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Avon Routs Rhodes 38-8 Behind Three Sykora TD Passes to Open Playoffs
The two-time defending Division II state champions needed exactly one half to announce that their title defense is fully underway. Avon scored on a blocked punt, a short field after a strip sack, a long run, a field goal and two touchdown passes after takeaways to build a 38-0 halftime lead, and the Eagles beat […]
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Highland’s Defense Swarms Brecksville in 31-7 Playoff Win Despite Wadle Injury
Highland’s defense spent three quarters bending and one quarter slamming the door. The top-seeded Hornets intercepted Brecksville three times in the fourth quarter, broke open a close game and beat the Bees 31-7 on Friday night in a Division II, Region 5 regional quarterfinal in Granger Township, according to the Akron Beacon Journal’s game recap. […]
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Akron announces second annual Sports and Wellness grant recipients
Another $100,000 in sports and wellness grants for 50 organizations will be distributed in Akron amid efforts to prevent youth violence. While a $2,000 grant might not seem like much, community organizations say they can make that money go a long way. Jamar Blackmon, executive director of GOALGETTA Academy, said...
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Shelby Routs Firelands 42-3 to Set Up Unbeaten Perkins Showdown in Semifinal
The Shelby Whippets opened their postseason run the way they played all fall — fast, balanced and dominant — routing Firelands 42-3 on Friday night in a Division IV, Region 14 quarterfinal to stay unbeaten and set up a semifinal showdown of 11-0 teams. Shelby wasted little time taking control, as quarterback Michael Shepherd connected […]
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H.S. Football Playoffs: Firelands can't keep up with No. 2 seed Shelby
SHELBY — It was a special week for Firelands as it prepared to play in Week 12 for the first time in school history. Unfortunately for the Falcons, when they arrived in Shelby it was quickly apparent the Whippets were top dog. No. 2 seed Shelby (11-0) scored early...
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Cross country: Avon girls, Keystone's Yuronich shine at state meet
OBETZ — The Avon girls made the most of their county-record fifth consecutive state appearance by placing fourth in the Division II meet at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park. The Eagles were only seeded sixth in the prestate coaches poll, but managed to knock off higher seeds. Keystone junior...
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Former University of Akron women’s soccer coach sues university
Jennifer Simonetti, the former University of Akron women’s soccer head coach, has sued the college, alleging her termination last year was in retaliation for discrimination complaints. Simonetti, hired by the university in July 2022 and fired in May 2025, alleged she received disparate treatment due to her gender, including...
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Aurora HS grad and KSU pre-med student has 'had quite the journey'
Considering the medical issues she has faced over the last few years, Cassidy Trem could be forgiven for wanting to take it easy. Instead, the Aurora High School graduate, when she isn't engaged in her premed studies at Kent State University, is running marathons. "I have had quite the journey," said Trem. After a long recovery from a serious traffic accident, she ran the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon while a high school senior in October 2023. And just a couple of months after undergoing the last of three surgeries for a medical condition unrelated to the crash, she ran the Barcelona Marathon in Spain this past March. And to top it off, Trem is preparing to run in the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on Nov. 7 after recovering from a recent outpatient procedure related to that condition. Trem says that she is determined to fight through her various issues, but admits that at times she has wondered about her various trials. "I just can't believe these things keep happening to me," she said. In connection with the Indianapolis marathon, Trem is fundraising for Ketchup to Cancer , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2025 by Alex Baker, who began running