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Ohio: Gatorade Player of the Year

2009-03-24T19:27:00.001-07:00

GlenOak senior C.J. McCollum has been named the 2008-09 Gatorade Ohio Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

The award recognizes outstanding athletic performance and high standards of academic achievement and character.

McCollum, a 6-foot-2 guard who averaged 29.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 2.2 assists for GlenOak (18-5), is now a finalist for Gatorade's national honor.

McCollum, who has a 3.2 grade-point average, became GlenOak's leading scorer this season, finishing with 1,405 points, passing the mark of 1,297 points set by Kosta Koufos.

McCollum has signed a national letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Lehigh University.

Ohio: Division 4 All-Ohio Ballet

2009-03-24T19:17:00.001-07:00

FIRST TEAM: Brian Hecker, Worthington Christian, 6-4, sr., 22.8; Tyler Tucci, Malvern, 6-2, sr., 24.8; Jake Davis, Cin. Seven Hills, 6-6, jr., 18.8; D.J. Cunningham, Waterford, 6-11, sr., 21.3; William Felder, Cle. Hts. Luth. E., 6-6, sr., 24.0; Brook Turson, Plymouth, 6-3, jr., 22.1; Nick Brown, Warren JFK, 6-7, sr., 22.7.

Players of the year: Tyler Tucci, Malvern; William Felder, Cle. Hts. Luth. E.

Coaches of the year: Drew Meister, Newark Cath.; Norm Persin, Oak Hill; Roger McClinton, Cle. Hts. Luth. E.

SECOND TEAM: Ethan Michael, Tol. Christian, 6-7, sr., 17.4; Brad Piehl, New Knoxville, 6-7, sr., 14.8; Cody Apthorpe, Windham, 6-5, sr., 21.5; Luke Roesch, Lanc. Fisher Cath., 6-7, sr., 19.1; Josh Agin, Zanes. Rosecrans, 6-2, sr., 18.0; Zac Schmitz, Sidney Lehman, 5-9, sr., 15.5; J.D. Hale, Oak Hill, 6-6, sr., 18.0; Aramis Greenwood, Fairport Harbor Harding, 5-10, jr., 23.0; Olonzo Johnson, Youngs. Christian, 6-3, sr., 19.0.

THIRD TEAM: Ben Huntsman, New Matamoras Frontier, 6-4, sr., 18.4; J.P. McFarland, S. Charleston SE, 6-5, jr., 14.6; Greg Kahlig, Ft. Recovery, 6-5, jr., 23.9; Chad Harvey, Ironton St. Joseph, 6-2, sr., 24.0; Vince Shanks, Latham Western, 6-5, sr., 19.2; Morgan Jones, Oberlin, 5-10, sr., 32.9; Lamar McKnight, Bedford Chanel, 6-5, sr., 16.4.

Special Mention

Matt Dawson, Newark Cath.; John Finnegan, Marion Cath.; Bryan Redic, Cols. Tree of Life; Colten Hostetler, Berlin Hiland; Nathan Butts, Shadyside; Craig Sewell, Strasburg-Franklin; Justin Teramana, Steub. Cath. Cent.; Adriean Payne, Day. Jefferson; Jess Chadwell, Georgetown; Ricardo Maxwell, Lockland; Kris Tibbs, Willow Wood Symmes Val.; Kyle Ondera, Oak Hill; Bryan Osborne, Beaver Eastern; D.J. Cunningham, Waterford; Bryan Harris, Racine Southern; Matt Workman, Bainbridge Paint Valley; JoVaughn Brown, Bedford Chanel; Eric Horton, Cle. Horizon Science Acad.; Ladell Trotty, Cle. Hts. Luth. E.; Josh Lee, Pandora-Gilboa; Michael Dennis, Carey; Logan Wolfrum, Defiance Ayersville; Chad White, Mogadore; Shane Byler, Hartville Lake Ctr. Chr.; Josh Selway, Leetonia; Lance Ronghi, McDonald; Travis Moyer, Dalton.

Honorable Mention

Rhett Harris, Danville; Jeremy Hays, Cols. Tree of Life; Breaker Heller, Cols. Africentric; Derrelle Mathis, Cols. Harvest Prep; Nehemiah Trotter, Cols. Harvest Prep; Dylan Kaufman, Berlin Hiland; Adam Wackerly, Malvern; Nikola Knezevic, Bowerston Conotton Val.; Justin Ross, New MatamorasFrontier; Justin Andes, Shadyside; Michael Carr, Bridgeport; Derek Takacs, Toronto; Michael Johnston, Wellsville; Kenneth Gaynor, Middletown Christian; Tyler Greer, New Madison
Tri-Village; Adam Kremer, Ansonia; Ryan Newsome, Yellow Springs;

Cody Latimer, Day. Jefferson; Mark Frilling, Fort Loramie; Ryan Borden, Oak Hill; Bobby Smithson, Latham Western; Adam Mulford, Glouster Trimble; Cody Strahler, Waterford; Sean Coppick, Racine Southern; Jake Lynch, Reedsville Eastern; Jon Garrett, Sciotoville E.; Jarred Quinlan, Manchester; Steven Evans, Leesburg Fairfield; Dylan Hanson, Manchester; Shaquoi Duncan, Cle. Horizon Science Acad.; Arthur Jordan, Bedford Chanel; Bradley Stevenson, Cleveland Hts. Luth. E.; Elijah Clements, Willoughby Hills Cornerstone Christian; Danny Ward, Fairport Harbor Harding;

Jordan Jaggers, Stryker; T.J. Short, Antwerp; Quinn Nofziger, Pettisville; Cameron Hermiller, Delphos St. John's; Jordan Basinger, Kalida; Steve Mutchler, Norwalk St. Paul; Ryan Vanderhorst, New Knoxville; Josh Smith, E. Canton; Zell Bradley, E. Canton; Matthias Tayala, McDonald; J.T. Troyer, Dalton; Andrew Lowe, Orrville Kingsway Christian; Kenneth Hill, Canton Heritage Christian; John Pecchia, Youngs. Christian; Kevin Blinsky, Columbiana.

Ohio: Division 3 All-Ohio Ballet

2009-03-24T19:12:00.000-07:00

FIRST TEAM: Ben Siefert, Cols. Hartley, 6-foot-2, senior, 19.7 points per game; Joby Barr, Belmont Union Local, 6-2, sr., 18.5; Dan Hickman, Casstown Miami E., 6-1, sr., 22.0; Kraig Unger, Seaman N. Adams, 6-3, sr., 23.1; Max Sheridan, Beachwood, 6-3, sr., 25.0; Aaron Craft, Findlay Liberty-Benton, 6-2, jr., 19.1; Kenny Kornowski, Smithville, 6-8, sr., 23.8.

Players of the year: Dan Hickman, Casstown Miami E.; Kenny Kornowski, Smithville.

Coaches of the year: Michael Snowbarger, Smithville; Kevin Noch, Cle. Cent. Cath.

SECOND TEAM: Cody Johnson, Sarahsville Shenandoah, 6-0, sr., 17.7; Jordan Tozzi, Magnolia Sandy Val., 6-0, sr., 20.9; Rossi Santo, Kirtland, 5-10, sr., 14.0; Phillip Beans, Tol. Ottawa Hills, 6-8, sr., 22.1; Taylor Kuhlman, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-1, sr., 15.0; Rob Tudor, Cin. Madeira, 6-0, sr., 13.8; Cody Smith, Piketon, 6-2, sr., 19.1;Tom Herchek, Atwater Waterloo, 5-11, sr., 22.4; Riley Thomas, Cardington Lincoln, 5-11, jr., 23.1.

THIRD TEAM: Matthew McCollister, London Madison-Plains, 5-8, jr., 17.9; Derek Billing, Anna, 6-2, jr., 16.1; Kyle Webb, Chesapeake, 6-0, sr., 20.3; Blake Justice, Peebles, 6-2, soph., 24.6; Colton Sray, Wickliffe, 6-3, sr., 16.7; Stephon Seton, Rocky River Luth. W., 6-5, sr., 17.1; Anton Grady, Cle. Cent. Cath., 6-8, soph., 11.6; Josh Besancon, Creston Norwayne, 6-3, sr., 17.9.

Special Mention

Cameron Baker, Cols. Academy; Eli Morris, Milford Ctr. Fairbanks; Brandt Thieman, Beverly Ft. Frye; Ryan Jarvie, St. Clairsville; Colby MacMillan, Barnesville; Paul Honigford, Sugarcreek Garaway; Aaron Deister, Day. Christian; Kyle England, Carlisle; Travis Williams, Waynesville; Michael Lamb, Ironton; Chase Kratzenberg, South Point; Anthony Williams, Portsmouth; Bryant Gibson, Williamsport Westfall; Andy Stegman, Wheelersburg; Sean Smith, Minford; Greg Frost, Albany Alexander; Chall Montgomery, Cle. Cent. Cath.; Andrew Smith, Andover Pymatuning Val.; Josh Fisher, Rockford Parkway; Josh Vandemark, Hicksville; Austin Smith, N. Robinson Col. Crawford; Ben Gysin, E. Palestine; Lucas McKean, W. Salem Northwestern; Tyler Bates, Smithville; Eric Worthey, CVCA; Todd Medallis, Newton Falls.

Honorable Mention

Ryan Clark, Cols. Ready; Brad Harrah, Marion Pleasant; Kyle Rose, Morral Ridgedale; Skyler Simpson, Centerburg; Doug Ute, Marion Elgin; Jarrod Arnold, Beverly Fort Frye; Jordan Barbina, Belmont Union Local; Ryan Feller, Bellaire; Levi Crozier, Bellaire; Jordan Burress, Martins Ferry; David Gerber, Sugarcreek Garaway; Chase Addy, Newcomerstown; Joe Collart, Lore City Buckeye Trail; Wes Carlson, Cin. Hills Christian Acad.; Logan McCormick, Clinton-Massie; Clayton Nieport, Versailles; Nathan Snyder, Anna; Mark Maloney, Middletown Madison; Colton Mehlman, Hamilton Badin;

Jordan Brabson, Piketon; Nathan Copley, Chesapeake; Cole Hatfield, Proctorville Fairland; Andrew Seaman, Peebles; Kirk Maxwell, Chillicothe Zane Trace; Zach Utley, Lucasville Val.; Tyler Jimison, Seaman N. Adams; Clay Roll, Frankfort Adena; Kyle Barnhouse, Albany Alexander; Anthony Hitchens, Lorain Clearview; Brandon Schmidt, Wellington; Anthony Ritossa, Kirtland; Devin Carter, Cle. VASJ; Bryan Morgan, Cle. VASJ; Victor Fortkamp, St. Henry; Desi Kirkman, Lima Cent. Cath.; John Gerken, Defiance Tinora; Brock Bates, Metamora Evergreen;Nate Hodge, Campbell Memorial; Ryan Snyder, Louisville Aquinas; Marcus Fowler, Newton Falls; Alex Martin, Massillon Tuslaw; Kenny Goldstein, Wooster Triway; Corey Caldwell, Smithville; Joe Leyland, Atwater Waterloo.

Ohio: State Tournament Saturday Scoop

2009-03-23T20:09:00.000-07:00

Saturday, March 28 - Championship Finals
10:45 a.m. - Division IV Game #9
Teams To Be Determined

2:00 p.m. - Division III Game #10
Teams To Be Determined

5:15 p.m. - Division II Game #11
Teams To Be Determined

8:30 p.m. - Division I Game #12
Teams To Be Determined

Ohio: State Tournament Friday Scoop

2009-03-23T20:08:00.000-07:00

Friday, March 27 - State Semifinals
10:45 a.m. - Division II Game #5
Logan Elm vs. Dayton Thurgood Marshall

2:00 p.m. - Division II Game #6
Akron SVSM vs. Columbus Desales

5:15 p.m. - Division I Game #7
Columbus Northland vs. Warren Harding

8:30 p.m. - Division I Game #8
Cincinnati Princeton vs. Toledo St. Johns

Ohio: State Tournament Thursday Scoop

2009-03-23T20:03:00.000-07:00

Thursday, March 26 - State Semifinals

10:45 a.m. - Division IV Game #1
Kalida vs. Cleveland Lutheran East

2:00 p.m. - Division IV Game #2
Oak Hill vs. ADA

5:15 p.m. - Division III Game #3
Cleveland Central Catholic vs. Piketon

8:30 p.m. - Division III Game #4
Dayton Christian vs. Tinora

Ohio: Division 2 All-Ohio Ballet

2009-03-23T19:39:00.000-07:00

DIVISION II

FIRST TEAM: Zack Joseph, Lewis Ctr. Olentangy Orange, 5-11, jr., 18.7; Dave Brown, Coshocton, 5-11, jr., 22.8; Josh Schuler, St. Paris Graham, 6-2, sr., 24.1; Brandon Amann, Circleville Logan Elm, 6-1, sr., 22.0; Cameron Wright, Cle. Benedictine, 6-5, jr., 20.2; Garrick Sherman, Kenton, 6-10, sr., 23.4; Robert Wilson, Streetsboro, 6-4, sr., 23.2.

Players of the year: Josh Schuler, St. Paris Graham; Garrick Sherman, Kenton.

Coaches of the year: Don Vogt, Cambridge; Doug Stiverson, Circleville Logan Elm; Dru Joyce II, Akron SVSM.

SECOND TEAM: Thomas Norris, Cambridge, 5-8, sr., 22.8; Alex Falk, Upper Sandusky, 6-3, sr., 32.6; Nick Kellogg, Cols. DeSales, 6-1, jr., 16.7; Juwan Staten, Day. Thurgood Marshall, 5-10, jr., 20.4; Courtney Avery, Lexington, 5-11, jr., 18.9; Kristopher Frazier, Cle. E. Tech, 6-7, sr., 21.6; Derek Jackson, Cle. Benedictine, 6-0, jr., 19.0; Daylen Harrison, Akron SVSM, 6-6, sr., 16.0.

THIRD TEAM: Eastin Lewellen, Zanesville Maysville, 6-2, sr., 18.0; Quinten Rollins, Wilmington, 5-10, jr., 15.0; Jorian Hudson, St. Bernard Roger Bacon, 6-3, jr., 14.2; Tim Congrove, Circleville Logan Elm, 6-0, 16.6; Richard Morrow, Hunting Val. Univ. School, 6-2, jr., 13.9; Caleb Knights, Chillicothe, 6-1, sr., 12.4; Wes Paramore, Painesville Harvey, 6-1, sr., 17.5; Brian Harp, Minerva, 6-3, jr., 20.3.

Special Mention

Eugene Cannaday, Sunbury Big Walnut; Darian Cartharn, Canal Winchester; Ryan Davis, Hebron Lakewood; Josh Osborn, Zanes. W. Muskingum; Todd Williams, Philo; Joe Rine, Rayland Buckeye; Corey Lisowski, Dover; John Stephenson, New Philadelphia; Ryan Siggins, Kettering Alter; Richard Harris, Cin. Taft; Harrison Martin, Waverly; Seth Dawes, Chillicothe; Anthony Tabler, Marietta; Brian Crader, Thornville Sheridan; Jake Prater, McArthur Vinton County; Hank Leslie, McDermott Northwest; Kyle Slone, WCH Washington; Kevin Fentner, Elyria Cath.; Joe Gutowski, Perry; Shon Alexander, Sandusky Perkins; Bruce Huntley, Tol. Cent. Cath.; Marquez McLendon, Alliance; Kurtis Drummond, Hubbard; Niko Fatimus, Poland Seminary; Jacob Bolyard, Orrville; Steve Hargrove, Akron Buchtel.

Honorable Mention

Julian Coleman, Cols. Bexley; Taylor Rieger, Lewis Ctr. Olentangy Orange; Chase Sutton, New Albany; Doug Thorpe, Cols. Eastmoor Acad.; Josh Williams, Cols. East; Daniel Dunlevy, Wintersville Indian Creek, Ethan Shriver, Byesville Meadowbrook; Shayne Leggett, Cambridge; Charlie Karling, New Concord John Glenn; Dom McCluskey, Coshocton; Wade Smith, Zanes. W. Muskingum; Marcus Mamarella, Dover; Jason Dickey, E. Liverpool;

Adolphus Washington, St. Bernard Roger Bacon; Sam Hendricks, Cin. Indian Hill; Austin Jones, St. Paris Graham; Jordan Berlin, Wilmington; Kyle Blackford, Franklin; Geron Johnson, Day. Dunbar; Myles McGlone, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Ron Smith, Chillicothe; Lucas Polley, Greenfield McClain; Frank Valentour, Athens; Kyle Mitchell, Gallipolis Gallia Acad.; Jonathan Hebb, Vincent Warren; Dylan Newsom, Jackson; Airic Steagall, Hillsboro; Emanuel Turner, Hillsboro; Adam Blake, Circleville Logan Elm;

Eric Allen, Cleveland E. Tech;Tom Berlekamp, Parma Hts. Holy Name; Jamil Brooks, Warrensville Hts.; Nolan Thompson, Hunting Val. Univ. School; Matt Diles, Chagrin Falls; Bo Mathias, Elida; Micah Hyde, Fostoria; Alex Keel, Defiance; Joel Hunter, Napoleon; Derek Gagle, Celina; Clay Rolf, Pemberville Eastwood; Jordan Jones, Ravenna; Cyle Strouble, Alliance Marlington; Jake Mays, Tallmadge; Kyle Spence, Warren Howland; Zach Wasson, Orrville; Ben Donlow, Poland Seminary; Carrington Hanna, Streetsboro; Michael Bickley, Akron East.

Ohio: Division 1 First Team Ballet

2009-03-23T19:38:00.000-07:00

Big men -- in height and accomplishments -- dominate the 2009 Associated Press Division I and II All-Ohio boys basketball teams announced Monday.

Jared Sullinger, a junior from poll champion and state-bound Columbus Northland, is the player of the year in the big-school division. In Division II, the award is shared by Kenton's Garrick Sherman and St. Paris Graham's Josh Schuler.

Sullinger, a 6-foot-9 player who has already committed to Ohio State, averaged 19.9 points and 14.8 rebounds while shooting 67 percent from the field. He led Northland to the No. 1 ranking and will also be on display in the state semifinals this Friday against Warren Harding, which was represented on first-team All-Ohio by 6-5 Desmar Jackson.

The coaches of the year in Division I are Dublin Scioto's Tony Bisutti, Cincinnati Princeton's Josh Andrews, Al Stacey of Lorain Admiral King and Barberton's Ken Rector.

Sherman is a 6-10 senior headed for Michigan State who averaged 23.4 points, 16.4 rebounds and 3.4 blocked shots a game. Schuler, a 6-2 senior who will play at North Dakota, scored 24.1 points for the state's top-ranked team.

Sharing coaching honors are Don Vogt of Cambridge, Circleville Logan Elm's Doug Stiverson and Dru Joyce II of Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary. Logan Elm and SVSM both made it to the state semifinals.

The all-state selections were based on the recommendations of a media panel.

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The 2008-2009 Associated Press Division I and II boys All-Ohio high school basketball team, based on the recommendations of a state media panel:

DIVISION I

FIRST TEAM: Jared Sullinger, Cols. Northland, 6-foot-9, junior, 19.9 points per game; Orlando Williams, Cin. Princeton, 6-5, sr., 18.3; Carl Jones, Garfield Hts., 6-0, sr., 25.0; C.J. McCollum, Canton GlenOak, 6-2, sr., 28.9; Desmar Jackson, Warren Harding, 6-5, sr., 16.7; Bill Edwards, Middletown, 6-7, sr., 17.6; Luke Kraus, Findlay, 6-1, sr., 24.5.

Player of the year: Jared Sullinger, Cols. Northland.

Coaches of the year: Tony Bisutti, Dublin Scioto; Josh Andrews, Cin. Princeton; Al Stacey, Lorain Admiral King; Ken Rector, Barberton.

SECOND TEAM: Tim Hausfeld, Sylvania Southview, 5-8, sr., 20.5; Jordon Crawford, Cin. La Salle, 5-5, sr., 17.3; Nate Tait, Lyndhurst Brush, 6-0, jr., 25.6; Jon Smith, Grove City, 6-7, sr., 18.8; Darius Glover, Tol. Waite, 6-3, sr., 18.1; Reggie Keely, Cle. Hts., 6-8, sr., 20.5.

THIRD TEAM: Joey Prati, Zanesville, 6-7, sr., 18.4; Tanner Furno, Cols. Whetstone, 6-9, sr., 23.1; Anthony Jackson, Galloway Westland, 6-1, jr., 22.6; Matt Kavanaugh, Centerville, 6-10, sr., 17.7; Anton Hutchins, Lima Sr., 6-4, jr., 19.6; Adrian Casey, Lorain Admiral King, 6-4, sr., 19.6; Jared Porrini, Canton Timken, 6-4, sr., 13.3; Terrell Lipkins, Canton McKinley, 5-9, sr., 17.9.

Special Mention

Josh Gouch, Cols. Beechcroft; Jordan Ayres, Dresden Tri-Valley; Bobby Capobianco, Loveland; Erik Stenger, Cin. St. Xavier; Patrick Angle, Logan; Randal Holt, Cle. Glenville; Robert Johnson, Bedford; Anthony Wells, Shaker Hts.; Nyles Evans, N. Canton Hoover; Mark Henniger, Mass. Jackson; Josh Egner, Mass. Jackson; Charles Hearn, Akron Kenmore; Andre Paulk, Kent Roosevelt.

Honorable Mention

Bryce Barnes, Grove City Central Crossing; Rob Brandenberg, Gahanna Lincoln; Ryan Cosgray, Grove City; Bradley McDougald, Dublin Scioto; Terrance Watkins, Cols. Brookhaven; Aaron Robinson, Trotwood-Madison; Danny McElroy, Cin, La Salle; Zach Brown, Mason; Jordan Sibert, Cin. Princeton; Evan Yates, Cin. Walnut Hills; Allen Roberts, Middletown; Mason Mays, Logan;

Jor'gio Alexander-Lacey, Lakewood St. Edward; Chris Kimbro, Lorain Admiral King; Alex Pandrangi, Westlake; Cole Krizancic, Mentor; Dan Heidenreich, Madison; Jaron Crowe, Mentor; Charlie Hughes, Perrysburg; Anthony Henderson, Tol. Start; Darrin Harris, Mansfield Sr.; Jordan Mottayaw, Mansfield Madison; David Hieber, Perrysburg; Shawn Dyer, Marion Harding;

Fred Williams, Warren Harding; J.T. Moore, Youngs. Boardman; Cam Howard, Canton Timken; Connor Groot, Uniontown Lake; Jacob North, Barberton; Laquon Smith, Akron Kenmore; Storm Sanders, Canton GlenOak; Cory Veldhuizen, N. Canton Hoover; Tyler Ferrell, Brunswick.

Nix is Michigan's Mr. Basketball

2009-03-23T11:55:00.000-07:00

6'9 285 pound Derrick Nix of Detroit Pershing is the recipient 29th of the Hal Schram awarded to Michigan's best senior. Nix has improved immensely over his high school career, which started at Detroit Murray-Wright. Murray-Wright closed after his sophomore year and he was in integral part of Pershing's state run as a junior where they stumbled in the state final to defending state champion, Saginaw. Pershing will have an opportunity to avenge last year's loss but first they must beat Warren De LaSalle in Tuesday night's 7:30 quarterfinal game at the University of Detroit-Mercy's Calihan Hall.

The big guy averaged 15 points and 15 rebounds and vastly improved from the player that many in Michigan remember from last season. Nix is headed to Michigan State and he will prove a tough battle inside for college opponents just as he has in high school.

The award is only available for seniors and the field was limited to five.

1. Derrick Nix, Detroit Pershing -- 1,726 points (Michigan State U.)
2. Ben Simons, Cadillac -- 1,638 points (Providence College)
3. Korey VanDussen, Zeeland East -- 1,298 points
4. Dion Sims, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s -- 1,027 points (Michigan State U.-football scholarship)
5. Eso Akunne, Ann Arbor Richard -- 782 points (University of Michigan-walk on)
Note: Points are awarded on a 5-3-1 basis.

Past winners

2008: Brad Redford, Frankenmuth (Xavier)
2007: Corperryale (Manny) Harris, Detroit Redford (Michigan)
2006: David Kool, Grand Rapids South Christian (Western Michigan)
2005: Wilson Chandler, Benton Harbor (De Paul)
2004: Drew Neitzel, Wyoming Park (Michigan State)
2003: Dion Harris, Detroit Redford (Michigan)
2002: Paul Davis, Rochester (Michigan State)
2001: Kelvin Torbert, Flint Northwestern (Michigan State)
2000: Marcus Taylor, Lansing Waverly (Michigan State)
1999: Jason Richardson, Saginaw Arthur Hill (Michigan State)
1998: Dane Fife, Clarkston (Indiana)
1997: Shane Battier, Birmingham Detroit Country Day (Duke)
1996: Winfred Walton, Detroit Pershing (Syracuse, Fresno State)
1995: Robert Traylor, Detroit Murray-Wright (Michigan)
1994: Willie Mitchell, Detroit Pershing (Michigan, UAB)
1993: Jon Garavaglia, Southgate Aquinas (Michigan State)
1992: Kenyon Murray, Battle Creek Central (Iowa)
1991: Chris Webber, Birmingham Detroit Country Day (Michigan)
1990: Anthony Miller, Benton Harbor (Michigan State)
1989: Michael Talley, Detroit Cooley (Michigan)
1988: Matt Steigenga, Grand Rapids South Christian (Michigan State)
1987: Mark Macon, Saginaw Buena Vista (Temple)
1986: Terry Mills, Romulus (Michigan)
1985: Glen Rice, Flint Northwestern (Michigan)
1984: Demetreus Gore, Detroit Chadsey (Pittsburgh)
1983: Antoine Joubert, Detroit Southwestern (Michigan)
1982: Robert Henderson, Lansing Eastern (Michigan)
1981: Sam Vincent, Lansing Eastern (Michigan State)

Tuesday: Michigan Quarterfinals

2009-03-23T10:17:00.000-07:00

Thirty-two teams remain in Michigan's Class A, B, C, and D and
all sixteen games will be played on Tuesday, March 24th, at
various locations across the state. All of last year's champions
were knocked off but there are plenty of former winners that are
still in the mix. The quarterfinal winners will continue @
Michigan State's Breslin Center. The Class C & D semifinal
games are on Thursday, March 26th. The Class A & B
semifinals are on Friday, March 27th. All final games are on
Saturday, March 28th.

Class A represents the largest schools and many of the favored
teams are still in the mix: @ Grand Blanc- Clarkston vs. Flint
Northwestern; @ Lansing Eastern- Kalamazoo Central vs.
Rockford; @ U of Detroit-Mercy's Calihan Hall- 5pm Detroit
Catholic Central vs. Romulus and 7:30pm Pershing vs. Warren
De LaSalle.

Class B's two best teams have victories against Class A
quarterfinalists: @ Grand Rapids Christian- Zeeland East vs.
E. Grand Rapids; @ Houghton Lake- Bridgeport vs. Ludington;
@ Jackson- Hastings vs. Inkster; @ Flint Central- Detroit
Country Day vs. Flint Powers.

Class C might not have the firepower that the top two classes
provide. But there is plenty of hidden talent and the Class C
player of the year: @ Whitmore Lake- Hanover-Horton vs.
Melvindale Academy of Business & Technology; @ Cheboygan-
McBain vs. Manistique; @ Mt. Pleasant- Flint Beecher vs.
Montague; @ Richland Gull Lake- Schoolcraft vs. Grandville
Calvin Christian.

The smallest of the four divisions, Class D, has the 2007
champion and the D player of the year still alive: @ Escanaba-
Cedarville vs. Bark River-Harris; @ Battle Creek Harper Creek-
Lawrence vs. New Lothrop; @ Traverse City Central- Muskegon
Western MI. Chrisitan vs. Ellsworth; @ West Bloomfield- Sterling
Heights Parkway Christian vs. Bay City All Saints.

Hawks land, but Kaufman soars!

2009-03-19T13:53:00.000-07:00

Berlin Hiland, a Division 4 powerhouse in the state of Ohio was knocked out of Regional tournament play earlier this week by Cleveland Lutheran East. Hiland was lead by 6-foot-4, 2012, wing guard Dylan Kaufman's 24 points as he put on a 15 foot' pull-up clinic against a more athletic Lutheran East squad. Kaufman who plays like a seasoned veteran favors going to his right-side at this early stage of his game. He is capable of catching and shooting from 20 feet and is also a scoring threat off the dribble with numerous behind the back, inside-out kill-spot jumpers. He will also surprise you with his athletic ability as he is capable of playing above the rim in transition. Time will only tell for this young Hawk. Perry Reese would be proud!
Dylan will be playing his AAU ball with Team CBIZ.

Ohio D1 & D3 Regional Updates

2009-03-18T19:53:00.000-07:00

Here are a look at some of the D1 scores from around the state of Ohio:

Division I:

Cleveland Regional
At Cleveland State University Wolstein Center
North Ridgeville Rangers (21-4) 50
Mentor Cardinals (18-7) 43

Warren G. Harding Raiders (21-2) 61 in OT.
Lakewood St. Edward Eagles(16-6) 57

Columbus Regional
At the Columbus Fairgrounds Coliseum
Dublin Scioto Irish (23-1) 68
Cincinnati St. Xavier Bombers (14-9) 49

Cincinnati Regional
At Xavier University Cintas Center
Cincinnati Princeton Vikings (23-1) 78
Cincinnati Aiken Falcons (16-8) 65

Cincinnati LaSalle Lancers (22-2) 42
Centerville Elks (20-3) 37

Division III:

Canton Regional
At the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse
Cleveland Central Catholic Ironmen (21-3) 51
Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings (15-9) 39

Smithville Smithies (23-0) 63
Campbell Memorial Red Devils (18-5) 58

Bowling Green Regional
At Bowling Green State University Anderson Arena
Defiance Tinora Rams (21-3) 36
Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals (21-4) 34

Coldwater Cavaliers (17-6) 51
North Robinson Colonel Crawford Eagles (21-2) 29

Athens Regional
At Ohio University Convocation Center
Piketon Red Streaks (23-2) 74
Seaman North Adams Green Devils (23-1) 72

Columbus Grandview Hts. Bobcats (20-3) 49
Lore City Buckeye Trail Warriors (11-13) 35

Wilmington Regional
At Wilmington College Fred Raizk Arena
Casstown Miami East Vikings (21-1) 46
Anna Rockets (22-2) 44

Carroll Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs 42
Dayton Christian Warriors (20-4) 67

Michigan Regional Action

2009-03-16T23:34:00.000-07:00

Regional doubleheaders were abundant throughout Michigan as 16 teams per Michigan's four classes are still alive after Monday night's action.

Class A has the state's biggest schools or one's that opt to play in the state's top class. Many of the top teams in the Class are still alive and you can look forward to these great matchups on Wednesday at 7pm or otherwise noted: Grand Haven vs. Rockford @ Muskegon Reeths-Puffer, Holt vs. Kalamazoo Central @ Lansing Eastern, Detroit Pershing vs. Detroit Southeastern @ Detroit Renaissance 5 pm, Mt. Pleasant vs Flint Norwestern @ Flint Central, Warren DeLaSalle vs. Grosse Pointe North @ Grosse Pointe South, Hartland vs Novi Catholic Central @ Milford, Pontiac Northern vs. Clarkston at Troy Athens, and Romulus vs. Ypsilanti Lincoln @ Wyandotte Roosevelt.

There is plenty of talent in the state's regional finals:
Mt. Pleasant's 6'5 guard Trey Zeigler '10; 6'9 center Nate VanArendonk '10 of Grand Haven; Holt's 6'7 small forward Cole Darling '10; Rockford's 6'4 guard Ryan Majerle '11; Southeastern's 6'5 guard Brandan Kearney '11, 6'8 power forward Percy Gibson '11, and 5'10 point guard Carlos Carter '10; Detroit Pershing's 6'5 guard Juwan Howard, jr. '10 and 6'7 forward Raymone MacCaffee '10; Kalamazoo Central's 6'5 guard Devin Oliver '10 and 6'6 forward Darius Norman '11; Hartland's 6'5 wing Matt Poches '11; and many signed and unsigned seniors.

Ohio: Regional Pairings

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Regional Tournament
Division I
At Coliseum
Wednesday semifinal—Dublin Scioto (23-1) vs. Cincinnati St. Xavier (14-9), 7 p.m.
Thursday’s semifinal—Grove City (22-2) vs. Northland (23-1), 7 p.m.

At Xavier
Wednesday’s semifinals—Cincinnati Aiken (16-7) vs. Cincinnati Princeton (22-1), 6:15 p.m.; Cincinnati LaSalle (22-2) vs. Centerville (20-3), 8 p.m.

At Cleveland State
Wednesday’s semifinals—North Ridgeville (20-4) vs. Mentor (18-6), 6:15 p.m.;Warren Harding (20-3) vs. Lakewood St. Edward (16-6), 8 p.m.

At University of Toledo
Thursday’s semifinal—Toledo St. John’s (18-5) vs. Lima Senior (19-4), 7 p.m.

At University of Akron
Thursday semifinal—Barberton (23-1) vs. North Canton Hoover (21-3), 7 p.m.

Division II
At Xavier
Thursday semifinals—Watterson (14-10) vs. St. Paris Graham (24-0), 6:15 p.m.; Dayton Thurgood Marshall (19-4) vs. Wilmington (21-2), 8 p.m.

At Bowling Green University
Thursday semifinals—Galion (17-7) vs. Vermilion (16-7), 6:15 p.m.; Elida (16-8) vs. DeSales (20-3), 8 p.m.

At Ohio University
Thursday semifinals—Cambridge (19-5) vs. Carrollton (13-10), 6:15 p.m.; Chillicothe (18-5) vs. Logan Elm (23-1), 8 p.m.
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At Canton Civic Center
Thursday semifinals—Streetsboro (21-2) vs. Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (19-4), 6:15 p.m.; Akron East (18-5) vs. Hunting Valley University School (18-5), 8 p.m.

Division III
At Ohio University
Wednesday’s semifinals—Seaman North Adams (23-0) vs. Piketon (22-2), 6:15 p.m; Grandview (20-3) vs. Buckeye Trail (11-13), 8 p.m..

At Wilmington College
Wednesday’s semifinals—Anna (22-2) vs. Casstown Miami East (21-1), 6:15 p.m.; Bloom-Carroll (15-9) vs. Dayton Christian (20-4), 8 p.m.

At Canton Fieldhouse
Wednesday’s semifinals—Cle. Central Catholic (20-3) vs. Leavittsburg LaBrae (15-8), 6:15 p.m.; Smithville (23-0) vs. Campbell Memorial (18-5), 8 p.m.

At Bowling Green University
Wednesday’s semifinals—Defiance Tinora (20-3) vs. Cuy. Valley Christian Academy (21-3), 6:15 p.m.; Coldwater (17-6) vs. Colonel Crawford (21-2), 8 p.m..

Division IV
At Coliseum
Tuesday’s semifinal—Harvest Prep (17-5) vs. Newark Catholic (20-4), 7 p.m.

At Ohio University
Tuesday’s semifinals—Reedsville Eastern-Racine Southern winner vs. Oak Hill (21-2), 7 p.m.

At Kettering Fairmont
Tuesday’s semifinals—Lockland (15-7) vs. Fort Loramie (16-8), 6:15 p.m.; Ada (20-3) vs. Cin. Summit Country Day (14-9), 8 p.m.

At Canton Fieldhouse
Tuesday’s semifinals—Warren John F. Kennedy (16-7) vs. Youngstown Christian (20-3), 6:15 p.m.; Cleveland Heights Lutheran East (21-2) vs. Berlin Hiland (24-0), 8 p.m.

At Bowling Green University
Tuesday’s semifinals—Toledo Christian (17-6) vs. McComb (20-3), 6:15 p.m.; Plymouth (21-1) vs. Kalida (20-3), 8 p.m..

Ohio: ALL-OCC Selections

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All-OCC Ohio
First team: Jon Smith and Ryan Cosgray (Grove City), Cody Dennison (Newark), Kevin Gray (Reynoldsburg), Ian Taylor (Gahanna), Devon Joiner (Groveport), Eric Brindle (Pickerington North). Second team: Rob Brandenberg and Stevie Taylor (Gahanna), Reggie Walls (Reynoldsburg), Ryan Dierks and Rahlin Watson (Newark), Isac Franklin (Pickerington Central), Leveon Bell (Groveport). Honorable mention: Sam Bott (Gahanna), Cody Funk (Grove City), Charles Dixon (Groveport), Nick Blanton (Lancaster), Shaun O’Keefe (Newark), Kris Strange (Pickerington Central), Jake Isabel (Pickerington North), Vaughn Spaulding (Reynoldsburg). Player of the year: Smith. Coaches of the year: Greg Waites (Grove City) and Jeff Quakenbush (Newark).

All-OCC Cardinal
First team: Bradley McDougald and David McKinley (Dublin Scioto), Ralph Hill (Westerville North), Jerrell Fernandez and Max Van Meter (Westerville Central), Traevon Jackson and Jason Davis (Westerville South). Second team: Steve Harrell (Dublin Jerome), Tommy Waterwash (Olentangy Liberty), Marco St. John and Rainer Duzan (Dublin Scioto), Raphael Carter-Nowling (Olentangy), Adrian Collins (Westerville South), Kendall Deboer (Westerville North). Honorable mention: Alex Tracy (Olentangy), Solomon Brown (Westerville Central), Matt Napier (Olentangy Liberty), Cam Wilson (Dublin Jerome), Deji Olatoye (Dublin Scioto), Olumide Olanrewaju (Westerville South), Brad France-Nettles (Westerville North), Michael Waite (Marysville). Player of the year: McDougald. Coach of the year: Tony Bisutti (Dublin Scioto).

All-OCC Capital
First team: Sean Rothermel (Delaware), Taylor Rieger and Zach Joseph (Olentangy Orange), Eugene Cannaday (Big Walnut), Chase Sutton (New Albany), Ben Severns (Mount Vernon), Peter Kpan (Franklin Heights). Second team: Tyler Worstell (Franklin Heights), Cuy Sheffield (Mount Vernon), Pat Kennedy (Delaware), Peter Kobelt (New Albany), Patrick Lillie (Big Walnut), Jalen Davis (Olentangy Orange), Joe Scott (Mount Vernon). Honorable mention: Dorrell Taylor (Franklin Heights), Stephen Bien (Mount Vernon), Scott McDonald (New Albany), Tyler Arnott (Watkins Memorial), Kyle Eberst (Delaware), John Cannell (Big Walnut), Jason Hoskins (Olentangy Orange). Player of the year: Rothermel. Coach of the year: John Betz (Olentangy Orange).

All-OCC Central
First team: Anthony Jackson (Westland), Michael Green and Conner Viers (Dublin Coffman), Tyler Backstrom (Hilliard Davidson), Bryce Barnes (Central Crossing), Kevin Sullivan (Upper Arlington). Second team: Eric Easley and Nick Girardi (Thomas Worthington), Grant Goodwin (Hilliard Davidson), Brian Sullivan (Upper Arlington), Shajuan Grace (Central Crossing), Nathan Sparks (Worthington Kilbourne), Marquis Copeland (Hilliard Darby). Honorable mention: Mark McDonald (Central Crossing), Matt Cyrus (Hilliard Darby), Roy Ray (Westland), Jimmy Caudill (Hilliard Davidson), Colin Casey (Upper Arlington), Ty Craig (Thomas Worthington), Jack Burian (Worthington Kilbourne), Christian Heine (Dublin Coffman). Player of the year: Jackson. Coach of the year: Jamey Collins (Dublin Coffman).

Ohio:All-Southwest D4

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DIVISION IV
First team: Adriean Payne, Day. Jefferson, 6-10, jr., 12.3;Zac Schmitz, Lehman Catholic, 5-9, sr., 15.5;J.P. McFarland, Southeastern, 6-5, jr., 14.6;Jess Chadwell, Georgetown, 6-4 , 25.9;Ricardo Maxwell, Lockland, 5-11, jr., 17.2;Jake Davis, Cin. Seven Hills, 6-6, jr., 18.8.

Player of the year: Jake Davis, Cin. Seven Hills.
Coach of the year: P.J. Bertemes, Southeastern.

Second team: Kenneth Gaynor, Middletown Christian, 6-5, sr., 22.4;Tyler Greer, Tri-Village, 6-0, sr., 13.0;Adam Kremer, Ansonia, 6-8, sr., 16.1;Ryan Newsome, Yellow Springs, 6-2, jr., 15.1;Cody Latimer, Day. Jefferson, 6-3, so., 15.8;Mark Frilling, Fort Loramie, 6-5, jr., 15.7.

Third team: Drew Moore, Tri-Village, 5-9, sr., 17.2;David Mann, Cin. Christian, 6-4, sr., 14.7;Kyle Bossetti, Mechanicsburg, 5-11, jr., 14.8;Austin Mercer, Southeastern, 6-3, jr., 12.4;Spencer Wright. Cin. Country Day, 6-5, sr., 16.9;Khiry Hankins, Cin. Summit Country Day, 6-1, sr., 17.5.

Honorable Mention: Brandon Liette, Ansonia;Scott Masin, Bethel Jon Sutton, Bethel;Cody Meyer, Botkins;Eric Beckstedt, Covington Austin Pressley, Franklin-Monroe;Ryan Mullen, Houston;Keenan Fuller, Jackson Center;Jared Nolan, Day. Jefferson;Brian Adams, Lehman Catholic;Adam Freytag, Lehman Catholic;Ross Green, Middletown Christian;Trent Heitkamp, Mississinawa Valley;Dennis Linson, Riverside;Nathan Wilson, Russia;Hayden Hagerman, Springfield Catholic;Joel Elliott, Springfield Emmanuel Christian Reed Florence, Southeastern;Austin Dixon, Triad;Phillip Jones, Bradford;Justin Hutton, Newton.
Andrew McNeely, Xenia Christian;Kevin Sikes-Gilbert, Yellow Springs;Dan Brandts, Cincinnati Christian;Aric Bowling, Cin. Hillcrest;L.T. Burke, Cin. Seven Hills;Bradley Evans, Cin. Summit Country Day;Ryan Richmond, Fayettesville;Cortez Howell, Lockland Jordan Smith, Lockland;Shawn Morgan, New Miami;Phil Torbert, St. Bernard.

Ohio:All-Southwest D3

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DIVISION III
First team: Dan Hickman, Miami East, 6-1, sr., 22.0;Aaron Deister, Day. Christian, 6-0, sr., 14.6;Kyle England, Carlisle, 6-4, sr., 20.1;Derek Billing, Anna, 6-2, jr., 16.1;Travis Williams, Waynesville, 6-1, sr., 18.1;Rob Tudor, Maderia, 6-0, sr 13.8.
Player of the year: Dan Hickman, Miami East.
Coach of the year: Cory Crozier, Waynesville.

Second team: Wes Carlson, Cin. Hills Christian Academy, 6-7, jr., 19.5;Logan McCormick, Clinton-Massie, 6-2, sr., 16.0;Clayton Nieport, Versailles, 6-1, sr., 16.3;Nathan Snyder, Anna, 6-6, sr., 10.2;Mark Maloney, Middletown Madison, 6-2, jr., 14.6;Colton Mehlman, Hamilton Badin, 6-5, so., 10.9.
Third team: Nathan Davis, Stivers, 6-4. sr., 15.6;Ryan Innis, Twin Valley South, 6-3, jr., 19.8;Greg Davis, Cin. Purcell Marian, 5-9, sr., 14.2;Jalen Bilups, Cin. Shroder, 6-5, so., 15.8;Brenton Balsbaugh, Arcanum, 6-5, sr., 13.5;Tyler Dunivan, Miami East, 6-2, jr., 13.1.
Honorable Mention: Wes Hunsucker, Anna;Braden Means, Arcanum Jordan Greve, Arcanum;Brad Peters, Brookville;James Bishop, Carlisle;Andrew Wysong, Clinton-Massie;Kenny Florkey, Day. Christian;Nathan Serenius, Day. Christian;Matt Risner, Dixie Matt McFadden, East Clinton;Justin Stewart,East Clinton;Evan Ludwig, Fenwick;Stefan Harbison, Greeneview.
Logan Carey, Miami East;Justin Brunswick, Middletown Madison Josh Foster, Middletown Madison;Nikko Johnson, Milton-Union;Frank Spells, Northridge;Dylan Brown, Preble Shawnee;Aaron Hartzell, Springfield Northeastern;Clint Spilter, Twin Valley South;Brady Deters, Waynesville;Stephen Gossard, Waynesville;Nate Bratka, West Liberty-Salem.
Idress Ramsey, Cin. Clark Montessori;Peter Edwards, Cin. Hills Christian Academy;Antwon Toliver, Cin. Shroder;Bryan Barthelmas, Deer Park;Justin Montgomery Felicity;Scott Purcell, Hamilton Badin;Nate Gulick, Maderia;Scott Herkamp, Mariemont;Greg Sevilla, North College Hill;Stefone Grace, North College Hill;Ben Gertz, Reading;Elliott Young, Williamsburg.

Ohio:All-Southwest D2

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DIVISION II
First team: Josh Schuler, Graham, 6-2, sr., 24.1;Ryan Siggins, Alter, 6-6, sr., 18.9;Juwan Staten, Thurgood Marshall, 5-10, jr., 20.4;Quinten Rollins, Wilmington, 5-10, jr., 15.0;Jorian Hudson, Cin. Roger Bacon, 6-3, jr., 14.2;Richard Harris, Cin. Taft, 6-5, sr., 18.3.

Player of the year: Josh Schuler, Graham.
Coach of the year: Brian Bales, Franklin.

Second team: Adolphus Washington, Cin. Roger Bacon, 6-6, fr., 12.7;Sam Hendricks, Indian Hill, 6-5, jr., 13.4;Austin Jones, 6-2, Graham, sr., 12.4;Jordan Berlin, Wilmington, 6-2 jr., 14.0 Kyle Blackford, Franklin, 6-7, sr., 19.0;Geron Johnson, Dunbar, 6-3, jr.

Third team: Ryan Bass, Chaminade-Julienne, 5-10, jr., 18.5;Greg Gainey, Thurgood Marshall, 6-4, jr., 13.5;Stacy Jones, Indian Lake, 6-0, sr., 19.0;Justin Williams, Springfield Shawnee, 6-2, sr., 16.1;Louie Schaljo, Bethel-Tate, 6-3, jr., 19.2;Cameron Mitchell, Cin. Taft, 6-2, jr., 14.3.
Honorable Mention: Jamarre White, Alter;John Johnson, Bellbrook;Chris Lynch, Bellbrook;Brock Mitchell, Bellefontaine Jeremiah Kerns, Benjamin Logan;Jeremy Jones, Carroll;Joe Staley, Chaminade-Julienne;William Pope, Dunbar;Cole French, Eaton;Scott Blake, Franklin;Sky Grieshop, Franklin;Ben Rosenberger, Graham Ethan Ward, Graham;Kyle Morris, Kenton Ridge;Shawn Robinson, Thurgood Marshall;Christian McElroy, Monroe;Robbie Sherk, Oakwood;Sam Sanders, Oakwood;P.J. Howell, Springfield Shawnee Anthony Marino, Urbana;Rick Denny, Valley View;Kyle Pohl, Valley View;Craig Osterbrock, Wilmington;Alex Davis, Tippecanoe;Shady Rabi, Tippecanoe.
Eric Roberts, Batavia;Zach Heber, Batavia;Jake Madden Cin, McNicholas;Kevin Mitchell, Cin. Taft;Justin Messinger, Clermont Northeastern;Jake Terry, Clermont Northeastern;Brandon Robinson. Finneytown;Nick Wake, Goshen;Alex Cole, Hamilton Ross;Casey Vatter, Hamilton Ross;Ryan Murphy, Indian Hill;Justin Wilson, New Richmond;Taylor Wellman, Norwood;Petey Bucalo, Taylor;Kyle Seyried, Wyoming.

Ohio:All-Southwest D1

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DIVISION I
First team: Orlando Williams, Princeton, 6-foot-5, senior, 18.3 ppg;Bobby Capobianco, Loveland, 6-8, sr., 17.3;Erik Stenger, Cin. St. Xavier, 6-7, sr., 18.0;Bill Edwards, Middletown, 6-7, sr., 17.6;Jordon Crawford, Cin. LaSalle, 5-5, sr., 17.3;Matt Kavanaugh, Centerville, 6-10, sr., 17. 7.

Player of the year: Orlando Williams, Princeton.
Coach of the year: Josh Andrews, Princeton.

Second Team: Aaron Robinson, Trotwood-Madison, 6-2, sr., 17.3 Danny McElroy, Cin, LaSalle, 6-7, sr., 16.4;Zach Brown, Mason, 6-3, sr., 19.8;Jordan Sibert, Princeton, 6-4, jr., 15.1;Evan Yates, Cin., Walnut Hills, 6-6, sr., 20.1;Allen Roberts, Middletown, 6-3, sr., 16.0.

Third Team: Xavier Fugate, Edgewood, 6-4, sr., 24.6;Brandon Candella, Lakota West, 6-3, sr., 15.5;Josh Claytor, Oxford Talawanda, 6-7, sr., 23.3;Tony Harris, Cin. Moeller. 5-10, sr., 13.1;Jack Smith, Cin. Hughes 6-4, sr., 21.9;Travis Trice, Wayne, 5-10, so. 15.1.

Honorable Mention: Adam Replogle, Centerville;Kendrick Williams, Fairborn;Mark Shadowens, Fairmont;Mac Fiely, Greenville;Blake Davenport, Lebanon;Jontay Farmer, Meadowdale Ryne Drakes, Meadowdale;Kevin Tolle, Northmont;Dan Wilson, Piqua Zach Yinger, Sidney;Justin Garrett, Springboro;Bryce Drew, Springboro;Zack Burks, Springfield;Dustin Holmes, Tecumseh Darnell Tubbs, Trotwood-Madison;D.J. Martinez, Troy;A.J. Parcher, Vandalia Butler;Jordan Bazie, Wayne;Brad Eversole, West Carrollton;Greg King, Xenia;Bryson Criddell, Stebbins.
Willie Tansey, Amelia;John Runk, Anderson;Michael Wilkison, Anderson;Chane Behanan, Cin. Aiken;Darren Goodson, Cin. Aiken Josh Jones, Cin. Elder;Jack Jackson, Cin. Hughes;Ryan Fleming, Cin. LaSalle;Brian Vonderhaar, Cin. Moeller;Tim Stamper, Cin. Moeller;Alex Rogers, Cin. Oak Hills;Luke Massa, Cin. St. Xavier Andre Thomas, Cin. Western Hills;Joshua Reid, Cin. Withrow;Mervin Taylor, Cin. Woodward;Ken Kunkel, Colerain;Curt Wesp, Glen Este Robert Merz, Hamilton;Derrick Harris, Kings;Michael Boyd, Lakota East;Daniel Lyons, Lakota East;Alex Smith, Lakota West;Brian Wozniak, Loveland;Luke Sutphin, Mason;Tony Peters, Middletown Mark Bryant, Milford;Zach Baker, Milford;DeSean Flagg, Mount Healthy;Preston Brown, Northwest;Daryl Wallace, Oxford Talawanda Marquis Horne, Princeton;Brett Simek, Sycamore;Sam Curran, Turpin;Tyler Morgan, Western Brown;Allen Payne, Winton Woods Dominique Brown, Winton Woods.

Ohio: All Central District D4

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Division IV
First team: Matt Dawson (Newark Catholic) 6-2, jr., 14.0; John Finnegan (Marion Catholic) 6-7, sr., 18.4; Brian Hecker (Worthington Christian) 6-4, sr., 22.8; Bryan Redic (Tree of Life) 6-4, jr., 15.5; Luke Roesch (Fisher Catholic) 6-7, sr., 19.1.
Second team: Rhett Harris (Danville) 6-3, sr., 18.4; Jeremy Hays (Tree of Life) 6-4, sr., 15.4; Breaker Heller (Africentric) 5-10, sr., 14.1.; Derrelle Mathis (Harvest Prep) 6-5, sr., 12.9; Nehemiah Trotter (Harvest Prep) 6-0, sr. 11.1.
Third team: Max Cook (Ohio Deaf) 6-1, sr,, 22.4; Paul Crump (Africentric) 6-2, sr., 12.8; Nate Humphrey (Licking County Christian) 6-5, sr., 27.3; Jacob Robinson (Wellington) 6-3, jr., 13.9; Zach Zeltman (Fairfield Christian) 6-4, so., 17.4.
Honorable mention: Nate Adams (Newark Catholic); Brady Beals (Worthington Christian); Garrett Blue (Danville); Kurtis Burcham (Fairfield Christian); Brandon Carroll (Delaware Christian); Brent Clark (Africentric); Joel Clark (Fisher Catholic); Kellie Davis (FCI Academy); Jacob Hawk (Berne Union); Casey Hood (Harvest Prep); Hughie Kerns (Delaware Christian); Eric Knechtel (Fairfield Christian); Adam McClatchie (Village Academy); Ryan Parsons (Gahanna Christian); Chad Prinsen (Northside Christian); Jared Sauder (Gahanna Christian); John Snedeker (Granville Christian); Ryan Spengler (Tree of Life); Michael Wellstead (Fisher Catholic); Joshua Woods (FCI Academy).
Player of the year: Brian Hecker (Worthington Christian). Coach of the year: Drew Meister (Newark Catholic).

Ohio: All Central District D3

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Division III
First team: Cameron Baker (Columbus Academy) 6-0, sr., 20.2; Matthew McCollister (Madison Plains) 5-8, jr., 17.9; Eli Morris (Fairbanks) 6-2, sr., 18.5; Ben Siefert (Hartley) 6-2, sr., 19.7; Riley Thomas (Cardington) 5-11, jr., 23.1.
Second team: Ryan Clark (Ready) 6-3, sr., 16.1; Brad Harrah (Pleasant) 6-6, jr. 13.5; Kyle Rose (Ridgedale) 6-2, sr., 19.2; Skyler Simpson (Centerburg) 6-7, jr., 16.4; Doug Ute (Elgin) 5-10, jr., 17.0.
Third team: Luke Branstool (East Knox) 6-3, jr., 16.2; Seth Faulkner (Madison Plains) 6-1, sr., 14.2; Max Hoster (Columbus Academy) 6-3, sr., 18.8; Evan Jamison (North Union) 6-6, so., 12.2; Casey Rouch (Grandview) 6-3, sr., 14.5.
Honorable mention: Kyle Anderson (Ridgedale); Lucas Barrett (Heath); Pat Blevins (Liberty Union); Mark Burggraf (Northmor); Courtney Byers (Horizon Science); Riley Cannon (Johnstown); Cody Castline (Mount Gilead); Morgan Cornwell (Hartley); R.J. Creamer (Elgin); Nick Gibson (Fairbanks); Geoffrey Gompf (Mount Gilead); Joe Graessle (Ready); Zach Hilborn (Highland); Justin Howard (Highland); Dylan Johnson (Cardington); Brandt Lambert (Centerburg); Eric Love (West Jefferson); D.J. Mendenhall (West Jefferson); Cameron Meyer (Bloom-Carroll); Darren Patrick (Elgin); Klark Ransome (North Union); Woody Schmitz (Bloom-Carroll); Will Shields (North Union); Michael Simmons (River Valley); Cory Snyder (Pleasant); Dan Tyler (Grandview); Alex VanDine (Heath); Steve Williams (Hartley).
Player of the year: Ben Siefert (Hartley). Coach of the year: Brian Terrill (North Union).

Ohio: All Central District D2

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Division II
First team: Eugene Cannaday (Big Walnut) 6-0, sr., 15.9; Darian Cartharn (Canal Winchester) 6-2, sr., 15.5; Ryan Davis (Lakewood) 6-4, sr., 16.4; Zack Joseph (Olentangy Orange) 5-11, jr., 18.7; Nick Kellogg (DeSales) 6-2, jr., 16.7.
Second team: Julian Coleman (Bexley) 6-2, sr. 17.0; Taylor Rieger (Olentangy Orange) 5-11, jr., 15.2; Chase Sutton (New Albany) 6-1, sr., 15.1; Doug Thorpe (Eastmoor Academy) 5-10, jr., 16.9; Josh Williams (East) 6-3, sr., 15.3.
Third team: Darrell Chenault (Centennial) 5-9, sr., 15.6; Nick Goff (DeSales) 6-3, sr., 13.7; Ross Heath (Buckeye Valley) 6-1, sr., 16.7; Sean Rogers (Linden) 6-4, sr., 16.2; Reggie Wilson (London) 5-11, sr., 15.2.
Honorable mention: Ike Ariguzo (DeSales); Matt Asensio (Bexley); Zach Bakenhaster (Jonathan Alder); Aaron Barber (Canal Winchester); Mike Cardwell (South); Miles Clark (Granville); Alex Coleman (Eastmoor Academy); Dorian Curry (Hamilton Township); Justin Dassylva (Utica); Vince German (Licking Valley); Chris Grabosky (Watterson); Zach Kern (Amanda-Clearcreek); Peter Kobelt (New Albany); Bryan Large (Lakewood); Jordan Laster (East); Mike Lester (Eastmoor Academy); Patrick Lillie (Big Walnut); Devon Mattison (Licking Heights); Chris Morrow (Whitehall); Adam Parlet (Lakewood); Drew Ryan (Licking Valley); Jordan Seldon (London); Marcquice Taylor (Whitehall); Andy Winters (Watterson); Jermod Woodley (Canal Winchester).
Player of the year: Zack Joseph (Olentangy Orange). Coach of the year: Zach Parr (Lakewood).

Ohio: All Central District D1

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Ohio: All-Southeast D4

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DIVISION IV
First Team: Chad Harvey, Ironton St. Joseph, 6-2, sr., 24.0 Kris Tibbs, Willow Wood Symmes Valley, 6-3, jr., 24.1;J.D. Hale, Oak Hill, 6-6, sr., 18.0;Kyle Ondera, Oak Hill, 6-1, jr., 14.6 Vince Shanks, Latham Western 6-5, sr., 19.2;Bryan Osborne, Beaver Eastern, 6-2, sr., 16.0;D.J. Cunningham, Waterford, 6-11, sr., 21.3;Bryan Harris, Racine Southern, 6-2, sr., 14.6;Matt Workman, Paint Valley, 6-5, sr., 18.7.
Player of the Year: D.J. Cunningham, Waterford.
Coach of the Year: Norm Persin, Oak Hill.
Second Team: Ryan Borden, Oak Hill, 6-2, sr., 12.0;Bobby Smithson, Latham Western, 6-5, sr., 17.6;Adam Mulford, Glouster Trimble, 6-0, sr., 13.2;Cody Strahler, Waterford, 6-0, sr., 14.8 Sean Coppick, Racine Southern, 6-1, jr., 10.4.;Jake Lynch, Reedsville Eastern, 5-8, jr., 13.3;Jon Garrett, Sciotoville East, 5-10, jr., 14.0;Jarred Quinlan, Manchester, 6-4, sr., 15.6;Steven Evans, Leesburg Fairfield, 6-3, sr., 11.4;Dylan Hanson, Manchester, 6-0, jr., 14.0.
Third Team: Jesse Slone, Oak Hill, 6-3, so., 10.5;Chris Penwell, Latham Western, 5-10, sr., 14.4;Joey Reitano, Glouster Trimble, 5-8, sr., 14.1;Kelly Winebrenner, Reedsville Eastern, 5-10, jr., 10.2;Jacob Watson, Crown City South Gallia, 6-1, sr., 18.0;Zach Rawlins, Sciotoville East, 5-10, jr., 13.0;Michael Salisbury, Glenwood New Boston, 5-9, sr., 17.0;Patrick Rudisill, Leesburg Fairfield, 6-4, sr., 10.5;Aaron Noel, Portsmouth Notre Dame, 5-9, sr., 19.6;Grant Edenfield, Mowrystown Whiteoak, 6-2, sr., 9.1.
Honorable Mention: Caleb Blackburn, Ironton St. Joseph;Payton Blair, Ironton St. Joseph;Luke Taylor, Willow Wood Symmes Valley Chris Cox, Leesburg Fairfield;Joe Michael, Mowrystown Whiteoak Weston Roberts, Racine Southern;Taylor Russell, Glouster Trimble Joe Rader, Corning Miller;Jacob Reynolds, Corning Miller;Josh Tyler, Glenwood New Boston;Matt Clarke, Franklin Furnace Green Wes Loop, South Webster;Connor Scott, South Webster;Cody Hall, Waterford;Brad Miller, Waterford;Mike Johnson, Reedsville Eastern;Caleb McClanahan, Crown City South Gallia;Blake Blevins, Manchester;Ethan Hawkins, Mowrystown Whiteoak;Kole Wheeler, Beaver Eastern;Jordan Thornsberry, Beaver Eastern.

Ohio: All-Southeast D3

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DIVISION III
First Team: Michael Lamb, Ironton, 6-5, sr., 11.6;Chase Kratzenberg, South Point, 5-10, sr., 17.1;Kyle Webb, Chesapeake, 6-0, sr., 20.3;Cody Smith, Piketon, 6-2, sr., 19.1;Anthony Williams, Portsmouth, 6-6, sr., 20.0;Bryant Gibson, Westfall, 5-10, sr., 13.2;Kraig Unger, Seaman N. Adams, 6-3, sr., 23.1;Blake Justice, Peebles, 6-2, so., 24.6;Andy Stegman, Wheelersburg, 6-5, so., 17.0;Sean Smith, Minford, 6-2, sr., 20.0. Greg Frost, Albany Alexander, 6-0, sr., 16.7.
Player of the Year: Kraig Unger, Seaman N. Adams.
Coach of the Year: Dave Young, Seaman N. Adams.
Second Team: Jordan Brabson, Piketon, 6-3, sr., 17.2;Nathan Copley, Chesapeake, 6-0, so. 17.4;Cole Hatfield, Proctorville Fairland, 6-1, sr., 12.0;Andrew Seaman, Peebles, 6-2, jr., 16.6 Kirk Maxwell, Chillicothe Zane Trace, 6-2, jr., 16.0;Zach Utley, Lucasville Valley, 6-3, jr., 17.3;Tyler Jimison, Seaman N. Adams, 6-3, sr., 15.0;Clay Roll, Frankfort Adena, 6-3, sr., 20.9;Kyle Barnhouse, Albany Alexander, 5-10, sr., 12.4.
Third Team: Evan Legg, Piketon, 6-1, so., 12.3;Johnathon Schweickart, Ironton, 6-3, sr., 8.3;Clayton Curnutte, Cheshire River Valley, 5-11, sr., 14.4;Chris Gorman, Lynchburg-Clay, 5-10 sr., 16.1;Carter Nehaus, Seaman N. Adams, 6-4, sr., 8.1;Tyler Knabb, Sardinia Eastern Brown, 5-11, jr., 16.5;Buddy Barnes, Frankfort Adena, 6-0, sr., 14.4;Corey Cottrill, Chillicothe Huntington, 6-5, sr., 12.8;Wayne Sparks, Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant, 6-4, jr., 12.3;Hugh Brisker, Minford, 6-4, sr., 15.0;Conner Bunting, Nelsonville-York, 6-2, jr., 14.5;Alfie Bricker, Portsmouth West, 6-4, sr., 23.0;Jordan Cierley, Sardinia Eastern Brown, 6-3, sr., 14.9;Markie Tate, Belpre, 6-2, jr., 16.6;Tyler Kritsch, Westfall, 6-2, sr., 12.4;Grant Smith, Stewart Federal Hocking, 6-0, sr., 12.5;Cameron Arbaugh, Lucasville Valley, 6-1, sr., 12.5;Tyler Godby, Proctorville Fairland, 6-2, sr., 10.2.
Honorable Mention: Tim Kochendoerfer, Ironton;Ethan Prater, South Point;Brandon Klaiber, Ironton Rock Hill;Zach Jordan, Proctorville Fairland;Blake Yates, Lucasville Valley;Tory Horne, Portsmouth;Evan Price, Minford;Devin Monnier, Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant;Peter Hintz, Chesapeake;Trevon Pendleton West Portsmouth Portsmouth West;Kody Johnson, Cheshire River Valley Cody McAvena, Cheshire River Valley;Jared Azar, Belpre;Tyler Thompson, Stewart Federal Hocking;Tyler Cobb, Westfall;Travis Burleson, Westfall;Caleb Southworth, Piketon;Drew Trusty, Chillicothe Huntington;Gabe Haynes, Chillicothe Zane Trace;Devin Willard, Richmond Dale Southeastern Jordan Elam, Richmond Dale Southeastern;Tyler Arnold, Peebles;Sam Louden, Seaman N. Adams;Tyler Rothwell, Seaman N. Adams;Ethan McCarty, West Union;Drew Bear, West Union;Cory Daubenmire, Crooksville;Tyler Justice, Crooksville;Slone Cales, Wellston Jaylen Prater, Wellston

Ohio: All-Southeast D2

2009-03-15T10:41:00.000-07:00

DIVISION II
First Team: Brandon Amann, Logan Elm, 6-1, sr., 22.0;Tim Congrove, Logan Elm, 6-0, sr., 16.6;Harrison Martin, Waverly, 6-0, so., 21.4;Seth Dawes, Chillicothe, 6-5, sr., 13.6;Caleb Knights, Chillicothe, 6-1, sr., 12.4;Anthony Tabler, Marietta, 5-11, sr., 15.6;Brian Crader, Thornville Sheridan, 5-11, sr., 16.9;Jake Prater, McArthur Vinton County, 6-4, sr., 11.3 Hank Leslie, McDermott Northwest, 6-5, jr., 23.0;Kyle Slone, Washington C.H., 6-0, so., 18.8.
Player of the Year: Brandon Amann, Logan Elm.
Coach of the Year: Doug Stiverson, Logan Elm.
Second Team: Myles McGlone, Fairfield Union, 5-8, sr., 16.3;Ron Smith, Chillicothe, 6-5, sr., 11.0;Lucas Polley, Greenfield McClain, 6-0, jr., 12.5;Frank Valentour, Athens, 6-3, jr., 16.2;Kyle Mitchell, Gallipolis Gallia Academy, 6-2, sr., 11.5;Jonathan Hebb, Vincent Warren, 6-3, sr., 13.4 Dylan Newsom, Jackson, 6-2, jr., 17.6;Airic Steagall, Hillsboro, 5-10, jr., 12.0;Emanuel Turner, Hillsboro, 6-0, jr., 13.0;Adam Blake, Logan Elm, 6-0, jr., 6.6.
Third Team: Isaiah Carson, Miami Trace, 6-2, so., 17.6;Jake Kretzer, Waverly, 6-5, fr., 12.5;Matt Witten, Athens, 5-10, sr., 15.0;Clay Bolin, Pomeroy Meigs, 6-1, sr., 16.0;Zane Eschbaugh, Marietta, 5-11, sr., 11.1;Grant Venham, Vincent Warren, 6-3, so., 10.6;Corbin Wollenberg, New Lexington, 6-0, jr., 16.2;Andy Grillo, McArthur Vinton County, 6-0, jr., 7.4 Dylan Guthrie, McArthur Vinton County, 6-3, jr., 12.3;Aric Carroll, Hillsboro, 6-0, so., 12.0;David Cydrus, Circleville, 6-3, sr., 14.1.
Honorable Mention: Greg Van Volkinburg, Chillicothe;Mike Turner, Chillicothe;Dalton Detty, Greenfield McClain;Logan Hauserman, Circleville Logan Elm;Tyler Pritchard, Logan Elm;Julian Wyatt, Washington C.H.;Kreig Craft, McDermott Northwest;Jacob Well, Pomeroy Meigs;Gabe Hill, Pomeroy Meigs;Zach Arnold, Marietta;Evan Brockmeier, Marietta;Brandon Fivecoait, Vincent Warren;Collin Pfaff, Athens;Brett Jackson, Thornville Sheridan;Chris Armstrong, Gallipolis Gallia Academy.

Ohio: All-Southeast D1

2009-03-15T10:39:00.000-07:00

DIVISION I
First Team: Patrick Angle, Logan, 6-foot-1, junior, 17.7 ppg.
Second Team: Mason Mays, Logan, 5-10, jr., 13.9.
Honorable Mention: Zach Adams, Logan

Columbus All-Catholic League

2009-03-15T10:37:00.001-07:00

First team: Ryan Clark and Joe Graessle (Ready); Ike Ariguzo, Nick Kellogg and Nick Goff (DeSales); Dane McLoughlin (St. Charles); Chris Grabosky and Andy Winters (Watterson); Ben Siefert and Steve Williams (Hartley); Brian Hecker and Brady Beals (Worthington Christian). Second team: Cody Corrova (Ready); Zack Gaborcik (DeSales); Jeff Sobecki (St. Charles); Zack Riddle (Watterson); Morgan Cornwell (Hartley); Miles Miller (Worthington Christian).

Northland prevails.

2009-03-15T10:35:00.000-07:00

Northland 16 15 14 14 — 59
Westerville North 10 13 10 23 — 56

NL: Weatherspoon 4-1-10, Jav.Cornley 2-1-5, Sullinger 5-5-17, Hale 1-3-5, Burke 4-2-10, Lewis 2-0-5, Potts 1-4-7. 3-point goals: Sullinger 2, Weatherspoon, Potts, Lewis. Totals: 19-16-59.
WN: B.Nettles 5-3-14, Thuman 3-0-9, DeBoer 1-2-4, Hill 8-4-25, Gessner 1-0-2 , Farah 0-2-2. 3-point goals: Hill 5, Thuman 3, B.Nettles. Totals: 18-11-56.

Northeast Ohio All-Inland D4

2009-03-15T10:33:00.000-07:00

DIVISION IV

First Team: Olonzo Johnson, Young. Christian, 6-3, sr., 19.0; Nick Brown, Warren Kennedy, 6-7, sr., 22.7; Cody Apthorpe, Windham, 6-5, sr., 21.5; Chad White, Mogadore, 6-3, 17.1; Shane Byler, Lake Center Christian, 6-0, sr., 19.4; Josh Selway, Leetonia, 5-11, sr., 17.5; Lance Ronghi, McDonald, 5-8, sr., 10.0; Travis Moyer, Dalton, 6-1, sr., 10.5.

Players of the year: Nick Brown, Warren Kennedy; Cody Apthorpe, Windham.

Coach of the year: Jeff Rasile, McDonald.

Second Team: Josh Smith, East Canton, 6-1, jr., 13.0; Zell Bradley, East Canton, 5-9, jr., 13.0; Matthias Tayala, McDonald, 6-2, so., 12.0; J.T. Troyer, Dalton, 5-10, jr., 10.5; Andrew Lowe, Orrville Kingsway Christian, 6-2, jr., 19.5; Kenneth Hill, Canton Heritage Christian, 6-0, jr., 18.0; John Pecchia, Young. Christian, 6-0, jr., 11.9; Kevin Blinsky, Columbiana, 6-1, sr., 19.2.

Honorable Mention: Anthony Walker, Young. Christian; Travis Denmeade, Columbiana; Josh Harold, Columbiana; Andrew Diaz, Salineville Southern; Ethan Blatch, Salineville Southern; Andrew Trummer, Leetonia; Kodey Chance, Mogadore; Tyler Hower, Ashland Mapleton; Andrew Geiser, Kidron Central Christian; Gavin Hackett, Dalton; Isiah Phaphouvaninh, Kidron Central Christian; Anthony Schiraldi, Lowellville; Todd Kirby, New Middletown Springfield; John Evans, Bristolville Bristol; Andy Holko, Bristolville Bristol; Marcus Heath, Kinsman Badger; Jeff Ashcroft, Kinsman Badger; Brad Gilanyi, Southington Chalker; Brad Sherwood, Southington Chalker; Brandon Ellis, Southington Chalker; Aaron Knight, North Bloomfield; Steve Cribley, Warren Lordstown; Billy Wright, Warren Lordstown; Devin Bansberg, McDonald; Tommy Orr, McDonald; Devin Weekly, Sebring McKinley; Travis Irwin, Sebring McKinley; Justin Lude, Berlin Center Western Reserve; Chris Dutcher, Lake Center Christian; Ryan Burfield, East Canton.

Northeast Ohio All-Inland D3

2009-03-15T10:31:00.000-07:00

DIVISION III

First Team: Tom Herchek, Atwater Waterloo, 5-11, sr., 22.4; Ben Gysin, East Palestine, 6-5, jr., 14.0; Kenny Kornowski, Smithville, 6-8, sr., 23.8; Josh Besancon, Creston Norwayne, 6-3, sr., 17.9; Lucas McKean, West Salem Northwestern, 6-1, sr., 19.6; Tyler Bates, Smithville, 6-2, sr., 17.1, Eric Worthey, Cuya. Falls CVCA, 6-3, sr., 16.3; Todd Medallis, Newton Falls, 5-7, sr., 11.1.

Player of the year: Kenny Kornowski, Smithville.

Coaches of the year: John Herchek, Atwater Waterloo; Michael Snowbarger, Smithville.

Second Team: Steve Zivoder, Garrettsville Garfield, 6-6, sr., 19.3; Jerah'me Williams, Campbell Memorial, 5-7, jr., 14.5; Nate Hodge, Campbell Memorial, 6-2, jr., 14.3; Ryan Snyder, Louisville Aquinas, 5-11, jr., 15.4; Marcus Fowler, Newton Falls, 6-11, sr., 19.2; Alex Martin, Mass. Tuslaw, 6-0, sr., 15.0; Kenny Goldstein, Wooster Triway, 5-10, sr., 13.1; Corey Caldwell, Smithville, 6-4, jr., 14.0; Joe Leyland, Atwater Waterloo, 5-9, sr., 14.1.

Honorable Mention: Austin Cope, East Palestine; Braxton Mascher, East Palestine; Jakob Leon, Columbiana Crestview; Brandon Gates,Columbiana Crestview; Jeremy Walker, Hanoverton United; Zack Taylor, Hanoverton United; Todd Padurean, Lisbon David Anderson; Brennan McKean, West Salem Northwestern; Brett Hawkins, Apple Creek Waynedale; Travis Suppes, Apple Creek Waynedale; Sam Trogdon, Rittman; Tyler Mowery, Loudonville; Dana Brooks, Wooster Triway; Austin Findley, Wooster Triway; Beau Carpenter, Smithville; Tim Chaffin, Creston Norwayne; Ray Downs, Doylestown Chippewa; Doug Paullin, Jeromesville Hillsdale; Ryan Moore, Jeromesville Hillsdale; Dominique Cole, Young. Ursuline; Joe Mihlan, North Lima South Range; Anthony Uberti, Brookfield; Tyler Day, Warren Champion; Derek Sumner, Warren Champion; Cameron Truss, Leavittsburg LaBrae; Sean Zekkour, Cortland Maplewood; Alex Doneyko, Cortland Maplewood; Luke Orth, Cortland Maplewood; Chris Morgan, Vienna Mathews; Cody Graham, Mineral Ridge; Brian Sole, Newton Falls; Tim Pfeifer, Akr. Manchester; Mark O'Brien, Cuya. Falls CVCA; Jeff Herchek, Atwater Waterloo; Shelby Combs, Mass. Tuslaw; Cole Bond, Louisville Aquinas; John Lindesmith, Canton Central Catholic.

Northeast Ohio All-Inland D2

2009-03-15T10:30:00.000-07:00

DIVISION II
First Team: Brian Harp, Minerva, 6-3, jr., 20.3; Marquez McLendon, Alliance, 5-11, sr., 16.1; Robert Wilson, Streetsboro, 6-4, sr., 23.2; Daylen Harrison, Akr. St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6-6, sr., 16.0; Kurtis Drummond, Hubbard, 6-3, jr., 18.9; Niko Fatimus, Poland Seminary, 6-1, jr., 19.6; Jacob Bolyard, Orrville, 6-1, jr., 20.2; Steve Hargrove, Akr. Buchtel, 6-1, sr., 15.8.

Player of the year: Robert Wilson, Streetsboro.

Coaches of the year: Pepper Locke, Minerva; Dru Joyce II, Akr. St. Vincent-St. Mary.

Second Team: Jordan Jones, Ravenna, 5-11, sr., 19.0; Cyle Strouble, Alliance Marlington, 6-4, jr., 12.5; Jake Mays, Tallmadge, 6-8, sr., 17.0; Kyle Spence, Warren Howland, 6-2, sr., 16.7; Zach Wasson, Orrville, 6-5, so., 14.8; Ben Donlow, Poland Seminary, 6-4, jr., 15.0; Carrington Hanna, Streetsboro, 6-3, sr., 14.0; Michael Bickley, Akr. East, 6-0, sr., 11.5.

Third Team: Bobby Thompson, Hubbard, 6-2, sr., 14.3; Ed Householder, Tallmadge, 6-6, sr., 16.5; Owen Gramoy, Louisville,5-9, so., 12.7; Ryker Locke, Minerva, 5-11, jr., 11.5; Kyle Walters, Mantua Crestwood, 5-11, sr., 17.0; Tyler Scott, 6-4, sr., 12.3; Andrew Pavloff, Cuya. Falls Walsh Jesuit, 6-9, sr., 13.9; Jerald Robinson, Canton South, 6-2, jr., 13.0; Kyle Lepley, Alliance Marlington, 5-11, sr., 12.4; Michael Brown, Louisville, 6-0, jr., 14.0.

Honorable Mention: Chris Ameen, Cuya. Falls Walsh Jesuit; Zack Weidrick, Richfield Revere; John Galbraith, Richfield Revere; Ricky Johnson, Akr. SVSM; Matt Seikel, Akr. Hoban; Rico Smith, Streetsboro; Dajun Lewis, Akr. Buchtel; Greg McMullen, Akr. Hoban; Jordan Strabala, Salem; Phil Bennett, Salem; Allen Magazzeni, Mogadore Field; Jay Lugo, Mogadore Field; Kyle Holland, Woodridge; Teven Mitchell, Orrville; Nilesh Patel, Akr. Springfield; Chad Bergstrom, Norton; David Baker, Poland Seminary; Adam Ryczaj, Struthers; Ronnie Martino, Young. Cardinal Mooney; Jared Kirin, Warren Howland; Drew Guido, Warren Howland; Ryan Frantz, Niles McKinley; Sam Bellino, Hubbard; Robert Franks, Cortland Lakeview; Joel Davis, Cortland Lakeview; Justin Clark, Cortland Lakeview; Anthony Cleveland, Young. Liberty; Blair Williams, Young. Liberty; TaShawn Letlaw, Young. Liberty; Dartez Colbert, Alliance; Quintin Banks, Alliance; Allen Strouble, Alliance Marlington; Josh Fick, Minerva; Troy Summers, Minerva; Chad Butcher, Beloit West Branch; Joe DeJacimo, Ravenna Southeast; Matt Trissel, Canton South; Brandon Mathie, Louisville; Evan Hudson, Canal Fulton NW; Stan Soehnlen, Navarre Fairless.

Northeast Ohio All-Inland D1

2009-03-15T10:27:00.000-07:00

The 2008-09 Associated Press NE Inland All-District basketball teams, based on the recommendations of a media panel:

BOYS
DIVISION I

First Team: C.J. McCollum, Canton GlenOak, 6-foot-2, senior, 28.9 points per game; Jared Porrini, Canton Timken, 6-4, sr., 13.3; Desmar Jackson, Warren Harding, 6-5, sr., 16.7; Nyles Evans, N. Canton Hoover, 5-10, so., 11.2; Mark Henniger, Mass. Jackson, 6-8, jr., 20.6; Josh Egner, Mass. Jackson, 6-7, jr., 14.0; Charles Hearn, Akr. Kenmore, 6-2, jr., 17.3; Terrell Lipkins, Canton McKinley, 5-9, sr., 17.9; Andre Paulk, Kent Roosevelt, 6-4, sr., 23.9.

Player of the year: C.J. McCollum, Canton GlenOak.

Coaches of the year: Randy Montgomery, N. Canton Hoover; Ken Rector, Barberton.

Second Team: Fred Williams, Warren Harding, 6-0, jr., 13.6; J.T. Moore, Young. Boardman, 6-2, jr., 13.0; Cam Howard, Canton Timken, 6-8, sr., 10.1; Connor Groot, Uniontown Lake, 6-5, jr., 15.6; Jacob North, Barberton, 6-4, jr., 16.8; Laquon Smith, Akr. Kenmore, 6-7, sr., 12.1; Storm Sanders, Canton GlenOak, 6-0, jr., 15.4; Cory Veldhuizen, N. Canton Hoover, 6-3, jr., 11.3; Tyler Ferrell, Brunswick, 6-6, jr., 15.3.

Third Team: Denerio Bryant, Kent Roosevelt, 5-9, jr., 13.8; Alex LaLonde, Wooster, 6-3, so., 11.6; Mike Podolsky, Canfield, 6-2, jr., 18.1; Angel Gonzalez, Warren Harding, 6-4, jr., 14.4; Sheldon Brogdon, Warren Harding, 6-0, sr., 17.5; Jamon McClain, Canton McKinley, 5-11, jr., 10.0; Tyler Fausnight, N. Canton Hoover, 6-3, jr., 9.2; Garrick Sims, Barberton, 6-6, sr., 14.3.

Honorable Mention: T.J. Sutton, Canton GlenOak; Josh Habeck, Uniontown Lake; Branden Means, Canton McKinley; Brad DuPont, Mass. Jackson; Nick Sommers, N. Canton Hoover; Brian Sengos, Mass. Perry; Jehvon Clarke, Canton Timken; Chaz Moore, Canton Timken; Anthony Cox, Canton Timken; Gio Caracillo, Mass. Washington; Ben Pollock, Green; Kurt Gamby, Green; Garrick Sims, Barberton; Antonio Hearn, Akr. Kenmore; Jon Harris, Twinsburg; Anthony Schrock, Wadsworth; Blake Williams, Stow; Keith Curry, Twinsburg; Richie Piekarski, Hudson; Bobby Tyler, Hudson; Cameron Black, Kent Roosevelt; Mack Spittle, Wooster; Markette Ray, Wooster; Kenny Carter, Young. East.

IPS: Elite 80 Camp @ Toledo

2009-03-09T12:48:00.000-07:00

I.P.S. (Inside Prep Sports), which is a college scouting service with well over 100+ college programs will be holding a Mini-camp/ college showcase Friday, April 10th at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio. Each player will get Dry-fit gear provided by Guardian Wear(www.everyoneplays.com). The camp is open to prospects entering 12th, 11th, 10th and 9th grades. Unlike other events that just roll the ball out,this camp will feature College coaches instructing the drills, skill development breakdown, gain national exposure from NAIA to High Major Program, and play against elite competition.

CAMP INFO
I.P.S. Elite 80 Camp
Date:Friday, April 10th.
Time:4pm to 10pm
Grades: 2009 - 2012 Prospects
Location: Savage Arena (Toledo, Ohio)
Fee:$80
Includes: Dry-fit gear, College Coaches giving Drill Instruction, Training,Games and College Coaches in attendance, along with scouts!

Register Online Today!
www.insideprepsports.net
http://www.insideprepsports.net/file...OLEDO_CAMP.pdf

For more Info:
IPS Elite 80 Director
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Columbus City League Reel

2009-03-08T22:42:00.000-07:00

Orchard Lake St. Mary's Wins at Home

2009-03-07T23:13:00.000-08:00

The Eagles hosted Detroit Finney and their talented division 1 juniors but it was Orchard Lake St. Mary's 6'6 senior forward Dion Sims (Michigan State-football and basketball) and his 18 point, 8 rebound performance that paved the way to a 58-48 victory.

19-13, 35-20, 45-32, 58-48

The first quarter's five lead changes charged the small crowd of 500 as the team's most notable players, Sims and Finney's 6'6 guard Isaiah Sykes, did what they do best, fill stats. Sims scored six of his eighteen points in the quarter, pulled down four of his eight rebounds, and blocked a shot in the quarter. Sykes scored four of his eighteen, grabbed four of his thirteen boards, added an assist and a steal in the quarter.

O.L.S.M. 6' senior point guard Jeff Jones ran a solid floor game and had a few assists that contributed to the Eagles lead. One of those assists went to 5'11 shooting guard Evan Webster '10, nine points and two threes, and another went to the powerful 6'5 center Quaran Jones '12, eight points and eight rebounds. 5'11 point guard Suave Lavallis '09 had five assists, and super speedy 5'9 point guard Gary Hunter '10 came up with a couple of steals and assists.

Sykes is a skilled lefty with nice bounce and solid court vision that Michigan State, Michigan, Tennessee, Syracuse and other high major programs are a keeping a serious eye on. He was eight of eleven from the field and three of four from the charity stripe.

Finney's other juniors were relativley quiet. 6'4 wing Terrance Jackson scored nine, 6'6 forward Brandon Williams six, 6' shooting guard Rashad Reeves five, and 6'7 forward Devon Haynes four.

In the stands:

Grosse Pointe North scouted the game as they are in a district with Finney. Warren De La Salle might face either opponent in a regional or quarterfinal matchup and they were there in full force scouting the game.

Syracuse Pulls a Center

2009-03-07T21:13:00.000-08:00

According to sources close to the situation, 6'11 DaShonte Riley, a senior center for nationally ranked Detroit Country Day, made a commitment this week to the Orangeman after an official visit to Syracuse in mid-February. Riley had previously given a verbal commitment to Georgetown but that was retracted this past fall. Riley will be counted on to add defense and rebounding to Jim Boeheim's 2-3 zone.

Oak Park Wins on the Road

2009-03-07T00:41:00.000-08:00

An early game in Michigan took place this past Friday night at Southfield-Lathrup Chargers hosted the Knights of Oak Park. Oak Park took an early lead and never looked back winning 80-61.

Oak Park led 19-13, 30-22, 49-34, 80-61.

A solid win for the Knights as they controlled the boards with solid interior defense and ten blocked shots.

Oak Park commanded the glass with a 37-28 rebound advantage and 6'1 Sam Burton's playmaking paved the was offensively. He balanced his points throughout the game while flashing four assists in the first four minutes of the third quarter. Burton is amongst the best unsigned point guard in Michigan. He finished with 25 points, 9 dimes, 6 boards, and 4 steals.

Lathrup scrapped for points which came far and few in between. 6'6 small forward Bryan Coleman '10 led the Chargers with 21 points, 6'5 Roy Marble, jr. '10 added 15, and 6'1 guard Drew Gilchrist '10 scored 14.

85 FOUL SHOTS! Need a drink?

2009-03-06T21:34:00.000-08:00

If you wanted to get a early glimpse of the Elks Foul shooting contest you should have been in Warrensville Heights on Friday night. 2009,Guard Carl "Tay" Jones, a St. Joseph's (Pa.) recruit, scored 24 points for Garfield Heights, and backcourt partner Trey Lewis hit all (4) four of his 3-point shots to tally 18 points.
It was the Bulldogs' 6-6 sophomore center, Will Weeks, who made the most impact on the game, though. He scored 16 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, and helped Mario Hines and Fred Chatmon - both 6-9 - form a defensive wall around the basket.

Everybody got to the free throw line, and often. Garfield Heights struggled there, making just 25 of 50 foul shots. Shaker Heights (10-12), which was led by guard and Cleveland State recruit Anthony Wells' 26 points, was 21 of 35 at the line. The teams combined to shoot 59 free throws in the second half.

Bob Wonson, who is retiring as the Shaker Heights coach after leading the Raiders to 361 wins in 24 seasons, missed the game with an illness.

Garfield advances to the District-Semi's to take on Cleveland St. Ignatious, which beat Bedford tonight 62-60.

Ohio Friday Night Scores

2009-03-06T20:16:00.000-08:00

Around Ohio
Division I
Cin. La Salle 63, Cin. Walnut Hills 57
Cin. Princeton 58, Cin. Western Hills 36
Cle. St. Ignatius 62, Bedford 60
Lakewood St. Edward 61, Parma Normandy 41
Lima Sr. 63, Bowling Green 56
Lyndhurst Brush 90, Ashtabula Lakeside 68
N. Royalton 51, Lakewood 48
Division II
Akr. SVSM 87, Navarre Fairless 40
Celina 68, Lima Bath 65
Galion 77, Upper Sandusky 72
Hunting Valley University 66, Chardon NDCL 37
Painesville Harvey 61, Jefferson Area 52
St. Paris Graham 71, Lewistown Indian Lake 37
Division III
Anna 56, Spring. NW 32
Cle. Cent. Cath. 60, Wickliffe 26
Findlay Liberty-Benton 43, Bloomdale Elmwood 19
Louisville Aquinas 72, Hanoverton United 53
Spencerville 42, St. Henry 39
Versailles 44, Hamilton Badin 43
Division IV
Ada 72, Dola Hardin Northern 30
Delphos St. John’s 60, Haviland Wayne Trace 51
McComb 40, Miller City 37
Mogadore 63, Fairport Harbor Harding 50
New Knoxville 56, Perry 41
Pandora-Gilboa 53, Ft. Jennings 26
Sidney Lehman 70, Mechanicsburg 56

Thursday Games in Michigan

2009-03-05T10:26:00.000-08:00

Michigan's state playoffs start on Monday and here's a list of today's games that should catch your eye as an appetizer.

4pm

Oak Park @ Southfield-Lathrup
Detroit Crockett @ Detroit Central

7pm

Detroit Finney @ Orachard Lake St. Mary's
Kalamazoo Central @ Battle Creek Central
North Farmington @ West Bloomfield
Detroit Renaissance @ Romulus
Pontiac Northern @ Clarkston
Ann Arbor Pioneer @ Saline
Mid-Town Academy @ Inkster
Rochester @ Auburn Hills Avondale
Dearborn Heights Robichaud @ Taylor Truman
University of Detroit-Jesuit @ Warren Cousino

7:30pm

Madison Heights Madison @ Pontiac Notre Dame Prep

Central Ohio Dispatch Teams

2009-03-04T21:35:00.001-08:00

All-Central District
Division I
First team: Tanner Furno (Whetstone) 6-9, senior, 23.1 points per game; Josh Gouch (Beechcroft) 6-3, sr., 19.9; Anthony Jackson (Westland) 6-1, jr., 22.6; Jon Smith (Grove City) 6-7, sr., 18.8; Jared Sullinger (Northland) 6-9, jr., 19.9.

Second team: Bryce Barnes (Central Crossing) 6-1, sr., 20.2; Rob Brandenberg (Gahanna), 6-2, jr., 17.5; Ryan Cosgray (Grove City) 6-4, sr., 19.2; Bradley McDougald (Dublin Scioto) 6-2, sr., 14.0; Terrance Watkins (Brookhaven) 6-2, sr., 21.9.

Third team: Cody Dennison (Newark) 5-10, sr., 13.8; Michael Green (Dublin Coffman) 6-7, jr., 15.3; Sean Rothermel (Delaware) 6-3, sr., 16.7; Stevie Taylor (Gahanna) 5-9, so., 16.0; J.D. Weatherspoon (Northland) 6-6, jr., 15.0.

Honorable mention: Nate Anderson (Teays Valley); Tyler Backstrom (Hilliard Davidson); Leveon Bell (Groveport); Eric Brindle (Pickerington North); Trey Burke (Northland); Rapheal Carter-Nowling (Olentangy); Jason Davis (Westerville South); Greg Dawkins (Independence); Ryan Dierks (Newark); Eric Easley (Thomas Worthington); Jerrell Fernandez (Westerville Central); Dominique Freeman (Beechcroft); Cody Funk (Grove City); Nick Girardi (Thomas Worthington); Mitchell Girberd (Olentangy); Grant Goodwin (Hilliard Davidson); ShaJuan Grace (Central Crossing); Kevin Gray (Reynoldsburg); Dimonde Hale (Northland); Steve Harrell (Dublin Jerome); Ralph Hill (Westerville North); Peter Ivery (Franklin Heights); Ben Jackson (Whetstone); Traevon Jackson (Westerville South); Davon Joiner (Groveport); Peter Kpan (Franklin Heights); Jeremy McCoy (Marion-Franklin); Antwan McDaniel (West); DeJuan McGaughy (Marion-Franklin); David McKinley (Dublin Scioto); Dane McLaughlin (St. Charles); Jeremy Qualls (Walnut Ridge); Zach Race (Teays Valley); Tyree Robinson (Brookhaven); Joe Scott (Mount Vernon); Craig Sealey (Brookhaven); Ben Severns (Mount Vernon); Cuy Sheffield (Mount Vernon); Jeffrey Sobecki (St. Charles); Nathan Sparks (Worthington Kilbourne); Brian Sullivan (Upper Arlington); Kevin Sullivan (Upper Arlington); Ian Taylor (Gahanna); Alex Tracy (Olentangy); Austin Traylor (Walnut Ridge); Connor Viers (Dublin Coffman); Max VanMeter (Westerville Central); Reggie Walls (Reynoldsburg); Michael Waite (Marysville); Tommy Waterwash (Olentangy Liberty); Rahlin Watson (Newark); Jourdan Wickliffe (St. Charles).
Player of the year: Sullinger. Coach of the year: Tony Bisutti (Dublin Scioto)

Division II
First team: Eugene Cannaday (Big Walnut) 6-0, sr., 15.9; Darian Cartharn (Canal Winchester) 6-2, sr., 15.5; Ryan Davis (Lakewood) 6-4, sr., 16.4; Zack Joseph (Olentangy Orange) 5-11, jr., 18.7; Nick Kellogg (DeSales) 6-2, jr., 16.7.
Second team: Julian Coleman (Bexley) 6-2, sr. 17.0; Taylor Rieger (Olentangy Orange) 5-11, jr., 15.2; Chase Sutton (New Albany) 6-1, sr., 15.1; Doug Thorpe (Eastmoor Academy) 5-10, jr., 16.9; Josh Williams (East) 6-3, sr., 15.3.
Third team: Darrell Chenault (Centennial) 5-9, sr., 15.6; Nick Goff (DeSales) 6-3, sr., 13.7; Ross Heath (Buckeye Valley) 6-1, sr., 16.7; Sean Rogers (Linden) 6-4, sr., 16.2; Reggie Wilson (London) 5-11, sr., 15.2.
Honorable mention: Ike Ariguzo (DeSales); Matt Asensio (Bexley); Zach Bakenhaster (Jonathan Alder); Aaron Barber (Canal Winchester); Mike Cardwell (South); Miles Clark (Granville); Alex Coleman (Eastmoor Academy); Dorian Curry (Hamilton Township); Justin Dassylva (Utica); Vince German (Licking Valley); Chris Grabosky (Watterson); Zach Kern (Amanda-Clearcreek); Peter Kobelt (New Albany); Bryan Large (Lakewood); Jordan Laster (East); Mike Lester (Eastmoor Academy); Patrick Lillie (Big Walnut); Devon Mattison (Licking Heights); Chris Morrow (Whitehall); Adam Parlet (Lakewood); Drew Ryan (Licking Valley); Jordan Seldon (London); Marcquice Taylor (Whitehall); Andy Winters (Watterson); Jermod Woodley (Canal Winchester).
Player of the year: Zack Joseph (Olentangy Orange). Coach of the year: Zach Parr (Lakewood).

Division III
First team: Cameron Baker (Columbus Academy) 6-0, sr., 20.2; Matthew McCollister (Madison Plains) 5-8, jr., 17.9; Eli Morris (Fairbanks) 6-2, sr., 18.5; Ben Siefert (Hartley) 6-2, sr., 19.7; Riley Thomas (Cardington) 5-11, jr., 23.1.
Second team: Ryan Clark (Ready) 6-3, sr., 16.1; Brad Harrah (Pleasant) 6-6, jr. 13.5; Kyle Rose (Ridgedale) 6-2, sr., 19.2; Skyler Simpson (Centerburg) 6-7, jr., 16.4; Doug Ute (Elgin) 5-10, jr., 17.0.
Third team: Luke Branstool (East Knox) 6-3, jr., 16.2; Seth Faulkner (Madison Plains) 6-1, sr., 14.2; Max Hoster (Columbus Academy) 6-3, sr., 18.8; Evan Jamison (North Union) 6-6, so., 12.2; Casey Rouch (Grandview) 6-3, sr., 14.5.
Honorable mention: Kyle Anderson (Ridgedale); Lucas Barrett (Heath); Pat Blevins (Liberty Union); Mark Burggraf (Northmor); Courtney Byers (Horizon Science); Riley Cannon (Johnstown); Cody Castline (Mount Gilead); Morgan Cornwell (Hartley); R.J. Creamer (Elgin); Nick Gibson (Fairbanks); Geoffrey Gompf (Mount Gilead); Joe Graessle (Ready); Zach Hilborn (Highland); Justin Howard (Highland); Dylan Johnson (Cardington); Brandt Lambert (Centerburg); Eric Love (West Jefferson); D.J. Mendenhall (West Jefferson); Cameron Meyer (Bloom-Carroll); Darren Patrick (Elgin); Klark Ransome (North Union); Woody Schmitz (Bloom-Carroll); Will Shields (North Union); Michael Simmons (River Valley); Cory Snyder (Pleasant); Dan Tyler (Grandview); Alex VanDine (Heath); Steve Williams (Hartley).
Player of the year: Ben Siefert (Hartley). Coach of the year: Brian Terrill (North Union).

Division IV
First team: Matt Dawson (Newark Catholic) 6-2, jr., 14.0; John Finnegan (Marion Catholic) 6-7, sr., 18.4; Brian Hecker (Worthington Christian) 6-4, sr., 22.8; Bryan Redic (Tree of Life) 6-4, jr., 15.5; Luke Roesch (Fisher Catholic) 6-7, sr., 19.1.
Second team: Rhett Harris (Danville) 6-3, sr., 18.4; Jeremy Hays (Tree of Life) 6-4, sr., 15.4; Breaker Heller (Africentric) 5-10, sr., 14.1.; Derrelle Mathis (Harvest Prep) 6-5, sr., 12.9; Nehemiah Trotter (Harvest Prep) 6-0, sr. 11.1.
Third team: Max Cook (Ohio Deaf) 6-1, sr,, 22.4; Paul Crump (Africentric) 6-2, sr., 12.8; Nate Humphrey (Licking County Christian) 6-5, sr., 27.3; Jacob Robinson (Wellington) 6-3, jr., 13.9; Zach Zeltman (Fairfield Christian) 6-4, so., 17.4.
Honorable mention: Nate Adams (Newark Catholic); Brady Beals (Worthington Christian); Garrett Blue (Danville); Kurtis Burcham (Fairfield Christian); Brandon Carroll (Delaware Christian); Brent Clark (Africentric); Joel Clark (Fisher Catholic); Kellie Davis (FCI Academy); Jacob Hawk (Berne Union); Casey Hood (Harvest Prep); Hughie Kerns (Delaware Christian); Eric Knechtel (Fairfield Christian); Adam McClatchie (Village Academy); Ryan Parsons (Gahanna Christian); Chad Prinsen (Northside Christian); Jared Sauder (Gahanna Christian); John Snedeker (Granville Christian); Ryan Spengler (Tree of Life); Michael Wellstead (Fisher Catholic); Joshua Woods (FCI Academy).
Player of the year: Brian Hecker (Worthington Christian). Coach of the year: Drew Meister (Newark Catholic).

Ohio Tournament Games

2009-03-04T19:52:00.000-08:00

Below is a list of some Marquee games this weekend in the state of Ohio.

Ohio Tournament Games:
Canal Winchester vs. Granville @ Columbus Fairgrounds, March 5th, 6:15pm
Olentangy Orange vs. Watterson @ Columbus Fairgrounds, March 5th, 8pm
Garaway vs. Bellaire @ Claymont, March 5th, 7pm
Columbus DeSales vs. Buckeye Valley @ Columbus Fairgrounds, March 6th, 8pm
Akron SVSM vs. Fairless @ Canton Field House, March 6th, 6:15pm
Akron Buchtel vs. Springfield @ Canton Field House, March 6th, 8pm
Walsh Jesuit vs. East @ Stow, March 6th, 7:30pm
Cleveland Benedictine vs. Aurora @ Stow, March 6th, 6pm
Cleveland CC vs. Wickliffe @ Lakeland CC, March 6th, 6:15pm
St. Ignatius vs. Bedford @ Warrensville Heights, March 6th, 6pm
Garfield Heights vs. Shaker Heights @ Warrensville Heights,March 6th, 7:30pm
Lima Sr. vs. Bowling Green @ Liberty Benton, March 6th, 6:15pm
Findlay vs. Perrysburgh @ Liberty Benton, March 6th, 8pm
Lakewood St. Edward vs. Normandy @ Brecksville, March 6th, 6pm
Cincy Princeton vs. Western Hills @ Xavier U, March 6th, 6pm
Cincy Lasalle vs. Walnut Hills @ Xavier, March 6th, 7:45pm
Thurgood Marshall vs. Kettering Alter @ U. of Dayton, March 7th, 11am
Parma vs. Rhodes/Berea @ Brecksville, March 7th, 6pm
Warren Harding vs. John Adams @ Warrensville Heights, March 7th, 6pm
Euclid vs. Cleveland Heights @ Warrensville Heights, March 7th, 7:30pm
Canton McKinley vs. Hoover @ Canton Civic Center, March 7th, 7:30pm
Cincy Aiken vs. Loveland @ U. of Cincinnati, March 7th, 6:30pm
Cincy Moeller vs. Lakota East @ U. of Cincinnati, March 7th, ?
Mason vs. Hughes Center @ U. of Cincinnati, March 7th, 8pm
Middletown vs. St. Xavier @ Xavier, March 7th, 7:45pm
Dublin Coffman vs. Beechcroft @ Columbus Fairgrounds, March 7th, 10am
Grove City vs. Mount Vernon @ Columbus Fairgrounds, March 7th, 11:45am
Upper Arlington vs. Newark @ Columbus Fairgrounds, March 7th, 2:30pm
Dublin Scioto vs. Reynoldsburg @ Columbus Fairgrounds, March 7th, 4:15pm
Westerville North vs. Gahanna Lincoln @ Columbus Fairgrounds, March 7th, 7pm
Columbus Northland vs. Whetstone @ Columbus Fairgrounds, March 7th, 8:30pm
Huber Heights Wayne vs. Fairborn, @ U. of Dayton, March 8th,

University of Detroit-Mercy Lands Guard

2009-03-02T12:44:00.000-08:00

Quality Education Academy's 6'2 180 pound Jason Calliste had offers from Tennessee-Chatanooga, UNC-Charlotte, and Marshall but chose the Univerity of Detroit-Mercy. He's a top 100 player nationally according to Rivals.com.

Calliste plays on the national scene for the North Carolina four-year academy and for Roe Russell of Grassroots Canada in the spring/summer.

Quality's head coach Isaac Pitts is proud of Calliste's decision. Calliste is averaging 24 ppg and 11 assists per game playing against some of the nation's best schools like Oak Hill Academy and Patterson.

Titans' fans can make a trip to Eerie, PA. and watch their future point guard from March 12-14.

IPS' Review of the Top Seniors in Michigan

2009-03-02T01:17:00.000-08:00

Here's a look at the top seniors in Michigan, who are enjoying succesfull seasons. Some of these players will make the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Hal Schram Mr. Basketball list. Here's a review of players that the high school sports fan and college coaches can catch a glimpse of for the last time in high school as the playoffs are near. No order.

Derick Nix 6'9 center Detroit Pershing- No player on this list has come as far as Nix in four-years. He's vastly improved from last year's semi-final and final games and will play for Michigan State next year. Too many coaches may remember missed bunnies from last year.

Jordan Morgan 6'8 power forward University of Detroit-Jesuit- Morgan is headed to the University of Michigan and is a dominating force in the paint for the Cubs. While he's a double-double player, he hasn't put up monster numbers.

Shane Moreland 6'2 shooting guard Flint Powers- Moreland's a crowd favorite as blends fundamentals with flash, pizzaz, and sharp-shooting. A championship is the only thing that escaped this Charger as he leads the top Catholic school in the state. He is an unsigned senior. An unsigned senior has never won the award.

DeAngelo Hailey 6'3 shooting guard Detroit Central- Mr. PSL 2009 award winner and a sleeper amongst many coaches in the state. One of the state's best shooters with a hand in his face or not who stays in head coach Ben Kelso structured offense. He is an unsigned senior.

Sam Burton 6'1 point guard Oak Park- A former teammate of Hailey's at Detroit Central, this point guard has taken on scoring duties at Oak Park and has put up solid numbers this season in teammates absence. Burton is unsigned.

Jamie Stewart 6'3 guard Livonia Clarenceville- Stewart fought off injuries early in high school to garnish looks and offers from nearly 25 Division I programs primarily east of the Mississippi. He jumps out of the gym and decommitted to Eastern Michigan in the fall after a five month commitent.

Austin Harper 6'3 guard Grand Haven- Western Michigan is getting a strong and athletic guard for the next four-years. Harper is a solid scorer who can create for himself with explosive moves. He has a good chance to lead his team deep into the state tournament.

Drew Valentine 6'5 wing Lansing Sexton- This future Oakland Grizzly was out for the first month of the year as he recovered from a knee injury leaving him time to catch up to speed with others on this list. He is a stat sheet filler and known throughout the state of Michigan.

Kimani Boynton 6'1 shooting guard Detroit Southeastern- A surprise too many but not to those in the Detroit area as he transfered from Allen Academy to Southeastern after his sophomore year. He's been a steady scorer for the Jungaleers. You might see the next Kenny Lofton at the Breslin for the Class A semi and final games. He's an unsigned senior.

Duke Mondy 6'3 guard Grand Rapids Catholic Central- This lefty is a mystery to many voters on the eastside of Michigan but is headed to Providence. For those who don't know Mondy, think Laval Lucas-Perry. He's not overly athletic but knows how to get points.

Korey VanDussen 6'3 guard Zeeland East- Slick scoring guard who adds flash to his game when the time is right. VanDussen leads an undefeated Chix team into the state tournament. A fantastic senior year. He is amongst the top unsigned guards in Michigan.

Doug Anderson 6'5 power forward Kalamazoo Central- Dunkin' Doug. Every A.D. in the state should be happy when he visits as he fills the seats. He's a headliner on the state's #2 team in Class A. He's another unsigned senior.

Ben Simons 6'7 small forward Cadillac- He's headed to Drake and a notebale player since his sophomore year which always grows a strong base when the Mr. Basketball award winner is considered. He can shoot it with the best in Michigan and has put up big numbers in key locations, ie. Breslin.

Vonn Jones 5'10 combo guard Hartland- Those in the Kensington Lakes Athletic Association know that Jones is one of the best. Those that have watched him on large stages, ie Motor City Roundball Classic, know that he's one of the state's most complete guards. He's an unsigned senior.

Matt Balkema 6'10 center Warren Cousino- Amongst the best big men in the state on the grid iron and on the hard court. He may have Ron English (EMU's Head Coach-Football) pleading with the basketball coaches and A.D. if he can borrow the high school Defensive Tackle/Tight End.

Aaron Clayborn 6'5 guard Benton Harbor- He's strong, on a solid team, and a leader that has lead Benton Harbor to victories that have passed them by in the past. Clayborn has verballed to Texas Southern and lacks state-wide pub.

Holden Greiner 6'8 small forward Travers City St. Francis- Greiner is amongst the most versatile on the list and Lehigh gains a solid freshman next year. He can shoot, put the ball on the floor, and he may be in E. Lansing at the end of March in the Class C Championship.

Andrew Vandeirendonck 6'5 guard Wyandotte- He's deceptively athletic and a solid scorer that's headed to Northwood (MI.) U. He's length causes many steals at the top the Bears' 1-3-1 defense.

Alex Marcotullio 6'3 guard Warren De La Salle- Marcotullio is playing a bit out of position (point guard) which has hurt his numbers a bit but not the fact that when things are going well he's one of the state's best off-guards. He recently won a Catholic League Championship and is headed to Northwestern.

Eso Akune 6'3 forward Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard- Built like he should be in the upcoming NFL draft Akune has been a bull in the Catholic League since his fresman year and name recognition helps when the Mr. Basketball award is voted on by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Members. He passed up division 1 offers for a chance to walk-on to the University of Michigan. (pictured)

Donnavan Kirk 6'9 power forward Detroit Country Day- Kirk is headed to University of Miami (FL.) and one of the best rebounders in the state. A recent flashback to Grand Ledge's Al Horford is a fine example. He has to share the wealth on one of the Nation's best teams.

DaShonte Riley 6'11 center Detroit Country Day- Riley is the most known amongst the group and he recently made a commitment to Syracuse after a February visit. He gains much notarity for a Class B championship his sophomore year and he's been near 7' since is freshman year.

Mike Fugate 6' combo guard White Lake Lakeland- The state's most underrated guard puts up near triple digits every time he hits the floor and Saginaw Valley State is getting what they need for next year. A bigger and more noteable conference would've landed him higher and on a mid-major roster.

Daniel Sutherlin 6'5 small forward Detroit Renaissance- A guard as a freshman and sophomore, Sutherlin has transformed himself into a powerful small forward who can still shoot it. He's an above the rim player who is recieving looks from mid-major programs.

Dion Sims 6'5 forward Orchard Lake St. Mary's- He's headed to Michigan State to play football and basketball his freshman year. Both coaches will be happy as he is a premier player from Michigan's '09 class. He's powerful and has the ability to step back and hit the three.

Central Ohio Saturday Results

2009-03-01T11:47:00.000-08:00

Here is a breakdown of the Tournament results and top performances in Central Ohio on Saturday.

Whetstone 60 Independence 58
Furno 23pts and 16 rebounds

Northland 65 Dublin Jerome 46
Jarred Sullinger 30pts and 12 rebounds
Air Spoon 15pts and 5 rebounds
Trey Burke 7pts and 9 assists
Adam Harrell 16pts

Grove City 95 Lancaster 66
Jon Smith 26pts

Mount Vernon 39 Westerville Central 36
Ben Severns 15pts

Dublin Scioto 88 West 40
Jamere Mills 15pts

Reynoldsburg 62 Walnut Ridge 51
Kevin Gray 30pts
Qualls 14pts

Olentangy Orange 65 Licking Valley 49
Zach Joseph 25pts

DeSales 80 Clear Creek 30
Kellogg 21 pts
Goff 14pts

Logan Elm 78 Miami Trace 48
Amann 26pts
Congrove 18pts

Columbus Academy 57 Bloom-Carroll 59
Cam Baker 18pts

Worthington Christian 87 Berne Union 39
Brian Hecker 27pts

Harvest Prep 60 Fisher Catholic 52
Roesch 17pts

Danville 44 Wellington 50
Rhett Harris 23 pts

Whetstone and Northland move on.

2009-02-28T21:04:00.000-08:00

Tanner Furno of Columbus Whetstone and Jarred Sullinger of Columbus Northland lead both their squads tonight with double-doubles. Both face off next weekend in the District-semi's at the Columbus Fairgrounds. We will dig deeper on Amish country aka Plain City soon.

A couple of Saturday Games in Michigan

2009-02-28T11:30:00.000-08:00

A couple of the best unsigned senior guards in Michigan, Belleville's 6'1 Booker Stoudmire and Ann Arbor Pioneers' 6'3 Nate Robertson, go toe to toe. Pioneer hosts Belleville at 4:30pm as the non-conference game will prep both teams for state championship runs, which start on March 9th. Also, look for Belleville's active 6'7 junior forward Mohamed Conde and a couple of senior guards from Pioneer, 6'2 Nick Giard and 6'3 Dave Metzendorf.

A seven o'clock game features Saginaw Arthur Hill on the road against Romulus. This matchup has been a war over the years as Depaul's Dar Tucker and Iowa State's Dominique Buckley are a couple that have added interest in the past. Guard play should dominate this game as 5'6 junior point guard Maurice Jones is the star for Arthur Hill and has mid-major offers. Arhtur Hill's 6'2 shooting guard Chris Webb is an unsigned senior that can torch the nets. Romulus will counter with three senior guards, Filmore Bouldes, Rashad Porter, and Valdez Green.

Central Ohio Tournament Stats

2009-02-27T21:23:00.000-08:00

Beechcroft 53 Hilliard Darby 42
Freeman 18
Gouch 13

Gahanna 54 Teays Valley 43
Ian Taylor 12
Stevie Taylor 19
Rob Brandenberg 10
Nate Anderson 14

Westerville South 49 Westerville North 62
Jason Davis 19
Traevon Jackson 19
Kenny Deboer 17
Ralph Hill 13

Newark 60 Marion-Franklin 49
Dennison 16
Watson 15
Dierks 14
McGaughy 13
Elijah Macon 15

Liberty 41 Upper Arlington 53
Kevin Sullivan 17
Brian Sullivan 13

Columbus East 55 Big Walnut 58
Jordan Laster 27

Bishop Hartley 65 Johnstown 44
Ben Siefert 13

Don't call it a comeback!

2009-02-27T21:07:00.000-08:00

The stat of the night was Dublin Coffman coming back from 16 down in the 2nd half to top Groveport Madison 71-67. Coffman was lead by 6-foot, 2012, Combo-Guard Kyle Molock's 18 points along with 6-foot-6, 2010, SF Mike Green's 13 points. DD Joiner was the high point man for Groveport scorching the nets for 27 points.

Final Stats:
Dublin Coffman 20 7 12 32 — 71
Groveport 17 11 26 13 — 67

DC: Viers 8-0-18, Heine 4-0-9, Bott 1-0-3, Molock 7-3-18, Stoudt 3-1-7, Green 5-3-13, Carkhuff 1-0-3. 3-point goals: Viers 2, Heine, Bott, Molock, Carkhuff. Totals: 29-7-71.

GP: Martinez 3-1-8, Waymon 5-0-10, Dixon 5-1-11, Joiner 11-3-27, Bell 2-2-6, Strayer 1-2-5. 3-point goals: Joiner 2, Strayer, Martinez. Totals: 27-9-67.

Top Performers in Central Ohio Tuesday

2009-02-25T13:18:00.000-08:00

SOME top tournament Scorers:

Jordan Laster, 6-foot-2, SG, 2010, Columbus East (33 points)
Tanner Furno, 6-foot-8, PF, 2009, Columbus Whetstone (33 points)
Stevie Taylor, 5-foot-9, PG, 2011, Gahanna Lincoln (18 points)
Mike Green, 6-foot-6, SF, 2010, Dublin Coffman (18 points)
Ralph Hill, 6-foot-7, SF, 2010, Westerville North (17 points)
Kyle Molock, 6-foot, CG, 2012, Dubling Coffman (16 points)
Leveon Bell, 6-foot-1, CG, 2010, Groveport (18 points)
DD Joiner, 6-foot-3, SG, 2009, Groveport (14pts) D2 (Rio Grande?)
Craig Sealey, 6-foot-7, SF, 2010, Brookhaven (12pts)
Cody Dennison, 5-foot-8, PG, 2009, Newark (18pts)
Luke Roesch, 6-foot-6, PF, 2009, Fisher Catholic (29 pts) Walsh U?
Brian Hecker, 6-foot-5, WF, 2009, Worthington Christian (14pts) Cedarville

Central Ohio Upcoming Tourny Action

2009-02-25T13:17:00.000-08:00

INside Upcoming Tournament Games:

Groveport Madison vs. Dublin Coffman 2/27, 8pm @ Worthington Christian
Westerville North vs. Westerville South 2/27, 6pm @ Olentangy Orange H/S
Marion Franklin vs. Newark 2/27,8pm @ Olentangy Orange H/S
Teays Valley vs. Gahanna 2/27, 8pm @ Harvest Prep
Independance vs. Whetstone 2/28, 6pm @ Jonathan Alder
Project: Northland vs. Central Crossing 2/28, 8pm @ Jonathan Alder
Canal Winchester vs. Jonathan Alder 2/27,6pm @ Grove City

Warren De La Salle Moves to CHSL Final

2009-02-25T11:57:00.000-08:00

Warren De La Salle and Orchard Lake St. Mary's have had some wars over the years and last night was no different. The ten lead changes, four ties, physical play, and a game that came down to the wire were treats for basketball fans in attendance at this Catholic League AB playoff semi-final.

De La Salle rose to the occasion and will play at Calihan Hall face the University of Detroit-Jesuit/Novi Catholic Central winner. That game is tonight at Birmingham Marian.

De La Salle can be credited for making their free-throws down the stretch as 6' senior guard Alex Harville scored the two most important points of his game high fifteen points as he made the game winning free throws with just over a minute in regulation. Future Northwestern Wildcat's 6'4 Alex Marcotullio added another free-throw to finalize the game, 51-48.

Marcotullio (12 points) only had three points at the half and future Michigan State football/basketball Spartan 6'5 senior forward Dion Sims hadn't scored by the half. Sims picked up his third foul halfway through the middle of the second quarter and was on the bench until the third quarter.

De La Salle received steady scoring from Harville and Lehigh's future 6'10 center Kevin McCarthy scored sixteen while grabbing ten boards.

5'10 junior Evan Webster timely perimeter shooting led Orchard Lake St. Mary's with eleven points. Sims and 6' senior guard Jeff Jones added ten each. 6'6 freshman center Quaran Jones is physical and a name to look for in the future. His game was interrupted by early foul trouble as he scored seve in the games first nine minutes.

Harville and Jones are two different but talented 6' guards that are being recruited by Division III and NAIA schools.

Mike Fugate Breaks School Scoring Record

2009-02-25T10:26:00.000-08:00

6' senior guard Mike Fugate is one of the most talented point guards in Michigan's 2009 class and his name is now at the top of White Lake Lakeland's all-time scoring record, formerly held by Gary Gleason ('78-80).

Fugate's 17 points last night in a win against Pinckney pushing his career total to 1,046. The Lakeland squad is 16-2 and Fugate leads the team in scoring with 18 ppg. The point total could be higher but the future Saginaw Valley State guard often defers to teammates, doesn't wonder from Lakeland's strict half-court offense, and has faced defenses geared to stop him over the last two-years.

Saginaw Valley's head coach Frankie Smith received a commitment from the three-year varsity starter last spring and GLIAC opponents are sure to have their hands full over the next four seasons.

Pups too much for the Tigers.

2009-02-25T09:54:00.000-08:00

After witnessing the world's longest and poorest refereed JV Game last night we got a chance to see the annual showdown of Cleveland Heights vs. Canton McKinley. The Bulldogs of McKinley prevailed to a 70-56 victory on senior night. McKinley was lead by 5-foot-9, 2009, PG Terell Lipkins' 31 points, while he connected on 14 of 22 from the field. Lipkins is a lightning quick guard that has the ball on the string and can finish in transition or traffic with floaters, attacks at the rim or even hit you with a no-look drop-off. 6-foot-1, 2011, WG, Brandon Means from McKinley added 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 dimes for the victors. While Cleveland Heights 6-foot-7, 2009, Center, Reegie Keeley (Ohio University signee) added 20 points along with 9 rebounds. 6-foot-3, 2009, CG, Sir Williams (Rider signee) added 10 points.
The zone defense and pesky play of McKinley stymied the Heights' squad as they went into a offensive-like coma during the first half and could not stretch the defense,Height's didn't attack the gaps or knock down the open shots against the zone. Although McKinley was undersized, they showed a lot more heart pushing the tempo and executing with their 4-out-1 offense. Lipkins' 31 points was a career high and a great way to go out on senior night. McKinley has 1 more regular season game before tournament action and it takes place this weekend at Akron SVSM.
Cleveland Heights which finishes the regular season at 17-3 (losses coming to Mentor, Toledo St. Johns and Canton McKinley) and will get ready for post-season play at the Warrensville District. Heights is one of the top 5 teams in the Cleveland area and will have a solid chance to get to regionals depending upon guard play and defense.
Names to remember:
Tigers
Reegie Keeley, Cleveland Heights
Sir Christian Williams,Cleveland Heights
Cody Smith, Cleveland Heights
Tyree Gaitor, Cleveland Heights

Bulldogs
Terell Lipkins, Canton McKinley
Brandon Means, Canton McKinley
Cecil Smith, Canton McKinley
Da'vontai Rorie, Canton McKinley
Juwad Duncan, Canton McKinley

Detroit Loyola Rallies in the Fourth

2009-02-24T22:29:00.000-08:00

One half of the Catholic League's C-D division final is set as Loyola's 18-7 run was the difference Tuesday night against Madison Heights Bishop Foley.

The first quarter started off in the Ventures favor but an early four-point lead slowly dwindled over the next three-minutes as they turned the ball over three times in the last two minutes. The Bulldogs' 6'4 unsigned senior wing Jamar Ragland scored six of his game high eighteen in the last three minutes and the quarter ended, 17-11.

Ragland knocked down a three-pointer from the wing to start Loyola's second quarter scoring and their lead would grow as the first half ended, 29-19.

Loyola extended their lead to eleven after 5'8 senior guard Angelo Thurman was fouled on a made three from the wing. The four-point play wasn't completed but the Bulldogs had their biggest lead. The Ventures weren't rolling over as they were able to close the quarter on a 5-0 run capped by a three-pointer from 6'2 senior wing Antonio Ramirez. The quarter ended 36-30.

Bishop Foley's scoring success continued as they continued their 11-0 run to tie the score at 36. Ragland's scoring once again righted the Loyola ship as his go ahead bucket gave his team a lead they would never relinquish. Bishop Foley was held to five points in the last four-minutes of the game while the Bulldogs defense held strong. The 54-41 victory pits Loyola against Wednesday night's Royal Oak Shrine/Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard for the CD Championship at the University of Detroit's Calihan Hall this Sunday, February 28.

Ragland also grabbed fourteen rebounds and six were on the offensive glass. Ragland has an offer from Alcorn State and offers from schools closer to home might pull the trigger on this high-motor wing. Northwood was in the crowd.

5'9 senior guards Angelo Thurman (12 points) and D'angelo Tugwell (10 points) were key's offensivly and defensively for Loyola's head coach John Buscemi.

Bishop Foley also had seniors stepping up to the plate, 6'3 forward Brad Bochniak led the Ventures with 14 points and 6'2 guard Antonio Ramirez added 13.

Final AP Ohio Poll

2009-02-24T11:43:00.000-08:00

DIVISION I

1. Cols. Northland (14) 19-1 242
2. Cin. Princeton (9) 19-1 232
3. Middletown 18-2 183
4. Can. Timken (1) 18-1 173
5. Cin. Moeller (1) 18-2 132
6. Dublin Scioto 19-1 94
7. Barberton 18-1 88
8. Warren Harding 16-2 79
9. Cle. Glenville 15-3 59
10. Lorain Admiral King (2) 19-0 37

Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Cin. La Salle 24. 12, Sylvania Southview 22. 13, Trotwood-Madison 18. 14, Garfield Hts. 17. 15, Can. Glenoak 15. 16 (tie), Centerville, Cle. Hts. 14.

DIVISION II

1. St. Paris Graham (26) 19-0 269
2. Circleville Logan Elm (1) 19-1 226
3. Akr. SVSM 15-3 175
4. Wilmington 18-2 147
5. Cin. Indian Hill 18-2 146
6. Dover 18-2 126
7. Cle. Benedictine 14-4 111
8. Cols. DeSales 18-2 102
9. St. Bernard Roger Bacon 17-3 50
10. Day. Thurgood Marshall 15-5 29

Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Chillicothe 28. 12, Poland Seminary 19. 13, Cin. Taft 15. 14, Day. Dunbar 13.

DIVISION III

1. Smithville (23) 18-0 266
2. Findlay Liberty-Benton (3) 17-1 221
3. Casstown Miami E. 19-1 202
4. Anna 18-2 169
5. Ottawa-Glandorf 17-2 151
6. Kirtland 17-1 116
7. St. Henry 17-2 86
8. Piketon 18-2 81
9. Cle. Cent. Cath. 16-3 57
10. Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 16-3 30

Others receiving 12 or more points: 10, Seaman N. Adams (1) 30. 12, Middletown Madison 22.

DIVISION IV

1. New Knoxville (18) 19-0 260
2. Berlin Hiland (8) 20-0 242
3. Cle. Hts. Lutheran E. (1) 16-2 166
4. Oak Hill 18-2 165
5. S. Charleston SE 18-2 147
6. Bedford Chanel 14-4 109
7. Plymouth 17-1 80
8. Cin. Seven Hills 15-4 71
9. Day. Jefferson 16-4 67
10. Newark Cath. 16-4 47

Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Malvern 29. 12, Pandora-Gilboa 17. 13, Pettisville 16. 14 (tie), Delphos St. John's, Worthington Christian 14.

Tuesday: Cleveland Hoops Lineup

2009-02-24T11:39:00.000-08:00

Boys basketball
Note: JV games start at 6 unless noted.

#4 Admiral King at Avon Lake
Ashtabula Edgewood at Riverside
Bay at Midview
#2 Cleveland Heights at Canton McKinley
Cleveland South at Medina
Copley at Firestone, 7
Cuyahoga Falls at #7 Barberton
Elyria Catholic at Padua
Fairview at Vermilion
Field at Marlington
Firelands at Rocky River
#5 Glenville at #3 Garfield Heights
Holy Name at #13 Cleveland Central Catholic
Keystone at Black River
Lake Catholic at Archbishop Hoban
Lakewood at Westlake
Lincoln West at Midpark
Lorain Southview at Elyria
#10 Lutheran East at #25 Kirtland
Manchester at Norton
Max Hayes at North Royalton
Mayfield at #22 Parma
Mogadore at Green
NDCL at #14 St. Peter Chanel
Nordonia at Hudson
North Canton Hoover at #1 SVSM
#23 North Ridgeville at Avon
Stow at #18 Tallmadge
#24 Streetsboro at #16 Kenmore
Strongsville at #19 Brunswick
Twinsburg at Willoughby South
Villa Angela-St. Joseph at Trinity

Cleveland.com Top 25

2009-02-24T11:30:00.000-08:00

Here is a look at the Cleveland Plain Dealer's final 25:
1. St. Vincent-St. Mary, 15-3: Hosts North Canton Hoover tonight.

2. Cleveland Heights, 17-2: At Canton McKinley tonight.

3. Garfield Heights, 16-3: Hosts No. 5 Glenville tonight.

4. Admiral King, 18-0: At Avon Lake tonight.

5. Glenville, 15-3: At No. 3 Garfield Heights tonight.

6. Benedictine, 14-4: At No. 8 St. Ignatius on Saturday night.

7. Barberton, 18-1: Hosts Cuyahoga Falls tonight.

8. St. Ignatius, 13-4: Hosts No. 5 Glenville on Friday night.

9. Mentor, 14-5: At Warren Harding on Saturday night.

10. Lutheran East, 16-2: At No. 25 Kirtland tonight.

11. Brush, 16-3: At Cuyahoga Falls on Friday night.

12. St. Edward, 13-6: Plays Lincoln West or Normandy in a Division I sectional final on March 6.

13. Central Catholic, 15-3: Hosts Holy Name tonight.

14. St. Peter Chanel, 14-4: Hosts Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin tonight.

15. University School, 14-5: Played at Hawken School on Monday night.

16. Kenmore, 14-4:Hosts No. 24 Streetsboro tonight.

17. Buchtel, 14-5: Plays Coventry in a Division I sectional semifinal next Tuesday.

18. Tallmadge, 15-4: Hosts Stow tonight.

19. Brunswick, 13-5: Hosts Strongsville tonight.

20. Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 16-3: Hosts Manchester on Friday night.

21. Akron East, 15-4: At Canton South on Friday night.

22. Parma, 14-4: Hosts Mayfield tonight.

23. North Ridgeville, 15-3: At Avon tonight.

24. Streetsboro, 16-2: At No. 16 Kenmore tonight.

25. Kirtland, 17-1: Hosts No. 10 Lutheran East tonight.

Tuesday:Canton/Akron Showdowns

2009-02-24T06:56:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Heights at McKinley
Hoover at St. Vincent St. Mary
Northwest at Jackson
Alliance at Cardinal Mooney
United at Minerva
Field at Marlington
St. Thomas Aquinas at West Branch
Manchester at Norton
Ashland at Massillon
Central Catholic at Springfield
Mogadore at Green
Sebring at Lake Center Christian
Bowling
Green at Akron East, 4:30

Tuesday in Michigan

2009-02-24T01:33:00.000-08:00

Plenty of games worthy of the trip, here are a few:

Catholic League Semi-Finals @ Birmingham Marion

6pm: Madison Heights Bishop Foley vs. Detroit Loyola. Loyola's 6'4 unsigned senior wing Jamar Ragland provides the energy. Can Foley counter?

7:45pm: Orchard Lake St. Mary's vs. Warren DeLaSalle. As good as the CHSL championship as both have Big Ten talent and a couple of unsigned seniors that DIII/NAIA programs should be all over. OLSM's 6'5 Michigan State football bound Dion Sims is a matchup problem on the court.

Okemos (15-1) @ Lansing Eastern (11-5) 7pm: A preview into the playoffs. Plenty of unsigned seniors with 6'5 sophomore forward LaDontae Henton, Eastern's difference maker.

Sr. Mary Catholic Central @ Flat Rock 7pm: Both teams are well over .500 and have a couple of solid juniors that are making names for themselves, SMCC's 6'4 small forward Keenan Wetzel and Flat Rock's 5'9 point guard Andrew Scarton.

Detroit Crockett (13-5) @ Taylor Kennedy (12-4) 7:30pm: Crockett's 6'6 power forward Devon Long '10 and Kennedy's explosive 6' unsigned senior guard Breland Hogan won't guard eachother.

Clarkston @ Rochester Adams 7pm: Clarkston is IPS' #3 team in Michigan and has the chips that could take the Wolves on a Class A championship run. GLIAC programs should camp out for this game.

Ann Arbor Huron a New Beginning

2009-02-22T23:32:00.000-08:00

A rare freshman, junior varsity, and varsity triple-header took place at Ann Arbor Huron's Riverdome as the River Rats battled city rival Pioneer friday night. The rivalry has been lopsided over the last four-years as the Pioneers have only dropped one of those matchups. This cold February night shed light into the future and present state of the rivalry as Huron swept Pioneer.

Huron's varisty squad avenged a loss earlier in the season and there might be a rubber match on a neutral site (Dexter-district finals 3/13/09) in another two and a half weeks. The River Rats only have two seniors, 6'2 forward Montez Sistrunk and 6'2 forward Philip Mathew, and both provided the leadership needed to hold off a strong senior team in Pioneer. Huron stretched their first quarter lead to 33-21 at the half.

Huron's sophomore guard and wing duo of 6'3 AJ Mathew, seven points, and 6'4 Dante Williams, five points, were non-factors scoring wise but their shots created points for Sistrunk, 15 points, and another sophomore 6'4 Kyle Baker, eight points.

Pioneer's leader and one of Michigan's best unsigned point guards, 6'3 Nate Robertson, was limited by three first half fouls and picked up his fourth less than three minutes into the fourth. Robertson was haunted by ticky-tack calls throught the game and watched as the Pioneers' switched to a 1-3-1 defense that created turnovers at the top of the key and sliced the deficit to 44-41 to end the third quarter with 6'2 senior guard Nick Giard running the half court offense.

The fourth quarter was what one can expect in city rivalries as the game had intense moments after whistles and Pioneer's Roberston dished to 6'1 guard David Veals, 18 points, to cut the score to 50-49 with thirty-five seconds remaining in regulation. The Pioneers were forced to foul and AJ Mathew hit one of two free throws with under thirty seconds giving the road team life. The tie or lead was squandered by a turnover and 6'2 sophomore guard Matt Hasting's ensuing free-throws led to the final score, 53-49.

Huron's Head Coach Waleed Samaha solid core of young players on varsity will lead the the solid core of freshman and junior varsity players over the years. 6'4 junior forward Nate Schmidt and 6'2 junior wing Deandre Caldwell provide toughness and are glue players essential to winning.

Pioneer's tallest player 6'4 forward Colin Shileds scored eleven points.

Pioneer's Head Coach Rex Stanczak will have a solid core of players traveling through the ranks and if they don't make it there until their junior year don't let the slow rise fool you. Robertson is a perfect example as he didn't reach the varsity level until his junior year, a year after the Pioneer's gave the 2007 State Champion Saginaw Trojans one of their toughest battles of the year in the Class A state semi-finals. Robertson didn't lose a high school game until his junior year. He was held to five points but while he can shoot his game is passing and threading dimes is what he does best oftern finding teammates for lay-ups on this night and whenever you'll see him high-school or college.

College is the big question for Robertson as he's the darling of the top DIII/NAIA schools in the country, the DII's seem jittered to offer him as they could see a DI program countering and swiping their steal. Either way, the Division I or Division II program that puts Robertson in a Vertamax will have the biggest smile. His takes care of the ball and his vision is amongst the best, if not the best in the state of Michigan (Ray McCallum, jr., Isaiah Sykes, Vonn Jones, Mike Fugate), he plays within himself, and he changes speeds better than change-up specialist Tom Glavine.

Huron's jv won, 55-45, and the freshmen, 76-68.

Central Ohio Final Standings

2009-02-22T22:07:00.001-08:00

City League
North Division
LEAGUE OVERALL
Northland 14-0 19-1
Beechcroft 11-3 16-4
Whetstone 10-4 13-7
Brookhaven 9-5 11-9
Centennial 4-10 6-14
East 3-11 5-15
Linden 3-11 4-16
Mifflin 2-12 3-17

South Division
Eastmoor Academy 12-2 14-6
Marion-Franklin 10-4 14-6
Independence 10-4 13-7
Walnut Ridge 8-6 10-9
Africentric 7-7 8-11
Briggs 5-9 6-14
West 4-10 5-15
South 0-14 1-19

Central Catholic League
DeSales 9-1 17-3
Hartley 8-2 15-5
Worthington Christian 5-5 13-7
Ready 4-6 10-10
Watterson 3-7 10-10
St. Charles 1-9 7-13

Ohio Capital Conference
Capital Division
Olentangy Orange 9-3 15-5
Franklin Heights 8-4 15-5
Mount Vernon 8-4 14-6
Delaware 6-6 12-8
Big Walnut 6-6 11-9
New Albany 5-7 10-10
Watkins Memorial 0-12 1-19

Cardinal Division
Dublin Scioto 14-0 19-1
Westerville South 12-2 16-4
Westerville Central 9-5 15-5
Westerville North 7-7 10-10
Olentangy Liberty 6-8 11-9
Olentangy 5-9 9-11
Dublin Jerome 3-11 4-16
Marysville 0-14 3-17

Central Division
Dublin Coffman 13-1 17-3
Upper Arlington 10-4 15-5
Hilliard Davidson 8-8 10-10
Hilliard Darby 7-7 9-11
Thomas Worthington 7-7 8-12
Central Crossing 6-8 11-9
Westland 4-10 6-14
Worthington Kilbourne 1-13 3-17

Ohio Division
Grove City 12-2 18-2
Newark 12-2 17-3
Gahanna 10-4 16-4
Reynoldsburg 8-6 12-8
Pickerington Central 5-9 8-12
Groveport 5-9 7-13
Pickerington North 2-12 6-14
Lancaster 2-12 3-17

Mid-State League
Ohio Division
Lakewood 11-3 17-3
Newark Catholic 10-4 16-4
Granville 9-5 13-7
Heath 8-6 13-7
Columbus Academy 6-8 10-10
Licking Valley 6-8 8-12
Bexley 4-10 8-12
Whitehall 2-12 2-18

Buckeye Division
Logan Elm 13-1 19-1
Canal Winchester 12-2 16-4
Teays Valley 9-5 14-6
Bloom-Carroll 8-6 11-9
Fairfield Union 6-8 9-11
Hamilton Township 4-10 7-13
Amanda-Clearcreek 2-12 4-16
Circleville 2-12 3-17

Cardinal Division
Grandview 12-2 17-3
Fisher Catholic 12-2 14-6
Harvest Prep 12-2 14-5
West Jefferson 7-7 9-11
Licking Heights 6-8 7-13
Liberty Union 5-9 7-13
Millersport 1-13 4-16
Berne Union 1-13 2-18

Mid-Buckeye Conference
Loudonville 12-2 13-5
Centerburg 11-3 14-6
Utica 8-6 9-11
Fredericktown 7-7 8-12
Johnstown 7-7 8-12
Northridge 6-8 8-12
Danville 4-10 7-13
East Knox 1-13 5-15

Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference
Red Division
Highland 10-3 16-3
North Union 10-3 16-4
Buckeye Valley 9-4 11-9
Elgin 5-8 10-10
River Valley 1-12 2-18

Blue Division
Pleasant 13-0 17-3
Ridgedale 7-6 9-11
Cardington 6-7 9-11
Mount Gilead 3-10 7-13
Northmor 1-12 2-17

MOCAL
Tree of Life 12-0 19-1
Fairfield Christian 10-2 15-5
Gahanna Christian 7-5 12-7
Madison Christian 6-6 10-10
Grove City Christian 5-7 7-13
Northside Christian 2-10 3-17
Delaware Christian 0-12 1-19

Others
Madison Plains 16-4
Granville Christian 16-4
Westfall 15-5
Fairbanks 13-7
Liberty Christian 13-11
London 12-8
Marion Catholic 11-9
FCI Academy 10-8
Ohio Deaf 9-15
Wellington 8-11
Shekinah Christian 7-9
Horizon Science 7-12
Marion Harding 7-12
Village Academy 6-14
Gilead Christian 5-15
Torah Academy 4-7
Mount Vernon Academy 3-5
Veritas Academy 3-7
Jonathan Alder 2-18

Princeton 73 Middletown 66

2009-02-21T21:40:00.000-08:00

Princeton (19-1, 14-0 GMC) pulls out a big game in overtime tonight to prevail past the Middies!. Middletown (18-2, 13-1) rallied from 21 down in the second quarter but ran out of steam.

Jordan Sibert scored 29 and Orlando Williams 17 for the Vikings. Stefon Johnson had 12 points and 17 boards.

Allen Roberts had 29 and Bill Edwards 22 for the Middies. Edwards had 12 boards, Roberts 9.

Federal League Championship Stats

2009-02-21T21:36:00.000-08:00

Hoover 56, Jackson 52
Federal League Title Game

Hoover (16-2, 9-1) Wackerly 0 4-4 4, Evans 5 3-8 13, Nettleton 1 0-0 3, Lane 1 0-0 2, Veldhuizen 4 3-4 11, Sommers 3 7-8 13, Gross 2 1-2 5, Fausnight 2 1-2 5. Totals 18-40 19-28 56.

Jackson (14-4, 8-2) Egner 6 2-6 16, Shull 0 2-2 2, DuPont 4 1-2 10, Pace 1 0-0 3, Tamburro 2 1-1 6, Devine 1 0-0 2, Henniger 4 5-6 13. Totals 18-51 11-17 52.

Hoover 10 19 10 17 — 56
Jackson 6 11 10 25 — 52

3-point goals—Egner 2, DuPont, Tamburro, Pace, Nettleton. Fouls—Jackson 22-18. Fouled out—DuPont. Rebounds—Hoover 27 (Veldhuizen 8), Jackson 35 (Egner 12).

Columbus All-City League Awards

2009-02-21T20:31:00.000-08:00

South Division
First team: Gregory Dawkins (Independence); Breaker Heller (Africentric); Antwaun McDaniel (West); Dejuan McGaughy (Marion-Franklin); Jeremy Qualls (Walnut Ridge); Douglas Thorpe Jr. (Eastmoor Academy).

Second team: Michael Caldwell (South); Paul Crump (Africentric); Michael Lester (Eastmoor Academy); Jeremy McCoy (Marion-Franklin); Austin Traylor (Walnut Ridge); Brandon Tyler (Independence).

Honorable mention: Brent Clark (Africentric); Desmond Paige and Anthony Tyler (Briggs); Alexander Coleman, Matthew Ryan and Ronald Tanner II (Eastmoor Academy); Kiania Henry and DeAngelo Simms (Independence); Elijah Macon and Rachaun Thompson (Marion-Franklin); Jay Day II and Ronald Keaton (South); Alvin Busbee and Jedidiah Reid (Walnut Ridge); Dustin Thomas (West).

North Division
First team: Dominique Freeman and Joshua Gouch (Beechcroft); Tanner Furno (Whetstone); Terrence Watkins (Brookhaven); James Weatherspoon and Jared Sullinger (Northland).

Second team: Alfonso Burke III and Dimonde Hale (Northland); Darrell Chenault (Centennial); Benjamin Jackson (Whetstone); Tyree Robinson (Brookhaven); Joshua Williams (East).

Honorable mention: Leo Devlin IV and Domineck Robinson (Beechcroft); DeVon Montgomery and Craig Sealey (Brookhaven); Matthew Jones and Dezmond Pack (Centennial); Jermaine Dixon and Jordan Laster (East); Marcus Bennett and Sean Rogers (Linden); Mohamud Abdirahman and Percy Dean (Mifflin); Samuel Belisle and Javon Cornley (Northland); William Homan and Ryan Milner (Whetstone).

Plug in the sweeper...It's Hoover Time!

2009-02-21T20:22:00.000-08:00

North Canton Hoover stymied Massillon Jackson tonight as they spread the floor, battled inside on defense and literally just wanted it more. Hoover was lead by Nyles Evans and Nick Summers. Jackson was lead by Josh Egner as he kept the game close in the 4th quarter.

We will fill you in with the official box score asap!

Gahanna saddles Groveport Mustangs

2009-02-21T20:11:00.000-08:00

On Friday night Gahanna Lincoln came out somewhat flat, but after being down 21-13 after one stanza the Lions were ready to "ROAR". Gahanna blasted Groveport 20-4 in the the 2nd quarter to take a 33-25 lead going into the lockeroom at half. In the second half Gahanna outscored Groveport 50-35 and took the cake with a 83-60 victory.

Gahanna Star Watch:
5-foot-9, 2011, PG, Stevie Taylor (22 points) Crafty, Creative,Spot-up.
6-foot-3, 2010, WF, Ian Taylor (29 points) Great Feel, Natural Scorer.
6-foot-3, 2010, WG, Rob Brandenberg (7 points) Athletic, Long, Slasher.

Groveport Star Watch:
6-foot-3, 2009, CG, DD Joiner (19 points) Slasher, Mid-Range, Potential.
6-foot-2, 2010, PG, Bell (16 points) Strong, College-Build, Aggressive.

Ready for a title bout? I want your heart!

2009-02-19T22:19:00.000-08:00

For the Federal League Belt!
A quick glance at Saturday’s Federal League Tournament boys basketball championship game.
WHERE Memorial Civic Center
WHEN 7:30 p.m.
RECORDS Jackson 14-3, 8-1; Hoover 15-2, 8-1
COACHES Hoover’s Randy Montgomery, Jackson’s Mike Fuline
STREAKS Hoover nine straight wins; Jackson nine straight wins

KEY PLAYERS
Hoover
Player Ht. Yr. Statistics
Nyles Evans, 5-10, Soph., 10.8 ppg., 2.4 apg., 37.5 3pt%
Cory Veldhuizen, 6-3, Jr., 12.0 ppg., 5.8 rpg., 2.1 apg.
Tyler Fausnight, 6-3, Jr., 9.0 ppg, 7.2 rpg., 64.9 FG%

Jackson
Player Ht. Yr. Statistics
Mark Henniger, 6-8, Jr., 21.6 ppg., 7.4 rpg., 64.8 FG%
Josh Egner, 6-6, Jr., 13.6 ppg., 8.9 rpg., 59.1 FG%
Brad DuPont, 6-0, Jr., 8.5 ppg., 3.6 apg, 78.6 FT%

IPS 2009 STATE TOURNAMENT PICKS

2009-02-19T21:49:00.000-08:00

Here is IPS' Division 1 State Tournament Picks for 2009!
The Swami say's....

Division 1:
Columbus Northland
Cincinnati Princeton
Garfield Heights
Canton Timken

Division II
Akron SVSM
Columbus Desales
Dayton Dunbar
Logan Elm

Division III
Smithville
Findlay Liberty-Benton
Portsmouth
Bishop-Hartley

Division IV
Berlin Hiland
Oak Hill
Plymouth
New Knoxville

Gahanna vs. Groveport Madison

2009-02-19T21:41:00.000-08:00

This Friday Groveport Madison travels along 270E to Hamilton Road to take on Gahanna Lincoln in a interesting matchup. Groveport has had more overtime and last second calls then Hines has pickels this season. This could possibly be a decent game if the upper classmen of Groveport dig-in and step-up.
We are intreaged to see these prospects:
5-foot-9, 2011, PG, Stevie Taylor, Gahanna
6-foot-1, 2010, CG, Rob Brandenberg, Gahanna
6-foot-3, 2009, 2G, DD Joiner, Groveport Madison
6-foot-6, 2012, PF, Kenny Kanipe, Groveport Madison

Postgame Press Conferece will be at the Gahanna Grille or Old Bag of Nails.

Vinales' Big Night

2009-02-19T10:57:00.000-08:00

North Farmington's head coach Tom Negoshian is an old school coach who calls himself one of the "Last Mohicans." He's happy to prepare basketball players for the next level in life and the hardwood. Twelve players that have never played varsity basketball joined the Raiders for the 2008-09 season and the team crept to one game shy of .500 after a win on the road against Southfield Tuesday night.

A returing player from last year's varsity is 6' junior guard Kyle Vinales, who was amongst the Oakland Activities Association's leading scorers last year. In last Tuesday night's win, Vinales took scoring to another level as he scored a career high 47 points on 14-21 shooting and hit four from deep. More impressive is the 17 points he scored in the fourth to help seal the deal, 64-58.

Negoshian named a majority of mid-major programs in the Great Lake's region that have inquired about his prize guard. Duquesne has also expressed interest. Vinales still has plenty of room to improve but he's headed in the direction of making a four-year school very happy. He's overcome many of the pressures that he had as a junior while assuming the leadership roll.

Despite Vinales' scoring abilities he stays true to his coach's offense often passing up scoring opportunities to make the planned pass.

Planning is all in the process and Negoshian's "old-school" ways are gearing Vinales up for bigger things down the road.

Warrensville D1 District (Potential)

2009-02-18T18:28:00.000-08:00

With the aura of March Madness on our mind here is a sneak peak at one of the toughest Division 1 Districts in the State of Ohio...Warrensville:

Warrensville District Potential Matchups (POTENTIAL)
St. Ignatius vs. Bedford 3/6 – 6:00pm
Garfield Heights vs. Shaker Heights 3/6 – 7:30pm
Warren Harding vs. Solon 3/7 – 6:00pm
Cleveland Heights vs. Euclid 3/7 – 7:30pm

(IPS Projected District Matchups)
Garfield Heights vs. St. Ignatius 3/11 – 7:00pm
Warren Harding vs. Cleveland Heights 3/12 – 7:00pm

(IPS Projected District-Final Matchup)
Garfield Heights vs. Cleveland Heights 3/14 – 7:00pm

Key Players:
Shonn Miller, 2011, 6-foot-4, WG, Cleveland St. Ignatius
Robert Johnson, 2009, 6-foot-6, WG, Bedford
Reggie Lewis, 2009, 6-foot-2, SG, Bedford
Anthony Wells, 2009, 6-foot-2, CG, Shaker Heights
Jamel Harris, 2009, 6-foot-8, PF, Euclid
Desmar Jackson, 2009, 6-foot-4,CG, Warren Harding
Fred Williams, 2010,6-foot, PG, Warren Harding
Reggie Keeley, 2009, 6-foot-7, PF, Cleveland Heights
Caleb Hicks, 2009, 6-foot-3, WF, Cleveland Heights
Sir Williams, 2009, 6-foot-3, WG, Cleveland Heights
Tyree Gaiter, 2012, 5-foot-5, PG, Cleveland Heights
Carl Jones, 2009, 5-foot-11, PG, Garfield Heights
Trey Lewis, 2011, 6-foot, SG, Garfield Heights
Will Weeks, 2011, 6-foot-5, PF, Garfield Heights
Mario Hines, 2009, 6-foot-8, PF, Garfield Heights
Fred Chatman, 2009, 6-foot-8, PF, Garfield Heights

Saturday Night Special

2009-02-18T17:50:00.000-08:00

This Saturday (2/21/09, Massillon Jackson takes on North Canton Hoover at the Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio at 7:30pm. Jackson overcame Hoover during the regular season meeting 67-60, which was played at Hoover. Jackson is currently 14-3 and is being lead by 2010 big men Josh Egner and Mark Henniger. Egner's play has improved as of late and is averaging right around 18 ppg. Henniger also averages right around 20 ppg and is capable of scoring 30+ on any given night (Just ask Timken). Hoover has a solid back court with Wackerly and sophomore star Nyles Evans, Evans plays a pivotal role for the Vikings and could be the x-factor.

Key Players:
Mark Henniger, 6-foot-7, 2010, Jackson
Josh Egner, 6-foot-6, 2010, Jackson
Nyles Evans, 6-foot, 2011, Hoover

Cavs secure two.

2009-02-17T18:51:00.000-08:00

The #4 ranked Naia team in the country "Walsh Cavaliers" landed 6-foot-3, WG Caleb Hicks (Cleveland Heights, OH) and 6-foot-9,PF Kenny Kornowski of Smithville, Ohio. This is Walsh's 3rd commitment with the addition of 5-foot-11, PG, Jason Davis via Westerville South.

Furno drops 50 points!

2009-02-15T12:28:00.000-08:00

6-foot-7, 2009, PF, Tanner Furno from Columbus Whetstone lifted his team over Centenial in a triple overtime title bout last night. Furno added 50 points, 13 rebounds and 10 blocks for the victors. Furno is still on the board with college interest.

Central Ohio Brackets

2009-02-15T12:10:00.000-08:00

If you wanna get an in-depth look at the Columbus area aka Central Ohio Boy's Basketball Tournament match ups check out the link below.

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/multimedia/graphics/2009/boys_brackets.html

Jackson Top McKinley

2009-02-13T23:38:00.000-08:00

Jackson tops Bulldogs here is the stat recap:

MCKINLEY (62)
Lipkins 7-0-16, Elliott 3-0-6, Harris 4-2-10, Richardson 3-0-9, Davis 2-0-4, McClain 3-0-6, Means 3-2-8, Lockett 0-3-3. SHOOTING: 25-60 (42 percent) field goals, 7-13 (54 percent) free throws, 5-18 (28 percent) 3-pointers.

JACKSON (76)
Egner 5-0-10, DuPont 4-1-11, Pace 1-0-2, Tamburro 2-1-6, Henniger 13-5-31, Shull 4-1-9, Kanam 1-0-3, Devine 1-2-4. SHOOTING: 30-53 (57 percent) field goals, 12-16 (75 percent) free throws, 4-11 (36 percent) 3-pointers.
McKinley 16 30 46 62
Jackson 20 37 56 76

Team fouls: McKinley 19, Jackson 14. Fouled out: none. Technical fouls: none. Rebounds: Jackson 31 (Egner 13), McKinley 17 (Means 5). Turnovers: McKinley 9, Jackson 16. Assists: McKinley 7, Jackson 19 (DuPont 5).
Records: Jackson 13-3, 8-1. McKinley 12-4, 5-4.
Junior varsity: Jackson 49-38.

Eagles lift off.

2009-02-13T22:51:00.000-08:00

With the the combination of offensive execution and lock down defense Lakewood St. Ed's found a way to fight off the feisty Wildcats of St. Ignatius 48-46. Ed's 2011 shooting guard Delbert Love caught fire in the 4th quarter knocking down 2 of 3 beyond the arch and the game winner to capture the tilt. 6=foot-9, 2011, Center Zach Price also had a solid game of late with over the right shoulder post moves and a 15-foot elbow jumper. Ed's has another solid chance to make it to the Regionals this year at Cleveland State.

Rubber Match Set: Pershing vs. Southeastern

2009-02-13T22:21:00.000-08:00

Detroit's Public School League Finals are set after Friday night's semi-final showdown at Renaissance where Pershing dismantled Renaissance, 101-74, in the opener and Southeastern held off Henry Ford, 62-54.

Michigan State's Associate Head Coach Mark Montgomery sat mid-court while 6'9 senior center Derrick Nix went to work scoring 35 points and grabbing 21 rebounds. The future Spartan dominated and threw over the Phoenix' press leading to easy buckets on the opposite end.

5'10 senior guard Dennis Perry dropped five three pointers and fought to the hoop for 25 points. Perry is one of four guards in Head Coach A.W. Canada's rotation. Another guard, that Spartan fans should be familiar with is 6'1 junior guard Keith Appling who recorded a triple-double with 14 points, 13 rebound, and 10 assists has given a verbal commit to the Green and White.

On the other side of the coin, Renaissance played to the end and did a solid job of not letting the wheels come off after trailing 55-32 to end the first half. 6'5 small forward Daniel Sutherlin drilled a couple of three pointers, hit the glass hard for rebounds and subsequent put-backs while showing his athleticism with a couple of two-handed jams. Sutherlin battled for his 29 points and dozen boards as he represented the height and teeth of Head Coach Cam Nichol's front line. 6' senior guard Delano Collins scored 20 and played with a no die attitude through his final minutes. 6'1 junior guard Chene Phillips has stepped it up offensively in the second half of the season and scored 17 in this contest.

Southeastern's 6'8 sophomore power forward Percy Gibson scored all of the game's first seven points and the Jungaleers never trailed. The game was tied at 18 after Henry Ford's 6'1 guard Victor Edge knocked down a three-pointer but 6'1 senior guard Kimani Boynton answered with a three-point play the old fashioned way. Southeastern led at the half, 30-25.

6'5 sophomore Brandan Kearney's three early in the third quarter sparked a seven point run leading to a 39-28 lead. Henry Ford's 6'5 wing Matt Hunter scored five in the quarter and came up with key steals but the Tractor's trailed 48-36 after the third quarter. The fourth quarter started off with Southeastern going on a 7-3 run that almost took the breath from Head Coach Ken Flower's Ford team. 5'9 senior point guard Demario Prince scored six straight points for Ford cutting the lead to 59-53 in the closing moments of the game.

Boynton scored 14 and dropped ten dimes. Kearney scored eleven and hit a couple from beyond the arc while grabbed a lions share of rebounds. Gibson scored a dozen.

Hunter led all scorers with 15 and also showed some range with a couple from deep. Prince and 6' guard Warren Jackson both scored eleven.

Next Friday the championship will be decided after a consulation game between Ford and Renaissance. Pershing and Southeastern will play their third game of the year. Ford an Renaissance the same. The schools can meet up a fourth time early in the state playoffs.

St. Eds vs. St. Iggy

2009-02-13T12:51:00.000-08:00

Tonight Lakewood St. Eds takes on St. Ignatius in a Cleveland private school showdown. Both schools are very well coached and both display college propsects at each level. The game is at St. Edwards and we expect a packed house with great on the ball defense. Stay tuned for more!

Federal League: Friday Night

2009-02-13T00:02:00.000-08:00

Things are getting interesting in the Federal League. by Josh Weir

Tonight’s two league tournament semifinals are rematches of regular-season classics. No. 4 seed McKinley goes to top-seed Jackson, and No. 3 GlenOak visits No. 2 Hoover. Here’s a look at these high school boys basketball matchups.

McKinley at Jackson

THE RECORDS

McKinley 12-3, 5-3; Jackson 12-3, 7-1

THE LAST TIME

Jan. 2 at Jackson

McKinley 63, Jackson 62 After trailing most of the night, Jamon McClain’s second-effort bucket in the lane with 8.4 seconds left proved to be the difference for the Bulldogs. McKinley settled for perimeter shots early but started carving up Jackson’s zone defense as the night progressed. On the other end, McKinley’s harassing pressure made it difficult for Jackson to get the ball to 6-foot-8 Mark Henniger and 6-6 Josh Egner.

WHAT THEY’VE DONE SINCE

The Bulldogs lost three of their next four games after beating Jackson, including at home to Hoover and GlenOak. They seem to have righted the ship, winning five in a row heading into tonight.

The Polar Bears haven’t lost since McKinley. Their seven-game winning streak includes road wins at Hoover and GlenOak.

THE SKINNY

Plenty of post touches spell success for Jackson. No McKinley regular stands taller than 6-4. McKinley’s numerous penetrators would be wise to take it right at Jackson and try to get the big boys in foul trouble.

JACKSON X-FACTOR

The Polar Bears will be tough to beat if guards Brad DuPont, Eric Pace and Dan Tamburro continue their steady play. McKinley’s pressure will test them.

MCKINLEY X-FACTOR

If the Bulldogs hit perimeter shots and space the floor, guarding them is a nightmare. McClain, Terrell Lipkins, Tommie Harris and Branden Means are deadly off the dribble.

POINTS TO PONDER

Henniger is averaging 29 points in his last two games vs. McKinley. He leads Jackson at 21.0 points a game.

Egner, a 13.2 point-per-game scorer, is averaging 17.4 in his last five games.

When the Bulldogs hold an opponent to 60 points or less, they are 9-0.

GlenOak at Hoover

THE RECORDS

GlenOak 13-3, 6-2; Hoover 13-2, 7-1

THE LAST TIME

Jan. 30 at GlenOak

Hoover 64, GlenOak 61 (2OT)

Nyles Evans’ 3-point play with 3.7 seconds left in the second overtime proved to be the winner. The Vikings completely controlled the pace with a sharp, deliberate attack. Their box-and-1 defense was enough to hold C.J. McCollum, individually, and the Golden Eagles, collectively, to season lows in points — 22 and 61, respectively. And that was in 40 minutes of basketball.

WHAT THEY’VE DONE SINCE

A night after losing to Hoover, GlenOak traveled to Dayton Dunbar — then ranked fourth in Ohio’s Division II — and knocked off the Wolverines behind 35 points from McCollum. The following week, however, brought another home league loss to Jackson.

The Vikings have won three times since GlenOak, including two nail-biters against Lake. Overall, the Vikings have won seven straight since losing to Jackson on Jan. 16.

THE SKINNY

Tempo. Tempo. Tempo. If the game gets going fast, point guard Storm Sanders and the GlenOak attack flourish. A slower pace to GlenOak is like putting a sports car in mud. Few teams dictate tempo as well as Hoover.

HOOVER

X-FACTOR

The size and strength of Cory Veldhuizen, Tyler Fausnight, Nick Sommers and Joe Gross are difficult for GlenOak to match. Veldhuizen, Sommers and Fausnight combined for 35 points and 23 rebounds the first time. Gross missed the game because of illness.

GLENOAK X-FACTOR

Who’s going to step up for GlenOak and make plays down the stretch beside McCollum? He can’t do it all by himself. Or can he?

POINTS TO PONDER

McCollum has scored at least 33 points in each of his last three games and is averaging a Stark County-high 30.0 this season.

The Vikings have won games with baskets in the final five seconds on three occasions this season. Hoover is 5-0 in games decided by 5 points or less.

Seven Vikings have led the team in scoring this season, with Evans’ five times leading the way. Only once has anyone other than McCollum led GlenOak in scoring.

Central Ohio Sectional/Districts

2009-02-12T12:26:00.001-08:00

Sectional/District Tournament Pairings
Division I
At Harvest Prep
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Teays Valley vs. Tri-Valley, 6:15 p.m.; Gahanna (9) vs. Westland, 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, Feb. 25—Worthington Kilbourne vs. Grove City (3), 6:15 p.m.; Reynoldsburg (10) vs. St. Charles, 8 p.m.
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Friday, Feb. 27—Logan-Hilliard Darby winner vs. Beechcroft (6), 6:15 p.m.; Gahanna (9)-Westland winner vs. Teays Valley—Tri-Valley winner, 8 p.m.
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At Jonathan Alder
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Logan vs. Hilliard Darby, 6:15 p.m.; Whetstone vs. Franklin Heights, 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, Feb. 25—Walnut Ridge vs. Hilliard Davidson, 6:15 p.m.; Dublin Jerome vs. Central Crossing, 8 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28—Whetstone-Franklin Heights winner vs. Independence, 6:15 p.m.; Dublin Jerome-Central Crossing winner vs. Watkins Memorial-Northland (1) winner, 8 p.m.
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At New Albany
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Zanesville vs. Marion-Franklin, 6:15 p.m.; Pickerington North vs. Dublin Coffman (5), 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, Feb. 25—Watkins Memorial vs. Northland (1), 6:15 p.m.; Thomas Worthington vs. Mount Vernon (11), 8 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28—Worthington Kilbourne-Grove City (3) winner vs. Lancaster, 6:15 p.m.; Thomas Worthington-Mount Vernon (11) winner vs. Pickerington Central-Westerville Central (12) winner, 8 p.m.
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At Olentangy Orange
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Olentangy vs. Westerville North, 6:15 p.m.; Olentangy Liberty vs. Delaware, 8 p.m.
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Friday, Feb. 27—Olentangy-Westerville North winner vs. Westerville South (8), 6:15 p.m.; Marysville-Newark (4) winner vs. Zanesville—Marion-Franklin winner, 8 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28—Briggs-Dublin Scioto (2) winner vs. West, 6:15 p.m.; Reynoldsburg (10)-St. Charles winner vs. Walnut Ridge-Hilliard Davidson winner, 8 p.m.
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At Worthington Christian
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Groveport vs. Brookhaven, 6:15 p.m.; Marysville vs. Newark (4), 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, Feb. 25—Pickerington Central vs. Westerville Central (12), 6:15 p.m.; Briggs vs. Dublin Scioto (2), 8 p.m.
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Friday, Feb. 27—Olentangy Liberty-Delaware winner vs. Upper Arlington (7), 6:15 p.m.; Pickerington North-Dublin Coffman (5) winner vs. Groveport-Brookhaven winner, 8 p.m.
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At Coliseum
Saturday, March 7: Semifinals—Pickerington North-Dublin Coffman (5)—Groveport-Brookhaven winner vs. Logan-Hilliard Darby—Beechcroft (6) winner, 10 a.m.; Thomas Worthington-Mount Vernon (11)—Pickerington Central-Westerville Central (12) winner vs. Worthington Kilbourne-Grove City (3)—Lancaster winner, 11:45 a.m.; Marysville-Newark (4)—Zanesville—Marion-Franklin winner vs. Olentangy Liberty-Delaware—Upper Arlington (7) winner, 2:30 p.m.; Reynoldsburg (10)-St. Charles—Walnut Ridge-Hilliard Davidson winner vs. Briggs-Dublin Scioto (2)—West winner, 4:15 p.m.; Gahanna (9)-Westland—Teays Valley—Tri-Valley winner vs. Olentangy-Westerville North—Westerville South (8) winner, 7 p.m.; Dublin Jerome-Central Crossing—Watkins Memorial-Northland (1) winner vs. Whetstone-Franklin Heights—Independence winner, 8:45 p.m.
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Saturday, March 14: Finals—Semifinal winners, 10 a.m.; Semifinal winners, 12:30 p.m.; Semifinal winners, 3 p.m.

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Northwest District
At Willard
Tuesday, March 3—Ashland vs. Marion Harding, 6:15 p.m.
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Division II
At Centerburg
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Jonathan Alder vs. Licking Heights, 6:15 p.m.; South vs. New Albany, 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, Feb. 25—Licking Valley vs. Utica, 6:15 p.m.; Mifflin vs. Watterson (8), 8 p.m.
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Friday, Feb. 27—Hamilton Township-Linden winner vs. Eastmoor Academy (4), 6:15 p.m.; Centennial-East winner vs. Big Walnut (6), 8 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28—Licking Valley-Utica winner vs. Olentangy Orange (5), 6:15 p.m.; Mifflin-Watterson winner vs. Lakewood (3), 8 p.m.
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At Grove City
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Hamilton Township vs. Linden, 6:15 p.m.; Centennial vs. East, 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, Feb. 25—London vs. Bexley, 6:15 p.m.; Whitehall vs. Amanda-Clearcreek, 8 p.m.
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Friday, Feb. 27—Jonathan Alder-Licking Heights winner vs. Canal Winchester (2), 6:15 p.m.; South-New Albany winner vs. Granville (7), 8 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28—London-Bexley winner vs. Buckeye Valley, 6:15 p.m.; Whitehall—Amanda-Clearcreek winner vs. DeSales (1), 8 p.m.
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At Coliseum
Thursday, March 5: Semifinals—South-New Albany—Granville (7) winner vs. Jonathan Alder-Licking Heights—Canal Winchester (2) winner, 6:15 p.m.; Mifflin-Watterson (8)—Lakewood (3) winner vs. Licking Valley-Utica—Olentangy Orange (5) winner, 8 p.m.
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Friday, March 6: Semifinals—Centennial-East—Big Walnut (6) winner vs. Hamilton Township-Linden—Eastmoor Academy (4) winner, 6:15 p.m.; Whitehall—Amanda-Clearcreek—DeSales (1) winner vs. London-Bexley—Buckeye Valley winner, 8 p.m.
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Friday, March 13: Finals—Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.; Semifinal winners, 9 p.m.
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Southeast District
At Chillicothe Southeastern
Wednesday, Feb. 25—Miami Trace at Circleville, 6:15 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28—Miami Trace-Circleville winner vs. Logan Elm, 3 p.m.
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At Logan
Friday, Feb. 27—Sheridan vs. Fairfield Union, 6 p.m.
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Division III
At Mount Vernon
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Fredericktown vs. Northridge, 6:15 p.m.; Mount Gilead vs. Johnstown, 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, Feb. 25—West Jefferson vs. Centerburg (7), 6:15 p.m.; Cardington vs. Fairbanks, 8 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28—West Jefferson-Centerburg winner vs. Highland (3), 6:15 p.m.; Cardington-Fairbanks winner vs. Pleasant (4), 8 p.m.
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At Gahanna
Tuesday, Feb. 24—River Valley vs. Ready, 7 p.m.
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Wednesday, Feb. 25—Northmor vs. Bloom-Carroll (8), 6:15 p.m.; East Knox vs. Columbus Academy, 8 p.m.
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Friday, Feb. 27—Fredericktown-Northridge winner vs. Heath, 6:15 p.m.; Mount Gilead-Johnstown winner vs. Hartley (1), 8 p.m.
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At Dublin Scioto
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Horizon Science vs. Elgin, 6:15 p.m.; Liberty Union vs. Ridgedale, 8 p.m.
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Friday, Feb. 27—Horizon Science-Elgin winner vs. Grandview (5), 6:15 p.m.; Liberty Union-Ridgedale winner vs. Madison Plains (2), 8 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28—River Valley-Ready winner vs. North Union (6), 6:15 p.m.; East Knox-Columbus Academy winner vs. Northmor—Bloom-Carroll winner, 8 p.m.
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At Coliseum
Tuesday, March 3: Semifinals—Mount Gilead-Johnstown—Hartley (1) winner vs. Fredericktown-Northridge—Heath winner, 6:15 p.m.; East Knox-Columbus Academy—Northmor—Bloom-Carroll (8) winner vs. River Valley-Ready winner vs. North Union (6) winner, 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 4: Semifinals—Liberty Union-Ridgedale—Madison Plains (2) winner vs. Horizon Science-Elgin—Grandview (5) winner, 6:15 p.m.; Cardington-Fairbanks—Pleasant (4) winner vs. West Jefferson-Centerburg (7)—Highland (3) winner, 8 p.m.
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Thursday, March 12: Finals—Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.; Semifinal winners, 9 p.m.
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Southeast District
At Waverly
Monday, Feb. 23—Chillicothe Southeastern vs. Westfall, 8:30 p.m.
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Division IV
At Newark
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Gilead Christian vs. Fisher Catholic (4), 7 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28—Fairfield Christian (8) vs. Gahanna Christian, 6:15 p.m.; Northside Christian-Worthington Christian (2) winner vs. Berne Union, 8 p.m.
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At Westerville North
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Delaware Christian vs. Newark Catholic (1), 6:15 p.m.; Village Academy vs. Tree of Life (3), 8 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28—Grove City Christian vs. Africentric (6), 6:15 p.m.; Gilead Christian-Fisher Catholic (4) winner vs. Harvest Prep (5), 8 p.m.
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At Olentangy Liberty
Tuesday, Feb. 24—Northside Christian vs. Worthington Christian (2), 7 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28—Marion Catholic vs. Madison Christian, 6:15 p.m.; Village Academy-Tree of Life (3) winner vs. Millersport, 8 p.m.
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At Delaware
Saturday, Feb. 28—Danville vs. Wellington (7), 6:15 p.m.; Delaware Christian-Newark Catholic (1) winner vs. Mount Vernon Academy, 8 p.m.
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At Coliseum
Tuesday, March 10: Semifinals—Delaware Christian-Newark Catholic (1)—Mount Vernon Academy winner vs. Danville-Wellington (7) winner, 6:15 p.m.; Village Academy-Tree of Life (3)—Millersport winner vs. Grove City Christian-Africentric (6) winner, 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 11: Semifinals—Northside Christian-Worthington Christian (2)—Berne Union winner vs. Marion Catholic-Madison Christian winner, 6:15 p.m.; Gilead Christian-Fisher Catholic (4)—Harvest Prep (5) winner vs. Fairfield Christian (8)-Gahanna Christian winner, 8 p.m.
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Saturday, March 14: Finals—Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.; Semifinal winners, 8:30 p.m.

AP D1 State Poll

2009-02-12T12:24:00.001-08:00

BOYS BASKETBALL
AP State poll
Division I

1. Northland (10) 15-1 253
2. Cincinnati Princeton (7) 14-1 233
3. Cleveland Glenville (5) 13-0 205
4. Warren Harding (3) 13-1 183
5. Middletown (1) 14-1 121
6. Cincinnati Moeller 14-2 119
7. Canton Timken (1) 14-1 108
8. Barberton 14-1 54
9. Trotwood-Madison 15-2 46
10. Lima Senior 13-2 44

Also receiving 12 or more points: 11. Canton GlenOak 34; 12. Dublin Scioto 33; 13. Cincinnati LaSalle 31; 14. Lorain Admiral King (2) 30; 15. Garfield Heights 19; 16. Sylvania Southview 17; 17. Centerville 14.

Canton Area Stats

2009-02-12T12:18:00.000-08:00

Canton Boys individual leaders
Must have appeared in at least half of team’s games
Scoring average GP Pts Avg
C.J. McCollum, GlenOak 15 447 29.8
Tyler Tucci, Malvern 16 402 25.1
Mark Henniger, Jackson 14 293 20.9
Jordan Tozzi, Sandy Valley 15 302 20.1
Brian Harp, Minerva 15 298 19.9
Andrew Lowe, Kingsway Christian 17 328 19.3
Shane Byler, Lake Center Christian 15 289 19.3
John Stephenson, New Philadelphia 15 282 18.8
Kenneth Hill, Heritage 17 293 17.2
Eric Worthey, CVCA 15 256 17.1
Terrell Lipkins, McKinley 14 234 16.7
Dylan Kaufman, Hiland 15 249 16.6
Marquez McClendon, Alliance 12 196 16.3
Connor Groot, Lake 14 218 15.6
Ben Pollock, Green 14 216 15.4
Kristian Cross, Carrollton 18 271 15.1
Colten Hosteller, Hiland 15 225 15.0
Storm Sanders, GlenOak 15 223 14.9
Alex Martin, Tuslaw 16 236 14.8
Zell Bradley, East Canton 12 175 14.6
Ryan Snyder, Aquinas 13 190 14.6
Michael Brown, Louisville 16 228 14.3
Kenny Goldstein, Triway 17 235 13.8
Mark O’Brien, CVCA 15 200 13.3
Jordan Young, Massillon Christian 16 201 13.1
Isaiah Phaphouvaninh, Kidron Central 15 196 13.1
Josh Egner, Jackson 14 182 13.0
Joshua Davidson, Heritage 13 168 12.9
Noah Boyd, Hiland 15 193 12.9
Adam Wackerly, Malvern 16 204 12.8
Joshua Thayer, Massillon Christian 16 204 12.8
Coltan Troyer, Hiland 13 164 12.6
Evan Hudson, Northwest 15 187 12.5
Austin Findley, Triway 17 213 12.5
Brandon Mathie, Louisville 16 200 12.5
Cyle Strouble, Marlington 16 190 12.3
Jared Porrini, Timken 13 161 12.3
Kyle Lepley, Marlington 16 195 12.2
Ryker Locke, Minerva 15 181 12.1
Allen Strouble, Marlington 16 193 12.1
Owen Gramoy, Louisville 14 166 11.9
Matt Trissel, Canton South 14 167 11.9
Derek Dowell, Carrollton 18 207 11.5
Andrew Golser, Kidron Central 15 170 11.3
T.J. Sutton, GlenOak 15 167 11.1
Josh Habeck, Lake 14 155 11.1
Josh Smith, East Canton 12 134 11.1
Jamil Dudley, Massillon 15 167 11.1
Cory Veldhuizen, Hoover 14 154 11.0
Jordan Ryba, Canton South 14 153 10.9
Nyles Evans, Hoover 14 153 10.9
Jamon McClain, McKinley 14 151 10.8
Josh Fick, Minerva 15 160 10.7
Preston Robinson, Canton South 10 106 10.6
Dana Brooks, Triway 17 181 10.6
Chris Dutcher, Lake Center Christian 15 159 10.6
Chuck Card, Canton South 14 146 10.4
Brock Justice, Lake Center Christian 15 154 10.3
Darell Jones, Alliance 12 123 10.3
Jehvon Clarke, Timken 10 102 10.2
Cody Cox, New Philadelphia 15 152 10.1

Rebounding GP Reb Avg
Kenneth Hill, Heritage 17 194 11.4
Josh Smith, East Canton 12 135 11.2
Connor Groot, Lake 14 152 10.9
Andrew Lowe, Kingsway Christian 17 172 10.1
Tyler Tucci, Malvern 16 152 9.5
Brian Harp, Minerva 15 135 9.0
Josh Egner, Jackson 14 126 9.0
Ned Ring, Lake Center Christian 11 107 8.9
Jesse Coblentz, Lake Center Christian 15 129 8.6
Kristian Cross, Carrollton 18 154 8.5
Cyle Strouble, Marlington 16 135 8.4
Cameron Howard, Timken 13 110 8.4
John Stephenson, New Philadelphia 15 124 8.2
C.J. McCollum, GlenOak 15 119 7.9
Eric Worthey, CVCA 15 115 7.7
Cole Bond, Aquinas 13 100 7.7
Joshua Thayer, Massillon Christian 16 121 7.6
Mark Henniger, Jackson 14 103 7.4
Tyler Fausnight, Hoover 14 104 7.4
Max McQueen, Aquinas 13 96 7.4
Kurt Gamby, Green 14 103 7.4
Cody Welker, Sandy Valley 15 109 7.3
Josh Sleutz, Kidron Central 9 65 7.2
Andrew Golser, Kidron Central 15 106 7.1
Dartez Colbert, Alliance 13 92 7.1
Evan Hudson, Northwest 15 104 6.9
Brent Sprague, Massillon Christian 16 108 6.8
Jimmy Darnley, GlenOak 11 73 6.6
Jordan Tozzi, Sandy Valley 15 84 6.5
Tim Pfeiffer, Manchester 14 89 6.4
Preston Robinson, Canton South 10 61 6.1
Chazmin Moore, Timken 13 72 6.0

Assists GP Ast Avg
Storm Sanders, GlenOak 15 95 6.3
Marquez McClendon, Alliance 12 75 6.3
Dana Brooks, Triway 17 93 5.4
Mark O’Brien, CVCA 15 78 5.2
Tyler Tucci, Malvern 16 75 4.7
Colten Hosteller, Hiland 15 66 4.4
Adam Spray, Green 14 60 4.3
Jared Porrini, Timken 13 55 4.2
Corey Hormell, Sandy Valley 15 63 4.2
Shelby Combs, Tuslaw 16 63 3.9
Eric Pace, Jackson 14 55 3.9
Johnny Lowdermilk, Carrollton 18 70 3.8
Derek Ressler, Kidron Central 15 57 3.8
Adam Wackerly, Malvern 16 59 3.7
Tim May, Northwest 15 55 3.7
Kyle Curry, CVCA 15 55 3.7
Brad DuPont, Jackson 14 51 3.6
Trennie Richardson, Massillon 15 54 3.6
Kenneth Hill, Heritage 17 60 3.5
Jordan Ryba, Canton South 14 49 3.5
Darell Jones, Alliance 12 41 3.4
Austin Troyer, Lake Center Christian 15 51 3.4
Travis Tucci, Malvern 16 55 3.4
Isaiah Phaphouvaninh, Kidron Central 15 49 3.3
Kyle Lepley, Marlington 16 53 3.3
Chris Sedmock, Aquinas 13 43 3.3
Michael Brown, Louisville 16 51 3.2
Dylan Kaufman, Hiland 15 47 3.1
Nate Millard, Northwest 15 46 3.1

Field goal shooting
(Minimum 40 attempts) FGM FGA Pct
Eric Worthey, CVCA 100 148 .676
Tyler Fausnight, Hoover 58 87 .667
Toby Minster, Louisville 26 40 .650
John Stephenson, New Philadelphia 106 164 .646
Mark Henniger, Jackson 116 183 .634
Brian Harp, Minerva 115 182 .632
Dartez Colbert, Alliance 61 97 .629
Kristian Cross, Carrollton 109 175 .623
Vince Larson, Malvern 58 93 .623
Corey Street, Louisville 29 47 .617
Connor Groot, Lake 89 145 .614
Preston Robinson, Canton South 42 68 .608
Zach Ray, Sandy Valley 58 97 .597
Cory Veldhuizen, Hoover 51 86 .593
Dominique Cooper, Alliance 36 63 .571
David Tucker, GlenOak 36 63 .571
Graydon Feichter, Tuslaw 50 88 .568
Josh Egner, Jackson 79 141 .560
Mark O’Brien, CVCA 77 138 .558
Jon Mathoslah, CVCA 24 43 .558
Nick Palleschi, Malvern 41 74 .554
Tyler Dummermuth, New Philadelphia 38 69 .551
C.J. Gates, Massillon 27 49 .551
Xavier Douglas, CVCA 32 59 .542
Isiah Elliott, McKinley 28 52 .538
Dylan Kaufman, Hiland 93 174 .534
Brandon Means, McKinley 44 83 .530
Cody Kelly, Triway 62 117 .530
Zach West, Marlington 54 102 .529
Cyle Strouble, Marlington 75 143 .524
Coltan Troyer, Hiland 60 115 .522
Austin Findley, Triway 90 175 .514
Shane Byler, Lake Center Christian 74 144 .513
James McCully, Minerva 28 55 .509
Chuck Card, Canton South 57 112 .508
Adam Wackerly, Malvern 80 158 .506
Evan Hudson, Northwest 68 135 .504
Jimmy Darnley, GlenOak 42 84 .500
Zach Houmard, Triway 63 126 .500
Stoney Lockett, McKinley 22 44 .500
Josh Miller, Hiland 43 96 .500

Free-throw shooting
(Minimum 30 attempts) FTM FTA Pct
Chris Witmer, Green 24 27 .889
C.J. McCollum, GlenOak 133 152 .875
Cory Porrini, Timken 25 30 .833
Brandon Mathie, Louisville 52 63 .825
Marquez McClendon, Alliance 32 39 .821
Nick Sommers, Hoover 27 33 .818
Colten Hosteller, Hiland 46 57 .807
Ryker Locke, Minerva 48 60 .800
Tyler Tucci, Malvern 114 145 .786
Cody Cox, New Philadelphia 29 37 .784
Ben Pollock, Green 46 59 .779
Brad DuPont, Jackson 28 36 .778
Dana Brooks, Triway 50 65 .769
Jamon McClain, McKinley 43 56 .768
Brock Justice, Lake Center Christian 48 63 .761
Michael Brown, Louisville 54 71 .761
Kenny Goldstein, Triway 47 62 .758
Evan Hudson, Northwest 51 68 .750
Tim May, Northwest 30 40 .750
Kyle Lepley, Marlington 27 36 .750
Cory Veldhuizen, Hoover 52 70 .743
Jesse Coblentz, Lake Center Christian 26 35 .742
Austin Troyer, Lake Center Christian 33 45 .733
Derek Dowell, Carrollton 52 71 .732
Brian Harp, Minerva 68 94 .723
Josh Fick, Minerva 56 78 .718
Kenneth Hill, Heritage 61 85 .717
John Stephenson, New Philadelphia 68 95 .716
Zach Mozden, Sandy Valley 30 42 .714
Ryan Snyder, Aquinas 52 74 .703

3-point shooting
(Minimum 35 attempts) FGM FGA Pct
T. J. Sutton, GlenOak 49 101 .485
Owen Gramoy, Louisville 39 86 .453
Chris Dutcher, Lake Center Christian 39 86 .453
Ryker Locke, Minerva 33 73 .452
Jordan Young, Massillon Christian 31 69 .449
Shane Byler, Lake Center Christian 32 73 .438
C.J. McCollum, GlenOak 39 90 .433
Adam Wackerly, Malvern 32 74 .432
Trey Vaughn, Lake 20 49 .408
Cody Cox, New Philadelphia 21 53 .396
Colten Hosteller, Hiland 30 76 .395
Justin Gehman, Kidron Central 31 80 .387
Matt Trissel, Canton South 40 105 .381
Marquez McClendon, Alliance 28 74 .378
Tyler Korns, New Philadelphia 21 56 .375
Michael Brown, Louisville 34 92 .370
Chris Witmer, Green 20 54 .370
Dana Brooks, Triway 27 74 .365
Andrew Lowe, Kingsway Christian 24 66 .363
Gio Caracillo, Massillon 23 64 .359
Noah Boyd, Hiland 34 96 .354
Zavaughn Lilly, Alliance 15 43 .349
Jamil Dudley, Massillon 12 35 .343
Jim Wackerly, Hoover 14 41 .341
Derek Dowell, Carrollton 19 56 .339
Kenny Goldstein, Triway 32 95 .337
Terrell Lipkins, McKinley 28 83 .337
Jordan Tozzi, Sandy Valley 34 101 .336
Andrew Golser, Kidron Central 38 114 .333
Jamil Dudley, Massillon 29 87 .333
Brad DuPont, Jackson 20 62 .323
Ben Pollock, Green 34 106 .321

Double-Header in the D

2009-02-12T01:35:00.000-08:00

Detroit, MI.- Public School League quarterfinal action at Detroit Cass Tech produced plenty of talent Wednesday as Pershing faced off against Crockett in the opener and Renaissance took on Central.

Pershing has 6'9 center Derrick Nix '09 and 6'1 combo guard Keith Appling '10 that are headed to Michigan State but, they have a lot in the cupboard that provide key ingredients to the Doughboy's success. Their battle versus Crockett was a true test for the Rocket's 6'6 235-pound Devin Long '10 and the big guy faired well against Nix in the loss. The game was relatively close and very high scoring in the first quarter, 24-18, as 6'1 guard Ben Richbow '09 scored the majority of his eleven points. Pershing was up 42-32 to start the second half and the lead grew from there and finished 68-41.

Appling led Pershing with 15 points and was a catalyst in Pershing's second half surge. He shoots the ball without effort and he's starting to show off his athleticism towards the rim consistently. For Spartan fans in attendance, Nix showed me three things that I have never seen him do: attempt an alley-oop, hit a right handed hook shot from five feet, and knock down a SMOOTH GO TO fade away jumper from just inside of ten feet. He also grabbed double digit rebounds and scored twelve and he's looking better every time I see him. 6'5 wing Juwan Howard, jr. '10 knocked down some big shots and is a go to guy on the perimeter. Howard, jr. plays with poise and is a future shooting guard in the making on the mid-major level. Richbow scored eleven and knocked down a couple of threes while playing solid defense. He's a super solid DIII player that might catch the eye of a DII program that might be happy they stole one in the coming years. 6'7 senior center Tevin Conrad weighs in at 310-pounds and scored ten and cleaned up the glass when he was subbed in for Nix. Conrad told IPS after the game that he's headed to Saginaw Valley St. to play football to the relief other GLIAC basketball programs. 5'10 guard Dennis Perry '09 didn't get the nick-name "Lil' Scrappy" for nothing as he battles on the boards, bowls to the bucket, knock down threes, and play in your face defense for nothing. 5'10 point guard Deon Dismuke played limited minutes and made the most of them as he did what any DIII/NAIA school would want and that's to hit the mid-range jumper, play defense, pass the ball, and most important take care of the ball.

Crockett's Long is "the next best big-man in Detroit," according to Nix. Long scored ten points and was limited because of a third foul in the second quarter. He grabbed near double-digit boards and watching him go against Nix was a treat. Long is getting looks and offers faster than a storm rolling through Denver. If there were one player that made a huge splash on to the public scene it would be 6'4 athlete Brandon Donaldson '10. Donaldson scored eleven but his six blocks and his explosiveness is eye opening. 5'7 point-guard Tevin Fields '09 would be on a lot of DII and Low-Division I program's recruiting list if he was 6'. He's not but he can still get in the lane, make the right pass, take care of the ball, and he knocked down a couple of threes amongst his sixteen points.

The following game kept fans in their seats until the end as it took 6' point guard Delano Collin's '09 lay-up with eleven seconds remaining on the clock giving Renaissance a 63-62 lead and the final score. Central looked they were going on a route as they led 18-6 after the first but Renaissance rallied and closed the lead, 29-24, to end the half. The lead was closer to end the third, 43-39.

Starting the fourth quarter, Renaissance jumped out to a 5-0 run and took the lead on 6'5 small forward Daniel Sutherlin's '09 tip. The game was tied three times before Central held their own on the defensive end and 6'3 guard DeAngelo Hailey '09 completed a three-point play giving Central a 53-48 lead with 3:43 on the clock. 6'3 wing Darius Ware '09 and 5'9 point guard Demarco Johnson '09 helped keep Central's lead as Renaissance's Collins, Sutherlin, and 6'1 guard Chene Phillips made big plays in the games waning moments.

Collins is a winner and one of those players that seems to have been around forever as he's been on the big scene for four-years after a Class B state championship run as a freshman. Collins led the Phoenix in scoring with twenty points and told me he has offers to play basketball and football from Grand Valley State and Saginaw Valley State. 6'3 wing Brandyn Mungo '09 reverse lay-upped his way to 18 points. Mungo is a can't miss player for Division III schools as he provides a little bit of everything with a lot of agility. Daniel Sutherlin is at minimum a Division II player and should garnish looks from a large handful of Low-Division I and maybe higher for some programs. Sutherlin showed perimeter skills with a three-pointer and toughness in the post as he scored 14 and grabbed a dozen rebounds. Phillips scored nine and is more noted for his defense. Expect more from Phillips as he's starting to show up big in clutch moments.

Central's marquee player is the MR. PSL award winner, Hailey, he led all scorers with 22 and can stake a claim for best guard in Michigan's 2009 class. He's a natural two who knocked down some big shots from beyond the perimeter and created his own shot. 6'3 wing Darius Ware '09 showed the mid-range game that I was accustomed but also went further than that with his athleticism. Ware dropped in 18 and possibly Central's Valedictorian. Johnson scored 15 and is another tough PSL point guard who has the ability to play on the next level.

PSL Playoffs: Breakdown

2009-02-11T13:04:00.000-08:00

The top two teams from each of Detroit's Public School League four divisions will duel it out in quarterfinal games at 5:30/7:30 Renaissance and Cass Tech on Wednesday, February 11. The semi-final games will be played at 5:30/7:30 Renaissance on Friday, February 13. The champion will be decided after a consolation game at the University of Detroit-Mercy's Calihan Hall on Friday, February 20.

The East division's teams, Southeastern and Pershing, are amongst the best in the state and either is a tournament favorite. They split their season matchups and can only face eachother at Calihan Hall. Pershing has two players, 6'9 center Derrick Nix '09 and 6'1 guard Keith Appling '10, that are headed to Michigan State. Southeastern has two of the state's best sophomores, 6'8 power forward Percy Gibson and 6'5 Brandan Kearney, that are under the watchful eye of coaches across the country. Pershing has been the favorite to win the City Championship multiple times since 2005. Southeastern's Head Coach Mark White led Renaissance 5:30 is the start time for Pershing where they Crockett at Cass Tech. At the same time, Southeastern battles City at Renaissance.

The West division presents Henry Ford and Renaissance. Renaissance won back to back City Championships in 2003 and 2004. Henry Ford's head coach Ken Flowers was an assistant and head coach for the closed Redford which won three championnships from 2005-2007. Both teams are made of many glue players and seniors that have brought their teams this far. 6' point guard Delano Collins has been a staple in the Renaissance line-up for four years and 6'5 small forward Daniel Sutherlin has developed into a Low Division 1 prospect in the same time. Renaissance travels to Cass Tech and meets up with Central at 7:30. Henry Ford has one of the city's best point guards and former City champion, 5'9 senior DeMario Prince, and a top twenty junior in Michigan, 6'5 wing Matt Hunter. Henry Ford will be without 6'6 senior power forward Karriem Baker in their 7:30 matchup with Cass Tech at Renaissance on Wednesday. He's scheduled to return on Friday for semi-final action if Henry Ford wins.

Cass Tech and Central represent the Southeast division and both could be considered surprise teams at this stage in the year. Cass Tech hasn't made the city playoffs in the 21st century while Central has particpated the last three years. Cass Tech is a junior laden team that only won two games last year. The Technicians have plenty of size with 6'5 senior Darrien Schaefer, 6'7 junior power forward Shannon Williams, and 6'6 junior power forward Daniel Bellomy. Central has the MR. PSL award winner 6'3 senior guard DeAngelo Hailey who is one of the state's best shooters. Central also has legendary PSL coach Ben Kelso who might slow things down just a bit if Renaissance decides to run. They play Renaissance at Cass Tech in the late game on Wednesday. Cass Tech meets up with Henry Ford in the late game at Renaissance.

City is a two-time Southwest division winner while Crockett made the playoffs for the first-time in four-years. City has one of the state's best unsigned seniors in the diverse 6'5 forward Devon Patton and size in the middle with 6'7 junior center Cris Beacham. Crockett has a couple of dimunitive senior guards, the shooter Daniel Price and the play-maker Tevin Fields. Crockett also has one of the state's best big-men in 6'6 250 pound Devin Long. City faces Southeastern at Renaissance to open up Wednesday night action. Crockett ia the underdog as they battle Pershing at Cass Tech.

Should be great.

Cleveland.com Top 25

2009-02-11T11:31:00.000-08:00

Cleveland.com's Top 25
1-Glenville, 13-0
2-St. Vincent-St. Mary, 13-3
3-Cleveland Heights, 14-2
4-Garfield Heights, 12-3
5-St. Ignatius, 10-3
6-Benedictine, 12-4
7-Admiral King, 16-0
8-Barberton, 14-1
9-Brush, 12-2
10-St. Edward, 11-5
11-Mentor, 11-4
12-St. Peter Chanel, 10-3
13-Central Catholic, 12-2
14-Lutheran East, 13-2
15-Nordonia, 12-2
16-Buchtel, 12-4
17-Revere, 13-3
18-Madison, 12-2
19-Kenmore, 10-4
20-Brunswick, 10-3
21-Akron East, 12-3
22-Strongsville, 9-5
23-University School, 12-5
24-Holy Name, 12-2
25-Streetsboro, 14-1

Canton/East District Tournament Games

2009-02-11T11:23:00.000-08:00

Coshocton Division II
All games at Coshocton High School
Thursday, Feb. 26
West Muskingum vs. Dover, 6 p.m.
River View-Philo winner vs. John Glenn, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28
Morgan vs. New Philadelphia, 6 p.m.
Claymont-West Holmes winner vs. Maysville, 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 5
West Muskingum-Dover winner vs. River View-Philo-John Glenn winner, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Morgan-New Philadelphia winner vs. Claymont-West Holmes-Maysville winner, 7 p.m.
St. Clairsville Division II
All games played at Ohio University Belmont
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Meadowbrook vs. Harrison Central, 6:15
Steubenville vs. Buckeye Local, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26
Beaver Local vs. Cambridge, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28
Meadowbrook-Harrison Central winner vs. Coshocton, 6:15 p.m.
Steubenville-Buckeye Local winner vs. Carrollton, 8 p.m.
Monday, March 2
Indian Creek vs. East Liverpool, 6:15
Beaver Local-Cambridge winner vs. Edison, 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Meadowbrook-Harrison Central-Coshocton winner vs. Steubenville-Buckeye Local-Carrollton winner, 4 p.m.
Indian Creek-East Liverpool winner vs. Beaver Local-Cambridge-Edison, 7 p.m.
Wooster Division III
All games played at Wooster High School
Monday, March 2
Manchester vs. Waynedale, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3
Tuslaw vs. Triway, 6 p.m.
Hillsdale vs. Loudonville, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6
Manchester-Waynedale winner vs. Northwestern, 6 p.m.
Tuslaw-Triway winner vs. Rittman, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Chippewa vs. Smithville, 6 p.m.
Hillsdale-Loudonville winner vs. Norwayne, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 9
Manchester-Waynedale-Northwestern winner vs. Tuslaw-Triway-Rittman winner, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10
Chippewa-Smithville winner vs. Hillsdale-Loudonville-Norwayne winner, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 13
Manchester-Waynedale-Northwestern-Tuslaw-Triway-Rittman winner vs. Chippewa-Smithville-Hillsdale-Loudonville-Norwayne winner, 7:30 p.m.
Salem Divsion III
All games at Salem High School
Monday, March 2
Rootstown vs. Ursuline, 6:30 p.m.
Central Catholic vs. Crestview, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3
Lisbon vs. South Range, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4
Rootstown-Ursuline winner vs. East Palestine, 6:30 p.m.
Central Catholic-Crestview winner vs. Waterloo, 8 p.m.
Friday, March 6
St. Thomas Aquinas vs. United, 6:30 p.m.
Lisbon-South Range winner vs. Campbell, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10
Rootstown-Ursuline-East Palestine winner vs. Central Catholic-Crestview-Waterloo, 6:30 p.m.
St. Thomas Aquinas-United winner vs. Lisbon-South Range-Campbell winner, 8 p.m.
Friday, March 13
Rootstown-Ursuline-East Palestine-Central Catholic-Crestview-Waterloo winner vs. St. Thomas Aquinas-United-Lisbon-South Range-Campbell winner, 7 p.m.
Uhrichsville Division III
All games at Claymont High School
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Bellaire vs. Indian Valley, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26
Tusky Valley vs. Garaway, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28
Ridgewood vs. Sandy Valley, 7 p.m.
Monday, March 2
Martins Ferry vs. Newcomerstown, 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 5
Bellaire-Indian Valley winner vs. Tusky Valley-Garaway winner, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Ridgewood-Sandy Valley winner vs. Martins Ferry-Newcomerstown winner, 7 p.m.
Struthers Division IV
All games at Struthers Fieldhouse
Monday, March 2
Leetonia vs. Heritage Christian, 6 p.m.
East Canton vs. Southern Local, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3
Sebring vs. Lowellville, 6 p.m.
Western Reserve vs. Springfield, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4
Lake Center Christian vs. Jackson Milton, 7 p.m.
Friday, March 6
East Canton-Southern Local winner vs. Columbiana, 6 p.m.
Leetonia-Heritage Christian winner vs. Youngstown Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Western Reserve-Springfield winner vs. Lake Center Christian-Jackson Milton winner, 6 p.m.
Sebring-Lowellville winner vs. McDonald, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 9
East Canton-Southern Local-Columbiana winner vs. Leetonia-Heritage Christian-Youngstown Christian winner, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10
Sebring-Lowellville-McDonald winner vs. Western Reserve-Springfield-Lake Center Christian-Jackson Milton winner 7 p.m.
Friday, March 13
East Canton-Southern Local-Columbiana-Leetonia-Heritage Christian-Youngstown Christian winner vs. Sebring-Lowellville-McDonald-Western Reserve-Springfield-Lake Center Christian-Jackson Milton winner, 7 p.m.
N.Philadelphia Division IV
All games at N. Philadelphia H.S.
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Toronto vs. Wellsville, 6 p.m.
Tusky Central Catholic vs. Malvern, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28
Conotton Valley vs. Hiland, 6 p.m.
Steubenville Catholic Central vs. Strasburg, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7
Toronto-Wellsville winner vs. Tusky Central Catholic-Malvern winner, 6 p.m.
Conotton Valley-Hiland winner vs. Steubenville Catholic Central-Strasburg winner, 8 p.m.

Federal League Tournament Update

2009-02-11T10:59:00.000-08:00

Breakdown of the Federal League Tournament 1st round Games:
Jackson 67 over Fitch 48
Egner 16 points
Henniger 22 points

GlenOak 70 over Perry 60
McCollum 33 pts
Sanders 21 pts

McKinley 71 over Boardman 63
Lipkins 20 pts

Hoover 72 over Lake 70, 2OT
Evans 20 pts
Groot 18 pts

Semi-Finals Friday:
All Games are at 7:30pm

Final round
Saturday, Feb. 21
(All games at Memorial Civic Center)
Seventh-place game, 1 p.m.
Fifth-place game, 2:30 p.m.
Third-place game, 4 p.m.
Championship game, 7:30 p.m.

Federal League Tournament

2009-02-10T17:13:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, February 10th (all games at 7:30pm)
#8 Fitch (2-12, 0-7) at #1 Jackson (11-3, 6-1)
#7 Lake (7-7, 2-5) at #2 Hoover (12-2, 6-1)
#6 Perry (7-9, 2-5) at #3 Glenoak (12-3, 5-2)
#5 Boardman (7-9, 3-4) at #4 McKinley (11-3, 4-3)

Friday, February 13th (all games at 7:30pm)
Fitch/Jackson winner vs. Boardman/McKinley winner
Lake/Hoover winner vs. Perry/Glenoak winner
Fitch/Jackson loser vs. Boardman/McKinley loser
Lake/Hoover loser vs. Perry/GlenOak loser

Sat: TBA

Detroit PSL Playoff Schedule

2009-02-09T10:51:00.000-08:00

First round
• Wednesday at Renaissance: City vs. Southeastern, 5:30; Henry Ford vs. Cass Tech, 7:30
• Wednesday at Cass Tech: Pershing vs. Crockett, 5:30; Central vs. Renaissance, 7:30

Semifinals
• Friday (site TBA): Pershing-Crockett winner vs. Central-Renaissance winner, 5:30; City-Southeastern winner vs. Ford-Cass Tech winner, 7:30

Final
• Feb. 20 at 7:30 at the University of Detroit's Calihan Hall

Mr. PSL: DeAngelo Hailey

2009-02-08T11:28:00.000-08:00

Detroit is rich in basketball history and the 2008-09 Public School League season has presented moments that will live with fans, players, and coaches forever. The P.S.L. also has honors awards for the top player and a the City Championship that will be decided at the University of Detroit's Calihan on Friday, February 20th..

The first award has been decided and goes to the best player by vote of coaches and the 2009 class presented plenty of choices.

Pershing's 6'9 Derrick Nix (Michigan State U.)

Cody's 5'9 point guard Demetrius Ford

Renaissance's 6'5 forward Daniel Sutherlin

Central's 6'3 guard DeAngelo Hailey

Renaissance's 6' point guard Delano Collins

Southeastern's 6' guard Kimani Boynton

Northwestern's 6'5 wing Asaad Robinson

Henry Ford's 5'9 point guard Demario Prince

Hailey was the winner as voted on by the coaches. He is the key to Central making the P.S.L. playoffs and his next game is at 7:30 vs. Detroit Renaissance in quartfinal action at Cass Tech. He can shoot the ball very well and is a player who can create his own shot. Hailey provides tough defense for Head Coach Ben Kelso and the Central squad.

Columbus Dispatch Seeding Projection

2009-02-08T07:52:00.000-08:00

This Report was posted in the Columbus Dispatch by Steve Blackredge. We will see how close the Dispatch is after the OHSAA district meeting.

DIVISION I

1. Northland (16-1). There can't be any argument here. The Vikings' non-league schedule has been brutal, including Cincinnati Aiken, Canton Timken, Dayton Dunbar and San Diego and the City League North is no picnic with Beechcroft, Brookhaven and Whetstone twice each.

2. Dublin Scioto (16-1). The Irish are allowing only 42.7 points per game and just one opponent has topped 60. Tony Bisutti always gets the most out of his players.

3. Grove City (15-2). The high-scoring and versatile Greyhounds have been tripped up just twice, both to Ohio Division opponents.

4. Newark (14-3). Each of the Wildcats' three defeats came by just three points.

5. Beechcroft (15-2). The Cougars are deep and balanced and are playing with a lot of confidence.

6. Dublin Coffman (15-2). The Shamrocks are solid, but tend to play down to the level of their competition, as evidenced in both of their defeats and a handful of close wins over inferior opponents.

7. Gahanna (12-4). They're not very big, but the Lions' one-on-one ability make them a threat any night. Wins over Grove City and Newark top their resume.

8. Upper Arlington (15-3). People keep saying that Upper Arlington is overrated, citing an underwhelming nonleague schedule. Its three losses were by 3, 3 and 5 points. This is a well coached, fundamentally sound team.

9. Mount Vernon (12-4). The Yellow Jackets have been lost in the shuffle much of the year. They've played a strong nonleague schedule, losing to Dublin Scioto and Newark, and have defeated everyone in its league but Olentangy Orange.

10. Westerville South (13-4). This is the kind of well coached, defensive oriented team that might make noise in the tournament.

11. Westerville Central (11-5). Central is largely a two-man team with Jerrell Fernandez and Max VanMeter, but that duo is outstanding.

12. Franklin Heights (11-5). Ten of Heights' games have been decided by six or fewer points.

13. Reynoldsburg (11-6). The Raiders, who have won 10 of their past 13 games, have held their own against a solid schedule.

DIVISION II

1. DeSales (13-3). The Stallions have played a stout schedule and all of their defeats came by six or fewer points. This is easily the most talented team in the district, but consistency isn't always there.

2. Canal Winchester (13-3). With no superstars to lean on, the Indians are relying on cohesiveness and balance.

3. Lakewood (14-2). The Lancers are a great story, but will their lack of a recent tradition hurt them in the tournament?

4. Eastmoor Academy (11-5). This isn't one of Eastmoor's better teams in recent years, but the Warriors seem to get by with grit and strong guard play each game.

5. Olentangy Orange (12-5). Point guard Zack Joseph has the tournament experience to lead Orange to the Fairgrounds in its first season.

6. Big Walnut (11-6). The Eagles have won six of their past seven games and seem to be jelling at the right time.

7. Watterson (8-8). That CCL schedule prepares the Eagles well.

8. Granville (9-6). The Blue Aces have been streaky all season.

9. Bexley (7-6). After a 5-1 start, the Lions have struggled a bit without Seth White, who enrolled early at Ball State University.

10. New Albany (7-8). The Eagles have played in a lot of close games and beaten some quality teams.

DIVISION III

1. Hartley (12-4). Give Hartley the nod because of the way it is playing (eight straight wins) and who it has beaten (DeSales, Ready, Worthington Christian, Columbus Academy).

2. Grandview (13-3). Yes, I realize that Grandview beat Hartley, but the Hawks play in the CCL and the Bobcats are in the MSL Cardinal. That's a big difference.

3. Madison Plains (12-3). The Golden Eagles have split with all three teams they lost to. It's difficult for those of us in the Columbus area to gauge the South Central Ohio League.

4. Pleasant (11-3). Pleasant has won five straight, including a win over Highland.

5. Highland (9-3). Despite dropping three of its past four games, the Scots boast a quality win over Centerburg. ...

6. Centerburg (12-5). ... Which is why the Trojans, who have lost three straight slide down a spot.

7. North Union (12-3). After starting 9-0, the youthful Wildcats have returned to Earth.

8. Heath (10-5). The Bulldogs have fared well in a decent MSL Ohio Division.

9. Elgin (8-6). Winner in five of its past six games.

10. Ready (8-8). This is a much better team than its record indicates.

11. Bloom-Carroll (9-6). Tom Petty has won too many district titles to discount.

12. Columbus Academy (7-8). Since mid-January, the Vikings have recorded wins over Granville, Newark Catholic, Heath and Lakewood, and lost to Hartley by five points.

DIVISION IV

1. Worthington Christian (12-4). This isn't a great Worthington Christian team, but the CCL and an ambitious nonleague schedule will have the Warriors ready for the tournament.

2. Newark Catholic (12-3). The Green Wave, who have dropped three of their past five games, have any average winning margin of just six points.

3. Fisher Catholic (11-3). All of its defeats (Hartley, Harvest Prep, Grandview) came in a two-week span over the holiday. Luke Roesch is a dominant big man.

4. Harvest Prep (11-4). Michael Thornton's team has spent much of the season finding itself and with six wins in seven games, seems to be peaking at the right time.

5. Tree of Life (16-1). Tree of Life's success in the Mid-Ohio Christian Athletic League speaks for itself, but I'd like to see the Trojans play some better nonleague competition. Beating South in overtime doesn't really count for much.

6. Africentric (8-9). Don't forget that the Nubians have played all Division I and II opponents. They've also won six of its past seven games.

7. Wellington (8-7). The Jaguars have come on strong since a 1-5 start.

8. Fairfield Christian (10-3). It's hard to gauge Fairfield Christian because both its games against Tree of Life were postponed. The young program made big strides reaching the district semifinals last season.

OSU News:Lewis, Burke and Price in the 614.

2009-02-07T13:00:00.000-08:00

2011 is a another talented class full of prospects for the state of Ohio and with that comes big time visits. Trey Burke, Trey Lewis and Zack Price will all be taking in the Minnesota vs. Ohio State game Saturday evening at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Burke attends Northland High School, Lewis is from Garfield Heights a suburb south of Cleveland and Price attends state powerhouse Lakewood St. Edwards. Here is the skinny on each prospect.

Trey Burke, 5-foot-11, PG, Columbus Northland, holds offers from, Akron,Ohio,Kent State,Cleveland State and James Madison.

Trey Lewis, 6-foot-, SG, Garfield Heights, holds offers from, St. Joes, Akron, Ohio, Kent State and Cleveland State.

Zach Price, 6-foot-10, C, Lakewood St. Eds, holds offers from, Ohio State, Michigan State, numerous Big Tens and also is getting interest from ACC programs.

Double the Fun.

2009-02-07T12:23:00.000-08:00

Tonight in Central-Ohio there will be two solid late Division One non-conference games featuring numerous college prospects. Here are the details:
-Lima Sr is at Grove City and Canton Timken at Marion Franklin.

Here is a brief rundown of the premiere players:
6-foot-3, 2010, WG, Antone Hutchins, Lima Sr.
6-foot-7, 2009, PF, Jon Smith, Grove City
6-foot-7, 2012, WF, Elijah Macon, Marion Franklin
6-foot-2, 2011, WG, Jeremy McCoy, Marion Franklin
6-foot-5, 2009, PF, Mike Guyton, Marion Franklin
6-foot-7, 2009, PF, Cameron Howard, Canton Timken
6-foot-5, 2009, WG, Jared Porrini, Canton Timken
6-foot-1, 2010, 2G, Corey Porrini, Canton Timken
6-foot-4, 2011, WF, Rakim Reed, Canton Timken
6-foot, 2009, CG, Chaz Moore, Canton Timken
6-foot-9, 2011, C, Desmond Rorie, Canton Timken
6-foot-2, 2009, WG, AJ Cox, Canton Timken
5-foot-11, 2011, PG, Jehvon Clark, Canton Timken

"Jack" of all Trades!

2009-02-07T08:24:00.000-08:00

6-foot-3, 2011, WG, Traevon Jackson dominated the ball on both ends last night as Westerville South beat crosstown rival Westerville North 53-49. Jackson poured in 18 points and snarled 12 rebounds for the victors.South's record is now 13-4 and 10-2 in conference play. Jackson knocked down the 3-ball from the wing spots, showed a hesitation crossover pull-up from 15 feet and of course a slashing visionary game. Jackson who already has a college body, has shown more consistency with his jump shot and also a fluid weak hand. The thing we notice about Jackson is his ability to create off the dribble,along with inner drive to defend/contest on defense and best of all, his ability to go rebound outside of his area. Jackson could possibly be the most physical and productive 2011 prospect in the state of Ohio.
Side note: 6-foot-6, 2010, 4/3, Ralph Hill added 24 points for North.

Faces in the Crowd: Jimmy Jackson (Former OSU Great), U of Dayton and Walsh College.

Michigan: Big Time Saturday

2009-02-06T23:57:00.000-08:00

A special treat to fans across the state and the tip-offs are two hours apart but three hours away. Should one leave the Country Day-Saginaw Arthur Hill battle early and miss all the action to travel to Muskegon Heights to watch the Tigers take on Kalamazoo Central and take in more action then I might as well keep on with a run on sentence because that's what you'll get used to as watch these four high-powered teams squeak the court.

A couple of Class A vs. Class B matchups and as close to hypothetical Cross-Class Championships as one may find in the state.

The 5pm matchup you can find on the southwest corner of Lahser and 13 Mile one can find (a day after Chris Webber's jersey was retired by the Sacramento Kings) the house that Chris built, Detroit Country Day. Class A Saginaw Arthur Hill makes the trek down I-75 to take on Class B and Nationally Yellow Jackets.

The matchup of the game presents a pair of nationally recruited point guards in Country Day's 6'1 Ray McCallum, jr. and Arthur Hill's 5'7 Maurice Jones. The talent on the court is outright ridiculous and a forecast of the present and future.

If, you're a basketball fan this should be like a kid just waiting to get in the game as the gym will be packed and arriving early will have it's benefits as there's some and comers on both jv squads.

The 7pm matchup near the coast of Lake Michigan and 80 miles east of Milwaukee lay Muskegon Heights (the house that Bird Chapman built?), a hot bed of hoops over the years in Michigan. Class A Kalamazoo Central will be in town ensuring a well spent five dollars and bandaging for the rims after the first half ensuring one of the state's most exciting games of the year.

The questions of the game are for Muskegon Heights and whether 5'9 senior point guard Ricarri Stimage can find holes in the Central defense and can 6'7 junior Julian Plummer hold down 6'5 senior power forward Doug Anderson and the high-wire act that he brings into town.

Enjoy a great Saturday of hoops in Michigan no matter how far the travel.

Don't run with the Big DAWGS!

2009-02-06T12:02:00.000-08:00

Garfield Heights defeated Brush 83-64 in a NEO conference game on Thursday night. Tay Jones dropped 36 points (14-21 fgs) on dribble drive spin moves, spot up 3's and slashing drives. Jones made the 36 look effortless as his future mentor and St. Joe's coach Phil Martelli was in the crowd observing the future Hawk. Jones' sidekick 6-foot, 2011, SG Trey Lewis chipped in a steady 21 points and hit four 3's from beyond the arc, along with his 21 he also picked up a offer from St. Joes!
Brush's 2010, SG, Nate Tait had 26 points in defeat as he showed the ability to get to the rim and finish in traffic. He was challenged in the 3rd quarter as Garfield extended the pressure and made him create ill-advised shots. 6-foot-3, 2012, PF Curtis Oakley added 22 points and showed a poise unlike most freshman bigs. Oakley who is the nephew of fellow NBA great Charles Oakley showed no genetic let down in attacking the cup, facing up from 15 and even knocking down a 3-ball. Oakley and Tait will defiantly be a 1-2 punch to reckon with during tournament time. Meanwhile the 3-headed Garfield interior monster of 6'9,Mario Hines, 6'8,Fred Chatmon and 6'6Will Weeks contributed 20 points and 25 rebounds for the Bulldogs.
Garfield is one of the Top 3 teams in the Cleveland Regional to advance to Columbus. We will see if they can get out of Warrensville District with the likes of Cleveland Heights and Warren Harding in their Bracket. Stay tuned for more..
....Off to Westerville North at Westerville South.

Lewis picking up Interest

2009-02-05T11:39:00.000-08:00

6-foot, 2011, Garfield Heights, Shooting Guard Trey Lewis has been getting a wide array of interest as of late and he has offers from Akron, Cleveland State, Ohio University and Kent State.He's also getting interest from Purdue, Wisconsin, and many others. Lewis who is a lights out shooter has played extremely well in the last 3 times we saw him out dropping 24pts on Strongsville and shooting 6 of 8 from beyond the Arch. We will get a chance to see him again verse Brush, 2010, Sharp Shooter Nate Tait, who is one of the best scorers in the state of Ohio. Lewis plays the majority of his minutes off the ball and does a good job shooting off the catch and attacking the cup. His best years are defiantly ahead of him.