Tag: Boys Basketball

If it was not clear the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ basketball team felt they had something to prove this season, it should be now. Streetsboro continued its fast start to the season by hammering Metro Athletic Conference foe Akron Springfield 73-15 last Friday evening in Lakemore. “Unfortunately for Springfield they were...

The Garfield G-Men’s first attempt at overtaking Berkshire for the lead in the third quarter of their basketball game against the Badgers may not have been successful but they were not discouraged. Garfield took control in the fourth quarter, overcoming a double-digit deficit to edge the Badgers 72-65 last...

The Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team’s season ended with a whimper last year, but the Badgers are ready to turn the page. As the Badgers begin a new season, they will be fueled by a dynamic junior class that will focus on turning defense into offense. “We are playing better...

The last two years have seen the Garfield G-Men’s basketball team be the young team, having to go through a transitional period after graduating a talented senior class after the 2021-22 season. This season, the G-Men will be fueled by a six-player senior class and are eager to snap...

The Ravenna Ravens boys’ basketball team was not afraid to attack the basket in their season opener against Newton Falls last Saturday evening in Trumbull County, but could not find the net often enough, losing 50-43 against the Tigers. “We were pretty close,” said Coach Marlon Jones. “At one point...

Although the 2023-24 season could be considered a down year for the Windham Bombers boys’ basketball team, they are prepared to show that they have learned from their mistakes. Having returned the bulk of last year’s squad, Windham will rely on its depth to push them to a successful...

Although the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball team has yet to tip-off their season, the expectations have already been set at a high bar. After capturing the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division title last year, Crestwood returns wanting more. “The expectations are to continue to compete and grind, continue to...

Berkshire Badgers’ softball Coach Dave List said the most difficult thing at the spring award ceremony is saying goodbye to the seniors. However the only departure from the program this year was List himself, who retired after 24 years of coaching Berkshire athletics. “It is a lot harder than I...

According to Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball Coach Josh Jakacki, he has had a basketball in his hands every day since he was in fifth grade. After setting several milestones while playing at Crestwood, Jakacki has continued his success as a coach by reaching his 300th career coaching victory...

No matter what the rankings are, anything can happen in the postseason. Those words rang true for the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball team when their resurgent season ended with a 42-39 loss against Smithville in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III Northeast I sectional championship last...

The Streetsboro Rockets’ basketball team has been living on the edge all season. It once again came down to the final minutes but the Rockets prevailed against Marlington, winning 55-47 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II Northeast 1 sectional championship game last Friday night at Streetsboro...

Despite a season filled with record-setting accomplishments, the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball team’s season ended with them falling short of setting one more milestone. The Red Devils lost 79-62 against Chagrin Valley Conference rival Geneva in a crossover game last Friday evening in Geneva. “We had a great week...

Finding a spark at the end of the season is not ideal timing but it is better late than never. The Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team avenged last season’s loss to neighborhood rival Windham by winning 77-51 in the regular season finale, spoiling the Bombers’ senior night last Friday...

The Metro Athletic Conference banner may have eluded the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ basketball team this year, but they proved that they will be a contender for the foreseeable future. The Rockets capped off league play and celebrated senior night by storming back in the second half to beat conference...

The Ravenna Ravens boys’ basketball team’s wait for another victory may take longer than expected. Ravenna’s skid reached 11 games when they were dominated 80-34 against Metro Athletic Conference rival Norton last Friday night at the James L. Coll Gymnasium. “We are struggling to finish games, win games and be...

It has been a while since the Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team reigned supreme against Geauga County rival the Cardinal Huskies. Berkshire dominated its Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe 66-35 to sweep the Battle of Kinsman Road series last Friday night in Burton. “It’s great,” said Badgers’ Coach Joe...

The Streetsboro Rockets boys’ basketball team needed to use every tool at its disposal to fend off Metro Athletic Conference foe Woodridge. The Rockets withstood a late Woodridge rally, winning by a 42-39 margin last Friday evening at Streetsboro High School. “We had a couple of mess-ups there against their...

Unlike some other high school conferences, the balance of power is always shifting in the Metro Athletic Conference. After winning the MAC banner last year, the Ravenna Ravens boys’ basketball team is learning what life is like at the bottom, losing 74-54 against MAC rival Akron Coventry for its...

The Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball team’s days of being pushed around in the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division appear to be over. The Red Devils stayed undefeated in conference play, overwhelming CVC Valley Division foe Cardinal 62-37 for its sixth victory in the last seven games last Friday...

The Cardinal Huskies boys’ basketball team’s losing streak is no more. The Huskies ended a five-game slide when they prevailed 49-47 against Chalker last Saturday evening in Middlefield. “It is good to say the least,” said Coach Kyle Deckerd. “It is always good to win. We had a losing streak...

Despite a poor first half of offense, the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ basketball team only trailed Metro Athletic Conference rival Akron Coventry by three points at the half. But Streetsboro could not solve its offensive struggles and lost 56-41 to the Comets last Friday evening in Coventry Township. “We were down...

Try as they might, the Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team could not find its stride against Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Wickliffe. Berkshire’s inconsistent play led to a 56-51 defeat against the Blue Devils last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “We have had trouble scoring all year,” said Coach Joe...

The Windham Bombers boys’ basketball team may have trailed by only five points at one point in the fourth quarter against Champion but it was a gap they could not close. The Bombers lost 59-54 to the Golden Flashes for their third defeat in the last four games last...

The Cardinal Huskies boys’ basketball team’s first victory of the season did not come easily. The Huskies survived a furious rally by the Garfield G-Men in the fourth quarter to prevail 62-55 last Friday evening in Middlefield. “We were up by 17 points at the start of the fourth quarter,”...

The Ravenna Raven boys’ basketball team needed a quick start against the Marlington Dukes and they delivered in the first quarter. But the Ravens could not maintain their intensity and lost 63-50 against the Dukes last Friday afternoon at Mount Union University in Alliance. “Toward the end of the game...

It had been a while since the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball team faced off against its former Portage Trail Conference County Division foe Mogadore. The Red Devils greeted their old conference rivals by beating them 66-44 last Saturday afternoon in Mantua. “This is a great rivalry game,” said Coach...

The Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team is still searching for its first victory of the season. The G-Men stayed winless, losing 40-38 against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference and Portage County rival Waterloo Vikings in a crossover game last Friday evening at the JAG Fieldhouse. “Both teams came out on fire...

After the disappointing season the Aurora Greenmen boys’ basketball team had last year, they were ready to turn the page. The Greenmen started a new season by beating neighborhood rival Chagrin Falls 52-44 last Saturday evening at the Ralph L. Quesinberry Gymnasium. “I think any time you can start off...

The Cardinal Huskies boys’ basketball team’s season opener did not go exactly as planned, losing 61-24 against Chagrin Valley Conference and Geauga County rival West Geauga in a crossover game last Friday night at The Wolvarena in Chester. “From start to finish West Geauga had a game plan and stuck...