Daniel Sherriff
Garfield G-Men softball outlasts Mineral Ridge in walk-off fashion
The Garfield G-Men softball team did not plan on their first extra innings affair of the season coming in a game when they held a five-run advantage in the seventh inning. After their five-run lead turned into a one-run deficit, the G-Men rallied to walk off Mineral Ridge 8-7...
Greenmen girls’ track snags 10th place at Amherst Comet Relays, boys...
The Aurora Greenmen track and field team has not competed in many invitationals so far this year. In their biggest invitational of the early spring, the Greenmen girls finished in 10th place at the 69th annual Amherst Comet Relays last Saturday at Amherst High School.
“A lot of them are...
Cardinal baseball doomed by big third inning in loss against Perry
The Cardinal Huskies’ baseball team has been searching for a lot of answers this season, including where to find offense. That question remained unanswered when the Huskies were routed by Chagrin Valley Conference foe Perry 16-2 in five innings in a crossover game last Thursday in Lake County.
“We struggled...
Berkshire football program receives $3,000 helmet grant
The Berkshire Badgers’ athletic programs continues to make major strides. The Berkshire football program recently was awarded the $3,000 Leo Murphy Field & Equipment grant by the Cleveland Browns’ Cleveland Touchdown Club Charities, which will go toward purchasing new helmets for the middle school and high school football...
Rockets’ softball withstands late rally from Panthers
For the Streetsboro Rockets’ softball team, the final three outs of their game against Metro Athletic Conference foe Norton were the toughest ones to get as the Panthers scored four runs in the top of the seventh. The Rockets fended off Norton’s comeback bid to top their league foes...
Ravenna sophomores compete at National History Day state competition
When Ravenna sophomores Adelina Wunderle and Ella Ribelin teamed up to create a project in their Honors American History class, they had no idea that they were about to make school history. The Ravens’ duo became the first students to submit a project to the National History Day regional...
Streetsboro track sweeps Jeep Davis Invitational titles
The Streetsboro Rockets’ track and field team has been blessed with a tremendous amount of depth on both sides this year. Streetsboro demonstrated that depth by sweeping the Jeep Davis Invitational with the boys winning the team title with 154 points and the girls capturing first place by scoring...
Amanda Parsons rises up as Crestwood Boys’ Soccer Coach
Amanda Parsons has quietly but surely worked her way through the ranks of the Crestwood soccer program for the last seven years. Her time has now come as she was named as the new head coach for the boys’ soccer team on April 7.
“I feel that there is a...
Badger boys’ volleyball stays hot, completes season sweep of Hilltoppers
Since the Ohio High School Athletic Association formally approved boys’ volleyball as a varsity sport, the Geauga County rivalry between the Berkshire Badgers and Chardon has leaned heavily in the Hilltoppers’ favor. The Badgers have now tilted the scales, by defeating Chardon 25-19, 19-25, 25-20, 25-15 to cap off...
Ravens’ baseball rides big fifth inning to conquer Red Dragons
The Ravenna Ravens’ baseball team may finally be hitting their stride. After a challenging start to the season, the Ravens secured their first winning streak when they erupted late to take down Niles McKinley 13-1 in six innings last Friday in Niles.
“Anytime you can win multiple games in a...
If you need just a little more time
As we move past the April 15 tax deadline, you may have recently experienced that “tax” can take two forms:
• the tangible, governmental kind that affects your income, and
• the hidden kind that occupies space in your thoughts.
While paying the first kind is an inevitable part of life, the...
Cardinal softball drops extra-innings thriller to Kenston
Cardinal Huskies’ softball Coach Haley Adams acknowledged that the team’s non-conference schedule has been more difficult than usual so to challenge her team. Cardinal was bested by Geauga County rival Kenston in an extra-innings affair, losing 4-2 in nine innings last Thursday at Middlefield.
“Our coaching staff talked a lot...
This and That New and Used Goods holds prom dress special
As This and That New & Used Goods thrift store on 107 North Prospect Street has continued to collect new inventory over its first few months, it has also stockpiled a few special items. The new thrift store in Ravenna is holding a prom dress special, selling a variety...
Streetsboro softball rallies to beat Hudson but is outmatched against Howland
It was a rollercoaster day for the Streetsboro Rockets’ softball team as they competed in a tri-duel against Hudson and Warren Howland. Streetsboro stormed back from an early deficit to top the Explorers 10-7 but did not fare as well against the Tigers, losing 13-0 in five innings to...
Bombers’ baseball stifled by Lakers in season’s first loss
Through the first four games of the season, the Windham Bombers’ baseball team has been an offensive force. That was not the case on Friday, when the Bombers fell into a deep hole and could not slug their away out of it, losing 12-3 against Northeastern Athletic Conference rival...
Ravenna boys surge to second place, Crestwood girls repeat as runners-up...
In their first invitational of the season, the Ravenna Ravens boys’ track and field team announced their presence with an impressive season debut by taking second place at the fifth annual Don Faix Invitational by taking second place with 109 points last Saturday at Jack Lambert Stadium Track in...
Garfield G-Men baseball prevails against Rootstown
The Garfield G-Men have experienced some turbulence in the final innings of several games this season, with each of their last two losses occurring in the final inning. Despite another rocky seventh inning, the G-Men defeated Portage County rival Rootstown 6-3 last Saturday afternoon at Garrettsville.
“I thought that Rootstown...
Windham juniors Ethan Thornton and Matt Kolaczek selected for Buckeye Boys...
Once again, Windham High School will be well-represented at the American Legion Buckeye Boys Program as juniors Ethan Thornton and Matthew Kolaczek have each been selected to attend as the school’s delegates.
“They are exactly everything Windham stands for,” Windham junior high history teacher Stephanie Parish-Smith told The Weekly Villager...
Sandi’s Creative Corner Honored With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Sandi’s Creative Corner, a small crafts store in the strip outlet on East Main Street was officially honored by the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce by holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday afternoon.
“I love meeting people and love having them come and enjoy the shop,” owner Sandi Randulic told...
Badger boys’ volleyball rally comes up short against Pioneers
Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball Coach Tim Percic has acknowledged that his team may not strike fear into the hearts of their opponents with their size but their confidence in themselves has made them a tough out in every match. The Badgers took Western Reserve Academy to five sets before...
Terrier men’s lacrosse routed by Owls, remains winless in conference
In their final year in the North Coast Athletic Conference, the Hiram Terriers men’s lacrosse team has played against the three top teams and each result has been the same. The Terriers’ struggles in the NCAC continued as they were defeated by Kenyon College 29-2 last Saturday afternoon at...
Crestwood girls capture William E. Fisher Invitational banner, Garfield boys take...
Having only graduated one letter winner from last year, the Crestwood Red Devil girls’ track team had high hopes to hit the ground running. The Red Devils accomplished that feat by winning the fifth annual William E. Fisher Invitational title by scoring 99 points last Friday evening at Cardinal’s...
Streetsboro baseball cruises past Akron Coventry in league opener
One league game should not define the entirety of a high school but according to Streetsboro Rockets’ baseball Coach Chris Scisciani, the margin for error in the Metro Athletic Conference is razor thing. The Rockets dominated MAC foe Akron Coventry in their conference opener winning 11-1 last Thursday at...
Windham 6th grade students compete at National History Day Regional Competition
For the first time, the Windham School District had three 6th grade students compete at the 2025 Region 4 National History Day Regional Competition. Macabee Takacs, Diana Martin and Mia Miller were selected to participate. Miller and Martin’s group exhibit project of Laika, the dog that went into the...
Windham Board of Trustees create new zoning fee amendment
The Windham Township Board of Trustees continued to make changes to its zoning policies at its meeting last Thursday evening at the Windham Town Hall. The Board approved a new amendment that eliminated fees for applications for area and use variances and appeals.
“If we are going to have no...
Jason Gasbarre is next in line to take over Streetsboro boys’...
Although longtime Streetsboro Rockets boys’ soccer Coach Paul Krzeminski has left the program after 16 years at the helm, the program will continue to benefit from a familiar face as their new head coach. Former assistant Coach Jason Gasbarre was announced as the new head coach at Streetsboro’s Board...
Hiram’s Trent Jakacki concludes career by joining 1,000-point club
Attending Hiram College was not something that senior Trent Jakacki saw in his future, let alone continuing to play basketball in college. That being said, the Terriers’ senior wrapped up his collegiate career by becoming the 30th player in school history to record 1,000 points.
“Obviously it is a really...
Garfield G-Men baseball erupts late to down Bristol in season opener
Although the Garfield G-Men baseball team cruised through the first four frames, their lead was cut to one run after a two-run fifth inning by Bristol. The G-Men responded by scoring six runs in the final two innings, defeating Bristol 9-2 in the season opener last Saturday afternoon at...
Garfield G-Men track team striving to keep building momentum
After a dazzling performance at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III district meet last year which included the Garfield G-Men girls’ team capturing the district banner, the G-Men return this year aiming to build on last season’s momentum.
“I think we have a great group coming in this...
Badgers’ softball wilts against Blue Devils in extra-innings defeat
The Berkshire Badgers’ softball team battled back once to tie things late but could not mount another rally. The Badgers suffered their first loss of the season when they fell 4-1 in eight innings against Chagrin Valley Conference rival Independence 4-1 in a crossover game last Thursday evening in...