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ELYRIA – Down by 13 late in the third quarter, things didn’t look good for Amherst on Friday night at Open Door but the Comets came back to win, 59-58. “It shows the character of these kids,” said Pat Bray, Amherst’s coach. “(Open Door) was 5-for-5 in that third quarter from three. They weren’t missing. We didn’t back down. We didn’t hang our heads. Kept plugging away at it. I’m glad they did what they did. Huge character from the kids on my team.”

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AMHERST — Talk about starting the season off on the right foot. Amherst won the first nine matches and 12 total in a 55-15 Southwestern Conference win over Midview in the wrestling opener for both. “I’m excited about this team,” Amherst coach Bill Walker said. “We have a lot...

LORAIN — It’s been a tough opening stretch for Lorain, and the road doesn’t get much easier. The Titans played their fourth game in seven days, hosting Lake Erie League favorite Garfield Heights on Thursday, and the highly touted Bulldogs handed them a 69-51 loss as Lorain keeps searching for its first win of the season.

LYRIA — There are only so many mistakes a team can make and still get a win. Elyria found that out the hard way Saturday in a 48-41 double-overtime loss to North Olmsted in non-conference play. Although the Pioneers forced 49 turnovers, they also committed 49, including six in...

High school football enthusiasts are gearing up for an epic showdown between two powerhouse teams: North Shore and Westlake. The excitement is palpable, and fans are eager to catch every moment of the action. If you're wondering how to watch North Shore vs Westlake live, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we'll walk you through the best ways to ensure you don't miss a single play.

SOLON — Bus rides from Solon haven’t always been kind to Elyria over the past few years. Saturday’s had to be a blast. The Pioneers played about as well as they could in beating the Comets 67-44 in non-conference play. Elyria (2-1) hadn’t beaten Solon on the road since 2017 when the schools were still in the Greater Cleveland Conference. The Comets (1-2) had won four straight over Elyria until the series ended in 2021 when Elyria opted to join the Southwestern Conference.

Is there high school basketball on the agenda today in Lorain County, Ohio? Of course there is. To ensure you don't miss a possession, we provide info on how to watch the games in the article below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on...

NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Wellington is a team on a mission and Sean Whitehouse is leading the charge. The senior scored 20 of his game-high 24 points in the first half, including a half-court buzzer-beater to end the first quarter as the Dukes rolled to a 69-27 non-league win at Lake Ridge Academy.

Ferancy scores 25 and Pleban beats the buzzer in OT from Halfcourt to give the Lady Comets at 59-56 Win over Avon!. 3 Pt FGs: (Am) Ferancy 2, Pleban, Kelley, Silvasy (Av) G. Mangan 3, Antrum 2, A. Owens 2, Pagan.

ELYRIA — If Elyria Catholic coach Eric Rothgery wanted to use Wednesday’s non-conference game against St. Vincent-St. Mary as a measuring stick for his team, he has to be feeling pretty good. While Elyria Catholic saw its 21-game Coliseum winning streak come to an end, the Panthers gave...

SHEFFIELD TWP. — A year ago Firelands struggled to close out games. If Friday was any indication, those issues might be in the Falcons' rearview mirror. Firelands (2-0, 1-0 Lorain County League) withstood a late Clearview rally to hold on and defeat the Clippers 52-49 in the LCL opener for both teams.

Open Door Christian Schools vs Oberlin Senior High School.

COLUMBIA STATION — An early battle of unbeaten teams in the Lorain County League turned into a one-sided affair Wednesday night. Opening the game on a 20-5 tear will tend to do that and Columbia rode that dominant start to a 60-37 win over Wellington. “You can’t ask for...

Girls swimming competed against Amherst Friday December 1st at Splashzone. Even though our girls team was greatly outnumbered they were still able to get on the scoreboard with several strong swims. The team of Erin Ellis, Meagan Rini, Alexa Lyczkowski, and Keely Walts placed second in their Medley and 3rd in the 200 Freestyle Relay. Meagan Rini took 2nd in the 200 Free and 100 Backstroke, Keely Walts was 3rd in the 50 Free, and Erin Ellis was 3rd in the 500 Freestyle. Great start to the season!

VERMILION — The Stillman Cup is headed back to Vermilion Road. Firelands didn't score for the first 6:12 of the game, but its defense went to work to help claim a 46-36 win over Vermilion in girls non-conference basketball Monday night. “I love it, it’s what we came for,”...

Each year over 300,000 girls across the nation play high school soccer. Avon Lake’s Ella Grode is one of only 56 who can call herself an All-American. Grode was one of three girls from the Cleveland area to earn the prestigious honor when the United Soccer Coaches Association released its All-American teams Tuesday.

Avon Lake's boys bowling team made it to the state tournament for the first time in the program's history last season. The question this season is can they Shoremen do it again?. Jacek Gomez doesn't see why not. “We have pretty much the same team so I think we're all...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Avon got back to the Division II state semifinals and pushed Archbishop Hoban to the limit before its season ended, but the Eagles have a strong presence with the Knights and Massillon on the All-Ohio football teams, announced Wednesday by the Ohio High School Athletic Association and Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association.

Whitney Kirschner couldn't be blamed if she felt some pressure this girls bowling season. After all, the senior made Wellington High School history last season when she became the first girl bowler to advance to the state tournament. Kirschner's taking a different approach. “The season is short,” she said. “It’s...