Fan Photos

Quinn Sparks, Southeast, second place in the 3200.

Mike Robinson and Cole Williams -- two Field Falcons -- place 1-2 in the 3200 at Newton Falls.

David Paliscak breaks school record held by Dave MacIntrye 1993 53'03"

Justin Henderson of Kent Roosevelt takes second in the boys discus with a throw of 131-06

MIke Coontz of Southeast takes the win in the 200m dash at the PTC County Championships.

Southeast's PTC County Championship 4x800 winning relay team (left to right) Lydia Wallbrown, Quinn Sparks, Emily Klouda and Miranda Hughes

Southeast's PTC County Championship 4x400m winning relay team (left to right) Lydia Wallbrown, Katelyn McCullough, Emily Klouda and Miranda Hughes

Southeast Girls Coach Mary Schill talks with Freshman Miranda Hughes after she missed out on a chance for a perfect record of four event wins at the PTC County Championships by finishing second in the mile event. Miranda recovered and came back to win the 800m and anchor her 4x400m relay to a victory. Miranda also anchored her 4x800m relay team to a comeback victory over the always strong Woodridge team n the opening night of the PTC Championships.

Southeast's Katelyn McCullough just edges out Waterloo's Jamie Willis in the 200m dash.

Southeast Freshman Miranda Hughes out the a lead in the PTC County Championship 800m race. Miranda went on to win by a narrow margin over Woodridge.

Steve Vincent and Darnell Vickers track down a Firestone running back.

First Place and in the order they ran

First place and in the order they ran

Ben Brunty batting against Waterloo 3/28/2012

100 yard dash

Some of the Springfield girls team trying to stay warm at a very cold tri-meet

Chris Bochkor, Field wins the boys 400 at Coventry Tri-meet

1600 runners claim their positions at the cut in.

Brian McGovern, Tallmadge and Nate Conroy, Field were early leaders in the 1600

Destiny King competes at the Newton Falls Invitational

Freshman Prince Franklin hands the baton off during the 800m relay at the Newton Falls invitational.

Senior Alex Todd completes his throw in the shot put at the Newton Falls Invitational.

Alex Miller hits double off Brecksville pitcher Kristen Lang at Ohio Invitational. Brecksville went on to win 8-3.

Cree Daniels pitching at Ohio Invitational.

Coventry 1B Alex Miller scores on RBI single by Kali Stover.

Ravenna's Hodges and Field's Bochkor tied for first in the 400 meter

Ravenna's Wilmington takes first with a time of 11.73

Nate Conroy, Field places 1st with a time of 4:46: 13. Spence Ziegler, Norton gave heroic push to almost kick down Conroy, finishing 2nd with a time of 4:46:31

Nate Conroy, Field places 1st with a time of 4:46: 13. Spence Ziegler, Norton gave heroic push to almost kick down Conroy, finishing 2nd with a time of 4:46:31

Field's Waples and Gainer take 1st and 2nd in the 300 hurdles with times of 52.63 and 53.74

Field teammates Williams and Robinson sandwiched Norton for most of the race, then pulled ahead to take first and second. Robinson finished first with a time of 10:34 and Williams with a time of 10:35

Mike Robinson of Field won the Kent Roosevelt 3,200

Ashleigh Pickens, Rootstown, Kent Roosevelt Rough Rider Invite meet record holder in high jump

Karlie Lieberth, Crestwood

Kent Roosevelt Rough Rider Invite 1,600 top three: Steve Green, Crestwood (1st place), Brian McGovern, Tallmadge (2nd place), Nate Conroy, Field (3rd place)

The top three finishers Friday in the girls 1,600 at the 43rd annual Kent Rough Rider Invitational (from left): Firestone's Sarah Meek (1st place), Kent's Libby Bradford (2nd place), Field's Rachel Salberg (3rd place).

Beat school record a 10.93 with anew PB of 10.75

Sarah Meek, Firestone, at the Bill Barry

St. V-M Girls 4x800-meter relay team at Bill Barry ... Weigand, Haas, Rossetti, Mendiola

Stephenie Little Hits a Home Run to Right Center Field with One on for Stow Munroe Falls High School in a Game Against Field High School on April 7th 2012. A celebration at Home follows. Stow went on to win the Game 10-9.

St. V-M Boys 4x800-meter relay team ... Poholski, O'Brien, Iacofano, Hurley

Walsh Jesuit's 4x800-meter team at the Bill Barry Invitational ... Shepherd, Ondracek, Brennan, Nouse

Medina's girls basketball team is 3-1, including a win over Normandy at Quicken Loans Arena. The Bees are the reigning Northeast Ohio Conference River Division champs, but only return two rotation players in Erin Pacholski and Angela Tesny.

The Stow-Munroe Falls wrestling team at the NOC Championships at Garfield Heights.

Walter Bailey 7.09 Edges out Dillon Matthews 7.16 60m

Former four year starter at Revere is averaging 14 minutes per game as a freshman for the #15 ranked in NAIA DII Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats. He is shooting 61% from behind the three point line and is ranked #21 in the country in assist to turnover ratio.

Cuyahoga Falls Girls Basketball Team raises money for Local Cancer Club and the Akron Children's Hospital. The hosted the Brush HS Lady ARCS

Our Lady of the Elms senior Kaitlin Morse has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend and play softball for NCAA Division I Northern Kentucky University. Located in Williamstown, Ky., the Norse join the Atlantic Sun Conference for 2012-13.

Bulldog wrestlers get excited!!

photo taken @ Wooster High School 1/27/12 after announcement of Suburban League winner

Nordonia freshman Taylor McDonald competed at the Austintown Fitch Division I Regional in the 300-meter hurdles. She was the lone member of the Knights to advance out of the Ravenna District in multiple events.

The 2010 Bulldog Invitational featured girls teams from Walsh Jesuit, Nordonia, Jackson, Massillon and Green. The Polar Bears swept the Monday meet at Boettler Park in Green.

Nordonia junior shortstop Kelsey Shirey.

Nordonia soccer star looks to gain control of the ball in a game against Highland

Nordonia coach Gary Tipton hugs seniors Danielle Zuercher and Ashley Puscian as they come off the home floor for the final time. The Knights topped Valley Forge 60-44 on Wednesday night.

North team mates Ryan Coman, Laddie Fair III, Desmond Cabiness, Marcus Robins, Sammeri Beyer, Mon Kyaw, Lon Kyaw, Charl Williams, Jesse Unk, Ishmael Jackson from an earlier meet.

Norton's seventh-grade girls basketball team won the Portage Trail Conference Tournament title. The Panthers also finished second in the eighth-grade bracket.

Ray Radosevic and Mike Plouse led Norton to a great 2009-2010 season.

Ravenna senior captain Malorie Gibson (left) and fellow senior captain DiAndra Gibson (right)

Revere's Casey Vari, Steven Zarkovacki, and Zane Langdon (left to right) show off their district runner-up trophy. Lakewood St. Edward beat the Minutemen 67-46 in the Brecksville Division I District final.

Karlie Leiberth of Crestwood and Anne Wise of Waterloo place first and second in the 800 meters Saturday at the Andover district.

Ravenna Ravens defend their lead to win the relay.

The St. Vincent-St. Mary boys cross country team finished second at the state meet on Saturday.

Elms "Box Out Cancer Game" on Dec. 8, 2011 in support of Stewart's Caring Place.

The Waterloo volleyball team is ranked seventh in Division III by the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association. Waterloo won the Portage Trail Conference County Division.

Woodridge sophomore Mason Hilling works toward a pin against a Bedford wrestler Jonathan Morgan-Cunningham in the 220-pound finals of the Stammen Memorial Tournament.

Woodridge football players Keione Artice, Tyler Freeman and Anthony Mong (left to right) played a part in the Bulldogs' 16-13 win over CVCA on Friday night.

Woodridge cross country team huddles for last minute words of wisdom before the start of the race.

Woodridge junior Alex LoPrinzi moves the ball against Southeast. The Bulldogs (8-0) are off to a great start and lead the PTC County division.

The Wadsworth wrestling team is set for another showdown with St. Edward in the state championship competition this weekend.

The Wadsworth Grizzlies, shown here clowning recently, have plenty of reason to be happy after winning their fourth straight sectional title, which could possibly be a school record.

Wadsworth's girls track team had too much depth for Tallmadge to overcome on Tuesday at Rossaisky Stadium.

Senior defensive specialist Ali McCauley (left) and junior setter Haley Beavers helped Wadsworth clinch the Suburban League volleyball championship with a five-game victory at Revere. The Grizzlies have won two straight SL crowns.

Top-seeded Wadsworth escaped with a 25-23, 25-23, 24-26, 21-25, 15-7 victory over Cuyahoga Falls in the Barberton Division I District semifinals. The Grizzlies will battle No. 2 seed Medina in the district championship match on Thursday night.

Wadsworth swimmers Lexi Surratt (junior), Ellie Surratt (freshman), Elaina Lanson (senior) and Kim Stafford (freshman) wait for their events at the Suburban League Championships.

Springfield boys basketball

Spartans get pumped for the Green-Springfield boys basketball game on Feb. 8, 2011.

Woodridge sophomore Mason Hilling works toward a pin in the 215 final at the Stammen Memorial Tournament.

Members of the Woodridge boys soccer team coach up players of the community's Micro League, who played during halftime of the Bulldogs' game against Anthony Wayne.

Walsh Jesuit sophomore Nate Skonieczny (130) placed third at the OHSAA Wrestling Championships in Division II.

The Green wrestling team at the Suburban League Championships.

Woodridge senior Brian Downs, MVP of the Janet Stammen Memorial Tournament, with former Woodridge wrestling coach Stan Stammen.

Woodridge freshman Hunter Mercer takes 1st at 120 lbs. in the Stammen Memorial Tournament.

Senior Logan Goehler drove in a couple of runs for Medina, but the Bees fell short in the regional semifinal game Thursday to St. Edward 8-4.

Woodridge senior Brian Downs takes first place at 152 lbs. and earns MVP honors at the Janet Stammen Memorial Tournament hosted by Woodridge H.S.

Crestwood's Connor Pearce controls the ball for Crestwood in a recent boys soccer contest.

Senior Goal Keeper Leah Sprague and Senior Defense Lula Mosley

Archbishop Hoban was led by senior guard Michael Reaves, who scored 16 points Friday night in the Knights' 57-50 loss to Lake Catholic.

East Canton girls basketball seniors Kati Varian, Cait Libertore and Cassie Sharp are all smiles Tuesday night after a sectional win over Kidron Central Christian at Norwayne High School.

2011 Suburban League Swim Championships

Members of the Barberton swim team before the 2011 Suburban League Swim Championships.

Manchester runners are pleased with their performance at the Marlington Invitational.

2011 Ellet softball City Series champs

Woodridge's senior Cody Lemke makes play for the ball against Rootstown.

The Medina Volleyball team defeated Elyria Thursday 9-8-11 at home. This is the Bee's first win over Elyria in 10 years. The team was lead by Seniors Ally Peters, Kaitlyn Witsaman, Missy Davis and Mallory Gustincic

The West team in the District All-Star Match at LaGrange Keystone featured the top senior volleyball players from Black River, Brunswick, Buckeye, Cloverleaf, LaGrange Keystone and Wadsworth.

Coming in at 15:45.33, Wadsworth senior Russ McCune finished 5th at the Tiffin Regionals to advance to state.

That's why they call it the Billy Goat Challenge: CVCA's Frangos holds off Crestwood's Vaughn on Billy Goat Hill.

First place makes it easy for Woodridge to smile!

Jacob Onifer and Jimmy Charles , seniors from Woodridge, secure 6th and 7th at the Billy Goat Challenge.

PTC Girls' Metro teams at the start of the race

Student cheering section at the Green-Springfield boys basketball game on Feb. 8, 2011.

Green made it a clean sweep of the boys and girls Suburban League track & field titles on Saturday at Green Memorial Stadium. The last conference track championship for either team came in 1978.

Coventry at Woodridge girls basketball 2011-12

Woodridge at Crestwood girls basketball, Dec. 3, 2011.

Hudson senior Marty Haas

Hudson sophomore Paige Kelly

Junior Connie Gan is the Hudson swimming record holder in three events and has twice qualified for the OHSAA state meet.

DeShawn Dowdy - Akron North. August 2011

Akron North quarterback Kenny Johnson looks to pass during the Vikings' 28-0 win at Coventry.

The start of the 4x1,600 relay at the Marlington Invitational.

The Windham boys basketball team is getting prepared for a PTC County clash in the postseason as the Bombers will face Mogadore on Tuesday night.

The Windham Bomber mural at the school greets students each day, and likewise, new football coach Brian Kiser will be greeted by tough, gritty players like offensive lineman Dakota Gorby.

Archbishop Hoban Knights Girls Soccer 2011 District Champs!

Field Senior Destiny Cosentino pushes up a hill at the Tiffin Regional Division II Cross Country meet to ensure a place at the 2011 State meet

Field Cross Country Coach Ed Conroy congratulates senior Kaitlyn Stayer on her State qualifying run. Stayer placed 15th at the Division II Regional meet in Tiffin.

Revere boys soccer district champs!! 2011

Tallmadge's Haley Congrove

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Nick Pupino, Copley begins his kick to place third with a time of 15:58. Josh Sabo, Revere, placed 4th with a time of 16:13.

Copley junior Henry Signore, sophomore Terry Heard and senior Brady Oliver mug for the camera at the Suburban League swim championships at Wooster High School.

Woodridge senior Drake Sulzer (right) won the Akron Division II District boys cross country meet Saturday at Goodyear Heights Metro Park. St. Vincent-St. Mary standout Patrick O'Brien finished second.

Buchtel boys and girls team getting ready to run at Goodyear Metro Park.

Woodridge boys cross country team

Walsh Jesuit cross country fans

CVCA district runnerup girls cross country team

Woodridge girls cross country team at Goodyear Heights for district meet

The CVCA Royals and junior quarterback Antonio Carroscia (left) have won seven in a row and travel to Manchester this Friday with the PAC-7 title on the line. The Royals topped Timken 56-18 on Saturday night at Fawcett Stadium.

CVCA Royals are getting ready to play at Fawcett Stadium.

Twinsburg fans cheer team at Goodyear Metro Park district cross country

PTC Track Meet is flooded at Ravenna.

At Ravenna, PTC Track is flooded and the entire football field is under water.

PTC Track Meet is flooded at Ravenna.

PTC Track Meet is flooded.

Kaitlin Morris of Field heads the ball over a Rootstown defender.

Waterloo Boys Team takes a moment for a pre-race huddle.

Woodridge takes 1st and 2nd in the County 800 meter

Rootstown won the first league wrestling championship in school history this past season.

Junior Kaylee Consolo (left, two goals) and senior Grace Durbak (one goal, one assist) led Rootstown to a 3-2 Portage Trail County Division girls soccer win Tuesday at Waterloo.

Rootstown XC Rovers smile for the camera after their 5k.

Drake Sulzer, Woodridge takes first with a time of 17:22 and Steve Green, Crestwood finishes 2nd with a time of 17:48

Archbishop Hoban's Erin Drake wins her heat in the girls 300-meter hurdles against St. Vincent-St. Mary and Our Lady of the Elms.

Steve Petrak of Woodridge is the first for the SportsInk.com schools to cross the finish line at Stow Bulldog Invitational.

Karlie Leiberth, Crestwood takes first with a time of 21:03 and Madison Spreitzer, Woodridge takes second with a time of 21:22

Southeast quarterback Noah Kainrad running the ball against the Field Falcons.

Waquiem Comar of Twinsburg atop the podium at the OHSAA Wrestling State Championships.

At the 2 mile mark, Steve Green, Crestwood is followed closely by Nathan Goodhart, Kent and Norton's Spence Zieglar.

Crestwood boys and girls teams won first place in the PTC Metro League Meet

Woodridge proves to be the powerhouse early in the PTC girls county race.

Crestwood, Kent and Field girls are a sea of red uniforms pushing to take their spots early in the metro race.

Senior RB/DB Ryan Warner vs. Streetsboro during the Mud Bowl.

Sophmore punt returner Brendon Howiler awaits a punt vs. Ravenna

Spartan sophmore defensive backs #10 Brendon Howiler and #19 Shane Robinson await the snap vs. Ravenna

A very muddy wide receiver, #19 Sophmore Shane Robinson (we think) prepares for the snap vs. Streetsboro

Junior Seth Robinson fires a fastball on the way to a 5-3 extra innings victory vs. Orrville at Canal Park

Ready for the pitch, freshman Shane Robinson calls for a fastball that his brother Seth threw by the last batter for the final out of the 2010 HS baseball season. The Spartans won in extra innings 5-3

Junior Seth Robinson connects with a pitch for a double down the left field line. The hit scored the Spartans first run of their Sectional tournament game victory over Kenmore, the final score was 8-1.

Junior Brittany Fullbright had an assist, and the Wadsworth Grizzlies defeated Cloverleaf 3-1.

Members of the Revere girls swim team: Emily Ayers (junior), Michelle Zumpano (junior), Alex Pearl (junior), Alexis Sabo (sophomore) and Colleen O'Brien (senior).

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Copley softball team meeting after defeating Tallmadge 10-3. Wallace and Fish have combined as the battery for the Indians' 15-1 season.

Cuyahoga Falls Boys Soccer Fans

The boys power down the steep hill at the the first part of the new PTC course at Wingfoot State Park.

Field boys win the meet by two points.

Mogadore fans cheer the football team on to victory.

Madison Spreitzer, Woodridge pushes past teammate , Angelina Moore and Abby Soltisz, Crestwood to finish in second place.

Crestwood girls are proud to be the winning "mudders" at the Woodridge meet

Abby Chasar, Field helps pushes forward to help her team take first place

Steve Green of Crestwood pushes in for strong finish

The Walsh Jesuit defense gets set during its 26-24 win over Columbus Bishop Watterson.

Captains of the Walsh Jesuit and Columbus Bishop Watterson team meet before the game.

The Walsh Jesuit student section comes prepared for its game against Columbus Bishop Watterson.

The Warriors in a post-game huddle.

The Walsh Jesuit Warriors football team huddles after its win against Mentor Lake Catholic.

Freshman Forward Kelsey Holben

Junior Sydney Wagner (above center) wrote an essay which landed a $2,500 grant for Black River girls soccer. The team operates independently of the school district.

Field runners, Nate Conroy and Mike Robinson, pace with Steve Green of Crestwood during the first mile of the course.

Norton boys make ready to cheer on the girls team to victory.

Steve Green of Crestwood secures his lead early on the new PTC course at Wingfoot State Park.

The Stow Boys cross country team placed ninth out of 36 teams at the Boardman Invitational.

Woodridge senior Drake Sulzer finished fourth and led the Bulldogs to a second place finish at Saturday's Boardman Spartan Inviational. Woodridge was edged by St. Vincent-St. Mary.

CVCA Freshman Samantha Bockoven, and Senior Sarah MacIntosh took the top two spots at the Boardman Spartan Invitational on Saturday.

Timmy Andrassy re-directs a corner kick from Zach Locke to go up 1-0 against Hoban.

Three of St. V-M Irish smile at their team's first place finish at the Boardman Invitational.

New to cross country, Garrett Crichlow, of Twinsburg, crosses the line in 8th place with a time of 16:11.

Field runners Heather Franczkowski, Alyssa Pennington, and Lindsay Johnson catch their breath after enduring the grueling course at the PTC Super Duals.

Revere sophomores Sami House and Emma Gresser and juniors Kayla Shockey and Alex Poitinger won the 200-medley relay at the Suburban League Championship at Wooster High School.

Two Firestone students who were part of the protest prior to Monday's school board meeting hold up pro-Tim Flossie signs at the Akron Public Schools administration building.

Streetsboro won the boys 4x200-meter relay at the Don Faix Invitational track and field meet Apr. 2 at Crestwood. Pictured from left are sophomore Dorian Williams and seniors Jamari Heard, Ray Nevels and Steve Magic.

Field's Brandee Watson leads the second pack at the Falcons' first home meet.

Pictures from week 1 - Ravenna vs Tallmadge at Tallmadge

Week 2 of regular season - Ravenna vs Mentor Lake Catholic at Mentor

Football, Basketball. Bailey is a team player with exemplary leadership skills. 4.0 student who is a role model for his community on and off the field.

Annual Volley For The Cure

Highland's softball team celebrates its 3-2, eight-inning victory over North Royalton in the Barberton Division I Sectional finals.

Highland coach Mandi Myser (left) and first baseman/pitcher AnnMarie Kirchner are headed to the Barberton Division I District semifinals after their 3-2, eight-inning victory over second-seeded North Royalton in the sectional finals.

Highland's Adam Holowecky, Josh Poling, Nick Kerr and Mason Rorapaugh (left to right) took part in the Lakewood Division I District.

Senior forwards Karissa Steffas (left) and Olivia Petek will be two of the top returnees Mike Murphy will have to work with as he takes over as the girls basketball coach at Highland.

Green's girls 4x400-meter relay

Senior running back-linebacker Kyle Finch is a key two-way player for Green. First-year coach Ed Cybak and the Bulldogs seek their first winning season since 2006.

Garrettsville Garfield sophomore Kevin Stock is a winner by fall on the first day of the OHSAA state wrestling tournament. The G-Men went 3-for-3 in the first round of Division III.

Representing Garrettsville Garfield on Monday night at the WTCBCA Senior All-Star basketball games were (from left): Kendall Morrison, Justine Eakin and Emily Hartman.

Garrettsville Garfield senior pitcher Brandon Baumgardner was named PTC County Division player of the year after pitching the G-Men to a division title in 2011.

Defensive end Matt Molnar (left) and running back Bob Bright help lead the Garrettsville Garfield G-Men football team into a 2011 season full of expectations.

Garrettsville Garfield's leading scorer from 2010, Ian Reider, is graduated, but the G-Men still have a talented roster in place.

Akron Garfield senior Kevin Brewton is one of three Summit County football stars scheduled to participate in the annual Big 33 Game this Saturday in Hershey, Pa.

Robert Lyons - Akron Garfield. August 2011

JaQuan Walker - Akron Garfield. August 2011.

Field players raise their helmets in unison to celebrate the team's big, wildly exciting 38-34 win over Kent Roosevelt on Friday night.

Elms junior guard Tessa Haneline is the SportsInk.com Athlete of the Week for Dec. 12-18.

The Our Lady of the Elms Panthers hope to make some noise in the newly created OHSAA Division III girls soccer tournament in 2011. Elms junior goalkeeper Christina Graziano is an all-star and one of the best in Summit County.

Hudson junior Tyler Monaco pushes the ball up field during the Explorers' 3-1 boys soccer win Thursday night at Jackson.

Crestwood girls team takes a quick pose before the start of their race.

Senior quarterback Jon Kuss and the Wadsworth Grizzlies generated more than 430 yards of total offense in a 42-35 home win Friday over Wooster.

Wadsworth senior Josh Morton (left) and Nordonia freshman Jermaine Muse (right)

Freshman catcher Jessica Solvey (left), senior pitcher Letitia Bittinger and the East Canton Hornets are on a real roll, getting two shutout wins to capture a sectional softball championship.

Team Huddle

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Stow-Munroe Falls vs. Kent Roosevelt football on Sept. 2, 2011. Final score: Kent Roosevelt 55, Stow 28.

Haley Congrove

Springfield girls are all smiles before the start of the Marlington Invitational

Brian McGovern and Pat Ferguson of Tallmadge overtake Nate Conroy of Field to place 1st and 2nd.

Junior guard Davonte Brunson continues to fill up the basket for East, scoring a career-high 45 points in an 85-75 overtime win over Massillon Washington. A whopping 24 of those points came in the fourth quarter and OT as the Orientals rallied.

East seniors, Elvin Butler, Montanize Woods, Steve Thomas and De'Shon Hudson led the Orientals to an 85-74 victory over Shaker Heights.

Cuyahoga Falls boys 4x800 relay team at the Kent Invitational, Apr. 15

Tallmadge Cross Country girls are all smiles before their meet at Field.

Tallmadge boys relax before their dual meet at Field.

Line play from Aug. 26 when Ravenna nipped Tallmadge 47-44.

Ravenna and Tallmadge battle in the trenches on Aug. 26. The Ravens won a donnybrook 47-44.

Jon Cipa during game versus Ravenna

Dillon Matthews rushed for 137 yrds 2 Rec 57 yrds 2tds , one fumble recovery 76 yrd td

Crestwood takes possession of the ball in a recent boys soccer match against host Coventry.

Annie Wise of Waterloo placed second in 1,600 meters Saturday at the Andover Division II District track tournament.

Southeast freshman Miranda Hughes finishes fifth at the Archbishop Hoban Dick Malloy Invitational.

Katelyn McCullough finishes fourth in her first race as a Southeast Pirate cross country runner at the Archbishop Hoban Dick Malloy Invitational.

Southeast's Bill Cutlip (front) and Ray Stull enjoying the first race of the 2011 season. Ray went on to finish fifth and Bill finished eighth in the boys Gold Division race.

Southeast senior Dusty Sartor started the 2011 cross country season strong with a third-place finish in the Gold Division race.

Damian Pennington of Southeast fights for third place in the 4x100 relay Saturday.

Calee Ruppel from Mogadore laying down a successful bunt vs Coventry at Mogadore High School during a league game in the Portage Trail Converence.

While waiting for their turn to compete at a meet last season, members of the Coventry girls track team, which is coached by a man in Randy Scava, gather on the edge of infield.

Coventry boys track team

The Coventry Comets racked up over 300 rushing yards and forced three turnovers to win their season opener at Canton South, 42-22.

Crestwood's 4x800 Girls Team at 2011 Rough Rider Invite

Middle hitter Ally Peters (left) and outside hitter Kaitlyn Witsaman give Medina two elite talents in the front row. Both seniors were All-Medina County selections in 2010, but should be even better this fall for the veteran-laden Bees.

Cloverleaf athletic director Craig Walkup

Brunswick sprinters Kelly Merholz and Brianna Moss

Multi-million dollar renovations at Judy Kirsch Field have forced Brunswick's football team onto the grass for training camp. When the Blue Devils' new FieldTurf is ready within two weeks, coach Luke Beal's squad will be back on its magic carpet.

Buckeye's Tyler Yuhas, Shawn Cordes and Kyle Gatt (left to right) placed fifth in the Division II boys 4x100-meter relay at the OHSAA state meet.

Buckeye's volleyball team is all smiles after clinching its third straight outright Patriot Athletic Conference championship. The Bucks beat archrival Black River in three games to lock up another crown.

Brendan Scott scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Buckeye boys basketball team to a 63-52 Patriot Athletic Conference win over Columbia on Tuesday night.

Streetsboro freshmen Marra Wood and Tia Hairston qualified for regionals in the girls 200 at the Andover Div. II District meet.

Nathaniel Harris Jr. overcomes a very poor start, 4th at start, to pull away after 70m to defend his 2010 100m title.

Nathaniel Harris Jr. pulling away at the end to win the 2011 OHSAA Division II Indoor 60m Title

Nathaniel Harris Jr. crossing the line in meet-record time to win the 2011 OHSAA Indoor 200m Title.

Nathaniel Harris Jr. pulls away from the field defending his 2010 200m Title. Please note the time was 21.6 not 21.88 that was posted at the meet.

Senior Jon Cipa, left tackle for Tallmadge, blocks for a touchdown-scoring play against Woodridge on Saturday, 8/13.

Anthony gotto ready to throw against Woodridge during a scrimmage.

The Suburban League team, including Cloverleaf, Highland and Wadsworth, at the Medina County Senior All-Star Game.

Kenmore 171-pounder Cody Lamberg found little consolation in his third-place finish Saturday in the state wrestling championship.

PJ Swaney is seen here in action at Riviera Lanes bowling for the Kenmore Varsity team against Firestone HS.

Kenmore sprinters Lanytra Glover and Markayla Powers

Football players from Tallmadge, Stow and Hudson take a break from their workout at Speed & Explosion in Hudson to show off their SportsInk.com shirts.

2011 Woodridge graduate Maria Moore continued her winning ways on July 9, 2011, with a first-place finish at the Il Palio Drappo Verde e Rosso 5K charity run in downtown Akron.

Members of the Firestone boys cross country team participated in the Il Palio Drappo Verde e Rosso 5K charity run in downtown Akron on July 9, 2011.

After battling through the rugged Suburban League wrestling wars, the Barberton Magics had no trouble dealing with the toughness of the North Canton Hoover Division I Sectional.

The Barberton Magics are glad to have junior Christlin Cline back in their lineup. An outfielder, Cline is recovering from a rare heart valve disorder. Barberton topped Revere 4-3 on Sunday at Firestone Stadium.

Archbishop Hoban small forward Evan Pannell scored a game-high 23 points, leading the Knights to a 45-43 win over Medina. Pannell made 11-of-13 free throws, including 3-of-4 in the final minute, for the North Coast League champions.

The big hitters for Tallmadge on Friday afternoon were sophomore Kody Edwards, senior Derek Frye and junior Matt Shomo. Each Blue Devil had two RBI in an 11-1 win at Wadsworth.

Three games into the season, the Tallmadge Blue Devils (3-0, 2-0) look like the real deal. Head coach Kenny Linn (left) and senior RHP Thomas Hobson are pictured here after a win last Friday at A.C. Field in Wadsworth.

Tallmadge girls 4x200-meter relay

The Streetsboro boys track team won the Andover Div. II District meet, its first ever.

Steve Magic of Streetsboro anchors a winning effort in the 4x200 relay at the Don Faix Invitational at Crestwood.

Cloverleaf girls soccer coach Val Baughman has stepped down after 17 years. The only coach the program has ever known, she leaves on a string of three straight league titles. At right is Katie Roberts, the Colts' all-time leading scorer.

Crestwood senior Sammi Vaughan, seen here following the Cloverleaf Colt Pack Invitational, organized a 5k race for this Sunday (Nov. 21) to benefit her cousin Libby, who was diagnosed with cancer.

The Cloverleaf swim team huddles up prior to the 2011 Suburban League Swim Championships at Wooster High School.

Kristen Kilzer (left) pitched a three-hitter and had an RBI single and Holly Phillips drove in a run with a single as the Cloverleaf softball team defeated Strongsville 3-0 in sectional play.

Cloverleaf hurdler Kelani Nuckols and coach Frank Peters celebrate at the Austintown Fitch Division I Regional. Nuckols set a school record in the 300-meter hurdles.

Cloverleaf state-qualifying pole vaulters Stephanie Foster (left) and Jennifer Foster, with OHSAA official Phil Horvath.

Walsh Jesuit junior star Evan Payne, coach John Norris and senior captain Garrett Cona celebrate the Warriors' Stow Div. II District boys basketball championship.

Stow-Munroe Falls senior Katie Betts won the 1,600-meter run to help the Bulldogs win the 39th annual Frank Rossi Valkyrie Invitational. Betts, an Ohio State recruit, is seen here during cross country season.

Stow wrestling stats keepers Haley Guenther and Ashley King

Buchtel sprint champion Nathaniel Harris

Junior Nathan Jackson of the Blue Devils uses the "baby" hook for two over the Ellet defender.

Ellet's 2011 softball seniors (front, from left) Jessica Wahl, Taylor Charles, Elana Mara, Stephanie Sigmon, (back) Andrea Okolish, Jena Dugan, Brittney Sullivan.

Nordonia wrestler Brian Yurko at the NOC Championships.

Wadsworth basketball seniors Tate Moore (left) and Prescott Williams both are slated to participate in the 22nd annual Medina County Senior All-Star Game festivities on Wednesday night.

On Saturday, Wadsworth pitcher Alli Beery became the Grizzlies' all-time hits leader. She also tied the mark for career RBI.

Wadsworth senior distance ace Russ McCune

Mike Schmeltzer (left) is retiring from coaching after 13 seasons guiding Wadsworth softball fortunes. He will continue to teach chemistry at WHS.

Walsh Jesuit senior captain Ryan Krause scored a header goal in the second OT Sunday to push the Warriors into Tuesday's Division II state semifinal. Walsh defeated Marlington 1-0 and will meet Revere for a berth in Friday's state championship match.

Senior Nate Lundy had two hits and two RBI and scored twice as the Walsh Jesuit baseball team topped St. Vincent-St. Mary 7-2 on Friday in the Akron Div. II District semifinals.

Archbishop Hoban shocked perennial state power Walsh Jesuit 3-0 on Saturday afternoon to earn a district title behind a complete game shutout by pitcher Matt Gebacz.

Waterloo wrestling team at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Matt Rickey shoots a free throw in the final seconds of the second overtime period as Windham wrapped up its 62-55 win over Kennedy for the Warren Division IV District championship.

Windham's Matt Rickey goes up for two in Friday night's Warren Division IV District final. Rickey scored 10 and played a key role in the 62-55 double-overtime win over Warren JFK.

Woodridge (23-5) won the PTC County Division baseball championship at 14-0 and placed five players on the first team as announced by the Ravenna Record-Courier.

Woodridge softball player Allison King hits a single in the Bulldogs 3-2 win over the Medina Bees at the Firestone Spring Showcase.

Medina's Karli Greene pitches to Woodridge softball player.

Woodridge junior ace Amy Donze was honored as one of the top pitchers in the PTC County Division with her selection to the All-County Division First Team.

Jared Cottrill and the Woodridge Bulldogs won the boys 4x400-meter relay by more than eight seconds, earning them the team championship at the Woodridge Wrap-Up Meet. The Bulldogs scored 140 points to nip Walsh Jesuit by two.

Woodridge's Vibushan Sivakumaran is good friends with the track athletes at rival St. Vincent-St. Mary, but he still wants to beat them and that showed on Thursday on the first day of the Orrville Division II District meet.

Woodridge's Jimmy Charles and Drake Sulzer at the OHSAA state meet.

Woodridge seniors Maria Moore (facing) and Morgan Willis celebrate their 1-2 finish at the state meet.

Woodridge's Miranda Stockton, Maria Moore, Morgan Willis and Emelie Moeller (left) celebrate their second-place finish at state.

Woodridge seniors Morgan Willis and Maria Moore

After three tries and no first-place trophy this season, the Hudson boys finally broke through at the Reinhart Relays in Stow and edged the host team 91.5-89.

Hudson junior Tim Staudt runs the anchor leg of the 4x1600-meter relay.

Guard Anthony Gotto drives to the lane vs Hudson.

Brunswick's 4x400-meter relay team of Alyssa Biedron, Alexx Muller, Brianna Neitzel and Jennelle Ramsumair (left to right) won its semifinal heat at the Amherst Steele Division I Regional.

Hudson softball coach Jeff Brown

Junior Christina Blair of CVCA ran four events at Tuesday's meet, winning three of them.

The Buchtel Griffins are co-champions of the 2011 Optimist Meet. Pictured is Buchtel's regional first-place 4x200 from last spring: Johnathan Coleman, Nathaniel Harris, Ernest Calhoun and Damarquis Owens.

Senior McKenna Galloway was all smiles after the game -- and with good reason -- but during the contest with Medina on Wednesday, she was really focused, leading the Blue Devils to a 5-0 win.

Rebbeca Herte of Black River

Hoban senior pitcher Nate Prebonick blanked Chagrin Falls Kenston 4-0 in the district semifinals, setting up the district title game with Walsh, which the Knights won by a 3-0 score.

Barberton wrestling fans (front, from left) Raeann Motich, Kelsey Strayer, Hannah Bindreiter, (back left) Carly Chaney and Kelly Witschey at the 2011 Suburban League Championships.

Revere wrestling team at the Suburban League Championships

Walsh Jesuit deafeted University School 57-46 in the Division II district semifinal.

Members of the Crestwood track and field team cheer on their teammates at the Don Faix Invitational at Crestwood.

Members of the Kent Roosevelt track and field team try to stay warm while cheering on teammates at the Don Faix Invitational at Crestwood.

Field's Mike Robinson secures 1st place and Norton's James Rynes takes 2nd. They switch places for the 3200.

Field Girls take the top four spots in the 1600

Kent Roosevelt’s Erin Waples was named the girls meet MVP of the 2011 Rough Rider Invitational

Kaycee Harris, of Tallmadge won the 300 hurdles at the 2011 Rough Rider Invitational.

Firestone's Monique Ransome won the 200 meters at the 42nd annual Rough Rider Invitational.

Bill Darmon, Field chased after Josh Sabo of Revere to take 2nd in the 800 at the 42nd annual Rough RIder Invitational.

Junior Kaleigh Roop catching a line drive at 3rd base during the Ohio Invitational, April 10th 2011

Adam Journic (number 6) and Andy Farrell (number 18) take in the game vs Hoban at Canal Park.

STVM softball team celebrates after Ashlee Unrue's big hit.

L to R order they ran their legs

1st , Hanna, Kent, 2nd Kent, 3rd Kaitlyn Stayer, Field

Revere Pitcher Nathan Allen beats Tallmadge 5 - 2 on 4/28/11 striking out 6 batters.

1st place, Mike Robinson, Field; 2nd and 3rd Kent

Kent 1st, Field Emily Waples 2nd

Emily Betts and Katie Fobean both of Stow-Munroe Falls in the 3,200.

"Blockheads" are the unsung heroes at every meet!

Justin Thomas of Stow in the 3,200

Pole Vaulters are sizing up their approach

Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers high jump team, including Nicole and Stephanie Rozsa, is all smiles and looking forward to setting PRs!

Southeast boys receiving pre-meet advice from their coach at Austintown Fitch Optimist Meet.

The Green Bulldogs won the 31st Optimist girls meet on Saturday in Austintown. Freshman Emily Hooker (second from right) placed second in the 200 meters.

Woodridge coach Jeff Howard wades barefoot through lane one.

Billy Darmon of Field surges to edge Crestwood runners Nick Chambers and Steve Green in the 1600 meters.

Streetsboro's all freshman relay team battled for first place and were clear winners.

Runners were handed iced towels at end of races to help cool them down at the Andover Div. II District meet.

Three PTC boys relay teams advanced to regionals at the Andover Div. II District meet -- Field, Waterloo and Streetsboro

Three PTC girls 4x400 relay teams advanced to regionals at the Andover Div. II District meet -- Crestwood, Waterloo and Southeast.

Billy Darmon of Field and Taylor Gregory of Waterloo advanced to regionals at the Andover Div. II District meet in the 800.

The Southeast boys 4x200 relay team hams it up after qualifying for regionals at the Andover Div. II District meet.

Streetsboro freshman Megan Melice, Tia Hairston, Marra Woods and Destiny King qualified for regionals in the 4x200 at the Andover Div. II District meet.

Southeast 4 x 200 relay team took second place at the Ravenna Division II Regional to advance to the State meet in Columbus.

Annie Wise of Waterloo and Sammi Vaughn of Crestwood paced together during the 1600. Their strategy paid off as they took 3rd and 4th to advance to the state meet. Both Wise and Vaughan also qualified for the state meet in the 4x800.

Field's Billy Darmon fights hard at the finish line for second in the 800. After waiting to hear official results, Bill and Coach Kidd are thrilled to be advancing onto the state meet.

Ravonne Lawrence,Southeast wins the 300 meter hurdles at regional to advance to the state meet.

Streetsboro's Steve Magic misses fourth place in the 200-meter dash by .12 seconds and the chance to advance. He is comforted by a teammate.

Karlie Leiberth, Crestwood was thrilled to take first in the 800 and also set a new PR . Oh yeah... and advance to state!

Crestwood's 4 x 400 relay team was all smiles and celebrations after taking second at the regional meet.

St-VM Sean Poholski resting up before his event.

Girls having fun in the rain after their last home game gets called in 6th inning due to storm.

With temps soaring into the 90s, Crestwood's Sammi Vaughan prepares to make her move midway through the 3,200 meters on Tuesday at Ravenna.

Hoban senior pitcher Matt Gebacz fanned 11 in a complete game, 10-4 sectional victory over Woodridge on Friday. Gebacz is pictured here at last year's sectional championship game.

Archbishop Hoban catcher Lucas Sokol, seen here in the regional championship against Lake Catholic, had a great day at the plate, with four hits and three runs scored, but the Knights came up just short in the Division II state championship game on Saturday.

1st place,Sue Wiant, Field, 2nd Kent

L to Right Billy Darmon, Field 1st, Kent 2nd and 3rd

Nick Chambers won both the 800 and 1600 meter

Southeast was the clear winner for the 4 x 100 relay

Kent fights Tallmadge for first place in the distance relays

Kent has clear lead in the shuttle hurdles

St. V-M leader laps other runners for a strong win.

Revere pitcher Nathan Allen pitches a 5 inning shutout against Barberton 4/12/11 for an 11 - 0 win.

After their games, the Tallmadge Baseball and Softball players stopped by the T-Con Relays to cheer on the track team.

The STVM baseball team takes a moment to pray before the game against Hoban at Canal Park.

Destiny Consentino, Abby Chasar and Rachel Salberg of Field secure the top 3 spots in the 800.

2nd and 3rd place, rocky river took 1st

1st and 2nd

Emily Klouda, Brittany Butcher, Quinn Sparks, Lydia Wallbrown

Mike Robinson, Christian Bochkor, Billy Darmon, Kole Williams

Zach Gibson, Dusty Sartor, Lucas Bloom, Matiyes Kinker

Field Falcons smile through their shivers at Newton Falls Tiger Relays

Waterloo girls take a moment to smile before their events at the Newton Falls Tiger Invitational.

Rachel Salberg, Field hands off the baton to Destiny Costentino for the last leg of the 4 x 8.

Kaitlyn Stayer,Abby Chasar, Rachel Salberg, Destiny Costentino

Two of the top girls track teams in the area are St. Vincent-St. Mary and Highland. Last Saturday, the Irish won the Poland Invitational, while the Hornets placed third at Triway's Invitational. Here they are going head-to-head at the Tallmadge Bill Barry.

Evan Payne going for the basket in game against Twinsburg. 2-23-11 He "lives" near the rim!

Evan Payne on his way to the hoop in Varsity game against St. Ignatius. 2-4-11

The dunk! Walsh Jesuit Varsity v St. Ignatius. 2-4-11

Evan Payne, Walsh junior guard, drives to the goal against Buchtel.

Walsh Jesuit boys basketball vs. University School, March 9, 2011.

Walsh Jesuit boys basketball vs. University School, March 9, 2011.

Walsh Jesuit boys basketball vs. University School, March 9, 2011. Walsh basketball cheerleaders.

Walsh Jesuit boys basketball vs. University School, March 9, 2011.

Garrett Cona scored 5 points at the free throw line in the last few minutes of Walsh Jesuit's win over University School in the Division II district semifinal on March 9, 2011.

Waterloo holds the lead at the handoff in the girls 4x1,600 relay.

Field Falcon fans Kelsey and Hope Morrison and Terri and Hannah Gempel cheer on the high jump team.

Coventry wrestlers Rusty Lockhear, Jesse Gunter and Brandon Pavlich at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Garrettsville Garfield wrestling team at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Garrettsville Garfield wrestler Esler Heyd.

Garrettsville Garfield wrestler Aaron Yonker.

Garrettsville Garfield wrestler Josh Lawrence.

Crestwood wrestler Nick Fejedelem at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Crestwood wrestler Cheney Matarrese at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Crestwood wrestler Conner Nemec at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Crestwood wrestler Adam Horovitz at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Crestwood wrestler Mitchel Porter at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Waterloo wrestlers JJ Diven, Mitchell Kline and Nick Hermann at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Waterloo wrestler Nick Hermann at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Waterloo wrestler JJ Diven at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Waterloo wrestler Mitchell Kline at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Springfield wrestling team at the 2011 PTC Championships.

Tallmadge senior wrestler Alex Bratnick (171) and statistician Leah Smith at the 2011 Suburban League Championships.

The Cloverleaf wrestling team at the Suburban League Championships.

The Copley wrestling team at the Suburban League Championships.

Green wrestler Chris Doyle at the Suburban League Championships

Cloverleaf wrestler Tyler Dobbins at the Suburban League Championships

Revere wrestler Eric Roose at the Suburban League Championships

The Tallmadge wrestling team mugs for the camera before the Suburban League Championships.

Green basketball cheerleaders at Springfield

Timeout at the Green-Springfield boys basketball game on Feb. 8, 2011.

Bulldogs huddle before the start of the Green-Springfield boys basketball game on Feb. 8, 2011.

The Wadsworth Freshman Girls Basketball Team closed out an undefeated season with a win over Massillon Washington Thursday, February 10. The team has been undefeated since the beginning of their seventh grade year, including the 2009 7th and 2010 8th grade Suburban League post-season and tournaments and this year's Classic in the Country.

Hail to the champions (fron left): Shaia Horton, Tayelor McCalister, Janea' Perdue, Imani Gordon

Brunswick wrestling fans at the NOC Championship

Mayfield wrestling team at the NOC Championships.

Hudson wrestling team at the NOC Championships at Garfield Heights.

Twinsburg wrestler Del Vinas

Elyria wrestling team at the NOC Championships in Garfield Heights.

Nordonia wrestling team

Solon wrestling team

Medina wrestling squad at the Northeast Ohio Conference Championship at Garfield Heights.

Medina wrestler Mike Griffith

Brunswick wrestler Caleb Curtis

Cuyahoga Falls wrestler Scott Hysell

The Cuyahoga Falls wrestling team mugs for the camera before the NOC Championships at Garfield Heights High School.

Copley swimming

Members of the Green swim team huddle before the 2011 Suburban League Swim Championships.

Members of the Green girls swim team: Rachel Harlock (senior) and Colleen Douglas (junior).

Members of the Revere boys swim team: Kerry White (sophomore), Antoine Furet (sophomore), JT Wintrow (junior), Adam Saeay (sophomore) and Travis Mikoda (junior).

Freshman Kennedy Harbert, sophomore Autumn Merrill, senior Holly Hickman and freshman Mary Beasley at the Suburban League Championships.

Wadsworth senior Alex Delgiorno, junior Mike Paulak, junior Joe Sayre and sophomore Spencer LaHue won first in the 200-medley relay at the Suburban League Swimming Championships at Wooster High School.

Copley sophomores Abby Ceye, Jacqueline D'Attoma, Taylor Farber and junior Claire Marshall wait their events at the Suburban League Championships.

The Green boys swim team touts their mohawks at the Suburban League Championships.

Cloverleaf's 400-free relay team: Nicole Kolovka (senior), Abi Scott (senior), Anna Kopinsky (freshman) and Addy Ferguson (junior).

Cloverleaf's 200-medley relay team: Nick Koncar (senior), Caleb Goodreau (senior), Adam Goodreau (freshman) and Mick Lloyd (senior).

Woodridge vs. Mogadore tip off!

Woodridge sophomore Lizzie Wilkinson takes a shot!

Woodridge players (from left): Brea, She'kiera and Lizzie after the win at Rootstown.

She'kiera Brooks drives down the court with the help of Lizzie Wilkinson.

Sophomore Jacob Wood hits the pull up jumper at home vs. Copley

Point guard Anthony Gotto scores on the drive. Gotto had 12 points in the home loss to Copley.

Senior Scott Karnuth looks to the post during the Blue Devils loss to league rival Copley.

Devils Tucker Linder attempts a reverse layup against Copley. Linder finished the game with 14 points and nine rebounds.

At the free throw line

Medina hurdler Clay Febus and assistant coach Tom Fasko are headed to the Amherst Steele Division I Regional. Febus, who qualified in three events, is one of 15 members of the Bees taking the next step toward the OHSAA state meet.

Dillon spring of 2010

Larry Boso spring of 2010 freshman

The Tallmadge Blue Devils await the start of a home matchup with Ellet.

Junior Tucker Linder calls for the ball vs Ellet. Linder finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds in a 79-66 win over the Orangemen.

Senior Scott Karnuth #21 attempts the block in action vs Hudson.

Junior Nathan Jackson boxes out opponent vs Hudson. Jackson finished with a team high six rebounds for the Devils.

Junior Tucker Linder drives baseline vs Hudson.

Steve Green, Crestwood ran 17:10 and placed 71st out of 149 runners at the state meet.

Woodridge coach Jeff Howard hugs Maria Moore after she secures eighth at the state meet.

Woodridge standout Morgan Willis welcomes a hug from her coach after taking second at the state meet.

Div. I Girls top 16 individuals include Anna Boyert, Medina, 4th; Caroline Sauers, Hudson 6th; and Selena Pasadyn, Brunswick, 14th.

East Canton fans sport "Josh Schleappi hair" as the cheer their teammate on at the state meet.

Josh Schleappi finishes 21st with a time of 16:16 to earn All-Ohio.

CVCA, Woodridge and St.V-M teams take the early lead at the start of their race.

Field and Norton recently competed with Lake at a Tri Meet hosted by Field. The Falcons were at the top of both dual scores over the Panthers and Blue Streaks.

Streetsboro, Tallmadge and Field boys set a quick pace to start the race.

The girls' teams cheer on the boys from Tallmadge, Streetsboro and Field as they head for the finish line.

Field runners welcome Lake runners before a race.

The Streetsboro coach encourage his girl's team after their race at Tallmadge Tri Meet with Field.

The runners are lined up and ready for the gun at the Marlington Invitational

Field sophmore, Andrew Begue said it felt good to finish after losing his shoe at the start of the Marlington Invitational.

Field senior Bill Darmon takes 4th, followed by junior Mike Robinson in 8th at the Marlington Invitational

Annie Wise of Waterloo takes second in the 1,600. Mallory Kriedon of Edgewood, who placed eightth in the 2009 state meet, takes first on Saturday.

Crestwood advances two in the shot put.

Field Falcon Jake Kruse sails over the hurdles.

Coventry teammate holds the blocks for the start of the relay.

Crestwood boys beat out Kent to win the 4 x 800 relay Wednesday.

Field's Mike Robinson advances to win the 3,200.

Field Falcons Tyler Sigmon, Kole Williams and Ryan Husser cross the line in the 1,600.

St. V-M pulls ahead at the finish to win the distance medley relay.

Springfield and Field clear the high jump.

Ravenna clears the last hurdle to win at the Ravenna meet on April 13.

Kaitlyn Stayer, Rachel Salberg and Jessica Heater all smiles before their distance event at the Ravenna meet on April 13.

Alyssa Pennington, Aaron Kovacik, Danielle Mellinger and Nic Flesher all smiles after Ravenna meet.

Athletes from the CVCA girls track team jog around the track after a recent meet.

Ravenna, Field and Norton distance runners in the 3,200.

Cuyahoga Falls Tigers Samone Friga, Nick Kulich, Dylan Hooker,Samuel Frank Miinkach III, Mike Martin, Sarah Farrance, Erinn Larsen cheer on their team at Kent Rough Rider Invitational.

Coventry's Savanna Cottrell, Savanna Johnson, Talia Magestro, Taylor Glasser, Abby Trusky and Alexis Gross all smiles after their field events.

Runners for the 1,600 stay in tight group at the Bill Barry Invitational.

1,600 runners at the Bill Barry Invitational.

Field runner Bryan Hanshaw explodes out for first leg of the relay at the Bill Barry Invitational.

Runners take off for a smooth start at the Bill Barry Invitational.

Highland takes the lead in the girls hurdles at the Bill Barry Invitiational.

Highland runner makes move to pass Berea runner at Bill Barry Invitational.

Christian Bochkor, junior from Field, fights off competitors to help his team place first at the Marlington Invitational

Annie Wise, Waterloo Senior secures 9th for her team at the Marlington Invitational

Jaclyn Koza of Tallmadge holds off Waterloo and Louisville to secure 8th at the Marlington Invitational.

Streetsboro and Tallmadge runners pace together at the Tallmadge Tri meet

Coventry Girls discuss relay strategy.

Southeast wins the 4 x 800 Metro relay.

At the finish line.

Revere's Josh Sabo and Wadsworth's Jacob Sussman walk off the track together after racing head-to-head for the final time in high school.

Streetsboro runners following a cross country tri-meet with Field and host Tallmadge

Tallmadge's Nicole Miller secures 2nd for the Blue Devils during a tri meet with Field and Streetsboro

Tallmadge's Jaclyn Koza is first to cross the line for her team in a tri meet with Field and Streetsboro

Tallmadge Blue Devils show their game face before a meet with Field and Streetsboro.

Tallmadge leading Field through their home course at the Tallmadge Tri Meet with Streetsboro.

Congratulatory hug from Crestwood coach.

All smiles after winning the 800.

Congratulations to worthy competitors.

Runners are spent after giving their all.

Woodridge wins the PTC County 4 x 400 Meter relay.

Southeast and Woodridge fight for the line

Ravonne Lawrence of Southeast wins the 300 hurdles

Woodridge fights for the win in the dash

Crestwood and Field alumni come back to cheer for their alma mater

Hannah Sampson of Kent fights off Crestwood and Field to win the 3200

Field Falcons Tyler Sigmon and Chris Cobhan will advance to regional with a fourth-place finish in the 4x200 relay Saturday at Andover.

Crestwood's MeGee and Becker take first and second in the 3200

Garfield prepares for the start of the 4 x 400 relay.

Karlie Lieberth of Crestwood, in the final leg of the 4 x 400 relay, brings in a victory Saturday at the Andover Division II District track tournament.

Sammi Vaughan of Crestwood took second place in the 3,200 and beat her personal best by seven seconds, 11:34.05, at the Andover Division II District track tournament.

Morgan Willis of Woodridge runs the final leg of the 4 x 400 to win at the Portage Trail Conference championship.

Kent Roosevelt's Danielle Rice and Ravenna's Moe Moe Smith compete in the hurdles at the Portage Trail Conference championship meet.

Walsh Jesuit Varsity Hockey team won 2-1 in overtime at their home opening league game at Kent State University Dec. 4, 2010. Freshman Dawson DiPietro had two goals and assists were credited to senior Greg Shupe and senior Colin Marshall.

Junior quarterback Lou Gigliotti connects on a pass to senior Bobby Redd in Copley's 26-14 victory over Highland on Sept. 17, 2010.

CVCA poses for a team shot after securing 4th at the Billy Goat Challenge

Drake Sulzer, junior from Woodridge, secures second place with a time of 17:23.4

Woodridge and CVCA girls cross country runners keep pace with Struthers at the half-way mark.

CVCA Girl's Team take first at the 2010 Billy Goat Challenge

Crestwood and CVCA runners at the start of the Billy Goat Challenge

Lake's Justin Groubert is first to cross the finish line at the Marlington Invitational

Laura Tweedie (Lake) and Rachel Salberg (Field) secure 2nd and 3rd at the Field Tri Meet.

Louisville's Mattie Rankin, Mandy Mohn and Mackenzie Rankin sweep first, second and third at the Marlington Invitational.

The Norton Boys XC team before the race with host Field and Lake.

Lauren Bednarczyk is first for Norton at the Field Tri Meet with Lake.

The Waterloo girls team leans in for the start of the Marlington Invitational.

Manchester's Mike Barber and Bryan Daily take 5th and 6th at the Marlington Invitational

Woodridge coach Jeff Howard receives both Golden Shoe awards for his girls and boys cross country teams.

Crestwood's Sammi Vaughan (1st) with Woodridge's Maria Moore (2nd) and Morgan Willis (3rd).

Woodridge boys after their win at the Metro PTC Double Dual

Woodridge combo of Vibushan Sivakumaran and Drake Sulzer take first and second at the Metro PTC Double Dual.

Vibushan Sivakumaran is happy with his time of 16:24 and first place finish at the Stow Bulldog Invitational.

Walsh Warriors walk the course before their race.

St. V-M girls not only take 1st place, but also have four team members qualify as All-Ohio. A good reason to smile!

Woodridge girls are happy about their fourth place finish at the state meet.

St. V-M cross country team on the podium and ready to receive their 2nd place trophy.

St. V-M girls team pose with their 1st place trophy.

The Div. I Boys top 16 individual winners include Russell McCune, Wadsworth, 6th; David Knack, Medina, 8th; and Josh Sabo, Revere, 13th.

Waterloo senior Annie Wise is 24th to cross the line with a time of 19:25, earning her All-Ohio status.

Medina High School's Kevin Paradise, Brent Gaither, and Brad Palocko (all in green), along with Avon Lake senior Justin Housley, qualified at the Division I Tiffin Regionals to advance to the State cross-country finals.

The Highland boys soccer team shows off their Suburban League Conference Championship t-shirts.

"Knights in shining armor" show support at Boardman NEO Regional Cross Country Meet.

Varsity Soccer 2010

NEO Regional Division II Winners- Go Woodridge!

2010 season

2010 Season

Jackob Swords, St.V-M overtakes Chris Kantor, Jefferson to take 3rd at the NEO Regional CC Meet.

The fans hovered around the white board to see watch for the team results.

Drake Sulzer and Vibushan Sivakumara of Woodridge are happy to be the first two of their team to cross the finish line.

Maria Moore, Woodridge took her lead just before the last mile pushing past Abbie Clifford , Perry to win with a time of 18:38.

St. V-M girls receive a little good natured ribbing from coach as they catch their breath in the holding pen.

Morgan Willis and Maria Moore of Woodridge congratulate their fellow competitors, Christina Blair, CVCA and Sammi Vaughan of Crestwood.

Nothing but tears and hugs when Woodridge girls learn their team has placed 2nd.

Destiny Consentino, Field receives hugs from the team when she learns she will advance to state.

Medina High School senior David Knack ran a 15:34.63 to come in third at the Division I Tiffin Regionals and advance to the State cross-country finals.

NEO Regionals Division I boys move out quick at the start of the race

Katie Betts, Stow and Caroline Sauers, Hudson pace behind Marie Lorentz, Mayfield at the one mile mark.

Katie Betts of Stow is quick to smile about her 6th place finish and her time of 19:13.

Katie Betts, Stow, crosses the finish line on the heels of Louisville's Mackenzie Rankin.

Josh Schleappi of East Canton paces behind the leaders as they near the one mile mark in the NEO Regional Div III race.

Annie Wise from Waterloo pulls ahead just before the one mile mark to finish 7th overall with a time of 19:52.

Field fans painted their faces to show support of their teams at NEO Regionals in Boardman.

Tallmadge fans sport their spirit flag and body paint at Boardman Regionals.

Tallmadge fans sport body paint, their flag and a "gun show" at the Boardman Regionals.

The fans even wore costumes to encourage their teams to victory at the Boardman Regionals.

Wadsworth freshman cc runner Owen McDevitt contemplates what amazing achievements are in his future after catching a SportsInk t-shirt at the Oct. 22 Wadsworth home football game.

Emily Luli (7th) and Annie Wise (11th) of Waterloo advance to the state meet next week.

Revere's Josh Sabo ran near the front of the pack all day, finishing fourth at the Division I Boardman regional.

Running a 16:37.95, sophomore Augustine Kazek from Black River High School in Medina County qualified for the State finals by ranking 13th in the Division II Tiffin Regional cross-country race.

2010 Varsity Girls Season

2010 Varsity girls season

Coach Peltz and his freshman starting QB, PJ Swaney, are seen at practice discussing the upcoming game-plan.

Crestwood XC boys after their finish

Norton XC boys are happy with today's race results.

Billy Darman, Field, places 5th in the Cloverleaf CC Pack Invitational Gold Division.

CVCA runner reflects on his race while holding his ribbon.

CVCA's Christina Blair and Crestwood's Karlie Leiberth and Sammi Vaughan moved to the front early and held their spots to be the top three across the line.

CVCA girls help their teammate celebrate her 2nd place victory and her birthday.

Run first, then cake! Great way to celebrate your birthday!

Christina Blair, CVCA paced with Sammi Vaughan, Crestwood at Cloverleaf CC Pack Invitational. Sammi pulled ahead at the finish to take first.

Field fans cheer on Billy Darmon as he begins his hill descent at McDonough Invitational.

Field boys move out quickly to secure "their spots" early in the race.

Brian Long and Christian Bochkar dig in as the conquer the uphill climb at McDonough Invitational.

Alexander Garrett --- Zone Coverage

Game-saving pass deflection against Orrville!

Dig by Brittany Tusek, junior at Revere High School

Crestwood Soccer

Josh Yoho of Woodridge fights for the ball in a game against PTC rival Rootstown.

Crestwood and Field pace together at the one-mile mark.

Dusty Sartor from Southeast closes in on Brian Long from Field. Dusty went on to finish 9th and Brian 11th in the Metro division.

Quinn Sparks of Southeast staying in the front of the pack at the Legends Invitational.

Quinn Sparks, Emily Stull, Lauren Reihl and Cassy Wallbrown all getting ready for the race at the Legends.

128 runners from the Metro and County divisions start the PTC middle school championship race.

Field runner Kaitlyn Stayer gets a hug from her favorite fan: mom!

Ravenna girls' team going through last minute stretches before the start

East Canton going through pre-race rituals at the starting line.

Kent fans cheer their team with signs and words of encouragement.

Kent fans hold signs to encourage their team to victory.

Doug Miller of Kent leads Steve Green, Crestwood and Billy Darmon, Field to win the PTC Metro Cross County League Meet.

Kent-Roosevelt girls cross country team

Both Woodridge Boys and Girls secured first place, PTC County League Champs. The girls team left early to get ready for homecoming. The boys joked with each other about not smelling too fresh.

Senior Izet Bektic winds up for the kick.

Senior Roby Arguelles fights to keep the ball against Waterloo.

Copley 2nd place

Stow, Hudson and Solon took their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place positions at the start of the race and kept it to the finish.

Woodridge boys team places 1st at Goodyear District Meet.

Maria Moore (center) and Morgan Willis (left ) of Woodride take 1st and 2nd ,leaving 3rd to Christina Blair(right) of CVCA

Field girls are ready to cheer their teammates onto victory at Goodyear District meet.

Mike Robinson of Field is 1st for his team and 15th overall at Goodyear District meet

Stow girls surround their team signage at Goodyear District meet

Go Hudson! Fans are ready to cheer their team onto victory at Goodyear District Meet.

Twinsburg fans are painted and ready to cheer their team at Goodyear District Meet.

Twinsburg fans painted and ready to cheer their team at Goodyear District Meet.

Copley fans pose before cheering their team at Goodyear District Meet

Div II Trumbull District Boy's start

The Southeast Lady Pirates advance on to Regionals again in 2010.

Quinn Sparks of Southeast makes a strong push at the finish to come in just ahead of Crestwood's Abby Soltisz in the Division II Trumbull County girls district race.

2010 season

2010 Hoban girls soccer season

WHS's Russell McCune is district champion, helping his team to a 3rd place finish at LCCC, and a regional berth.

The Wadsworth boys cross country team took home the Suburban League championship for the first time since 2001.

Norton fans set up a pyramid along the race trail to cheer their team.

2010 Season

2010 season

2010 season

2010 season

Walsh runner gets a hug from his favorite fan.

Walsh runners checking times with their coach.

An apple a day keeps the competition away?!

Field Falcons sport their winning shirts and ribbons.

Senior C.J. Sibley blocks a field goal in Copley's 28-7 victory over Barberton to stay undefeated at 5 wins and 0 losses.

Field Varsity Boys took 2nd place at the Colt Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 25. Five of the seven had their personal best time.

Ravenna Football

O'Rourke intercepts Green QB and rumbles 38 yds

Even after the Kenmore Cardinals defeated the Akron North Vikings 33-6 at Kenmore's Homecoming game, Coach Peltz and his staff know that there is still more work to be done.

Nordonia boys cross country team took third place at the always challenging Woodridge CVNP meet

Green football at Wadsworth

Green football at Wadsworth

Green football at Wadsworth

Green football at Wadsworth

Green football at Wadsworth

Green football at Wadsworth

Green football at Wadsworth

2010 Hoban girls soccer

It's not always a "gator" that guides the lead runner

Sophomore Jake Calhoun recovers a fumble in Copley's 26-14 victory at Highland.

Hoban Lady Knights Soccer 2010

JV runners from Wadsworth and Aurora high schools prepare before the start of their race at the Boardman Invitational, Saturday, September 18.

An official with the Boardman cross-country invitational briefs Kent Roosevelt JV runners before their race, Saturday, September 18.

Officials with the Boardman cross-country invitational go over the rules before the JV race on Saturday, September 18.

Crestwood goaltender Aaron Jackson makes a save on a Springfield shot.

Crestwood's Connor Pearce leaps up to head a ball during a recent soccer game against Springfield.

Officials with the Boardman cross-country invitational go over the rules before the JV race on Saturday, September 18.

Coventry gets a goal off of a header against Crestwood.

Crestwood's Jocelyn Pearce (back) battles a Coventry defender for possession.

Crestwood scores a goal against Coventry on a penalty kick in a recent girls soccer contest.

Southeast's Dusty Sartor and Field's Mike Robinson congratulate each other on a race well run.

Crestwood goaltender Aaron Jackson stop a Woodridge shot from going in.

The Woodridge Bulldogs defeated the visiting Crestwood Red Devils at a recent soccer game.

Jessica Snodgrass and Billy Darmon win best overall times of 22:13 and 17:40 at the Field XC Brimfest 5k fundraiser.

Coach Conroy assigns duties to his cross country volunteers before the Brimfest 5k Fundraiser.

Jay Wilson, Cody Moore, Pat Boggs, Jimmy Cercek, Nate Stasik and Zach Wells make up the captain leadership of the 2010 Field Falcons.

Field proudly displays their 11 years of boys cross country state qualifiers and 6 years of girls state qualifiers. The Falcons have also won two state titles apiece in cross country.

Cross Country Banner which hangs on the Field tent at every meet.

The Kent Roosevelt volleyball team poses for a picture following their 3-0 win over Field

School spirit flag encourages Windham students

Teams kick off the Marlington Invitational.

Copley soccer captain Bradley Ruhaak kicks the ball in a recent game against Medina.

The Walsh Jesuit student section cheers on the Warriors in their annual football game against rival Hoban.

Walsh Jesuit kicker Ross Martin nailed four field goals in the Warriors win over Arhcbishop Hoban.

The Green football cheerleaders passed out SportsInk.com T-shirts to the crowd at a recent football game.

The Akron East football coaches and players come together to discuss strategy against Massillon Jackson on September 3.

Copley Junior Alexander Garrett pulls down an interception against Cleveland JFK on Sept. 3, 2010.

Fans of the Stow Bulldogs get ready to cheer their team on to victory.

High School Boys

Middle School Girls

Crestwood's Aaron Jackson leaps for a save.

Crestwood and Alliance end in 0-0 tie.

Crestwood's Sam Zuponcic scores twice in the first five minutes!

Steven Sieverding and Rick Brewer of Green at the game against Garfield

Tallmadge and Field runners exchange congratulations following a tri meet race in Tallmadge.

Hoban fans cheer on the Knights against Akron Garfield in a recent football game.

The Archbishop Hoban cheerleaders celebrate during Hoban's win over Akron Garfield in football.

The Wadsworth Grizzlies boys soccer team celebrates during a recent game.

The Waterloo Vikings boys soccer team celebrates a goal against Rootstown in a recent game.

The Waterloo Lady Vikings are introduced prior to a home game against Rootstown.

The Green Girls Cross Country team warms up before the Bulldog Invitational.

Woodridge senior Vibushan Sivakumaran wins the Billy Goat Challenge with a time of 17:06.

Fans of the Green Bulldogs cheer their team on

Five Woodridge Bulldogs placed in the top 10 at the McDonald Billy Goat Challenge last Saturday in McDonald, Ohio.

Tallmadge students go crazy at Ravenna, Aug. 27, 2010.

Spirited Walsh students prior to Warriors girls soccer match vs. Strongsville, Aug. 23, 2010.

The Springfield Spartan Marching Band cheers the defense to a stop against Ellet to help perserve a 20-14 victory

The Ellet cheerleaders root on the Orangemen against Springfield

Falcon Football Captains 2010: Front: Jay Wilson, Cody Moore Back: Pat Boggs, Jimmy Cercek, Nate Stasik, Zach Wells.

Crestwood Goal Keeper Aaron Jackson

Crestwood's Nick Fedjedelem

Garrettsville Garfield's Tim Schwann stops the shot in match against Crestwood.

Crestwood's Sam Zuponcic scores one of her three goals during match against Garrettsville Garfield.

Crestwood's Kelsey Bascombe wins the battle for the ball

Wadsworth junior Jack Snowball sat out most of the Aug. 27 game at Stow after injuring his knee early in the game.

Crestwood and Garrettsville Garfield girls battle for possession.

Wadsworth drum major John Hill leads the WHS band as it plays in the stands during the second half of the Aug. 27 Grizzly-Bulldogs football game at Stow.

Wadsworth cheerleaders rally their fans at the Grizzly-Bulldogs Aug. 27 game at Stow.

Wadsworth students show up in force for the Grizzlies' first game -- and first loss -- of the season, Aug. 27 at Stow.

Junior running back C.J. Chatman scores a touchdown as Copley beats Jackson 42-21 on August 27, 2010

Green's Brumbaugh blocks extra point from Lake

Green's Quarterback Cundiff goes for the pass

Green's Kapeluck goes for huge gain from kickoff into Lake territory...

Green's offensive line of Sexton, Dorando and Brumbaugh shut down Lake's approach

...and the sign said...

Woodridge's Superman Mascot: Can kryptonite stop them this season?

Firestone Defeats Crestwood 2-1

The Mogadore Wildcats have a rich football history that is almost too good to believe.

Walsh Jesuit goalkeepers for the 2010 season (left to right) are: Jonathan Dietrich, Nate Casper and Ryan Vellequette.

Louisville's goalie blocks a shotby Crestwood's Josh Parr.

Louisville's Goal Keeper punches out a corner rush by Crestwood

2010 Field varsity volleyball team

Falcon Varsity Volleyball team "practicing" their pyramid.

G-Men Cheer Squad during pre-season practice

James A Garfield Cheer Squad takes a moment to smile for the camera.

Spartan Pride -- Springfield football

Barberton seniors Amber Thomas, Dana Harshbarger, Liz Cline and sophomore Allison Mazey with post-season team awards.

Sophomore Justin Bergh relieved starter Mike Flegal for Revere on Saturday.

Emily White and Revere ran away from Ravenna. The Minutemen's next goal is to make it to the Division I soccer district semifinals.

Senior Ali Thomas is among five returning state qualifiers on the boys and girls swim teams at Revere. On Wednesday, the Minutemen swept dual meets from host Barberton.

Revere senior forward Dan Steinkerchner scored 20 points to lead Revere to a 58 to 49 victory over Barberton

Revere's John Galbraith (21) and Mike Flegal (30) get Holy Name base runner Rob Kichak caught in a rundown Saturday, a 3-2 loss for Revere.

Revere goal scorers Nick Gallo (left) and Constantine Antonas celebrate the Brunswick Div. II District boys soccer title, after a 2-0 win over Archbishop Hoban at Pappano Stadium on Saturday.

Norton leadoff hitter Adrienne Goehler and the Panthers swept Woodridge in a Saturday doubleheader.

Norton senior Natalie Cook.

Starting pitchers Samantha Furr (left) and Kristen Kilzer.

Senior center Danielle Zuercher, attempting a free throw during a regular season game, represented Nordonia at the GCBCA Girls All-Star Games. Zuercher helped the Knights claim the Northeast Ohio Conference Lake Division championship.

Nordonia's Kevin Osborne catches his breath after running the first leg of the 4x800-meter relay at the Austintown Fitch Division I Regional.

Nordonia long jumper Brandynn Clark.

Nordonia's John Spooney catches his breath after completing the 100-meter dash final.

The Mogadore Wild Cats get ready for the opening kick off against the G-Men of Garrettsville Garfield

Mogadore's defense, led by junior linebacker Joe Scolaro, completely shut down the G-Men from Garretsville Garfield.

Mogadore QB Matt Traugh was named honorable mention to the All-Ohio football teams this week. Joining him are three fellow Wildcats.

Mogadore senior Jordan Poth is SportsInk.com Athlete of the Week for March 18-24.

Mogadore's Jordan Poth, coach George Tompkins and Amanda Sidwell (from left) and the Wildcats' undefeated PTC season ranks in as one of the top stories of the past year.

Nathaniel Harris Jr. overcomes a slow start to win the title at the tape.

Buchtel standouts (left to right) John Coleman, Desmond McCoy, and Eric Kendrick hope to even the score with Garfield

Buchtel's Charnae Coleman and Daishani Williams led the Griffins to a 67-46 basketball win on Monday over Garfield.

Buchtel forward Dajon Lewis stuffs the ball during the Griffins' 75-66 win over Dayton Dunbar, which came into the game ranked No. 1 in the state in Division II.

Division II District Coach of the Year Stephen White led Buchtel's boys basketball team to a perfect regular season, the City Series crown, an AP state poll title, and the Canton District final.

Buchtel senior Dajon Lewis drives to the basket against Marlington in Wednesday night's opening game at the Canton Memorial Field House, which Buchtel won 87-50.

The Buchtel girls won the 30th annual Optimist team championship Saturday in Austintown. The Griffins were first, followed by CVCA in second and St. V-M in fourth.

Buchtel senior track standout Kachay Hullum recently committed to Ohio State. She injured her right ankle at the City Series championships.

Chanel Smith of Ravenna crosses the line in second place in the 4 x 100 relay at the Andover Division II District track tournament Saturday.

Brandan McGee of Crestwood placed first in the 1,600 and 3,200 races at Saturday's Andover Division II District competition and goes to the regional next week.

Buchtel's Nathaniel Harris Jr. powering home in the boys 200-meter final.

Brunswick's catcher Alexa Reis (No. 3) with pitcher McKenna Galloway (No. 23).

Barberton sophomore #5 Allison Mazey lays down a good looking drag bunt vs. Akron East.

The 4X400 Teams of St. Vincent - St. Mary, Tallmadge, CVCA & Woodridge High Schools. The ladies took 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 6th place at the Lexington Regional Finals!

Monica Smith of Ravenna places second and Sandra Shirey of Waterloo places third in 300 hurdles Saturday at the Andover Division II District track tournament.

Ravonne Lawrence of Ravenna takes first in the 300 hurdles Saturday.

Nick Wiseman secures second place for Streetsboro's 4x200 relay team.

Channel Smith of Ravenna brings in first place for her 4x200 relay team at the Andover Division II District track tournament.

Damian Pennington of Southeast leans in for second place in the 100 at the Andover Division II District track tournament.

Ravonne Lawrence of Southeast takes second in the 110 hurdles at the Andover Division II District track tournament.

Scott Pollock accepts the Burg Sportsmanship Award on behalf of Mogadore.

Mogadore seniors Landon Trainer and Kodey Chance played their last game for the Wildcats Tuesday night, losing to Maplewood 49-29.

Senior softball star Jordan Poth and her Mogadore Wildcats take on Kidron Central Christian on Friday in hopes of advancing in the Cortland Division IV sectionals.

Brunswick sprinter Lorenzo Pace, who made his season debut last week, is already ranked among the top two in Medina County in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. He also helped the Blue Devils' 4x100 to their best time of the spring at the Comet Relays.

Sophomore Ally Vidika finished second in the 200- and 400-meter dashes as Medina stopped Strongsville 104-33 in a Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division dual meet. The Bees won 12 events in their home finale.

Medina pitcher Thomas McGurk gave up six hits and allowed 1 earned run to Brunswick on Wednesday.

Evan McKee celebrates after running the final leg for Medina's victorious 4x400-meter relay. Malik Tuck, Laterian Brown and Hunter Heaton were his teammates in the race for the Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division champion Bees.

Medina's boys 4x400-meter relay team of Hunter Heaton, Evan McKee, Malik Tuck and Laterian Brown (left to right) won the Amherst Steele Division I Regional title and are headed to the OHSAA state meet.

Medina's Steele Wasik and Alex Wasik clear the hurdles together at Kenneth Dukes Stadium.

Eighth-grader Steele Wasik and junior Alex Wasik represent the future and the present of Medina's outstanding track program. Alex is one of Ohio's elite girls pole vaulters, while Steele set four school records this spring.

In a tough loss for CVCA on Jan. 16, Breanna Hopkins battled Manchester girls for a shot at the basket.

Amber Silver, pictured in a Jan. 16 game, celebrated senior day by scoring 16 points for Manchester on Saturday.

Manchester senior Kayla Matheny, pictured in a Jan. 16 game, was honored at Manchester's Senior Day.

Manchester senior Jackie Bonnett, pictured in a Jan. 16 game, was recognized at Manchester's Senior Day on Saturday.

Senior Kayla Matheny (left) takes a moment to cheer on teammates as her Manchester Panthers defeated Norton in a dual meet. Matheny won the long jump.

Junior catcher Kristi Meadows smacked a solo home run in the fifth inning, but Manchester fell 3-2 in a sectional softball loss to visiting Canton Central Catholic.

Ellet pitcher Taylor Charles (pictured earlier this season) held the Manchester Panthers to four singles.

Kenmore coach Tom McKinnon and his 2009 captains, Garland McCormick and Richard Jackson.

Kenmore's Charles Huggins (left) is expected to rejoin Charles Hearn and coach Brian Dawson. Huggins has been out with an injury.

Kenmore senior Cody Lamberg pinned all three opponents at the North Canton Division II Sectional. A state placer two straight years in Div. I, Lamberg is competing in Div. II this year.

Kenmore senior Charles Hearns drives to the basket Wednesday night against St. Vincent-St. Mary at the Canton Field House.

Kenmore sophomore Antonio Hearn makes a layup early in Wednesday's game against St. Vincent-St. Mary at the Canton Field House.

Kenmore's girls sprint medley team won its heat at the Kimberly Relays and placed third overall. Left to right were Evelyn Stiggers, Shanequa Williams, Markayla Powers and Lanytra Glover.

Kenmore baseball coach Joe Nauer is one of several City series coaches who juggle a full-time job outside of Akron Public Schools with coaching duties.

The Jackson Polar Bears (18-1) shut down Hudson's offense to win the Kent Division I District on Saturday night. Jackson plays Green at Brush High School in a regional semi on Tuesday.

The Hudson girls cross country team won the Akron Division I District title on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Explorers also had won the NOC crown.

Hudson senior diver Nick Pinkerton placed second (432.55-11 dives) at the Akron Sectional on Thursday.

Northeast Ohio Conference rivals Hudson and Stow-Munroe Falls faced off for the second time this season Friday night.

The Explorers took a moment Wednesday to commemorate coach Chuck Schilling's 400th career win -- a 3-2 decision at Stow.

Senior pitcher Mindy Meredith notched her 13th win against Solon on Tuesday.

Hudson senior shortstop Anthony Calabrese went 3-for-3 with a triple, two runs and three RBIs as Hudson crushed Elyria 14-4 in five innings on Friday.

Hudson senior center fielder Emily Maggio and the Explorers have risen to the second spot in the Ohio High School Softball Coaches Association state poll. They are joined in Division I by Elyria and Brunswick.

A high school swim meet held at Cleveland State.

Highland senior goalkeeper Matt Aberegg tells SportsInk.com he is headed to the University of Pittsburgh.

Highland guard Kristie Chabra and coach Cassie Seth celebrate after the Hornets beat Wooster 39-32 at the Medina Division I Sectional. Chabra led all scorers with 13 points.

Highland's Karissa Steffas and Natalie Zidd (right) celebrate after winning the 4x400-meter relay that gave the Hornets a 72-66 Suburban League victory at Wadsworth. Riley Stewart and Meridith Taylor were also part of the triumphant quartet.

CVCA senior center fielder Matt Corpora is the SportsInk.com Athlete of the Week. He hit four home runs in one game against Highland.

Wadsworth and Highland softball players pause before Thursday's game to remember Erin Ehrbar, a Highland athlete who died in a car wreck last week.

Senior Gabby Mizner and freshman Ann Marie Kirchner and rest of the Highland team have dedicated the tournament to schoolmate Erin Ehrbar, who died in a car crash last week.

Wadsworth's Samantha Malkowski, Highland's Meridith Taylor and Wadsworth's Mikala Gordon (left to right) all rank among the Medina County leaders in the 300-meter hurdles.

Highland first baseman Jill Sammon (left) hit a key double and pitcher Gabby Mizner pitched a six-hitter Thursday in the win over North Royalton.

Highland freshman Paige Springhetti, and sophomores Karissa Steffas and Riley Stewart (left to right) are all headed to the Amherst Steele Division I Regional in multiple events. A total of 18 Hornets advanced out of the Lakewood District.

Highland junior Nate Chronister and sophomore Natalie Zidd were named top male and female athletes of the Rough RIder Invitational, scoring 30 and 22 points, respectively.

Brunswick pitcher Joe Balmert pitches to Medina batter David Schwem on Wednesday.

Black River sophomore Jessica Chidsey drives to the basket in Thursday night's game against Buckeye.

Sophomore shortstop Nora Smith had three RBIs for Black River; however, Mapleton rallied for a 6-4 win Thursday in the opening round of the J.B. Firestone Tournament.

Buckeye junior Stacy Butcher passes to junior Sierra Heaton in Thursday's game against Black River.

Buckeye junior Brianna Hritz drives to the hoop in Thursday's Patriot Athletic Conference game. Buckeye beat visiting Black River handily.

Black River's David Kindall won the 1,600-meter run and the pole vault competition at the Patriot Athletic Conference Meet.

Buckeye's boys track team claimed its sixth consecutive league championship by winning the Patriot Athletic Conference Meet at Rocky River Lutheran West. The Bucks scored 198 team points to easily outdistance Black River's 116.

Black River's track team packs up its gear after a solid performance at the Patriot Athletic Conference Meet.

Buckeye pitcher Danielle Sims had gone 22 innings without giving up an earned run until the Bucks played Keystone in Friday’s LaGrange Division II District final, which Keystone won 6-0.

Copley co-captains Lauren Schoenewald (left) and Samantha Hose helped the Indians knock off Firestone in a battle of surging volleyball squads.

Buckeye middle hitter Marah Farage is the OHSVCA District Player of the Year in Division II. The senior has led the Bucks to their first-ever regional appearance.

The Archbishop Hoban boys volleyball team heads to Columbus for the Division II state semifinals after defeating Walsh Jesuit 3-0 in the North Regional Final at Jackson High School.

Junior Dan Smith scored three first-half goals and the Spartans cruised a 7-0 sectional win over Tuslaw on Tuesday night at Vince Griffin Stadium.

Cloverleaf leaders, senior Karly Bueck (left) and junior Katie Roberts, pictured here in September, are anxious for a rematch with North Royalton in Thursday's sectional final.

Walsh Jesuit girls soccer seniors (left to right) Lynette Schnell, Carolyn Vespoli, and Alexandra Stec pose with the University Heights Div. I District championship trophy. Walsh topped Solon 3-0 on Thursday.

The senior members of the CVCA boys soccer team suffered an emotional setback to Worthington Christian, 2-1, in the OHSAA Div. III championship match on Friday afternoon at Columbus Crew Stadium.

The Brunswick Blue Devils, 2010 Barberton Division I District softball champions.

After running the 110 shuttle hurdles at the 2010 Ellet Invitational.

3 of Cuyahoga Falls Coaches ... Koch (distance), Lieberman (head), Nelman (boys sprinters) at Ellet Invitational 2010.

Tyler Hardy, Pat Nelson and Jason Gless at the scorer's table during the NOC championship.

Field's Bill Darmon advances in the 800 meter

Zachary O'Driscoll made a relief appearance in Thursday's game against Wadsworth, and on Friday announced his commitment to Heidelberg University.

100 meter dash at Rough Rider Relays

Firestone pitcher Joe Cianciola attempts to pick off Walsh Jesuit's Nate Lundy in a recent Summit County matchup. The Falcons and nationally ranked Warriors both have high hopes heading into the OHSAA Tournament.

Field's Morrison clears the high jump.

Barberton's 2010 baseball team is loaded with seniors.

Barberton's Jordan Dague takes off to first base.

Smiling Tallmadge Blue Devils.

St. V-M wins with a strong lead in the relays.

PTC rivals Field and Ravenna exchange well wishes at Theresa Conti Relay.

Jessica Stanik and Allison Bates of Minerva after completing their relay event at the Marlington Invitational.

Waterloo's Miranda Bennett, Camille Robb, Leah Nichols, Becky Knapp and Brittany Stephenson are all smiles at the Marlington Invitational,

Minerva's Corey Allen and Cole Sutek at the Marlington Invitational on April 30.

Marlington takes the lead in the shuttle hurdles.

Waterloo Vikings Matt Johnson and Jose Brenes relax before their events.

Waterloo Vikings Megan Proudley and Michael Bowken at the Marlington Invitational.

Ashley Smithberger and Meagan Hoover of Waterloo "catch some rays" at Marlington Invitational.

Rick Brewer of Green going over a hurdle in practice

Barberton senior Jacob North traded in his basketball uniform and now patrols center field for the Magics baseball team. He's batting .406 with 11 RBIs so far this season.

Cuyahoga Falls Tigers Dapree Beasley, Frank Thompson and Greg Rechner at the Rough Rider Invitational.

Revere's Chantelle Smart,Morgan Ford and Ashley Golson are all smiles after completing their events at the Rough Rider Invitational.

Falls Tigers Evan Clark and Austin Ward are confident they will perform well in their track events.

Norton softball player Adrienne Goehler sliding safe into home in a game vs. Crestwood.

Barberton Teammates Tijana Zaric, Keith Nelums Jr., Brian Porter, Kelvin Gilcreast Jr. and Janel Mitchell bundle up to stay warm against strong and cold wind.

CVCA track

Brothers Tyson and Toneo Gulley, along with Bud Brown (left to right), combined for 289 yards on the ground to lead Garfield to a 35-14 victory over Ellet.

Akron North football coach Ken Johnson is stepping down and is among four City Series coaches who are moving on.

Tallmadge pitcher Garrett Emling.

Tallmadge senior baseball player Garrett Emling lays down a bunt in an 8-7 win over Archbishop Hoban.

Archbishop Hoban's Tim Beech gets a hit against Tallmadge in non-league play.

Woodridge softball player Sophia Bissell awaits her pitch in a game against the Medina Bees at the Firestone Spring Showcase. Woodridge won 3-2.

Copley pitcher Mackenzie Wallace throws against Solon at the Firestone Spring Showcase.

Field's Kruse stumbles on a hurdle as a Highland runner advances at the Bill Barry Invitational.

Jon Harris slams against Kent Roosevelt in District semifinal loss.

Walsh teammate holds the blocks in preparation for the heat at the Bill Barry Invitational.

Field and Norton runners wait for the gun April 13.

Field, Ravenna and Norton Runners wait for the gun at the Ravenna meet on April 13.

Norton runner kicks in to the finish.

St. Vincent-St. Mary runner is first over the hurdle at Bill Barry Invitational.

Parents check on results at Bill Barry Invitational at Tallmadge.

Norton and Field distance runners exchange well wishes and tips prior to the 3,200 on April 13.

Field Falcons Rachel Salberg (right) gives thumbs up as Destiny Costentino runs beside her during the 3,200 at the Ravenna meet on April 13.

Field Falcons Brian Havercamp and Mike Robinson take first and second in the 3,200.

St. Vincent-St. Mary teammates Tessa Weigand, Lydia Presper and Annie Davis relaxing under their tent at the Bill Barry Invitational in Tallmadge.

Maria Wischt, Jake Kruse, Brian Hanshaw and Emma Gainer are waiting to see results posted at the Bill Barry Invitational Meet.

Field Falcons Brian Haverkamp, Jake Howard, Jared Husser and Coach Kidd enjoy a moment between events at the Bill Barry Invitational Meet.

Fighting Irish Rolalia Stadler and Lauren Connell at the Bill Barry Invitational Meet at Tallmadge.

St. Vincent-St. Mary beats Highland to win 4 x 100.

Field Falcons Destiny Cosentino, Elizabeth Toth, Rachel Salberg,Shayna Hughes,Maddie Tasker and Kaitlyn Stayer cheer on their team

Field Falcons Mike Robinson and Ryan Husser point to each other to lead the charge at the Bill Barry Invitational in Tallmadge.

Walsh Jesuit's Tony Howkins takes 2nd in the 3,200 meter behind Rocky River's Tommy Eldridge.

Barberton senior Jacob North (right) poured in 22 points and was named MVP of the annual Rotary All-Star Classic at Malone University. The Summit County Stars blasted the Stark County Stars 140-111.

The Warriors 4x200 relay included (left to right): Paul Amodio, Joe Bachmann, Kellen Donnelly and Russell Platt.

Mike Robinson of Field advances in the 3,200 meter at the Bill Bary Invitational in Tallmadge.

Tallmadge's Greg Lenzo, emily Gough, Kayla Craig and Alex Lenzo

Coach Mitch Wagner talks to his Archbishop Hoban softball players after a tough day at Firestone Stadium on Friday at the 2010 Ohio Invitational.

Cloverleaf sophomore Addy Ferguson qualified for state finals in the 100-yard butterfly, becoming the first Cloverleaf swimmer to compete at the state level.

The Hoban Knights attacked Norton to pick up a 71-46 victory. Seniors Krissy Sokol and Taneka Lewis, along with junior Emily Orsini led Hoban to the win.

Twinsburg captains Jenn Mohney, Malina Howard, Hillary Southworth and Katie Fox celebrate their win over Shaker Heights on Saturday.

St. Vincent-St. Mary junior center Jakarr Sampson makes one of his three stuffs in the first quarter against Kenmore in the Canton Division II District semifinals.

Cloverleaf's girls basketball team is mobbed by its fans after beating Elyria 44-32 in the Medina Division I District semifinals. The Colts will face Lorain Southview in the district championship game Saturday at 1 p.m.

Medina seniors Danny Rymer, Cameron Roda, Noah Johanson and Tyler Peters (left to right) have at least one game left in their high school careers. The Bees beat Amherst Steele 37-32 to advance to the Grafton Midview Division I District final.

CVCA freshman Nathan Tomasello is among six 2010 OHSAA wrestling champions from Summit and Medina Counties.

Brad Squire has a moment of levity with an official at the state wrestling championship tournament.

Brad Squire had a little energy left over after winning his state championship match at 145 pounds Saturday.

Wadsworth 135-pound wrestler Louden Gordon got the big pin Saturday to cement his state championship and give Wadsworth the momentum in winning the Division I championship.

Wadsworth wrestler

Paige Nemec of Crestwood.

Ben Buzzelli of Wadsworth exults as the heavyweight state champion in Division I wrestling, capping a state championship run by his wrestling team.

Rachel Theriot and her teammates cut down the nets at Lake High School after winning the district title. Theriot scored 30 points to lead Walsh

CVCA CF Matt Corpora hits a 3-run HR

Twinsburg sophomore Scott Effross gets his first varsity outing and a win against Woodridge.

Senior Brian Kilway of Tallmadge throws a no-hitter against Highland in the Blue Devils' home opener.

Derek "Charlie" Frye arrives at home after a three-run home run against Lancaster in the Blue Devils' season opener.

The Twinsburg girls basketball team huddles during a time out.

The Walsh Jesuit girls basketball team advanced to the Division II state semifinals in Columbus, before losing to Hathaway Brown on March 18.

Nneka Offodile, Cheryl Yu and Kara Goliat of the Walsh Jesuit girls basketball team reflect on making a run at a Division II state title.

Members of the Woodridge varsity boys soccer team huddle with members of the 4- and 5-year-old squad during an event that partnered the micro-mini players with their high school counterparts for pre-game warm-ups.