OHSAA track and field: Scouting the Northeast Ohio boys and girls regional tournamentsPlain Dealer staff reports, May 23, 2012 2:42 a.m.Avon Lake’s Francesco Maiorca is one of several runners who will race in a competitive 800. - (Gus Chan, PD)Solon’s Therese Haiss will compete in the 800 and 1,600. - (Chuck Crow, PD)SCOUTING HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL TRACKAt stake: The top four in each event qualify for the state tournament, June 1-2, at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, Ohio State University, Columbus.Admission: $6.Division IAMHERSTWhere, when: Amherst High, Richard S. Cooley Track, 450 Washington St., Amherst. Today, 4 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m. Call 440-988-4433.Who: Qualifiers from Amherst, Lakewood, Tiffin and Toledo districts.Boys outlook: A mini state tournament as St. Edward and Berea jockey for position in a run ... Continue reading →
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OHSAA baseball: Big fifth inning puts Chardon in Division I regional finalTim Rogers, Plain Dealer Reporter, May 24, 2012 11:42 p.m.Chardon starting pitcher John Martillotta.CANTON, Ohio — The Chardon baseball team has overcome adversity with the same deportment as Omar Vizquel handling a ground ball. So when the Hilltoppers fell behind early in Thursday's Division I regional semifinal at Thurman Munson Stadium, there was no need to panic.Panic? You must be joking. A two-run deficit in the second inning? That's a day at the beach after what these players have been through since a Feb. 27 shooting at their school resulted in the deaths of three students and injuries to three more.Another two-run deficit in the third inning? A mere road bump for a team ... Continue reading →