Lorain/Elyria, OH
Archive for November 29th, 2008
Girls basketball: Elyria opens season with big win, downing Vermilion in Lorain County Holiday Classic
ELYRIA — Neither Mike Walsh nor Anjie Caffarel knew what to expect Friday night in the second game of the Lorain County Holiday Classic at Elyria High School. Opening games are like that. Simply stated, the Pioneers started with a 10-0 run and beat Vermilion, 58-41, to advance to tonight’s much-anticipated matchup with [...]
Girls basketball: Admiral King downs cold-shooting Keystone, advances to Lorain County Holiday Classic final
ELYRIA — If Keystone’s field-goal shooting had been even mediocre, things might have turned out differently Friday night at Elyria High. But with a barrage of bricks, the Wildcats shot just 28 percent, which can be — and was — disastrous against an opponent like Admiral King. Division II Keystone outscored the defending [...]
In control and cruising: Cavaliers blast Warriors, get 12th win in last 13 games
CLEVELAND — Another night, another blowout and another fourth quarter off for LeBron James. The Cavaliers continued playing exceptional basketball Friday at Quicken Loans Arena, dispatching the Golden State Warriors 112-97 in a game that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score indicates. Cleveland upped its record to 13-3, the best start [...]
Cavs notes: Taking better shots paying off in better stats, better play and more wins
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers entered Friday’s game with the second-best field-goal percentage in the NBA at .487. They were also fourth in scoring at 103.5 per game. “We have some good offensive players,” coach Mike Brown said. “Good offensive players have made it look like I know how to coach.” Superstar LeBron [...]
Master of the disaster: Offense’s slide has Browns offensive coordinator feeling the heat
BEREA — A year ago, everyone associated with the Browns was thankful for Rob Chudzinski. In his first year as an NFL offensive coordinator, the Browns were eighth in scoring (25.1 points per game), eighth in yardage (351.3) and sent four players to the Pro Bowl. Chudzinski was repeatedly referred to as a genius, [...]
Browns notes: Quinn still debating whether or not to have finger surgery
BEREA — Quarterback Brady Quinn remained undecided Friday whether to have surgery on his broken right index finger, or leave it in a splint for six weeks to see if the bone and tendon heal on their own. “I’ll just sound out all the different advice and make a decision once I feel confident [...]
High school hockey preview: Chad Murphy’s the law on the ice
Most of the players who made the 2007-08 hockey season in this corner of the state so exciting are gone. Michael Dillon, who scored 43 goals for Avon Lake in spite of being switched to defense midway through the year, has graduated. Richie Baker, who capped a brilliant four years with Elyria [...]
College notes: Elyria’s Ruth is X-factor for Musketeers
There are many things athletes do to separate themselves from others pursuing the same goals. Getting stronger in the weight room, using plyometrics to improve conditioning and studying film of oneself and opponents are important tools that can turn good athletes into elite-level competitors. Another component of athletics is [...]
BLACK FRIDAY: Some shoppers cutting back, but can’t resist a bargain
ELYRIA — After a long and very cold wait, hordes of Black Friday shoppers conquered with cash and credit cards.Black Friday, the busiest shopping day in the retail world, has always been about getting a good deal on must-have presents.
But while shoppers in previous years seemed willing to veer off their lists [...]
BLACK FRIDAY: Worker crushed by frenzied shoppers at N.Y. Wal-Mart
NEW YORK — A Wal-Mart worker was killed Friday when “out-of-control” shoppers desperate for bargains broke down the doors at a 5 a.m. sale.
Other workers were trampled as they tried to rescue the man, and customers shouted angrily and kept shopping when store officials said they were closing because of the death, police and [...]