Michael Beaven
Sports Writer at Akron Beacon Journal
Akron Beacon Journal @BeaconJournal sports writer. I cover high schools, the University of Akron #Zips and the Cleveland #Cavaliers, #Guardians & #Browns.
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1 week ago |
beaconjournal.com | Michael Beaven
Tallmadge High School's softball team ended its season with a 2-0 loss to Boardman in the OHSAA Division III, Region 11 regional semifinal. Tallmadge, led by seven graduating seniors, won a district championship for the third consecutive year. Despite starting the season 2-7, Tallmadge rallied with impressive wins over strong teams, including Green, Manchester and South Range. Tallmadge's seniors emphasized the team's strong bond and "we before me" mentality as key to their success.
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1 week ago |
beaconjournal.com | Michael Beaven
Two of the four boys volleyball teams in the Division II state tournament this weekend at Wittenberg University hail from Summit County. St. Vincent-St. Mary is a state tournament participant for the fourth year in a row and Nordonia is in the state final four for the first time. This is the seventh season of boys volleyball for the Irish and the third season for the Knights.
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1 week ago |
beaconjournal.com | Michael Beaven
Norton (22-3) enters a baseball district final with 18 wins in its past 19 games. The Panthers had a 16-game win streak, have thrown three no-hitters and have three walk-off wins. The team's success is attributed to strong team chemistry, timely hitting, and a dominant pitching staff. Senior leadership and contributions from underclassmen have been key factors in Norton's impressive season. Norton defeated West Geauga 12-2 to advance to a district final against Hubbard.
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1 week ago |
beaconjournal.com | Michael Beaven |Brad Bournival
Thirteen Greater Akron baseball teams are competing in the OHSAA district tournament. CVCA, Highland, Hoban, Hudson, Norton and Walsh Jesuit look like teams capable of a run to regionals. Here's a look at the next game for each of those six teams, as well as their key players. A total of 13 Greater Akron area baseball teams are scheduled to play in OHSAA district tournament games this week with dreams of hoisting a state championship trophy at Canal Park in June.
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2 weeks ago |
beaconjournal.com | Michael Beaven
Buchtel's girls track team aims to repeat as OHSAA Division II state champion in the 800-meter relay. Junior Miniya Mitchell won four events at the Akron City Series meet, leading Buchtel girls to second place. The Griffins' 800 relay team set a meet record at the City Series championship. Buchtel's boys team finished second in the City Series, led by junior Dwight Shade's three victories.
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