 8 Allison Strickland, Rootstown, 7 Addy Germann, Rootstown, 6 Olivia Dyer, Field, 6 Morgan Stoicoiu, Field, 6     SERVICE POINTS […]

Boys and Girls Soccer: Updated statistical leaders (Aug. 29)

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER STATISTICAL LEADERS GOALS Grace Wheeler, Southeast, 12 Alexis Henry, Waterloo, 7 Sarah Craver, Southeast, 5 Delilah Rahe, Field, 5 Reese Tucker, Field, 4 Julia Boyle, Waterloo, 3 Natalie Clark, Ravenna, 3 Elliott Smallfield, Rootstown, 3 Cami Rhodes, Rootstown, 3 Brooklyn Wilson, Field, 3 Multiple tied with 2     ASSISTS Koralee […]

High School Scoreboard: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28, 2024 GIRLS TENNIS CANTON McKINLEY 4, RAVENNA 1 (At Ravenna) First Singles — Annie Blythe (M) def. Whitney Holmes 3-6, 6-2, 1-0(10-8); Second Singles — Issie Becker (M) def. Alannah  Raffa, 6-2, 6-1; Third Singles — McKinley won by forfeit; First Doubles — Jaylynn Walker/Mallory Sterba (R) def. Gabi […]

Memory of playoff loss still stings — and motivates — Streetsboro football

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   For many of the Streetsboro Rockets, Nov. 3, 2023, is a date that still doesn’t sit well. It was the night that the team was eliminated from the Division IV playoffs, 31-28, at West Branch. “They were not satisfied with how the season ended last year,” Streetsboro head […]

Southeast football’s Youel, seniors embrace new opportunity in 2024

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The planning is over for Patrick Youel. The fall season is here and he has been deep into it since the middle of July. Youel is the Southeast football head coach, but also serves as the district’s athletic director and assistant principal. All three jobs require a significant […]

Rootstown football’s blueprint to success runs through offensive line

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Rootstown accomplished something in 2022 and 2023 that was accomplished only one other time in Portage County football history. More than a century of football and the Rovers were just the second school to ever produce back-to-back 2,000-yard rushers. The first time it ever happened was with Patrick Boggs […]

1968 Ravenna Rams youth football “Farm” cheerleaders

The 1968 Ravenna Rams youth football “Farm Division” cheerleaders included (left to right) Tish Rock, Kathy Liston (standing), Kay Castaldi and Marybeth Coates.

Sarchione Garrettsville’s Coaches in the Classroom: Field football’s Matt Furino

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Portage Sports proudly introduces its new series called “Coaches in the Classroom.” The series celebrates coaches throughout Portage County, who spend their days in the classroom leading today’s student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today’s spotlight is on Field High School’s Matt Furino, who is in his 34th year […]

Welcome to 2024, where the Wildcats are still the measurement of success

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Mogadore has been Portage County’s pinnacle of consistent excellence for decades. Communities try to emulate the continued success by trying to recreate the formula that has worked for the Wildcats for so long. As most would tell you, it’s easier dreamed than done. Some have built programs that […]

Roosevelt football coach Kardell Jackson finds best version of himself in hometown

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Kardell Jackson loves everything about Kent. His hometown has his heart. The fact that he is now the head coach for the same football program that had such an impact on his life, is not something that he takes for granted. “There is a lot of pride and […]

2024 High School Girls Cross Country Preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   High school girls cross country 2024 season previews. If a school is not included, their preview season preview will publish at a later date.   CRESTWOOD Head Coach: Jim Schweickert, 14th year. Coaching Staff: Greg Cicero. 2023 Record: 2nd in Chagrin Valley Conference Chagrin Division. Returning Letterwinners (5): […]

Kent Roosevelt girls golf program celebrate Harvey’s 150th victory

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   When the Kent Roosevelt varsity girls golf team turned in their scores in Tuesday’s match against Brecksville, it was more important than just a victory. It marked the 150th win for head coach Bryan Harvey. Harvey, who is in his 13th season, has been with the program since its […]

High School Golf Roundup: Field’s Boley earns medalist honors

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer GIRLS GOLF ROVERS WIN BY ONE STROKE OVER STREETSBORO The Rootstown Rovers topped the visiting Streetsboro Rockets by one stroke at Sunny Hill Golf Course in Brimfield on Tuesday. The Rovers fired 196 to the Rockets’ 197 to walk off the course with the victory. Rootstown’s Alex Biggin fired a […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, AUG. 27, 2024 GIRLS SOCCER FIELD 10, SPRINGFIELD 0 (At Kenneth Lohr Stadium, Brimfield) GOALS Field: Peyton Schock 2, Brooklyn Wilson 2, Kelsey Tucker 2, Mckayla Miller, Reese Tucker, Delilah Rahe. ASSISTS Field: Mckayla Miller 3, Abby Harlin 2, Reese Tucker, Makayla Norman, Peyton Schock, Brooklyn Wilson. VOLLEYBALL STREETSBORO DEF. SPRINGFIELD, […]

2024 High School Boys Cross Country Preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor High school boys cross country team previews for the 2024 season. If a school is not included, their season preview will be published at a later date. CRESTWOOD Head Coach: Jim Schweickert, 14th year. Coaching Staff: Greg Cicero. 2023 Record: 5th in Chagrin Valley Conference Chagrin Division. Returning Lettermen […]

Since joining MVAC, G-Men have been nothing but dominant

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Since the joining the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference, the Garfield G-Men have been nothing short of dominant. Undeniably dominant. In three seasons, the G-Men have outscored their league opponents 959 to 293 and have won two league championships. In 2021, Garfield outscored the MVAC 269-94. In 2022, the margin […]

‘Our kids are worth it’ — Falcons proudly unveil field turf at Kenneth Lohr Stadium

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   It may have been July, but it may as well have been December in Matt Furino’s eyes. When his football team sprinted out onto the new field turf at Kenneth Lohr Stadium on the final day of installation, all he could think about was Christmas. It takes a […]

Golf Roundup: Southeast girls remain unbeaten; Roosevelt’s Curtis medals again

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   GIRLS GOLF SOUTHEAST REMAINS UNDEFEATED IN MVAC Taylor Blazek fired a 1-under-par 34 at Olde Dutch Mill to help the Southeast Pirates beat Mineral Ridge 166 to 200 and remain undefeated in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Division. Southeast was consistent as Aubree Varga fired a 42 and […]

High School Scoreboard: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, AUG. 26, 2024 GIRLS SOCCER WATERLOO 2, NEW MIDDLETOWN SPRINGFIELD 1 (At New Middletown Springfield) GOALS Waterloo: A. Henry 2. Springfield: Page. ASSISTS Waterloo: English. Shots on Goal — Waterloo, 13-5. Corner Kicks — Waterloo, 6-1. Goalkeepers/Saves — (W) Wood/4.     SOUTHEAST 8, BROOKFIELD 2 (At Southeast) GOALS Southeast: Grace […]

Crestwood’s rebuilt football program is proud product of D’Amato and friends

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Five years ago, Jack D’Amato sat alongside friends Rich McIntyre and Chris Eyerman to talk about football. More specifically, a vision for what the next five years of Crestwood High School football could look like. D’Amato was considering applying for the coaching vacancy at Crestwood, but before he […]

From Aurora to Seattle: Veteran coach Mihalik has his first NFL player

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   In Bob Mihalik’s 24 years coaching at Aurora, the success stories have become a regular part of the season. He ascended to the No. 3 spot as Portage County’s winningest coaches last season (201 career wins) and won a state championship in 2008 (while also advancing to the […]

Champions crowned at 54th Senior Portage County Amateur

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The 54th Portage County Senior Amateur did not disappoint on the final day of competition at Windmill Lakes Golf Club. Scorecard playoffs were involved in two of the divisions before trophies could be awarded and new champions were also crowned in two divisions. On a hot, muggy day at […]

High School Golf Report: Roosevelt girls win historic 150th match

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer The Kent Roosevelt girls earned their 150th win as a program and successfully completed a victorious week with wins over Green, Solon, Tallmadge and Kenston. The competition against Green was a match play event as Kent earned 8.5 points to Green’s half of a point. Ashlyn Leavery, Ella Houk, Cassidy […]

High School Scoreboard: Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, AUG. 24, 2024 BOYS SOCCER FIELD 2, MARLINGTON 1 (At Marlington) GOALS Field: Ethan Flores-Soler, Marlington own goal. Marlington: Not reported. ASSISTS Field: Liam Waffen. Goalkeepers/Saves — (F) Caleb Brastine/7.     ROOTSTOWN 4, WARREN JFK 1 (At Warren JFK) GOALS Rootstown: Dylan Boland 2, Bryson Scarlett, Blake Postlethwait. ASSISTS Rootstown: […]

Scoreboard: 54th Portage County Senior Amateur (day one)

54th PORTAGE COUNTY SENIOR AMATEUR FIRST ROUND SCOREBOARD (At Raccoon Hill Golf Club, Kent)   SENIOR DIVISION (Age 50-59) Bobby Wadsworth, Uniontown 72 Chris Minear, Akron 73 Rob Button, Westlake 76 Dove Fall, Windham 77 Christian Richardson, Brecksville 83 Brian Kukoleck, Cuyahoga Falls 86 Ed Marsinek, Shalersville 87 Mark Wilbur, Stow 90 Andrew Coddington, Independence […]

Par for the Course: Golf resurgence means more memorable moments

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   If you haven’t noticed, golf courses are busy. High-school golf has started, collegiate golf teams are practicing and getting ready for tournaments and league play is continuing on a march toward the end of the season. All of that coupled with outings and scrambles makes for filled tee sheets […]

Tee Times: Sunday’s 54th Senior Portage County Amateur golf tournament

54TH PORTAGE COUNTY SENIOR AMATEUR TEE TIMES SUNDAY (Aug. 25th) (At Windmill Lakes Golf Club, Ravenna)   SENIOR (Age 50+) 11:04: Eric Ernsberger, Ravenna; Mike Simons, Stow 11:12: Ed Marsinek, Shalersville; Mark Wilbur, Stow; Andrew Coddington, Independence 11:20: Dove Fall, Windham; Christian Richardson, Brecksville; Brian Kukoleck, Cuyahoga Falls. 11:28: Bobby Wadsworth, Uniontown; Chris Minear, Akron; […]

Roosevelt tops Ravenna in The Game’s 110th year

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Just like so many that came before it, The Game came down to the final moments on Friday at Roosevelt Stadium in Kent. It was the Rough Riders that emerged victorious, using a fourth-down touchdown run by quarterback Yahntae Smith in the third quarter to earn the win. Now […]

Boys Golf: Southeast avenges early loss to Champion

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer SOUTHEAST AVENGES EARLY LOSS The Southeast Pirates suffered their only loss in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Division earlier in the week to Champion. But the Pirates did not let that happen again. Firing the team-low score of the season, a 165, Southeast avenged the earlier loss, beating the […]

Week 1 Football Scoreboard: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

HGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, AUG. 23, 2024   WEEK 1 SCOREBOARD Field 14, Mogadore 12 Crestwood 20, Rootstown 2 Garfield 47, Edgewood 27 (box score not reported) Aurora 42, Twinsburg 6 Waterloo 28, Akron Springfield 0 (box score not reported) Kent Roosevelt 14, Ravenna 7 Windham 49, Lisbon David Anderson 7 Streetsboro 29, CVCA 21 […]

Falcons unveil new turf with signature victory over Mogadore

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Matt Furino is in his third stint as the football coach at Field High School. In each of his previous two, he can specifically pinpoint games when he felt his Falcons make a turn toward the promising direction they had worked so hard to find. In the middle […]

Tee Times: 54th Portage County Senior Amateur golf tournament

54TH PORTAGE COUNTY SENIOR AMATEUR TEE TIMES SATURDAY (Aug. 24th) (At Raccoon Hill Golf Club, Kent) Questions — please text or call Susan Jenior (330-206-9083)   SENIOR (Age 50+) 8:00: Brian Kukoleck, Cuyahoga Falls; Dave Ryan, Stow 8:10: Andrew Coddington, Independence; Ed Marsinek, Shalersville; Mike Simons, Atwater 8:20: Dove Fall, Windham; Chris Minear, Akron; Dave […]

Siciliano’s Pizzaria Week 1 Pigskin Picks Challenge

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Let the fun begin! For the second season, Portage Sports introduces its Pigskin Picks Challenge. A 10-week competition that includes participation from readers who will attempt to pick as many correct game winners as possible throughout the regular season — for a little bit of local glory for the […]

High School Football Central — Week 1

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Here we go! Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Week 1. The 2024 high school football season. January 1 may be when everyone recognizes the new year on the calendar, but in many cases, the “feel” for the start of a new year is connected to late August with the […]

2024 Windham Bombers football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor     THE TEAM Head Coach: Jake Eye, 7th year, 23-31 career record. Coaching Staff: Rob Penney, defensive coordinator, defensive backs; Chase Eye, special teams coordinator, running backs, defensive backs; Larry Jones, wide receivers, linebackers; Tyler Simcox, offensive line, defensive line; Neil Martino, wide receivers. League: Northeastern Athletic Conference. […]

2024 Waterloo Vikings football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor     THE TEAM Head Coach: Mike Devies, 10th year, 26-66 career record. Coaching Staff: Jeff Sharkey, defensive coordinator; John Foster, defensive backs, wide receivers; Owen Playmate, defensive line; Corey Rakes, offensive line, defensive line; Tyler Brown, wide receivers, defensive backs. League: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Scarlet Division. Playoffs: […]

High School Golf Roundup: Wildcats score key win over Rovers

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   GIRLS GOLF ROVERS CHALK UP ANOTHER WIN AND ANOTHER NEW RECORD… The Rootstown Rovers fired a team total 196 to beat Springfield by 17 strokes. “This was our first sub-200 score away from Sunny Hill Golf Course,” said Matt Just, coach of the Rovers. The Rovers are in their […]

High School Scoreboard: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, AUG. 22, 2024 GIRLS SOCCER WATERLOO 3, WOODRIDGE 2 (At Woodridge) GOALS Waterloo: Guth, Boyle, Jenior. Woodridge: Klingensmith, Martin. ASSISTS Waterloo: A. Henry, Jenior, C. Henry. Woodridge: Klingensmith, Martin. Shots on Goal — Tied, 8-8. Corner Kicks — Waterloo, 4-0. Goalkeepers/Saves — (W) Wood/9.     SOUTHEAST 7, LABRAE 1 (At […]

High School Scoreboard: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 2024 GIRLS TENNIS SOUTHEAST 3, WEST BRANCH 2 (At West Branch) FIRST SINGLES: Holly Reynolds (S) vs. Sophia McDonald (WB) – 6-0, 6-1 West Branch. SECOND SINGLES: Makayla Flores (S) vs. Iris Shafroth (WB) – 6-6 (5-7), 5-3, 7-10 Southeast. THIRD SINGLES: Miranda Timko (S) vs. Audrey Mince (WB) […]

Sarchione Garrettsville’s Coaches in the Classroom: Crestwood volleyball’s Wanda Hoffman

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Portage Sports proudly introduces its new series called “Coaches in the Classroom.” The series will celebrate coaches throughout Portage County who spend their days in the classroom leading today’s student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today’s spotlight is for Crestwood High School’s Wanda Hoffman, who is in her 37th year […]

2024 Streetsboro Rockets football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor     THE TEAM Head Coach: Pete Thompson, 13th year, 94-46 career record. Coaching Staff: Wezlee Spence, defensive coordinator, defensive line; Pete Smith, quarterbacks; Dave Verhotz, special teams coordinator, defensive backs; Tom Gerchak, linebackers; DJ Snyder, wide receivers; Connor O’Hara, offensive line, JV coach; James Heath, running backs; Lone […]

2024 Southeast Pirates football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE TEAM Head Coach: Patrick Youel, 15th year, 81-65 career record. Coaching Staff: John Kinsey, offensive coordinator; Joe Callihan, assistant head coach; Rick Reynolds, co-defensive coordinator; Elliott Thomas, co-defensive coordinator; Brady DeRemer, Ronnie Reed, Mike Richeson, Dylan Sitosky. League: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Division. Playoffs: Division V, […]

2024 High School Volleyball Preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   High school volleyball previews for the 2024 season.     AURORA Head Coach: Katie Cicione, 6th year overall, 2nd year at Aurora, 76-59 career record. Coaching Staff: Emma Strobel, Madison Wade. 2023 Record: 19-6 overall (single-season school record for wins), Suburban League champions. Returning Letterwinners (4): Lana Witmer, […]

Kent State golf fundraiser, Rango Invitational, nears $1 million earned

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Herb Page was the men’s golf coach for 41 years of the Kent State University men’s team. When he first started, he realized he needed money to take care of the athletes on the team, expand the schedule and take care of financial challenges. Enter Rich and Dennis Rango. […]

2024 High School Girls Tennis Preview

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   High school girls tennis previews for the 2024 season. Teams not included did not submit team information by the publication deadline and will be spotlighted at a future date.   AURORA Head Coach: Vincent Cannata, 2nd year, 15-7 career record. Last Year: 15-7 Returning Letterwinners (6): Kamy Milano, jr.; […]

2024 Rootstown Rovers football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE TEAM Head Coach: Tom Hannah, 27th year overall, 1st at Rootstown, 132-123 career record. Coaching Staff: Chris Kosiorek, assistant head coach, defensive coordinator, defensive backs; Al Hodakievic, offensive line, defensive line; Don Jones, wide receivers, linebackers; Kyle Fitzpatrick, quarterbacks, defensive backs, JV coach; Gaige McIntyre, offensive line, […]

2024 Ravenna Ravens football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE TEAM Head Coach: Brian Coman, 1st year. Coaching Staff: Brett Dubinsky, co-offensive coordinator, running backs; Lester Carney, co-offensive coordinator, wide receivers; Davon Coman, quarterbacks, outside linebackers; Corey Gibson, offensive line; Devin Shipp, co-defensive coordinator, linebackers; Darshan Sanders, special teams coordinator, defensive line. League: Metro Athletic Conference. Playoffs: […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, AUG. 20, 2024 GIRLS SOCCER FIELD 6, NORTON 1 (At Field) GOALS Field: Delilah Rahe 4, Kelsey Tucker, Brooklyn Wilson. ASSISTS Field: Reese Tucker 3, Olivia Prof 1, Carlee Fafrak 1. Goalkeepers/Saves – (F) Carlee Fafrak/6.     WATERLOO 3, ELLET 0 (At Waterloo) GOALS Waterloo: A. Henry 2, Boyle 1. […]

2024 Mogadore Wildcats football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE TEAM Head Coach: Matt Adorni, 21st year, 202-48 career record Coaching Staff: Billy Rosato, defensive coordinator, running backs; Thom Rosato, offensive line, defensive backs; Robert Christy, defensive line, tight ends; Chad Westfall, wide receivers, defensive backs; Anthony Ricci, special teams coordinator, quarterbacks; Bobby Shew, running backs, linebackers; […]

Bonsky Heating and Cooling Athlete of the Week: Windham football’s Jack Eye

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Jack Eye has been waiting for this. After a black cloud of injuries rained on the Bombers’ aspirations in 2023, the team enters 2024 in a completely different place. Healthy. Including Eye, who missed the first three games last season, then remained slowed upon returning, after he fractured […]

Aaron Male takes over as athletic director at Field High School

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Aaron Male’s choice to pursue a career as an educator was influenced by the positive role models that filled his life throughout his academic and athletic careers. He felt the positive impact they had on his life, and he watched how they did the same for those around him. […]

High School Golf Roundup: Rovers win key PTC mach over Lake Center Christian

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   BOYS GOLF Luke Flowers (43) and Ryan Wolf (42) posted the lowest scores for Rootstown as they beat fellow Portage Trail Conference competitor Lake Center Christian 175-194. Rootstown improved to 7-2 overall and 2-1 in the PTC as the Rovers’ scores were consistent adding Trentan Sines (44) and Anthony […]

High School Scoreboard: Monday, Aug. 19, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, AUG. 19, 2024 VOLLEYBALL SOUTHEAST DEF. RAVENNA, 25-8,20-25,25-15,25-23 (At Southeast) SOUTHEAST: Leila Evans, 21 points, 4 aces; Kayla Grope, 13 kills, 2 blocks; Lilly Massrock, 19 assists. JV Score — Southeast def. Ravenna, 2-0.     WESTERN RESERVE DEF. WATERLOO, 25-11, 24-26, 25-18, 25-17 (At Waterloo) WATERLOO: Delaney Miller, 18 digs, […]

2024 Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE TEAM Head Coach: Kardell Jackson, 2nd year, 4-6 career record. Coaching Staff: John Schumm, offensive coordinator, offensive line; Rich Graves, quarterbacks, Trei Thomas, wide receivers; Nick Spicer, tight ends, halfbacks; Jim DeLeone, offensive line; Marcus Wright, defensive line; Al Ehlert, linebackers; CJ Dennison, cornerbacks; Luke Larkin, safeties, […]

2024 Garfield G-Men football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE TEAM Head Coach: Mike Moser, 12th year, 85-35 career record. Coaching Staff: Randy Ward, offensive line; Mike Paes, quarterbacks, defensive backs, passing game coordinator; Jarrod Lewis, defensive coordinator, wide receivers; Eric Cardinal, defensive line, running backs; Howie Moore, linebackers; Mike Finney, offensive line, defensive line, special teams […]

2024 Field Falcons football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor     THE TEAM Head Coach: Matt Furino, 20th year, 99-96 career record. Coaching Staff: Mike Harris, defensive coordinator, linebackers; Mike Brown, defensive backs; Pat Harold, defensive line, special teams coordinator; James Dutched, offensive coordinator, offensive line; Austin Williams, running backs; Dave Tenney, quarterbacks; Alan Vanderink, running backs; Brian […]

2024 Crestwood Red Devils football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   THE TEAM Head Coach: Jack D’Amato, 5th year, 19-22 career record. Coaching Staff: John Baldwin, defensive coordinator; Nate Peters, offensive coordinator; Tom Sporich, defensive line, special teams coordinator; Dylan Conant, defensive line; Brandon Civitarese, linebackers; Troy Spiker, defensive backs; Dave Lieberth, defensive backs; Mike Macer, offensive line; Jake […]

2024 Aurora Greenmen football season preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor     THE TEAM Head Coach: Bob Mihalik, 24th year, 200-70 career record. Coaching Staff: Brian Wervey, defensive coordinator, outside linebackers, defensive ends; Brendan Gallagher, offensive coordinator, quarterbacks; Victor Ricketts, offensive line, run-game coordinator; Jay Price, defensive backs; Jim Slagle, defensive line; Jeff Decker, linebackers; Drew McVay, receivers. League: […]

High School Golf Report: Curtis starts season in special way for Roosevelt

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Liam Curtis of Kent, competing for the Rough Riders, has been having a memorable start to his season. Curtis was the tournament medalist in both of the Suburban League Conference tournaments (with two additional tourney events still scheduled). The Roosevelt Rough Riders recently competed at Walsh Jesuit’s Invitational at […]

Par for the Course: Dietz, Sierak qualify for PGA Professional Championship

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Kent Roosevelt and Kent State alumnus Randy Dietz qualified for the 57th PGA Professional Championship in April at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla., thanks to his outstanding runner-up finish at the Northern Ohio PGA Professional Championship. Hosted by Tippecanoe Country Club, Dietz, a golf instructor […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard: Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, AUG. 18, 2024 LEAGUES KUMMERLEE DOUBLES: Thomas Prater 208, Ruby Jones 565, Michelle Porter 180, Robin Wise 551. SUMMER FUN TRIO: Shaun Bennett 297-677, Robin Farquhar 191, Corky Farquhar 505. PERFECT FIT SUMMER TRIO: Bradley Stevens 279-1,041, Marissa Perrine 268-997. HAV-A-BAL 9PIN: Men:Jon Marshall 300-784, Jon Morrison 300; Women:Brooklynn Horner […]

High School Scoreboard: Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, AUG. 17, 2024 VOLLEYBALL SOUTH RANGE DEF. SOUTHEAST, 25-12, 25-10 SOUTHEAST: Savannah Bailey, 4 kills; Kayla Grope, 4 kills; Lilly Massrock, 5 assists; Neena Truex, 5 assists.     WEST BRANCH DEF. SOUTHEAST, 25-13, 25-12 SOUTHEAST: Leila Evans, 3 points, 5 kills; Neena Truex, 3 points; Lilly Massrock, 8 assists.   […]

High School Scoreboard: Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, AUG. 16, 2024 BOYS SOCCER RAVENNA 1, SOUTHEAST 0 (At Southeast) First Half — No scoring. Second Half — 1. (R) Derick Skilton. Shots on Goal — Not reported. Corner Kicks — Not reported. Goalkeepers/Saves — (R) Lincoln Hedge/not reported.   FIELD 10, ELLET 1 (At Field) GOALS Field: Luke Lonzrick […]

High School Roundup: Team effort lifts Mogadore over Lake Center Christian

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer     BOYS GOLF MOGADORE’S TRUE TEAM EFFORT EARNS WIN The Wildcats proved that golf is a true team sport as individual scores ranging from 43 to 45 earned the victory over Lake Center Christian on Thursday. Despite Jacob Rainieri, golfing for the Tigers, earning medalist honors at Sable Creek […]

High School Scoreboard: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, AUG. 15, 2024 GIRLS TENNIS FIELD 4, COVENTRY 1 (At Wingfoot Lake State Park, Suffield) First Singles — Lily Nicholson (C) def. Autumn Atha, 7-5, 6-2; Second Singles — McCayla Meffert (F) def. Joslin Weidlich, 6-2, 6-1; Third Singles — Field won by forfeit; First Doubles — Ali Kulic/Adriana Cunningham (F) […]

Tom Hannan named to Greater Akron Baseball’s Hall of Fame Class of 2024

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Tom Hannan has been announced as a member of the Great Akron Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024. Hannan has longtime connections to Portage County, coaching football at Crestwood High School from 1994 to 2010, while serving as the current football head coach at Rootstown High School. […]

Friday Night Futbol once again kicks off season for high school soccer

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   In the fall, Friday nights are reserved for high school football. Except for the first Friday of the fall season, which is saved to spotlight high school soccer as part of Friday Night Futbol — a statewide opportunity for schools to open their seasons ahead of football that […]

Sarchione Garrettsville’s Coaches in the Classroom: Garfield football’s Mike Moser

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Portage Sports proudly introduces its new series called “Coaches in the Classroom.” The series will celebrate coaches throughout Portage County who spend their days in the classroom leading today’s student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today’s spotlight is for Garfield High School’s Mike Moser, who is in his 24th […]

2024 High School Boys Soccer Preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor AURORA Head Coach: Ryan Conner. Coaching Staff: Andy Straight, Jason Bibs. 2023 Record: 11-6-3. Returning Lettermen (9): Colin Wilson, sr.; Coby Conner, sr.; Parker Seitz, sr.; Jordan West, jr.; Griffin McMaster, jr.; Chris Savukas, jr.; Owen Peckinpaugh, jr.; Bryce Peckinpaugh, jr.; Cameron Gentille, soph. General Outlook: “We have a […]

High School Scoreboard: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14, 2024 GIRLS TENNIS LAUREL 4, FIELD 1 (At Laurel) First Singles — Autumn Atha (F) def. name not available, 7-3, 6-2; Second Singles — name not available (L) def. McCayla Meffert, 6-2, 6-1; Third Singles — name not available (L) def. Ali Kufic, 6-2, 6-1; First Doubles — names […]

High School Roundup: Personal bests spotlight Rootstown girls golf win

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   GIRLS GOLF GARDNER, GIEBEL, DERR FIRE PERSONAL BESTS The girls teams from both Rootstown and Field competed at Sunny Hill Golf Course in Brimfield, the course both teams call home, as the Rovers earned the win, 192 to 219, on Wednesday. During the match, Chloe Gardner (45), Morgan Giebel […]

2024 High School Girls Soccer Preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor AURORA Head Coach: Domenica McClintock, 9th year, 63-60-13 career record. Coaching Staff: Adam Gharky, Ken Labadie. 2023 Record: 6-8-3 overall, 3-3-1 Suburban League. Returning Letterwinners (14): Sophie Petrash, sr.; Charlotte Hart, sr.; Skylar Rule, sr.; Hannah Hopwood, sr.; Ally Kaufman, sr.; Kylie Griffis, jr.; Juliana Huth, jr.; Riley Verespej, […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, AUG. 13, 2024 GIRLS TENNIS ALLIANCE 4, RAVENNA 1 (At Alliance) First Singles — La’Kasia Williams (A) def. Whitney Holmes, 6-1, 6-2; Second Singles — Mallory Sterba (R) def. Jacquelyne De Leon, 6-2, 6-3; Third Singles — Kaia Canavan (A) def. Alannah Raffa, 6-0, 6-1; First Doubles — Sydney Haynam/Corie Horning […]

High School Roundup: Former PTC rivals meet in another showdown

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   BOYS GOLF FORMER PTC RIVALS COMPETE IN CLOSE MATCH Mogadore and Southeast were once Portage Trail Conference rivals and always enjoyed the close competition as league rivals. Now, in two different conferences, it didn’t make the competition any less important to the Wildcats and the Pirates as Mogadore earned […]

Bonsky Heating and Cooling Athlete of the Week: Southeast girls golf’s Taylor Blazek

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The first nine-hole round of Taylor Blazek’s career had some good and some bad. At least that was the way she saw it. The bad, her score was far from where she wanted it to be. “I shot over 80. Yeah, it was rough,” she remembers. The good? The […]

High School Roundup and Scoreboard: Roosevelt’s Curtis wins medalist honors

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   BOYS GOLF ROUNDUP LIAM CURTIS EARNS CO-MEDALIST HONORS Liam Curtis of Kent Roosevelt fired a 76 at Club Walden in Aurora to share medalist honors with Marco Silva of Barberton in the second of four Suburban League tournaments. Kent Roosevelt finished fourth and Aurora third in the American Conference […]

High School Golf Report: Rootstown girls set new course record

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Portage County golfers are traveling throughout Northeast Ohio to compete in matches and tournaments as they seek league honors and work towards postseason tournaments.   NEW RECORD The Rootstown Rovers varsity girls team competed against Minerva in their third match of the season at the Rovers’ home, Sunny Hill […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard: Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, AUG. 11, 2024 LEAGUES KUMMERLEE DOUBLES: Rudy Jones 2334, Thomas Prater 619, Michelle Prater 171, Robin Wise 489. SUMMER FUN TRIO: Fred Endres 268-746, Corky Farquhar 201-494. HAV-A-BAL 9 PIN: Men: P.J. Siriani 300-834, Women: Abby Smith 290-743, Boys: Will Brown 243-583, Girls: Emily Morrison 266, Coco Wijnhoven. PERFECT FIT […]

Par for the Course: Youth golfers shine at Northern Ohio PGA’s Section Championship

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Northern Ohio PGA League Section Championship was hosted by Eagle Creek Golf Club in Norwalk this week. More than 200 juniors played at Eagle Creek on Friday in both 13U and 17U division teams. Following Friday’s stroke-play qualifying, four teams were brought back for Saturday’s final matches, including […]

2024 High School Girls Golf Preview

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The OHSAA allowed for an earlier start to the golf season this season, allowing coaches and golfers to tap into the talent they have been honing throughout the summer. Portage County is a wealth of talent in golf, with three state qualifiers returning from the 2023 season and numerous […]

2024 High School Boys Golf Preview

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The OHSAA allowed for an earlier start to the golf season this season, allowing coaches and golfers to tap into the talent they have been honing throughout the summer. Portage County is a wealth of talent in golf, with three state qualifiers returning from the 2023 season and numerous […]

High School Golf Roundup and Scoreboard: Roosevelt places second at own invitational

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer GIRLS GOLF RIDERS FINISH RUNNER-UP AT THEIR OWN INVITATIONAL They had to wait a week due to the weather, however, the afternoon flight of the Lady Rider Invitational saw eight teams vie for the championship at The Fairways at Twin Lakes in Kent. Walsh earned the championship (323) followed by […]

High School Golf Roundup and Scoreboard: Wildcats earn first win of 2024

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer     BOYS GOLF WILDCATS EARN FIRST WIN Tyler Pendergast fired a 37 on the Par 34 fairways at Paradise Lake to help the Wildcats easily win over St. Thomas in a Portage Trail Conference matchup on Thursday. Jude Thiry added a 41 to the Wildcats’ total. All four of […]

Aurora boys soccer to raise awareness, funds for pediatric cancer

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Aurora High School boys soccer team will be playing for something special on Aug. 20. For the program’s home opener against Madison, the Greenmen are partnering with Go4theGoal to host a “Lace Up for Pediatric Cancer Night.” The Greenmen will wear gold socks and Madison has been invited […]

High School Roundup and Scoreboard: Rough Riders win Suburban League girls tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   GIRLS GOLF SUBURBAN LEAGUE GIRLS TOURNAMENT #1 (At Goodpark Golf Course, Akron – Par 72) The first of four Suburban League tournaments to determine the girls golf champions was contested at Good Park Golf Course in Akron on Wednesday. Gracyn Vidovic of Aurora continued her outstanding play, earning medalist […]

High School Golf Roundup and Scoreboard: Riders finish second at Suburban League tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   BOYS GOLF SUBURBAN GOLF LEAGUE – TOURNAMENT 1 (At Pine Hills Golf Course, Hinckley – Par 72) The Suburban Golf League held the first of four tournaments for the boys at Pine Hills Golf Club in Hinckley for both the American and the National Conferences. In the American Conference, […]

Sarchione Garrettsville’s Coaches in the Classroom: Kent Roosevelt football’s Kardell Jackson

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Portage Sports proudly introduces its new series called “Coaches in the Classroom.” The series will celebrate coaches throughout Portage County that spend their days in the classroom leading today’s student-athletes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Today’s spotlight falls on Kent Roosevelt High School’s Kardell Jackson, who is in his 2nd […]

High School Golf Roundup: Rootstown places third at Lady Spartan Invitational

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   GIRLS GOLF SPRINGFIELD LADY SPARTAN INVITATIONAL (At Chenoweth Golf Club, Akron – Par 71) The Rootstown Rovers traveled to Chenoweth Golf Club in Akron to compete in the always competitive Lady Spartan Invitational hosted by Springfield. The Division-II Rovers took home the third-place trophy, firing a 417 team score […]

Southeast earns title at Lady Rider Invitational’s morning flight

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Kent Roosevelt hosts one of the largest girls tournaments to start the season each August, welcoming girls teams in two flights, morning and afternoon. On Saturday, the weather had another idea as rain shortened the morning flight to nine holes and the afternoon-flight teams will return on Friday to […]

Par for the Course: Revisiting the action from the Portage County Amateur tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   With the 10th Kids Am, 18th Junior Am and 94th Amateur in the record books, one amateur tournament remains, the Seniors. The 54th Senior Amateur tees off at Raccoon Hill Golf Course in Kent on Aug. 24 and concludes at Windmill Lakes Golf Course on Aug. 25. Register today […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, AUG. 4, 2024 LEAGUES KUMMERLEE DOUBLES: Jerry Losh 239, Thomas Prater 664, Michelle Prater 192, Lisa Grafton 483. ADULT-YOUTH SUMMER CAMP: Men: Daniel Warren 191-497, Women: Tanya Hunter 183-493, Boys: Gavin Warren 244-637, Girls: Rylan Carter 135-363. HAV-A-BALL 9-Pin: Men: Jon Marshall 296-847, Women: Abby Smith 208-544, Boys: Lucian Sekierko 146-357, […]

High School Golf Roundup and Scoreboard: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   GIRLS GOLF KENT ROOSEVELT 168, NORTH ROYALTON 188 (At The Fairways at Twin Lakes, Kent – Par 34) “Ashlyn Leavery and Adrianna Mineo continued their strong play after a great showing a Brookledge Golf Course on Thursday,” said Roosevelt head coach Bryan Harvey. “Coco Golden has also had a […]

An Open Letter to Student-Athletes: Find the moments to make a memory

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   High school sports are here. After a summer calendar that was probably more jam-packed than ever. Filled with off-season training sessions, camps, workouts and showcases. Hopefully, for everyone, there was still some down time filled with family time and vacations. But here we are. The 2024 athletic season […]

High School Roundup and Scoreboard: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Ohio High School Athletic Association allowed an earlier start to the golf season this year and many teams are taking advantage. Watch Portage Sports early next week, as many schools begin their conference play, for golf previews and information on all the girls and boys teams in Portage […]

1975 Brimfield Karg Construction G League baseball

The 1975 Brimfield Karg Construction G League baseball team finished as champions of the Portage South League. The group advanced to the Hot Stove state championship game before finishing as runners-up. Overall, the team finished with a record of 18-3. The team included: Front row left to right: Batboys Todd Schell and Joey Neer. Second […]

Aurora’s Vidovic captures championship at Kenny Novak Championship

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer The PGA tour considers Saturdays moving day during the professional golf tournaments as players often move up or down the leaderboard on the third day of competition. Junior golfers competing in the prestigious Kenny Novak Championship, hosted by the Northern Ohio PGA, celebrated their own moving day on Wednesday as […]

Friendships and storytelling: An afternoon with Portage County’s wrestling royalty

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The history of wrestling in Portage County includes some of the state’s most elite programs, athletes and coaches. Across every category, a reputation was developed long ago that the county was filled with hard working, tough, strong, master technicians who were ready to compete against anyone and any […]

Aurora’s Vidovic takes early lead at Kenny Novak Championships

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Kenny Novak Championship invites juniors who competed in the Northern Ohio PGA tournaments throughout the summer to a final 36-hole tournament to determine the best golfers among the golfers. Competing at Walden Golf Club in Aurora, the host of the tournament since its inception, the course is a […]

Portage Sports hosts football photoshoot for upcoming magazine

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Portage Sports proudly hosted its 2024 High School Football Photoshoot at Mogadore High School last Friday morning. The photoshoot included 11 football players and 12 cheerleaders as part of the production of the 2024 Portage Sports High School Football Preview and Feature magazine. The main football photo selected […]

Champions crowned at 94th Portage County Amateur golf tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer The second and final day of the 94th Portage County Amateur saw changing leaderboards, a few very low scores and a beautiful day to score at Raccoon Hill Golf Club in Kent. Windmill Golf Club in Ravenna provided the first-round scores that saw one under-par score, Ryan Sam of Canfield […]

1978 Windham Dairy Queen baseball state champions

The 1978 Windham Dairy Queen Hot Stove baseball state championship team. The team included: Front left to right: Mark Jones, Robbie McQuerry, Robbie Lusher, Steve Molnar, Tim Mulhern, Bobby Starks, Ricky Fincham, Chuck Suzelis. Back row left to right: Manager George Apthorpe, Darryl Williams, Ralph Mickens, Larry Mullenax, Mike Fabry, Dean Gilpin, Brad Crislip, assistant […]

Golf: Portage County Amateur day two tee times

94TH PORTAGE COUNTY AMATEUR SECOND ROUND TEE TIMES SUNDAY @ RACCOON HILL GOLF CLUB COUNTY DIVISION 9:00: Kevin Lewis, Mogadore (98); Eric Ernsburger, Ravenna (95) 9:10: Aaron Snyder, Garrettsville (92); Jackson Eichler, Atwater (90); Ben Jenior, Rootstown (87) 9:20: Bailey Campbell, Mogadore (87); Jacob Springer, Atwater (85); Derrick Benner, Mantua (85) 9:30: Mike Nichols, Garrettsville […]

Par for the Course: Suffield’s Rippey takes home title at Futures tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer KENNY NOVAK CHAMPIONSHIP The conclusion of the Junior Tours hosted by the Northern Ohio PGA culminates in the NOPGA Kenny Novak Championship at Walden Golf Club in Aurora on Tuesday and Wednesday. The invite-only championship features players that have earned their way into the tournament through victories and great efforts […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard: Saturday, July 27, 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2024   HAV-A-BALL 9 PIN: Men: Jon Morrison 290, Jon Marshall 762; Women: Heather Gard 256, Abby Smith 672; Boys: Lucian Sekierko 93; Girls: Emily Morrison 220-582. ADULT-YOUTH SUMMER CAMP: Men_ Dan Addison 217-602, Women: Angie McMasters 106-295; Boys: Gavin Warren 257-710; Girls: Isabella Ellis 125-326. KUMMERLEE DOUBLES […]

Golf: 94th Portage County Amateur tournament tee times

94TH PORTAGE COUNTY AMATEUR FIRST ROUND TEE TIMES (At Windhmill Lakes Golf Club, Saturday) COUNTY DIVISION 11:04 a.m.:  Ed Marsinek, Shalersville; Jeremy Knight, Streetsboro; Ryan Conover, Cleveland 11:12: Derrick Benner, Mantua; Chad Brazill, Streetsboro; Dove Fall, Windham. 11:20: Bailey Campbell, Mogadore; Evan Dalziel, Kent; Kevin Ina, Kent. 11:28: Jackson Eichler, Atwater; Parker Barrett, Aurora; Laszlo […]

Boys Track and Field: 2024 All-Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 ALL-MAHONING VALLEY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE GREY DIVISION COACH OF THE YEAR Matt Pfleger, Garfield     FIRST TEAM 100 Meters: Ian Orwig, Champion, senior 200 Meters: Christian Davis, Brookfield, junior 400 Meters: Christian Davis, Brookfield, junior 800 Meters: Michael Mesaros, Campbell Memorial, senior 1,600 Meters: Wyatt Brundage, LaBrae, sophomore […]

Winners crowned at 18th Matt Mishler Junior Amateur golf tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer The 18th Matt Mishler Junior Portage County Amateur crowned six champions on Tuesday after two days of competition at Windmill Lakes Golf Club in Ravenna and Sunny Hill Golf Club in Brimfield. Beautiful weather greeted the juniors for both days of the competition that featured 36 holes of golf for […]

Aurora Board of Education approves lacrosse for spring 2025

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Aurora City School District Board of Education voted to approve boys and girls lacrosse as the newest sponsored varsity sport. The lacrosse programs move from club-sport status to varsity sport for the spring 2025 season, spending just one season as a club sport. The teams will be […]

Girls Track and Field: 2024 All-Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Division

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 ALL-MAHONING VALLEY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE GREY DIVISION     ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Hannah Kernig, Garfield, junior     FIRST TEAM 100 Meters: Laylah Hayes, LaBrae, junior 200 Meters: Laylah Hayes, LaBrae, junior 400 Meters: Rylie Turner, Garfield, senior 800 Meters: Adri […]

Rootstown to host Crestwood in alumni football game Aug. 10

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Rootstown High School football team will host the Crestwood Red Devils on Friday, Aug. 23, to kickoff the 2024 season. However, it won’t be the only time the Rovers and Red Devils meet on the gridiron this year. Two weeks before the start of the high-school season, […]

Golf: Tuesday tee times for 18th Matt Mishler Junior PCA tournament

18TH MATT MISHLER PORTAGE COUNTY JUNIOR AMATEUR TUESDAY TEE TIMES @ SUNNY HILL GOLF COURSE, BRIMFIELD BOYS 16-19 7:00: Anthony Pratt, Ravenna (109); Clayton Smith, Mogadore (108). 7:10: Trentan Simes, Rootstown (106); Joe Weaver, Rootstown (104); Logan Uphold, Ravenna (99). 7:20: Anthony Cambareri, Kent 99; A.J. Halsne, Stow (96); Cooper Mraz, Boardman (95). 7:30: Brett […]

Golf: Eight earn medals at 10th Kids Amateur tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   More than 40 junior golfers ranging in age from second to ninth grade filled Sunny Hill Golf Course on Sunday for the 10th Portage County Kids Amateur golf tournament. For many junior golfers, it was their very first tournament, learning the etiquette of golf, keeping a scorecard and additional […]

1921 Mantua Center boys basketball

The 1921 Mantua Center boys basketball team included: Front row left to right: E. Rode, (captain) Keither McGowan, A. Krohn. Standing left to right: Cavanaugh, coach W.V. Cooper, L. Krohn.   The team finished the season with a perfect 11-0 undefeated record. The team’s game-by-game results included: Mantua Center 34, Ravenna 7 Mantua Center 16, […]

Par for the Course: Aurora’s Vidovic wins title at Ohio Juniors Golf Tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Gracyn Vidovic of Aurora, a senior this fall for the Greenmen, has set herself apart as one of the best golfers in Portage County, advancing to the state tournament her junior year and racking up top-10 finishes in local NOPGA tournaments. She has spent this summer continuing to prove […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard: Sunday, July 21, 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2024   SUMMER FUN TRIO: Michael Calvert 278, Donny Shallahamer 769, Corky Farquhar 179-467. PERFECT FIT SUMMER TRIO: Ryan Ambler 280, Marak Wasko 1,006, Tabitha Schlupe 260-960. HAV-A-BALL 9 PIN: Men: Dale Hahn 300-823, Women: Joanne Penn 234-583, Boys: Will Brown 233-486, Girls: Coco Wynhoven 263, Emily Morrison […]

Golf: Tee times for 18th Matt Mishler Portage County Junior Amateur tournament

18th MATT MISHLER PORTAGE COUNTY JUNIOR AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT TEE TIMES (First Round at Windmill Lakes, Ravenna)   BOYS AGE 16-19 11:04: Joe Weaver, Rootstown; Anthony Pratt, Ravenna; Anthony Cambareri, Kent. 11:12: Tyler Pendergast, Mogadore; Brayden Baxter, Akron; Deacon Smith, Kent. 11:20: Cooper Mraz, Boardman; Brett Epple, Streetsboro; Clayton Smith, Mogadore. 11:28: A.J. Halsne, Stow; Lucas […]

Golf: Tee times for 10th annual Kids Amateur

10th KIDS AMATEUR TEE TIMES (At Sunny Hill Golf Course, Brimfield) BOYS FLIGHT A (9 Holes) 3:20 — Jacob Morrison, Louisville; Samuel Klem, Rootstown 3:30 — Connor Pipoly, Kent; Nathan Waesch, Rootstown; Declan Thomas, Mansfield GIRLS FLIGHT A (9 Holes) 3:40 — Jenni Mix, Deerfield; Morgan Geibel, Ravenna; Scarlett Adkins, Ravenna. 3:50 — Colbie Kruger, […]

Women in Sports: Tarka’s legendary coaching career at Southeast had unlikely beginning

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   No coach in Portage County history has coached for as long as Mary Tarka. The fall 2024 season will push her past half a century, yet her coaching career began in the simplest of ways back in 1974. Her lunch break became an unexpected job opportunity. “I was […]

Women in Sports: Mogadore graduate Kreiner finds gold-medal moment at Olympics

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Sometimes dreams don’t come true. Inside her broken dream, though, Kim Kreiner still found her gold-medal moment. One that showcased her determination and defined her character. A moment stamped in time from 2008 in Beijing, China. Kreiner, who graduated from Mogadore High School in 1995, was representing the United States […]

Kent’s VanDamme wins Junior PGA Series at Windmill Lakes

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer Brooklyn Millard of Aurora, James Morgan of North Benton and Andrew VanDamme of Kent each carded the best Portage County scores in their age divisions at the Northern Ohio PGA Junior Series hosted by Windmill Lakes Golf Course in Ravenna. Millard took home the runner-up spot among a talented field […]

Women in Sports: Crestwood’s Nemec set legendary standard in wrestling

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   A lot in wrestling has changed for Paige Nemec. There was a time when it was common for her to be the only girl in the wrestling room. A few weeks back, coaching at a girls clinic near Columbus, Nemec helped instruct about 80 girls all specifically there because of their […]

Women in Sports: An Open Letter from Kayla Fischer

By Kayla Fischer Special to Portage Sports     Editor’s Note: Kayla Fischer is a 2018 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School and 2023 graduate of the Ohio State University. She currently plays professional women’s soccer for Racing Louisville FC of the National Women’s Soccer League.     I am writing today not just as […]

Par for the Course: Roosevelt’s Turner advances in Drive, Chip and Putt competition

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer Jax Turner, a member of the Kent Roosevelt golf team, has qualified for the next level of Drive, Chip and Putt, earning the runner-up and second qualifying spot at the Windmill Golf Center for boys 14-15. Next step is the sub-regional qualifiers at Westfield Country club on Aug. 25 and […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard: Sunday, July 14, 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2024 ADULT LEAGUES KUMERLEE DOUBLES SUMMER: Joe Baker 241-585, Lisa Grafton 172, Robin Wise 462. SUMMER FUN TRIO: SHAUN Bennett 268-714, Robin Farquhar 192-520. HAVE-A-BALL 9 PIN SUMMER: Men _ Jon Marshall 300-842, Women _ Brooklyn Horner 253-708, Boys _ Lucian Sekierko 152-374, Girls _ Coco Wijnhoven 235-662. […]

Southeast’s Blazek wins girls championship at Good Park Junior Tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The third and final day of the Good Park Junior Golf Tournament in Akron saw shifting scoreboards and solid scores on the way to awarding the plaques to the champions. Taylor Blazek, a senior for the Southeast Pirates, maintained her lead wire-to-wire from the qualifying round through the final […]

Mineo leads locals at Fox Den Junior golf tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Golfers competing on the Northern Ohio PGA Junior Tour and Futures Tour checked in at Fox Den Golf Course in Stow on Friday. Adrianna Mineo of Kent, a junior on the Kent Roosevelt varsity girls golf team, led the local contingent of golfers in the girls 16-to-19 age division […]

Southeast’s Blazek and Morgan continue elite play at Good Park Junior

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Two of the best in Portage County demonstrated on Thursday that they deserve to be in the conversation as the best golfers in the area. Southeast senior girls golfer Taylor Blazek and junior boys golfer James Morgan walked onto the fairways at Good Park Golf Couse in Akron on […]

Three Portage County golf standouts qualify for championship flights at Good Park Junior

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The 85th Good Park Junior Tournament at the city course in Akron welcomed youth golfers to the first of three days and the qualifying day on Tuesday. Portage County golfers demonstrated they are a force to be reckoned with during the qualifying round. Taylor Blazek and James Morgan, both […]

Softball: NFHS approves new rule to allow electronic communication to catchers

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The NFHS Softball Rules Committee announced the approval for high school softball coaches to use electronic devices in the dugout for one-way communication to the catcher while the team is on defense. This rule will begin for the 2025 season and was approved at the committee’s annual rules […]

Par for the Course: Portage County Kids and Junior Amateurs are great entry-level tournaments for youth golfers

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Junior golfers look forward to an exceptional number of tournaments in July to hone their competitive skills prior to the official start of practice for the Ohio High School Athletic Association season. For high-school golfers, the first day of coaching and the beginning of the season is July 29. […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard: Sunday, July 7, 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2024   KUMMERLEE DOUBLES: Rudy Jones 243, Thomas Prater 675, Nancy Zolgus 205, Michelle Prater 520. SUMMER FUN TRIO: Jon Endres 248-719, Robin Farquhar 189-421. PERFECT FIT TRIO SPRING: Men—Joey Hardin 279-964, Zoe Bevilacqua 209-729. HAV-A-BAL 9 PIN: Men—Kevin Zolgus 300, Dale Hahn 838, Women—Abby Smith 218-634, Boys—Will […]

A friend to all, Terry Slattery announces retirement from Kent Roosevelt

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Kent Roosevelt won’t ever quite be the same. As soon as Terry Slattery announced his retirement, that was always going to be the case. There are other tremendous educators at Roosevelt, but Slattery was one of a kind. His engaging personality immediately makes a student feel welcome. He has […]

Mogadore graduate Tarter finishes 19th at 103rd Ohio Open

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   On the final day of the 103rd Ohio Open, hosted by the Northern Ohio PGA at the Westfield Country Club, there was another change at the top of the leaderboard. Drew Salyers, of Howard, moved to the top of the remaining 62 golfers, firing a 68 on his final […]

Mogadore graduate Tarter makes cut at 103rd Ohio Open

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The 103rd Ohio Open did not disappoint as the 168-player field was cut to the top-63 golfers on Tuesday at the Westfield Country Club in Westfield Center in Medina County. It took only a 2-over-par after 36 holes to make the championship final round. Making the cut was Nathan […]

2000-01 Field High School girls basketball

The 2000-01 Field High School girls basketball varsity team included: Front row left to right: Ebony King, Kristen Hunter, Danielle Knapp, Kim Shanfelt. Middle row left to right: Katie Gasper, Erin VanHouten. Back row left to right: Shayla Patton, Julie Curtiss, Jamie Notch, Amber Biltz, Joanna Griffiths, coach Jerry Clemens. The 2000-01 Field High School […]

Excited English takes over Waterloo program that has special meaning

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   In mid-May, Gavin English was announced was the new boys basketball head coach at Waterloo High School. The 21-year-old and 2021 graduate is only the school’s fourth coach in program history. The program’s lineage began with legendary Fred Brookover, who coached the Vikings from 1961-1978. His teams won […]

First Portage Sports golf tournament showcases area golfers, high school athletes

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The 2024 Portage Sports Foursome Scramble Golf Tournament teed off at Sunny Hill Golf Course on Saturday. It was the first golf tournament for Portage Sports and featured foursomes from throughout Northeast Ohio. Unique to any other golf tournament, the Portage Sports event featured an All-Sports Battle component […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard: Sunday, June 30, 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024   SUMMER FUN TRIO: Fred Endres 268-758, Corky Farquhar 193-510. PERFECT FIT SUMMER TRIO: Logan Manhard 300, Colton Riddle 300, John Kertis 300, Treg Trotter 300, Bob Smolko 988, Marissa Perrine 269-909. KUMMERLEE DOUBLES SUNDAY: Rudy Jones 267, Jerry Losh 709, Lisa Grafton 192, Michelle Prater 488. […]

Par for the Course: Juniors shine at Olde Dutch Mill tourney; Wilburn sinks ace

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   OLDE DUTCH MILL JUNIOR TOURNAMENT The 25th annual Olde Dutch Mill Junior Tournament was successful once again this season, with the two Portage Trail Conference golfers of the year earning the top spots in their age division. James Morgan won the Boys 16 to 18 Division and Taylor Blazek […]

Local golfers compete at Northern Ohio PGA’s Junior Section Championship

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   It is a goal of many juniors in every section of the PGA as they compete in tournaments to advance to the National Junior PGA Championships. The Northern Ohio PGA hosted the two-day Junior Section Championship at Alliance Country Club in Alliance on Monday and Tuesday and named the […]

Par for the Course: Westfield Country Club prepares for 103rd Ohio Open

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Northern Ohio PGA’s goal is to grow the game of golf and give great opportunities for golfers of all ages to compete. The calendar is full of NOPGA tournaments for youth and adults however, the NOPGA is preparing for one of the most prestigious events on their calendar, […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard: Saturday, June 22, 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024   SUMMER FUN TRIO: Mike Marcello 246, Jon Endres 691, Corky Farquhar 204, Barbie Hamric 488. PERFECT FIT TRIO SPRING: Parker Addison 300, Ron Elwood 914, Laura Elwood 223-686. HAV-A-BAL 9 PIN: Men — Jason Radcliffe 298, Kevin Zolgus 761; Women — Abby Smith 185-487, Boys — […]

Local golfers fare well at prestigious Hudson Junior Invitational

By Susan Junior Staff Writer   The Country Club of Hudson has hosted the Junior Invitational since 1978, welcoming an international field of talented junior golfers. This season’s tournament concluded on Thursday with, again, a stellar field of junior golfers competing over 54 holes. This summer, the boys field was led by a host of […]

Gymnastics: Kent State women’s coach Brice Biggin receives 2-year contract extension

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Kent State University athletic department announced a two-year contract extension for gymnastics head coach Brice Biggin on Thursday. Biggin, who was a four-year gymnast at KSU, beginning in 1980, became a coach for the Golden Flashes in 1983 as an assistant on the men’s team. He remained […]

Scorebook provides deep appreciation of baseball for Field’s Battaglia

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor     A baseball scorebook is not just a book to Dan Battaglia. It is a canvas. A work of art that paints a picture and tells a story. A fascinating story. And Battaglia has been in love with it since he was about 10 years old. That summer […]

1934 Kent Roosevelt High School boys basketball

The 1934 Kent Roosevelt High School boys basketball team. If you have any information about the player and coach names, as well as the team’s record or game-by-game results, please email me at tomnader@portagesports.com.

Youth Baseball and Softball Scoreboard: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

YOUTH BASEBALL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 COACH PITCH 1 SUFFIELD FALCONS 15, WESTERN RESERVE 2 Top Hitters: (S) Cyrus Waldeck, three singles; Luka Blake, three singles, three RBI; Johnny Meyers, single, two doubles, four RBI; Leo Moore, three singles, two RBI; Leo Budd, three singles, RBI; Kayson McGlothlin, two singles, RBI; Easton Knapp, single, […]

Crestwood regains title at Bailey Simons Memorial Alumni Basketball Tournament

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   For the third time in four years, the Crestwood Red Devils were crowned champions of the Bailey Simons Memorial Alumni Basketball Tournament. Crestwood defeated reigning champions Waterloo in the title game on Saturday at Rootstown High School in the annual event’s ninth year. The Red Devils topped the […]

Par for the Course: Junior golfers continue to impress at tournaments

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer     Since the last Par for the Course column, the Northern Ohio PGA hosted multiple tournaments at four sites around northeast Ohio as junior golfers of all ages continue to impress with their abilities and scores. At the sites of the NOPGA junior tournaments, golfers competed in the Collegiate […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard (Monday, June 17, 2024)

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024 ADULT LEAGUES PERFECT FIT TRIO SPRING: Joey Harden 300-984, Laura Elwood 223, Zoe Bevilacqua 706. SUMMER FUN TRIO: Mike Verona 200-752, Corky Farquhar 192-553. KUMMERLEE DOUBLES: Tom Walker 225, Thomas Prater 606, Michelle Prater 177, Robin Wise 516. HAV-A-BALL 9 PIN: Men _ John Marshall 300-815, Women […]

Windham announces Marty Hill Drive to honor legendary coach

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor     Marty Hill used Bauer Avenue for all 47 years he was a high school teacher and coach at Windham High School. Now, he has a part of the road. In a small, but meaningful ceremony on Monday morning, Bauer Avenue, which leads to the front doors of […]

Ravenna’s McPherson qualifies for national motocross race

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Jacob McPherson’s next race will be against the world’s best amateurs at the most prestigious competition in the motocross circuit. The 15-year-old sophomore at Ravenna High School recently qualified for the 43rd annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at the historic Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, […]

9th annual Bailey Simons Memorial Alumni Basketball Tournament is Saturday

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The ninth annual Bailey Simons Memorial Alumni Basketball Tournament will be held on Saturday at Rootstown High School. The tournament is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. and will feature six different teams. Waterloo is the event’s reigning champion, with Crestwood, Field, Mogadore, Rootstown Blue and Rootstown White […]

Hiram College announces plans for three new sports

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Hiram College announced on Saturday that it will introduce three new sports beginning in 2025. The three sports are men’s ice hockey, women’s lacrosse and women’s bowling. “This is a historic period for Hiram athletics and its new total of 26 varsity sports,” Director of Athletics Scott Pohlman […]

Boys and Girls Track and Field: All-time event leaderboard (updated 2024)

BOYS TRACK AND FIELD ALL-TIME PORTAGE COUNTY RUNNING EVENTS 110 HURDLES G. Heffner, Field, 14.0 (1975) John Oliver, Garfield, 14.05 (1999) Olaun Simmons, Kent Roosevelt, 14.3 (1999) Rob Licursi, Crestwood, 14.4 (1987) Roger Dietz, Rootstown, 14.5 (1957) Pavel Henderson, Ravenna, 14.61 (2023) Joe Divoky, Southeast, 14.6 (2002) John Eskridge, Rootstown, 14.70 (1970) Denoah Wright, Ravenna, […]

Boys Tennis: 2024 All-Suburban League

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS 2024 ALL-SUBURBAN LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Vincent Cannata, Aurora     COACH OF THE YEAR David Heideman, Revere     FIRST TEAM Vincent Cannata, Aurora Finn Keenan, Revere Sam Lazbin, Revere Luke Butcher, Highland Dan Choi, Revere Truman Voris, Revere Colin McDonald, Revere Sawyer Suzener, Highland Chris Cifani, Aurora   […]

Baseball: 2024 All-Suburban League American Division

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 2024 ALL-SUBURBAN LEAGUE AMERICAN DIVISION PLAYER OF THE YEAR Dominic Trivisonno, Aurora     COACH OF THE YEAR Kenny Linn, Tallmadge     FIRST TEAM Dominic Trivisonno, Aurora, catcher, senior Zach Williams, Aurora, pitcher, senior Evan Chmielewski, Copley, pitcher, senior Keagan Gilbride, Tallmadge, pitcher, senior Josh Misener, Copley, catcher, senior Shane Cope, […]

OHSAA approves 14 requests from schools to ‘move up’ a division

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors announced on Wednesday that it has approved 14 requests to move up a division from a lower division for the 2024-25 school year. The requests came from 11 different schools and included specific requests for fall and winter sports. […]

Waterloo Vikings: Spring 2024 All-Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   All-Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference honorees from Waterloo High School for the spring 2024 season.     GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD FIRST TEAM 4×100 Relay: Siena Ross, Ava Reynolds, Courtney Eisenbraun, Tess Rodenbucher SECOND TEAM 4×200 Relay: Siena Ross, Chloe Guth, Courtney Eisenbraun, Tess Rodenbucher HONORABLE MENTION Tess Rodenbucher, […]

1948 Rootstown High School football

The 1948 Rootstown High School football team. The team was coached by John Small and finished the year with a 1-6-2 record, with the following results: Week 1: Brewster, 0-26 Week 2: Freedom, 18-6 Week 3: Windham, 6-6 Week 4: Garrettsville, 0-0 Week 5: Randolph, 6-25 Week 6: Atwater, 7-35 Week 7: Suffield, 0-19 Week […]

Ravenna names Brian Coman as new football coach

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Ravenna High School has announced the hiring of Brian “Fuzz” Coman to be its new varsity football head coach. Coman, who will be formally approved by the Ravenna Board of Education on June 24, is a 1988 graduate of Ravenna and was a standout multi-sport athlete for the […]

Par for the Course: Portage Sports Golf Tournament announces participating high-school athletes

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Portage Sports Four-Person Scramble Golf Tournament, set for June 29 at Sunny Hill Golf Course in Brimfield, will provide a fun event for all golfers with the chance to meet some of the best athletes in Portage County and use their skills to advance the foursome around the […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard: Sunday, June 9, 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2024 ADULT LEAGUES KUMERLELE DOUBLES: Larry Stout 211, Thomas Prater 705, Nancy Zolgus 175, Robin Wise 473. PERFECT FIT TRIO SPRING: Drew Beitzel 244, Joey Hardin 916, Zoe Bevilacqua 214-746. PERFECT FIT TRIO SUMMER: Taz Moore 296, Troy Allison 943, Marissa Perrine 267-891. HAV-A-BAL 9 PIN: Men _ […]

Crestwood Red Devils: Spring 2024 All-Chagrin Valley Conference

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor All-Chagrin Valley Conference honorees from Crestwood High School for the spring 2024 season. FIRST TEAM SOFTBALL Bella Hunter, infield, senior Grace Harper, utility, freshman BASEBALL Jake Eyerman, utility, sophomore GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD Runner of the Year: Livia Martini Field Event Athlete of the Year: Lilly O’Bryant Coach of […]

Baseball: 2024 All-Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Division

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 2024 ALL-MAHONING VALLEY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE GRAY DIVISION     PLAYER OF THE YEAR Dylan Simpson, LaBrae     COACH OF THE YEAR Ed Anthony, LaBrae     FIRST TEAM Carson Fife, Champion, pitcher, senior Dylan Howell, Champion, infield, junior Shane Hixson, Champion, infield, junior Ethan Feezle, Crestview, pitcher, senior Zach Davis, Crestview, […]

Softball: 2024 All-Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Division

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 2024 ALL-MAHONING VALLEY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE GRAY DIVISION PLAYER OF THE YEAR Gabby Gradishar, Champion     COACH OF THE YEAR Cheryl Weaver, Champion     FIRST TEAM Arianna Jones, Brookfield, catcher, senior Cadence Huffman, Brookfield, infield, senior Jasmine Hubbard, Brookfield, outfield, senior Mileena Williams, Campbell, catcher, junior Ramani Adams, Campbell, pitcher, sophomore […]

2024 Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association All-Ohio teams

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL FASTPITCH SOFTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION 2024 ALL-OHIO     DIVISION I FIRST TEAM Carsyn Cassady, Watkins Memorial, pitcher, senior Jordyn Wycuff, Watkins Memorial, catcher, senior Andrea Day, Hilliard Darby, infield, senior Ashley Mowery, Lancaster, infield, junior Kendall Brown, Lancaster, catcher, sophomore Kylan Brock, Tri-Valley, infield, senior Sydnie Watts, Austintown Fitch, […]

2024 Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Ohio teams

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATON 2024 ALL-OHIO     DIVISION I PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jake Hanley, Mason COACH OF THE YEAR: Matt Stricker, North Royalton     FIRST TEAM Brady Sasse, North Royalton, pitcher, senior Zion Theophilus, Archbishop Moeller, pitcher, junior Keegan Holmstrom, Grove City, pitcher, senior Dan Tome, St. […]

Softball: 2024 All-Portage Trail Conference

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 2024 ALL-PORTAGE TRAIL CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Shelbie Krieger COACH OF THE YEAR Jeff Fankhauser, Mogadore FIRST TEAM Shelbie Krieger, Rootstown, senior Katie Gardner, Mogadore, senior Miranda Timko, Southeast, freshman Olivia Kidd, Mogadore, senior Addie Christy, Mogadore, junior Lily Hotchkiss, Mogadore, junior Emma Full, Lake Center Christian, senior Morgan Muncy, Southeast, […]

Baseball: 2024 All-Portage Trail Conference

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 2024 ALL-PORTAGE TRAIL CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Harrison Coblentz, Lake Center Christian     COACH OF THE YEAR Shane Byler, Lake Center Christian     FIRST TEAM Harrison Coblentz, Lake Center Christian, senior Nathan Bryant, Lake Center Christian, sophomore Freddy Bolchalk, Warren JFK, junior Cole Reese, Mogadore, junior Caleb Hadley, Warren […]

Girls Track and Field: 2024 All-Portage Trail Conference

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 ALL-PORTAGE TRAIL CONFERENCE     ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Melanie Plecko, Rootstown     COACH OF THE YEAR Kim Kreiner, Mogadore     FIRST TEAM Melanie Plecko, Rootstown, senior Brooklynn McIntyre, Rootstown, senior Sarah Stock, Lake Center Christian, senior Colbie Curall, Rootstown, sophomore Ari Tompkins, Mogadore, junior Gianna […]

Youth Baseball and Softball Scoreboard: Monday, June 3, 2024

YOUTH BASEBALL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024   10U DIVISION SUFFIELD CHARGERS 14, STREETSBORO BLUE 3 Top Pitchers: (SC) Jackson Buso, Hunter Lackey. Top Hitters: (SC) Ben Dussel, double, single, two RBI; Emerson Kisamore, home run, single; Luka Royer, home run, two RBI; Jackson Buso, triple, single, two RBI.     YOUTH SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, […]

The story of Russ Swartz: A life with basketball, lots of wins and emotions

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Basketball has always been important to Russ Swartz. Ever since he can remember. Back to the days when he was just a toddler running around the gymnasium inside Springfield High School, where his dad was a coach. The love started to grow there. And it has never stopped. […]

Boys and Girls Track and Field: Final 2024 event leaderboards

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 PORTAGE COUNTY LEADERS RUNNING EVENTS 4X800 RELAY Field (B. Silk, S. Silk, Shutty, Pruszynkski), 7:56.32 Streetsboro (Ivory, Tiller, Puleo, Hodge), 8:19.38 Aurora, 8:55.78 Crestwood, 9:06.6 Kent Roosevelt, 9:08.96 Rootstown (Fillmore, Baughman, Burrell, Reuting), 9:09.2 Garfield, 9:31.15 110 HURDLES Logan Border, Field, 15.00 Aiden Rodstrom, Rootstown, 15.10 James Durham, […]

Baseball and Softball: Final 2024 statistical leaders

2024 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS HITTING BATTING AVERAGE Jack Eye, Windham .686 Jake Eyerman, Crestwood .571 Austin Biggin, Rootstown .537 Colin Hensley, Aurora .500 Nate Muncy, Southeast .481 Eric Geddes, Garfield .468 Grady Eader, Field .459 Alex Carter, Garfield .452 Brett Epple, Streetsboro .447 Mav Wood, Southeast .447 Jake Hopkins, Mogadore .429 Scott Wilson, […]

Boys Track and Field: 2024 All-Portage Trail Conference

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 ALL-PORTAGE TRAIL CONFERENCE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Jacarie Corner, St. Thomas Aquinas     COACH OF THE YEAR Larry Bailey, Rootstown     FIRST TEAM Jacarie Corner, St. Thomas, Aquinas, freshman Deuane Earley, Warren JFK, junior Gianni Damicone, Rootstown, junior Jason Garvin, Mogadore, freshman Gavin Bertka, Southeast, senior […]

Baseball: OHSAA state tournament pairings and schedule

2024 Baseball State Tournament Pairings Home team listed first. All games at Canal Park, Akron. All games on the NFHS Network and the OHSAA Radio Network. Pairings shown with final state rank by Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association. Division II Parma Padua Franciscan vs. No. 6 Hamilton Badin, Friday, June 7, 10 a.m. Wintersville […]

Garfield’s Hunt wins three state championships, Streetsboro’s Sobie wins two

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Saturday’s finals at the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s state championships turned into a special day for Garfield’s Conner Hunt and Streetsboro’s Milena Sobie. Hunt won the state championships in the Seated Division in the 100, 400 and 800. Sobie, a senior, won the state championships in the […]

Track and Field: 2024 OHSAA state championship roundup

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Mogadore girls 4×200 relay team came as close to winning a state championship as you could ever train for. The group of Julie Tompkins, Brook McIntyre, Katie Lane and Ari Tompkins finished as runners-up in the Division III race, losing to Coldwater by seven-hundreths of a second. The […]

Portage County Bowling Scoreboard (June 2, 2024)

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2024   LEAGUES KUMERLEE DOUBLES: Lou Drouhard 205, Thomas Prater 662, Michelle Prater 158, Robin Wade 440. PERFECT FIT SUMMER TRIO: Bradley Woodrum 300, Bob Smolko 992, Lisa Osborne 248-549. SUMMER FUN TRIO: Fred Endres 275-667, Robin Farquhar 104-525. HAV-A-BALL 9 PIN: Men: Jon Marshall 300-810, Women: Abby […]

Par for the Course: Portage Sports tourney announces cash prize

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Golfers and teams competing in the Portage Sports Four-Person Scramble on June 29 at Sunny Hill Golf Course will have the opportunity to take advantage of the skills offered by talented Portage County athletes and win a $500 cash prize awarded to the champion team. Registration is $300 per […]

Home Run Derby champions crowned in Ravenna

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Home runs took center stage in Ravenna on Saturday, with the high school baseball program’s annual derby that showcased multiple age divisions from youth to alumni. Sparked by Ravens varsity head coach Lee Lovejoy, the annual event pulls in players of all ages in a fun-filled afternoon. In […]

Boys Tennis: 2024 All-Metro Athletic Conference

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS 2024 ALL-METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Lucas Foote, Norton     COACH OF THE YEAR Phil Seenes, Norton     FIRST TEAM Lucas Foote, Norton, junior Ivan Vasich, Coventry, sophomore Jackson Davis, Norton, senior Parker Upton, Woodridge, junior Dhevan Sivapatham, Cloverleaf, senior Zach Pickett, Norton, junior Luke Martell, Norton, […]

Youth Baseball and Softball Scoreboard: Thursday, May 30, 2024

YOUTH BASEBALL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024 10U DIVISION SUFFIELD CHARGERS 12, ROOTSTOWN 5 Top Pitchers: (S) David Paul Duma, Jace Bachus, Ben Dussel. Top Hitters: (S) Ben Dussel, triple, two singles, four RBI; Jace Bachus, triple; Jackson Buso, double, three RBI. 11U DIVISION GARFIELD 17, NEWTON FALLS 5 Top Pitchers: (G) Thompson, 4 strikeouts; […]

Rootstown’s McIntyre earns All-Ohio status in discus, shot put

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Brooklynn McIntyre had a special day on Thursday. The Rootstown senior earned All-Ohio status in a pair of Division III events at the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s state championship track and field event in Dayton. McIntyre qualified for a berth at the state finals in both the discus […]

Baseball: 2024 All-Metro Athletic Conference

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 2024 ALL-METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE     PLAYER OF THE YEAR Grady Eader, Field     PITCHER OF THE YEAR Landon Homan, Field     COACH OF THE YEAR Joe Peterson, Field     FIRST TEAM Grady Eader, Field, junior Landon Homan, Field, junior Landon Moritz, Coventry, junior James Evans, Ravenna, junior Jack […]

Softball: 2024 All-Metro Athletic Conference

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 2024 ALL-METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE     PLAYER OF THE YEAR Destiny Ruggiero, Springfield     PITCHER OF THE YEAR Maddie Burge, Field     COACH OF THE YEAR Beth Dyer, Field     FIRST TEAM Destiny Ruggiero, Springfield, senior Maddie Burge, Field, junior Abagale Gray, Cloverleaf, junior Madison Burkhart, Coventry, senior Ava […]

Track and Field: 2024 OHSAA State Championships Preview

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Portage County will be well represented at the OHSAA’s state championship meet in Dayton. The three-day event begins on Thursday and will continue on Friday before closing on Saturday. Here is a complete list of all of the state qualifiers from all three divisions: Division I State Qualifiers: https://milesplit.live/meets/568366 […]

Girls Track and Field: 2024 All-Metro Athletic Conference

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 ALL-METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE     TRACK ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Riley Evans, Cloverleaf     FIELD EVENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Morgan Hallet, Norton     COACH OF THE YEAR Garth Gucker, Cloverleaf     FIRST TEAM Shot Put: Morgan Hallet, Norton, senior Discus: Morgan Hallet, Norton, senior […]

Boys Track and Field: 2024 All-Metro Athletic Conference

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 ALL-METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TRACK ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Garrett Tiller, Streetsboro     FIELD EVENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Robert Melzer, Ravenna Trevor Dixon, Field     COACH OF THE YEAR Scott Mercer, Woodridge     FIRST TEAM Shot Put: Robert Melzer, Ravenna, junior Discus: Camden Radeschi, Field, […]

2001 Crestwood High School softball

The 2001 Crestwood High School softball team were champions of the Portage County League. The team finished with a 26-3 overall record and were 13-1 in the PCL. The team included Kelly Bukas, Michelle Penney, Stephanie Moore, Lindsey Harper, Amy Iamarrino, Sherry Murdock, Amber Murdock, Kaitlyn Guyette, Brittany Vanderink, Danielle Robine, Leanne VanAuken and Amanda […]

Longtime Field softball assistant Bob Bauer makes profound impact

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Field softball team doesn’t go anywhere without Coach B’s bucket. A gift from standout alumni Megan Schmidt, the white bucket acts as Bob Bauer’s perch, where he calls pitches for the Falcons’ staff while sitting as close to home plate as possible. The bucket is decorated with a […]

Youth Baseball and Softball Scoreboard: Sunday, May 26, 2024

YOUTH SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024 10U DIVISION SUFFIELD (GEIGER) 9, SUFFIELD FALCONS 7 Top Pitchers: (S) Sophia Uminski, 15 strikeouts; (SF) Tegan Lightfoot, 15 strikeouts. Top Hitters: (S) Nellie Dunlap, double, two runs; Izzy Confer, double, two RBI; Eliana Reagan, single, two runs. (SF) Lizzy Daves, single, two RBI; Aria Meyers, RBI; Lilly […]

Softball: OHSAA State Tournament pairings and schedule

2024 Softball State Tournament Pairings Home team listed first. All games at Firestone Stadium, Akron. Pairings shown with final state rank by Ohio Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association. Division IV No. 1 Strasburg-Franklin (28-3) vs. No. 2 Minster (29-1), Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m. No. 8 Viena Mathews (23-8) vs. Monroeville (23-6), Thursday, May 30, 12:30 […]

Par for the Course: Juniors compete at Northern Ohio PGA event in Ashland

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Ashland Golf Club in Ashland hosted the first of several 36-hole junior events hosted by the Northern Ohio PGA. Juniors receive recognition for their place overall as well as in age divisions. In the Girls 11-19 age division, Gracyn Vidovic of Aurora fired a 5-over-par for 36 holes […]

Aurora’s Barner returns home before start of NFL career

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Before officially making his home out west in Seattle, AJ Barner found time to come back to first home in Aurora. The Greenmen football alumni, who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks after a national-championship season with the University of […]

Track and Field: 2024 OHSAA state championship qualifiers

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS FIELD Lucas Pollard, junior, 300 hurdles, 39.18 seconds, 3rd place at Youngstown Regional Trevor Dixon, sophomore, 6-5, 1st at Youngstown Regional Trevor Dixon, sophomore, 21-1.75, 3rd at Youngstown Regional 4×800 Relay (Evan Pruszynski, Billy Silk, Lucas Pollard, Sean Silk), 8:00.06, 5th at Youngstown Regional (at-large […]

Boys Lacrosse: Southeast still alive in postseason during breakout year

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Southeast High School boys lacrosse team is still alive in the regional tournament. The Pirates topped Aurora and will play against Hunting Valley University School, the No. 1 seed in the regional tournament, on Thursday at 6 p.m. Karl Mesaros, coach of the Pirates, is looking forward to […]

Youth Baseball Scoreboard: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

YOUTH BASEBALL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 COACH PITCH 1 SUFFIELD FALCONS 16, LAKE 7 Top Hitters: (S) Luka Blake, two singles, double; Leo Budd, four singles, RBI; Rhett Appleby, four singles, RBI; Leo Moore, four singles; Johnny Meyers, three singles, double, three RBI; Colton Delp, four singles, two RBI; Weston Aronhalt, four singles, two […]

Abilities Week takes center stage at Southeast

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   For the second year in a row, Southeast hosted an Abilities Week that expanded to a district-wide event this year and closed with an inclusive basketball game. The opportunity to showcase Abilities Week across the entire district was led by the coordination of Christina Hemberger, who is a […]

Track and Field: Portage County’s regional qualifiers

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Here is a list of high school boys and girls track and field regional qualifiers from Portage County, along with their event, result and placement at the district meet.     AURORA BOYS Andrew Snyder, high jump, 11-6, 4th place Leo Sesuraj, long jump, 21-1, 2nd place Jaxson […]

Bowling Scoreboard: Sunday, May 19, 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY BOWLING SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024 LEAGUES PERFECT FIT SUMMER TRIO: Derrick Simon 278, Jolson French 969, Marissa Perrine 258-919. KUMERLEE DOUBLES: Larry Stout 242, Ray Weinman 621, Liz Hickman 166, Michelle Prater 483. PERFECT FIT TRIO SPRING: Jason Kalbaugh 300, Ron Elwood 945, Zoe Bevilacqua 225-753. HAV-A-BAL 9 PIN: Men _ Vince […]

Par for the Course: Russ aces No. 10 at Paradise Lakes

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Josh Russ of Rootstown scored his first ace playing at Paradise Lake Golf Club in Suffield in the Friday Night League. Russ took a score of one on the card for the tough 10th hole, traveling the 144 yards to the cup over the water on the par 3 […]

Track and Field: Updated Event Leaderboard (May 17)

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 PORTAGE COUNTY LEADERS RUNNING EVENTS 4X800 RELAY Field (B. Silk, S. Silk, Shutty, Pruszynkski), 8:11.0 Streetsboro (Ivory, Tiller, Puleo, Hodge), 8:19.38 Aurora, 8:55.78 Crestwood, 9:06.6 Kent Roosevelt, 9:08.96 Rootstown (Fillmore, Baughman, Burrell, Reuting), 9:09.2 Garfield, 9:31.15 110 HURDLES Aiden Rodstrom, Rootstown, 15.10 Logan Border, Field, 15.17 Lucas Pollard, […]

Baseball and Softball: Updated Statistical Leaders (May 17)

2024 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS HITTING BATTING AVERAGE Jack Eye, Windham .686 Jake Eyerman, Crestwood .571 Jayden Coffie, Streetsboro .565 Austin Biggin, Rootstown .537 Colin Hensley, Aurora .500 Nate Muncy, Southeast .481 Grady Eader, Field .472 Eric Geddes, Garfield .468 Alex Carter, Garfield .452 Scott Wilson, Streetsboro .451 Brett Epple, Streetsboro .447 Mav Wood, […]

Youth Baseball Scoreboard: Thursday, May 16, 2024

YOUTH BASEBALL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 COACH PITCH SUFFIELD FALCONS 21, LAKE 14 Top Hitters: (S) Luka Blake, three singles, RBI; Rhett Appleby, single, double, two RBI; Leo Moore, single, two doubles, RBI; Johnny Meyers, two singles, RBI; Colton Delp, three singles, double, two RBI; Weston Aronhalt, four singles, two RBI; Easton Knapp, three […]

OHSAA member schools vote approval for six referendums

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools passed all six proposed revisions to the OHSAA Constitution and Bylaws in votes that were made public by the athletic organization on Thursday. Each member school has one vote for each of the referendums and the vote is officially casted by […]

1965 Ravenna Rams JV youth football

The 1965 Ravenna Rams youth football team and cheerleaders. The football team photo includes: Front row left to right: John Nottingham, Brant Shearer, Tom Ayers, John Hairston, Bill Smith, Russ Svoboda, Brent Bolyard, Tom Tortorella, Dan Heasley, Paul Lansky, Dennis Smith, Ken Yonker. Second row left to right: John Jordan, Ralph Swartout, Jim Coll, Dave […]

Ravenna ESPYS celebrate school’s great athletes, moments, memories

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Ravenna High School athletic department hosted its 9th annual ESPYs event on Tuesday. The event was initiated by Ravenna social studies teacher and boys soccer coach Matt Wunderle in 2016 as a regal and exciting replacement to the school’s annual Letterwinner’s Dinner. Tuesday’s prestigious and formal-dress event captured […]

Southeast baseball celebrates program resurgence in 2024

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Baseball has been a bit different for the Southeast Pirates this spring. Different from last year. Different than the last six seasons, actually. It was back in 2017 when the Pirates celebrated its last season above .500. That season’s group finished with a 10-7 overall record and were […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 SOFTBALL BEREA DIVISION III DISTRICT SEMIFINAL COLUMBIANA 7, ROOTSTOWN 1 (At South Range) ROOTSTOWN 000-000-1—1-3-2 COLUMBIANA 100-321-X—7-7-0 Batteries: Krieger and Hammerschmidt. Gamble and Perkins. WP — Gamble (12 strikeouts). LP — Kreiger (7 strikeouts). Top Hitters: (R) Silveus, single, run; K. Hammerschmidt, single; Thomas, single.     MACEDONIA […]

Track and Field: Metro Athletic Conference Championships results

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 TEAM STANDINGS 1. Woodridge 158; 2. Field 131; 3. Cloverleaf 92; 4. Streetsboro 81.5; 5. Ravenna 62; 6. Norton 56.5; 7. Coventry 25; 8. Springfield 14. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RUNNING EVENTS 4×800 RELAY (7:53.84) — 1. Woodridge (Griffiths, Jansen, McAllister, Su); 2. […]

Track and Field: PTC Championships results

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD PORTAGE TRAIL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 TEAM STANDINGS  1. Rootstown 121; 2. Mogadore 100; 3. Warren JFK 90; 4. Southeast 89; 5. Lake Center Christian 57; 6. St. Thomas Aquinas 31. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RUNNING EVENTS 4×800 RELAY (8:57.72) — 1. Rootstown (B. Fillmore, Baughman, Burrell, Reuting); 2. […]

Youth Baseball Scoreboard: Monday, May 13, 2024

YOUTH BASEBALL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 COACH PITCH 2 SUFFIELD FEARLESS FALCONS 8, SPRINGFIELD 7 Top Hitters: (SFF) Nickson Sexton, single, double, run; Luke Smith, two singles, two runs; Leland Zappie, two singles, double, three runs; Zach Peters, three doubles, five RBI, two runs; Weston Trainer, double, single, two RBI.     11U DIVISION […]

Track and Field Report: A season of bad weather opens to a run toward the postseason

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The start of the 2024 track and field season was filled with a lot of rain and cold weather. Far from peak running conditions. However, track runners in Northeast Ohio are ready for anything. Teams continued to train for league meets in late April and May’s race toward […]

Youth Softball Scoreboard: Monday, May 13, 2024

YOUTH SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 10U DIVISION SUFFIELD 13, MOGADORE WILDCATS 9 Top Pitchers: (M) Zoey Straight, 6 strikeouts. Top Hitters: (M) Keira Francis, single, two RBI; Haleigh Rambler, single; Harper Walker, single; Josie Fournier, single.     SUFFIELD FALCONS 15, ROOTSTOWN HOT SHOTS 11 Top Pitchers: (S) Carly Nader, 5 strikeouts; Tegan […]

Softball: Final OHSFSCA State Poll (May 13)

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL FASTPITCH SOFTBALL COACHES ASSOCAITION FINAL STATE POLL MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 DIVISION I Rank, School, Points Walsh Jesuit, 119 Watkins Memorial, 117 Anthony Wayne, 97 Austintown Fitch, 94 Lancaster, 72 Hilliard Bradley, 61 Centerville, 44 Perrysburg, 36 Lebanon, 28 Holland Springgieldf, 23 DIVISION II Canfield, 110 Granville, 84 Kenton […]

High School Scoreboard: Monday, May 13, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 BASEBALL LOUISVILLE DIVISION II SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL SALEM 2, KENT ROOSEVELT 1 (At Salem) ROOSEVELT 000-001-0—1-2-1 SALEM 000-100-1—2-8-2 Batteries: Page and Schromm. Rhodes and Burt. WP — Rhodes (9 strikeouts). LP — Page (6 strikeouts). Top Hitters: (KR) Smith, single; Haney, single; Spears, run.     MASSILLON DIVISION III […]

A mission fulfilled: Jackie Peterson lived, sacrificed to provide for her son Joe

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Up the stadium bleachers he ran. With a football in his hand. His cleats click-clacking on each board. The football game was not over yet, but the game could wait. Something far more important had hit his heart. He had to find his mom. Joe Peterson had just […]

Par for the Course: Current, former Kent State golfers celebrate success

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The Northern Ohio PGA started its junior series of tournaments at Trumbull Country Club in Warren. Gracyn Vidovic, of Aurora, an OHSAA state qualifier for the Greenmen in 2024, earned a third-place victory in the girls 16-to-19 age division. Vidovic fired a 2-over-par on the tough fairways at Trumbull […]

Boys Tennis: Aurora’s Cannata advances to district tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   Vincent Cannata qualified for the OHSAA’s Division I boys tennis district tournament. Cannata worked his way through the individual bracket on Friday at Solon to finish third, among the top-four players advancing to the next level. “He played great,” said his coach, and father, Vincent Cannata. When the tourney […]

Portage County Bowing Scoreboard (May 12)

PORTAGE COUNTY LEAGUE SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024   PERFECT FIT TRIO: Ron Elwood 279, Joey Hanlin 279-1,022, Zoe Bevilacqua 268-865. KUMMERLEE DOUBLES: Rudy Jones 257, Ray Weinman 654, Robin Wise 172, Michelle Prater 493. HAV-A-BALL 9 PIN: Men—Jon Marshall 300-844, Jon Morrison & Kevin Zolgus 300; Women _ Brooklyn Horner 234-678; Boys _ Lucian […]

Softball: 8th annual Gold Glove Award winners

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor As important as a batter that hits for power and average, having a player star on the defensive side of the field is a luxury that coaches wish they could share across all nine positions. These are the players that make the difficult plays look easy. The players that […]

Baseball and Softball: Updated statistical leaders (May 10)

2024 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS HITTING BATTING AVERAGE Jack Eye, Windham .689 Jake Eyerman, Crestwood .571 Austin Biggin, Rootstown .522 Eric Geddes, Garfield .492 Nate Muncy, Southeast .481 Grady Eader, Field .472 Alex Carter, Garfield .466 Scott Wilson, Streetsboro .451 Brett Epple, Streetsboro .447 Mav Wood, Southeast .447 Ethan Rinehart, Field .438 Caden Kolesar, […]

Baseball: 8th annual Gold Glove Award winners

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   As important as a batter is that hits for power and average, having a player star on the defensive side of the field is a luxury that coaches wish they could share across all nine positions. These are the players that make the difficult plays look easy. The […]

Youth Baseball Scoreboard: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

YOUTH BASEBALL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024 COACH PITCH 2 SUFFIELD FALCONS 18, MOGADORE 7 Top Hitters: (S) Nickson Sexton, three singles, duble, four runs; Timmy Schlarb, three singles, three runs; Leland Zappie, two doubles, two singles, two RBI, three runs; Zach Peters, four singles, two RBI, two runs; Maddox Bashlor, four singles, two RBI, […]

High School Scoreboard: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024 SOFTBALL FIELD 14, RAVENNA 0 (At Field) RAVENNA 000-00—0-0-7 FIELD 614-3X—14-8-1 Batteries: K. Sterba and M. Sterba. Bey and Hindle. WP — Bey (8 strikeouts). LP — Sterba. Top Hitters: (F) Gressman, single, double; Bey, double; Pollard, double.     BASEBALL GARFIELD 10, CHALKER 0 (At Chalker) GARFIELD 601-111—10-6-1 […]

Softball: OHSFCA state poll (May 8)

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL FAST PITCH SOFTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024 DIVISION I Rank, School, Points Watkins Memorial, 109 Walsh Jesuit, 107 Austintown Fitch, 85 Anthony Wayne, 81 Lancaster, 80 Hilliard Bradley, 49 Centerville, 37 Holland Springfield, 32 Lebanon, 29 Perrysburg, 23 DIVISION II Canfield, 109 Granville, 91 Kenton […]

Sarchione Chevrolet Garrettsville’s Getting to Know: Aurora softball’s Sam Petrash

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Q: Hometown? A: Maple Heights, Ohio. Q: High school? A: St. Peter Chanel. Class of 1985. Played baseball. Q: College? A: University of Dayton. Class of 1989. Degree in business administration. Q: Current occupation? A: Project manager. Q: What inspired you to become a coach? A: The opportunity to […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 SOFTBALL AURORA 7, HIGHLAND 3 (At Highland) AURORA 203-200-0—7-7-1 HIGHLAND 101-001-0—3-7-1 Batteries: Metzger and Schechterman. Brewster and Riedy. WP — Metzger (6 strikeouts). LP — Brewster (6 strikeouts). Top Hitters: (A) Metzger, double, two RBI, run; Retton, home run, double, two singles, three RBI, two runs; Unverferth, two […]

Bonsky Heating and Cooling Athlete of the Week: Windham baseball’s Jack Eye

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   One of the goals that drives Jack Eye is that he wants to be a better baseball player than his father. That is not the easiest goal to achieve considering his dad Jake Eye starred at Windham, then Ohio University, before being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in […]

OHSAA announces 2024-25 winter sports division alignments

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced its preliminary divisional breakdowns and regional-tournament representation for the 2024-25 winter sports tournaments on Monday. The OHSAA Board of Directors approved the new divisions and tournament representation for all winter sports except wrestling at its April board meeting, which included the previously […]

Youth Baseball Scoreboard: Monday, May 6, 2024

YOUTH BASEBALL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024 COACH PITCH 1 SUFFIELD FALCONS 22, SPRINGFIELD 15 Top Hitters: (SF) Luka Blake, three singles, three RBI; Leo Mudd, two singles, double, RBI; Rhett Appleby, three singles, RBI; Leo Moore, two singles, double, two RBI; Johnny Meyers, four singles, RBI; Colton Delp, four singles, two RBI; Weston Aronhalt, […]

Indoor Soccer: Crunch, Invaders announce reunion event in Akron

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor The Canton Invaders and Cleveland Crunch have announced a 40-year reunion game that will be played on Saturday, May 25, at the Goodyear Hall in Akron. The event is being billed as a “Night of Soccer Legends.” The Invaders were formed in 1984 and at one point won five […]

Youth Softball Scoreboard: Monday, May 6, 2024

YOUTH SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024 10U DIVISION MOGADORE WILDCATS 10, ROOTSTOWN FIREHOUSE 10 Top Pitchers: (M) Haleigh Rambler; Zoey Straight, 10 strikeouts. Top Hitters: (M) Harper Walker, single; Noah O’Karma, single; Charleigh Thiry, single. SUFFIELD BOWMAN 11, SUFFIELD FALCONS 9 Top Pitchers: (SB) Avery Bowman, 8 strikeouts. (SF) Tegan Lightfoot, two strikeouts; Carly […]

High School Scoreboard: Monday, May 6, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024 SOFTBALL ROOTSTOWN 3, WESTERN RESERVE 0 (At Rootstown) WESTERN RESERVE 000-000-0—0-4-2 ROOTSTOWN 000-210-X—3-5-1 Batteries: Krieger and Hammerschmidt. WP — Krieger (14 strikeouts). Top Hitters: (R) White, double, RBI; Krieger, single, run; Silveus, single, run; Thoams, run.     MANCHESTER 9, FIELD 5 (At Field) MANCHESTER 300-300-3—9-13-2 FIELD 000-320-0—5-8-1 […]

High School Scoreboard: Saturday, May 4, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 SOFTBALL AURORA 10, GREEN 2 (At Green) AURORA 231-112-0—10-15-0 GREEN 200-000-0—2-4-2 Batteries: Bohanan, Metzger (6) and Schechterman. Liszewski and Spada. WP — Bohanan. LP — Liszewski. Top Hitters: (A) Bohanan, triple, two singles, two RBI, run; Metzger, three doubles, two RBI, two runs; Schechterman, three doubles, two RBI, […]

Local Bowling League Scoreboard (May 5)

STRIKING A BALANCE SCOREBOARD SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024 LEAGUES SUMMER FUN TRIO: Gavin Guy 279-727, Robin Farquhar 179, Corky Farquhar 494. HAV-A-BALL 9PIN: Adults _ Dale Hahn 278-803, Abby Smith 264-717; Youth _ Will Brown 254-602, Emily Morrison 232-598. PERFECT FIT TRIO: Joey Hardin 300-959, Zoe Bevilacqua 249-805. KUMERLEE DOUBLES: Thomas Prater 236, Ray Weinman […]

Par for the Course: Portage Sports Scramble Tournament introduces unique elements

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   PORTAGE SPORTS GOLF SCRAMBLE Tom Nader, Portage Sports publisher, announced the first Portage Sports Four-Person Scramble Tournament this week — scheduled for Sunny Hill Golf Course in Brimfield on Saturday, June 29. Registration is $300 per team ($75 per person) and will offer many traditional golf event competitions, including […]

Baseball and Softball: Updated Statistical Leaders (May 3)

2024 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS HITTING BATTING AVERAGE Jack Eye, Windham .689 Jake Eyerman, Crestwood .571 Jayden Coffie, Streetsboro .565 Caden Kolesar, Field .512 Colin Hensley, Aurora .500 Scott Wilson, Streetsboro .481 Eric Geddes, Garfield .468 Alex Carter, Garfield .452 Caleb Miller, Southeast .450 Grady Eader, Field .432 Carter Little, Field .429 Josh Boldin, […]

Track and Field: Updated Event Leaderboards (May 3)

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 PORTAGE COUNTY LEADERS RUNNING EVENTS 4X800 RELAY Field (B. Silk, S. Silk, Shutty, Pruszynkski), 8:11.0 Streetsboro (Ivory, Tiller, Puleo, Hodge), 8:24.77 Aurora, 8:55.78 Crestwood, 9:06.6 Kent Roosevelt, 9:08.96 Rootstown (Fillmore, Baughman, Burrell, Reuting), 9:09.2 Garfield, 9:31.15 110 HURDLES Aiden Rodstrom, Rootstown, 15.10 Logan Border, Field, 15.17 Lucas Pollard, […]

Boys Tennis: Metro Athletic Conference Tournament results

BOYS TENNIS METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT (At Ravenna High School) TOURNAMENT STANDINGS: Norton 50, Cloverleaf 37, Woodridge 32, Ravenna 27, Field 26, Coventry 21. SEASON RECORD: Norton 10-0, Cloverleaf 7-3, Ravenna 4-6, Coventry 4-6, Woodridge 4-6, Field 0-10. FINAL OVERALL STANDINGS: 1. Norton, 2. Cloverleaf, 3. Woodridge, 4. Ravenna, 5. Coventry, 6. Field. FIRST SINGLES: […]

High School Scoreboard: Thursday, May 2, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024 BASEBALL WATERLOO 8, RAVENNA 7 (At Waterloo) RAVENNA 211-020-1—7-10-7 WATERLOO 102-103-1—8-8-1 Batteries: Miller, Welling (6) and Fuller. Simons, Hurst (7) and Russell. WP — Simons (9 strikeouts). LP — Welling. Top Hitters: (R) Fuller, double, single, twoRBI; Jennings, two singles, three runs; Hysell, isingle, two RBI, run; Eldredge, […]

Mogadore graduate Hope Murphy’s decorated college career now includes prestigious BW honor

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Hope Murphy’s college running career that has been filled with accolades earned one more. As prestigious as they come, too. Murphy, a 2021 Mogadore High School graduate, was named the 2023-24 Baldwin Wallace Women’s Senior Athlete of the Year. Murphy, a senior majoring in hospitality and tourism management […]

High School Scoreboard: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024 BASEBALL KENT ROOSEVELT 6, HIGHLAND 5 (At Kent Roosevelt) HIGHLAND 020-300-0—5-10-1 ROOSEVELT 010-230-X—6-8-2 Batteries: Myser, Cope (4), Ganda (6) and Toth. Page and Schromm. WP — Page (3-3). LP — Myser. Top Hitters: (KR) Schromm, double, RBI, three runs; Smith, single, two runs; Estep, double, run; Baggetta, two […]

Track provides life of happiness for Rootstown coach Rodstrom

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   A few weeks ago, Kyle Rodstrom saw an interesting statistic flash across his television screen. In the totality of an athlete’s life, sports competition, on average, will only account for 3 percent of their lives. The purpose of the stat was to offer perspective that a person’s impact […]

1949 Deerfield High School basketball

Portage Sports reader Laura Lindberg shared this great photo of the 1949 Deerfield High School boys basketball team from the Deerfield Historical Society. Many of the player identifications are missing, but Laura shared that No. 10 is her father Jesse Carver, while No. 33 is Paul Richey and No. 55 is Gale Diehl. Laura said, […]

OHSAA announces preliminary fall sports divisions

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced its preliminary divisional breakdowns and regional tournament representation on Tuesday for the upcoming fall sports season. The announcement came after the OHSAA Board of Directors approved the new divisions and tournament representation last week during its April board meeting, which included […]

Sarchione Chevrolet Garrettsville’s Getting to Know: Waterloo baseball’s Jeremy Randles

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 Waterloo High School baseball head coach Jeremy Randles, who is in his second season leading the […]

Youth Baseball Scoreboard: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

YOUTH BASEBALL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 COACH PITCH 2 GARRETTSVILLE GOLD 11, GARRETTSVILLE GOLDEN EAGLES 10 Top Hitters: (GE) Grayson Allen, three singles, three RBI; Tucker Norton, four singles, RBI; Lucas Nieves, four singles; Landon Wade, three singles, two RBI. (GG) Isiah Paes, double, two RBI. Defensive Standout: (GE) Grayson Allen.     GARRETTSVILLE […]

Youth Softball Scoreboard: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

YOUTH SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 COACH PITCH 2 SUFFIELD STORM 12, SUFFIELD HOT SHOTS 2 Top Hitters: (SS) Aurora Stutzman, two singles, home run, three RBI. (SH) Harper Ilg, three singles, RBI. 10U DIVISION SOUTHINGTON 9, CRESTWOOD DIAMOND DEVILS 9 Top Pitchers: (S) Adalynn Presley. Top Hitters: (S) Myra Miranda, single; Annaleigh Kren, […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 BASEBALL WINDHAM 20, SOUTHINGTON CHALKER 1 (At Chalker) WINDHAM 252-0(11)—20-13-1 CHALKER 001-00—1-1-4 Batteries: Eye and McCune. WP — Eye (11 strikeouts). Top Hitters: (W) Eye, two doubles, two singles, four RBI, three runs; Ridenbaugh, three singles, two RBI, two runs; McCune, two singles, three RBI, four runs; King, […]

Softball: OHSFSCA state poll (April 30)

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL FASTPITCH SOFTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024   DIVISION I Rank, School, Points Watkins Memorial, 122 Walsh Jesuit, 106 Anthony Wayne, 94 Lancaster, 89 Austintown Fitch, 80 Hilliard Bradley, 55 Holland Springfield, 39 Lebanon, 31 Amherst Steele, 20 Centerville, 19 DIVISION II Canfield, 109 Granville, 90 […]

Baseball: OHSBCA state poll (April 30)

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE POLL TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024   DIVISION I Rank, School, Points, Record Archbishop Moeller, 280, 18-0 Mason, 219, 17-3 Olentangy  Berlin, 190, 17-3 Springboro, 182, 12-1 Grove City, 157, 16-3 Olentangy Orange, 134, 15-3 North Royalton, 58, 14-3 Pickerington Central, 56-15-2 Kettering  Fairmont, 54, 16-3 […]

‘Pirates on the Move’ community group enjoys Southeast’s new track

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   At the opening ceremonies for the new Southeast High School track last week, Superintendent Bob Dunn announced the track would be open to the community to use when athletes at the high school were not using it for competition or practice. “The community was instrumental in helping Southeast build […]

Red, White and Bowl raises scholarship money for Northern Ohio Folds of Honor

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer Spins Bowl in Kent welcomed the first Red, White and Bowl sponsored by the Northern Ohio Folds of Honor to raise scholarship funds for the families of fallen military and first responders. The evening was filled with families from northern Ohio supporting the organization, while enjoying three hours of bowling, […]

Kent Roosevelt’s 17th annual David Starkey Classic set for this weekend

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   For the 17th season, the Kent Roosevelt High School baseball team will host the David Starkey Memorial Baseball Classic. Games are schedule to begin this weekend and will be played in honor of Starkey, who graduated from Roosevelt in 1991 and was a standout member of the Rough […]

High School Scoreboard: Monday, April 29, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024 BASEBALL STREETSBORO 11, NORTON 0 (At Streetsboro) NORTON 000-00—0-4-3 STREETSBORO 121-7X—11-8-3 Batteries: Lewis, Williams (3), Saffel (4) and Senderak. Pincoe and Epple. WP — Pincoe. LP — Lewis. Top Hitters: (S) Boldin, home run, four RBI, run; Pincoe, two singles, two runs; Batten, triple, two singles, three RBI, […]

Striking a Balance: White’s Senior Doubles League concludes season

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   White’s Senior Doubles concluded their season with an awards ceremony to honor high scores and champions. The league had three 300 games in the final half: Fred Endres, Tabitha Schlupe and Jack Steele. Honored for most improved average was: Barbie Hamric 129 to 138 and Jack Steele 183 to […]

High School Scoreboard: Saturday, April 27, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 SOFTBALL GAME ONE FIELD 12, LAKE 2 (At Lake) FIELD 054-003—12-13-2 LAKE 000-101—2-9-6 Batteries: Gressman and Hindel. Ury, Greathouse (4) and Dutton. WP — Gressman. LP — Ury. Top Hitters: (F) Gressman, two doubles; Sutkowy, three singles; Ulrich, two singles, Rahe, two singles, home run. (L) Barr, home […]

Par for the Course: Kent State women’s golf wins 25th straight MAC Tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   PORTAGE COUNTY SENIOR AMATEUR Once played in conjunction with the Portage County Amateur, the Senior Portage County Amateur split into a stand-alone tournament in 2011 as the field for both tournaments grew. Holding two separate tournaments also allowed golfers who loved the competition to compete in both the Amateur […]

Aurora graduate AJ Barner drafted by Seattle Seahawks

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor Aurora High School graduate AJ Barner, who won a national championship at the University of Michigan this past season, was drafted in the fourth round (121st overall pick) of the NFL Draft on Saturday by the Seattle Seahawks. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound tight end began his college career at Indiana […]

Streetsboro grad Mike Hall drafted by Cleveland Browns

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor It was only four short years ago that Michael Hall Jr. was terrorizing quarterbacks across Portage County. Now, after a successful career at Ohio State University, the 6-foot-3, 290-pound defensive lineman, is a member of the NFL. Better yet, he received the opportunity to stay home. The Cleveland Browns […]

High School Scoreboard: Friday, April 26, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024 SOFTBALL WOODRIDGE 10, RAVENNA 7 (At Ravenna) WOODRIDGE 104-104-0-10-14-1 RAVENNA 120-012-1—7-17-1 Batteries: Not reported.     FIELD 12, NORTON 1 (At Norton) FIELD 130-206—12-14-3 NORTON 000-100—1-7-5 Batteries: Burge and Weis. Mullet, Messed (2) and Drener. WP — Burge. LP — Mullet. Top Hitters: (F) Burge, sigle, double, home […]

Boys Tennis: Aurora finishes as runner-up at Suburban League Tournament

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer The Aurora boys tennis team earned the runner-up spot in the Suburban Boys Tennis League Tournament hosted by Highland High School on Friday in Medina. The Greenmen’s Vincent Cannata proved his top seed was well earned, as he worked his way through the bracket and ultimately defeated Luke Butcher, of […]

Football: OHSAA announces divisional assignments for 2024

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced its divisional breakdowns and regional assignments on Thursday for the upcoming 2024 high school football season. The OHSAA places the largest 70 schools in the state in Division I, then divides all the reamining schools as equally as possible into Divisions […]

Baseball and Softball: Updated Statistical Leaders (April 26)

2024 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS   HITTING BATTING AVERAGE Jack Eye, Windham .692 Jake Eyerman, Crestwood .571 Jayden Coffie, Streetsboro .565 Caden Kolesar, Field .512 Colin Hensley, Aurora .500 Scott Wilson, Streetsboro .481 Eric Geddes, Garfield .441 Grady Eader, Field .432 Nate Muncy, Southeast .429 Ronnie Skye, Mogadore .429 Carter Little, Field .429 Josh […]

Track and Field: Updated Event Leaderboard (April 26)

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 2024 PORTAGE COUNTY LEADERS RUNNING EVENTS 4X800 RELAY Streetsboro (Ivory, Tiller, Puleo, Hodge), 8:24.77 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; Logan Border, Field, 15.20 Lucas Pollard, Field, 15.4 James Durham, Crestwood, 16.12 Micah Sheller, Kent Roosevelt, 16.64 […]

Youth Baseball Scoreboard: Thursday, April 25, 2024

YOUTH BASEBALL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024 COACH PITCH 1 SUFFIELD FALCONS 16, SUFFIELD SLUGGERS 0 Top Hitters: (SF) Easton Knapp, three singles, double, two RBI; Leo Moore, two singles, two doubles, four RBI; Colton Delp, single, RBI; Cyrus Waldeck, two singles, triple; Kayson McGlothlin, single; Johnny Meyers, three singles, three RBI; Luka Blake, two […]

High School Scoreboard: Thursday, April 25, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2024 BASEBALL MOGADORE 9, STREETSBORO 7 (At Streetsboro) MOGADORE 320-301-0—9-10-2 STREETSBORO 000-007-0—7-7-1 Batteries: (M) Thiry, Smith (5), Constantine (7) and Hopkins. Epple, Pollock (3) and not reported. WP — Smith. LP — Epple. Top Hitters: (M) Constantine, double, two singles, three RBI, three runs; Buso, triple, single, three RBI, […]

1957 Windham High School football

A two-page spread from the 1957 Windham High School yearbook that was shared on a Windham alumni Facebook page. Shown are all of the Bombers’ senior lettermen from the 1957 season. The Bombers finished the 1957 season with a record of 6-0-1. Here is a look at the week-by-week results: Week 1: Ravenna Township, 32-13 […]

Coached by Dean Olson, Ohio Girls Wrestling Club was ahead of its time 20 years ago

By Tom Nader Publisher and Editor   Dean Olson has watched the rise of girls wrestling with a smile, but also without surprise. “It has been unbelievable to see,” he said. Twenty years ago, Olson was at the forefront of the sport in Portage County. At a time when it still would catch spectators off […]

Southeast formally cuts ribbon on new all-weather track

By Susan Jenior Staff Writer   The opening ceremony for the new Southeast Local Schools’ all-weather track hit all the right notes as school officials, board members, community members and a who’s who in the Portage County track community gathered to help the Pirates celebrate on Tuesday. The band was in the bleachers to play […]

High School Scoreboard: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 BASEBALL FIELD 15, STREETSBORO 6 (At Streetsboro) FIELD 020-430-6—15-13-0 STREETSBORO 110-000-4—6-11-4 Batteries: Homan, Kolesar (7) and Rinehart. Batten, Wilson (5), Pollock (5), Atkin (6), Coffie (6) and Epple. WP — Homan. LP — Batten. Top Hitters: (F) Clapp, single, three RBI; run; Eader, two singles, two RBI, two […]

Sarchione Chevrolet Garrettsville’s Getting to Know: Roosevelt softball coach Luke Darrah

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 […]

Softball: OHSFSCA state poll (April 23)

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, […]

Bonsky Heating and Cooling Athlete of the Week: Field softball’s Maddie Burge

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 […]

Baseball: OHSBCA state poll (April 22)

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, […]

Ravenna’s Joe Callihan resigns as football coach

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

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, […]

Column: A rush of nostalgic summer baseball memories

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

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

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. […]

Par for the Course: 94 years of Portage County golf history tees off in July

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

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 […]

Crestwood spotlights five at College Signing Day celebration

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 official […]

Track and Field: Updated Event Leaderboards (April 19)

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 […]

Baseball and Softball: Updated Statistical Leaders (April 19)

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

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, […]

Women’s Basketball: Kent State gives contract extension to Starkey

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

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 […]

Rootstown hires Tom Hannan as new football coach

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 […]

Softball: OHSFSCA state poll (April 16)

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

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, […]