Silver Lake
SPORTS
Fast 3: Savannah Swanda sweeps sprints to lead Twinsburg girls track to district title
MACEDONIA — Savannah Swanda has been a mainstay of Twinsburg's sprint squad since her freshman year. While Swanda has earned All-Ohio honors on the Tigers' sprint relays, individual glory has eluded her. Which sprint will the senior focus on to find her postseason mojo? The answer is "yes." Swanda showed off her versatility by...
High school softball: 2024 All-Cuyahoga County teams announced
Pitcher of the Year: Anna Wise, Brecksville-Broadview Heights Player of the Year: Ava Gundling, Gilmour Academy Coaching Staff of the Year: Brecksville-Broadview Heights Note: Honorable mentions were not yet included on the morning of May 20. First team Name, School Position Anna Wise, Brecksville P Mia Carroll-Greeves, Lakewood P Ally Williams, Berea-Midpark C Sami Zabak, Holy Name 1B Riley Knapp, Westlake 2B Gianna Roth, Brecksville 3B Braelyn Boguski, Padua SSB Rowan Weber, Brecksville OF Ava Gundling, Gilmour Academy OF Madison Rishel, Strongsville OF Jordyn Bechtold, Berea-Midpark OF Second team Name, School Position Reagan Vavro, Holy Name P Brielle Raus, North […]
Burlesque star was distraction, but Akron pitcher kept cool in title game | Mark J. Price
Nothing could break Stan Sipka’s concentration when he pitched a game. Not even the Akron burlesque star cheering on the sideline. The 89-year-old Cuyahoga Falls resident had to smile when he read our feature story about local striptease legend Kiki Arnold. It reminded him of his first (and only) encounter with the nightclub entertainer in 1948.
District Tennis: Triway's Self wins opening match before running into eventual champ
All good things must come to an end, something that Triway's Paul Self found out Friday in the quarterfinals of the Akron Division II District. After winning his opening match, Self saw his season come to a close with a loss in straight sets to eventual champion Chika Nwaozuzu of Pepper Pike Orange and in the consolation bracket to Hawken's Zach Forte. ...
Uniontown Lake rides to cruise-control win over Canfield
Uniontown Lake earned a convincing 16-1 win over Canfield in an Ohio girls lacrosse matchup on May 20. Uniontown Lake jumped in front of Canfield 4-1 to begin the second quarter. The Blue Streaks registered a 9-1 advantage at intermission over the Cardinals. Uniontown Lake thundered to a 13-1 lead...
Softball Recap: Tallmadge wins going away against Streetsboro
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Tallmadge had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Streetsboro Rockets with a sharp 11-1 win. The result was nothing new for Tallmadge, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Bedford catcher Aubrey Hensley making big impact in return from injury
When Bedford catcher Aubrey Hensley was told that the only remedy for a stress fracture in her right foot that she picked up during the Mules' historic girls basketball season was rest, she wasn't quite sure how that would play out. “It was definitely odd because I'm always on the go,” Hensley said. “I go from one season into another season. From a personal standpoint, I think I learned a lot about the game and I didn't know I was a coach as much as I thought. I learned a lot from the outside view, and I think it is...
Breakout stars like Livia Martini and Garrett Tiller shine at Lakeview District meet
CORTLAND — A silver star sits in the middle of the football field encircled by Ernie Grekis Memorial Track. That star has been there for a while, but a vast number of new Portage County track and field stars emerged at Saturday's Division II Lakeview District meet. ...
Baseball Game Preview: Steele Takes on North Royalton
The Steele Comets will square off against the North Royalton Bears at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Steele is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses. On Saturday, Steele came up short against Westlake and fell 5-1. Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.