Mark Hazelwood

Sports Editor at Norwalk Reflector

Sports Editor at the Norwalk Reflector

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Norwalk returns all 5 starters for new coach

Nov 30, 2024 | norwalkreflector.com | Mark Hazelwood

Norwalk returns all 5 starters for new coachNORWALK — Kyle Brubaker has known it from the start. The first-year head coach of the Norwalk girls basketball team is entering a unique situation. It’s not often a team coming off a 17-win season with all five starters back has a new coach. But that’s the situation the former boys assistant under Steve Gray and Adam Kreischer finds himself in after longtime coach Brock Manlet stepped down. And Brubaker is keenly aware.
St. Paul poised for another FC title run

Nov 29, 2024 | norwalkreflector.com | Mark Hazelwood

St. Paul poised for another FC title runNORWALK — Things will be different. But unless things go awry, there is still plenty to like around the St. Paul boys basketball program. The Flyers graduated two key starters, including All-Ohio do-everything forward Evan Wangler, from a team that won 17 games and the program’s eighth Firelands Conference championship in 2023-24.
Crowded House treat fans like whānau in 'Gravity Stairs' concert tour

Nov 21, 2024 | rova.nz | Mark Hazelwood

"And the sound of Te Awamutu had a truly sacred ring," as the songs and voices of Crowded House reverberated through a packed Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North. The pre-show buzz in the foyer was palpable, with impromptu singing heard by those punters who were anticipating a vocal cord workout. One fan told me, "This is the first concert I've been to since Covid, and it's so good to see so many people out tonight.
Anthony Wayne football falls to Medina Highland in regional semifinal

Nov 15, 2024 | toledoblade.com | Mark Hazelwood

BELLEVUE, Ohio — Andy Brungard’s worst fears were confirmed early. “The first time you turn on the film, I think there has only been one team that has avoided a running clock against them because they dominate the line of scrimmage,” the Anthony Wayne head football coach said of Medina Highland’s offensive line.
Eagles look the part entering final stretch

Oct 1, 2024 | norwalkreflector.com | Mark Hazelwood

Eagles look the part entering final stretchMONROEVILLE — All eyes were on them. After going from 0-10 in 2022 to 7-4 in 2023, the Monroeville football team turned a lot of heads. The Eagles then entered the current season replacing just five seniors from last year’s version, and the preseason expectations were high. Through six weeks, it’s so far, so good for Tylor Nester’s state-ranked team.
Edison defense dominates again

Sep 20, 2024 | sanduskyregister.com | Mark Hazelwood

Edison defense dominates againNORWALK — The blueprint was established early. The state-ranked Edison football team took the opening kickoff in Friday’s non-conference game at Norwalk and set the tone. The Chargers covered 80 yards in 10 plays, then their defense forced a three-and-out. Two drives later, Edison’s triple option attack had a 13-play, 60-yard drive as it had used 11-plus minutes en route to the two scores in the 35-0 win over the host Truckers at Contractors Stadium.
In 24 hours, S.C. finished surprise story

May 21, 2024 | norwalkreflector.com | Mark Hazelwood

In 24 hours, S.C. finished surprise storyGREENWICH — The story was about to end a page short. The South Central baseball team was not projected as a contender this spring in the Firelands Conference. The Trojans were coming off a 9-13 season in 2023 and had just two seniors and one junior on the roster. But after a pair of surprising sweeps over the top two teams — Crestview and St. Paul — the Trojans were in position for a conference title.
Lead off spark: Prochnow does it all for Norwalk

May 20, 2024 | norwalkreflector.com | Mark Hazelwood

Lead off spark: Prochnow does it all for NorwalkNORWALK — In softball, sounds can tell the story. The “ping” as the metal bat connects squarely with the ball, followed by quickly accelerating cleats crushing infield dirt with each stride. At times, a slide adds the noise of jersey and pants swooshing to avoid the tag. Truckers’ teammates especially associate those sounds with junior leadoff hitter Mya Prochnow.
HAZELWOOD: Everyone won during the total solar eclipse

Apr 9, 2024 | norwalkreflector.com | Mark Hazelwood

HAZELWOOD: Everyone won during the total solar eclipseCLEVELAND — We knew it was coming. For years, we educated ourselves on the astronomy and astrology involved. Public officials prepared for potential mass hysteria. The weather risks were strategically kept quiet, as everyone hoped for the best. But even with all that preparation — what an incredible display we were all gifted. The path of totality from the solar eclipse on April 8 was the most hyped event of my lifetime.
Photo Gallery: St. Ursula vs. Avon volleyball D-I regional final

Nov 4, 2023 | toledoblade.com | Jeremy Wadsworth |Mark Hazelwood

Photo Gallery: St. Ursula vs. Avon volleyball D-I regional final THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Photo Gallery: St. Ursula vs.