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Multimedia Sports Reporter for the News Herald covering Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Boy's Basketball, Lacrosse and Baseball

Euclid, OH

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Ben Hercik

2 months

Attention all 2025 coverage area seniors! These next two weeks, I'm bringing back commitment week, like last year, highlighting the area commitments for the upcoming senior class. If you have already committed, please let me know and I'll get in contact with you!

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Ben Hercik

2 years

HILLTOPPERS HISTORY! Kirsh with the grab in the line drive, the throw to first and @ChardonBaseball wins the Division II State Champions! Final from Canal Park: @ChardonBaseball : 8 Hoban: 5 @NHPreps #NHBaseball

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2 years

The 2-2 to Drew McKenna… A shot to left, it’s got the distance… It’s gone! Drew McKenna with a walk-off three run home run to send @Bomber_baseKHS to the regional semifinal! Final from Euclid: @Bomber_baseKHS : 4 @WSHSBaseball : 1 @NHPreps #NHBaseball

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2 years

The Lions rallied! They are the D2 state champions with a 15-12 final set! Who else for the final kill other than Caroline Jurevicius @CJurevicius Final: @NDCLathletics : 3 @GALancerVB : 2 @NHPreps #NHVolleyball

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2 years

The drought is over! Lake takes the third set 25-20 and win their first state title since 2010! Final: @lcvolleyball : 3 Coldwater: 0 @LCCougarsAD @NHPreps #NHVolleyball

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10 months

Perry is going to the state title game!!!! Final: @Perry_Pirates : 22 @HPSWarriors : 8 @NHPreps #NHFootball

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2 years

Hilltoppers fans! Party like it’s 1950! For the first time in 72 years @ChardonBaseball heads to the state semifinals! Final from Canton: @ChardonBaseball : 7 Louisville: 3 @NHPreps #NHBaseball

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Ben Hercik

1 year

And finally the #NHBaseball player of the year finalists are hear @ChardonBaseball @JakeBarker39 @cardinalhuskies @jake_bean07 @HawkCoach17 @Dcatch4 @KTownHornets @AdamKnaak_ @PerryPiratesBB @OMcKoon3 @USbsbl @ryanpattisonn @EvanS322023

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Ben Hercik

3 years

Nathanael. Sulka. Game winner Final from Chardon in overtime: @toppernation : 87 @northrangers : 85 @NHPreps #NHBasketball

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2 years

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2022 Division II state champions, @ChardonBaseball ! #NHBaseball

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3 years

Was able to catch up with Josiah after he made it official and asked about how it felt to finally make it official among other things @Spartan_Hoop @Jojo_bean0730 @WVUhoops

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3 years

Jacob Zeiger with the steal, and Tager catches a body for the foul on the jam @chardonhoops @toppernation #NHBasketball

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2 years

Hey @ChardonBaseball , nice banner ya got there #NHBaseball

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3 years

While he ended up with four touchdowns on the evening, Sean Carr’s first one made history as he is now the @topperfb all time postseason scoring leader #NHFootball

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11 months

It was a game sealing pick for Sawyer Piasecki ( @SawyerPiasecki ). He talks about his game winning interception and the defensive game plan for @northrangers in their win over South #NHFootball

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Ben Hercik

3 years

The @topperfb coaching staff addresses the team after their state semifinal victory #NHFootball

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10 months

UNDEFEATED STATE CHAMPIONS!!! Final: @lcvolleyball : 3 @McNWVB : 0 Cougars finish the unblemished season with back-to-back state titles @LCCougarsAD @NHPreps #NHVolleyball

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Ben Hercik

2 years

Also, want to start posting these every Monday around this time. This is a look at the current #NHVolleyball player of the year candidates. This list can and will fluctuate all season, this is just the first edition

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Ben Hercik

3 years

The trophy celebration for @topperfb #NHFootball

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Ben Hercik

3 years

After committing early in the summer, @BrushAthletics Elmore James made it official today as he signed with @OhioMBasketball today, and was happy to make it official #NHBasketball

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Ben Hercik

3 years

Mentor accepts their team trophy @CardinalCage #NHBasketball

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Ben Hercik

2 years

The dunk didn’t count but don’t tell Sean Register or the North fans that. A 9-2 run in the final three minutes gives North the win, they’re first over South since 2018. Final: @northrangers : 56 @SouthRebelHoops : 47 @NHPreps #NHBasketball

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Ben Hercik

10 months

The 2023 OHSAA D-III state champions, @lcvolleyball @NHPreps #NHVolleyball

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1 year

Jackson Farley ( @jacksonfarley ) provided a spark on the opening kick return of the second half and a late touchdown. He talks about his contribution for the @MentorRedline victory #NHFootball

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3 years

It took some time for them to find a rhythm, but once they did @BrushAthletics never looked back. Elmore James finished with 27 points and shared his thoughts after the contest #NHBasketball

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1 year

He threw a complete game to guide @Bomber_baseKHS their state title, Nikko Georgiou ( @GeorgiouNikko ) talks about his control from the mound for the Bombers state title #NHBaseball

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1 year

His diving double play won them the title, Tommy Pecoraro ( @PecoraroTommy ) talks about the play and the moments for @Bomber_baseKHS title win #NHBaseball

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Ben Hercik

2 years

It was another big moment in the Barker family history as Jake Barker drove in two runs in @ChardonBaseball ’s big sixth inning #NHBaseball

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Ben Hercik

2 years

With this bucket Aidan Fitzgerald has reached 1,000 career points for @LC_Hoops @LCCougarsAD #NHBasketball

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2 years

Gilmour head coach Dan DeCrane cuts down the net @GALancerAD @GALancerBoysBB #NHBasketball

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2 years

Two second half touchdowns for AJ Bruce and the junior talks about getting the run game going and how @toppernation was able to pull away late #NHFootball

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2 years

He had a big day on the ground with an 80 yard score and a 73 yard rush to ice the game. Ryan Pattison gives all the credit to the @USFootball1890 offensive line #NHFootball

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Ben Hercik

2 years

The D2 girls state runner ups, @KHSBomberSports !!! #NHXC

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5 months

Through one: Tucker Greer ( @TuckerGreer25 ) with an absolute moon shot! Grand slam and the Preppers lead @USbsbl : 4 @BisonAthletics : 0 #NHBaseball

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Ben Hercik

1 year

It was a big night for @1rhslax as they won the WRC title. The duo of Marko Sobonya ( @MarkoSobonya46 ) and Mason Miller ( @MasonMiller_3 ) played critical roles with Marko’s stick control late and Mason’s early goals and late assist #NHLacrosse

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Ben Hercik

1 year

Gianni Spetic gets the final two outs and NDCL is back tomorrow for the Regional Final Final: @NDCLathletics : 6 @falconathletes : 4 @NHPreps #NHBaseball

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Ben Hercik

3 years

GILMOUR GOES BACK TO BACK!!!!!! It wasn’t pretty, but it’ll work. FINAL: @GALancerVB : 3 Roger Bacon: 2 @NHPreps #NHVolleyball

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Ben Hercik

2 years

His triple double of 30 points, 15 rebounds (yes I said 13 but it was 15) and 10 assists for a @northrangers triple double. Sean Register ( @SeanRegister23 ) talks about his game against Harvey #NHBasketball

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Ben Hercik

2 years

History for @MHS_BLUESTREAKS . With this bucket, JP Dragas is now the all time scoring leader for Madison @DragasJp #NHBasketball

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Ben Hercik

3 years

For those wondering, this is what I’ll be up to for the fall sports season: Monday-Thursday: #NHVolleyball (in some way, shape or form) Friday: #NHFootball (as much as possible) Saturday: #NHXC It’s going to be a long fall, but I am very excited for it to be in full swing!

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Ben Hercik

2 years

Leadoff hitter Will Francis is also a strong fielder for @ChardonBaseball . He talks about setting the tone from the box and then having a good fielding inning #NHBaseball

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Ben Hercik

3 years

Also, while the players to watch list has already come out, there is only so much space in print to include players. These are some of the other players that I am keeping an eye on this season for the #NHBasketball area teams

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Ben Hercik

3 months

Final: @SJJTitanSports : 8 @US_Preppers_Lax : 5 Titans advance to state with a 5-0 run over the last two quarters @NHPreps #NHLacrosse

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2 years

Jake Barker recovered from a tough semifinal the day before and contributed in a big way in the 8-5 victory in the state final. Head coach Brian Long talks about his juniors work in the box @ChardonBaseball #NHBaseball

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Ben Hercik

1 year

We have the first edition of the Player of the year watch list for #NHVolleyball . Players are listed in alphabetical order

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2 years

42 points tonight for Kyle Irwin ( @KyleIrwin214 ). He talks about the performance and how Mayfield was able to stay in the game @MayfieldSports #NHBasketball

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Ben Hercik

2 years

Both Emma McCartney and Natalie Zemba had strong showings for @chardonVB in their comeback win against Kenston. Here is what the duo had to say after the win #NHVolleyball

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3 years

Perry has emphasized trusting each other, and @Perry_Pirates head coach Bob Gecewich emphasized that for the Pirates (this video was not a set up for him to get a victory bath)

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Ben Hercik

2 years

And last but certainly not least, here are this years #NHBaseball players that are continuing their athletic careers at the next level

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2 years

Being able to hold his first basketball camp at his old gym was something special for @thejohnhugley @BrushAthletics #NHBasketball

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2 years

A fantastic back 2.1 miles from Grace McKoon of @Perry_Pirates and she is your 2022 CVC Chagrin Division champion #NHXC

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2 years

Another top 10 at states in her final run for @MentorHighXC , Savannah Dennison talked about her seventh place and finishing on the podium one final time as a four time All-Ohioan #NHXC

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Ben Hercik

2 years

It was hard to narrow this down but here are the EIGHT finalists for #NHVolleyball player of the year. The winner will be revealed with the all star teams after the state finals @NDCLathletics @toppernation @chardonVB @lcvolleyball @GALancerVB @Perry_Pirates @kirtlandsports

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8 months

He may not have started the hottest but Zach Titas ( @zac_titas34 )found his shot and didn’t look back. He talks about finding his shot while finishing with 7 threes and a game high 24 points as well as @GALancerBoysBB 6-foot-4 ball distributor in David Pfundstein #NHBasketball

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Ben Hercik

2 years

And thus, another season of #NHVolleyball comes to an end. It was a pleasure to cover all season regardless of the overall results. Congrats to @GALancerVB on their run, @lcvolleyball and @NDCLathletics on their titles and a shoutout to all the area teams for a fantastic time

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2 years

Barnes with the slam @BrushAthletics #NHBasketball

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Ben Hercik

2 years

Here are the #NHBasketball district qualifiers. 14 teams are alive going into this next week of games

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10 months

They’ve been running together since they can remember. Amy Weybrecht and Ava Hartman talk about their races and coming across the line together to get to the state meet @GALancerXC @BeaumontTrackXC #NHXC

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Ben Hercik

6 months

It's always a special moment when the season ends. Just finished my fourth year covering #NHBasketball and every season it gets more and more special. Thank you for putting up with all of my game posts, highlight videos, interviews and more. It's a blessing to be able to do this

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2 years

What a dive and catch by Francis! @ChardonBaseball @NHPreps #NHBaseball

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11 months

And here is the updated watch list for the #NHXC girls runners @KirtlandCCTF @MayfieldSports @KenstonTrackCC @ChagrinAD @BeaumontTrackXC @chardon_xc_tf @BisonAthletics @MentorHighXC @WSouthXC @WHS_Blue_Devils @Perry_Pirates @LCCougarsAD @GALancerXC

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2 years

It was a good showing for all the @ChardonBaseball bats today and Jake Barker and Stone Fawcett talk about what they saw #NHBaseball

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2 years

It was a perfect day in the box for Joey Barch (3-3 with a pair of runs batted in) and he talks about his day from the plate @MHSwildcatbsb #NHBaseball

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2 years

His two run RBI triple turned things around for @WestGAthletics , Ty Boze talks about how the Wolverines bats were able to stay composed through the 10 K’s of NDCL’s Sam Slodic #NHBaseball

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Ben Hercik

1 year

The boys #NHLacrosse player of the year nominees are here. The winner will be announced when the all star teams are released @US_Preppers_Lax @HawkenBoysLax @CFHSLacrosse @1rhslax @prestonblue_ @SeanMckee25 @MasonMiller_3

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1 year

He got the rally started for @Bomber_baseKHS as he tied the game up. His steal of home gave them a second insurance run. Carter Flynn ( @CarterFlynn9 ) talks about his work in the seventh #NHBaseball

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7 months

There it is! 2,000 career points for JP Dragas @DragasJp a big mark for the senior @MHS_BLUESTREAKS @NHPreps #NHBasketball

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Final: @northrangers : 65 @southathletics : 61 Rangers survive a wild one and are in the driver seat for the WRC. Party on North @NHPreps #NHBasketball

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11 months

It was a big night for Jillian Gdovin ( @jillian_gdovin ) and Kayden Coffey ( @kayden_coffey ) as they combined for 45 kills. They talk about the game plan and how @MayfieldSports was able to pick up the five set win over Riverside #NHVolleyball

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1 year

He finished with four scores, three from the air to join the long list of players tied for the school record for @LCCougarFB , DJ Sears ( @dj_sears25 ) talks about the night and the depth that the Cougars have at the skill positions #NHFootball

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14 strikeouts, if it’s a big game for @Bomber_baseKHS , expect to see Parker Munday ( @parker_munday ) on the bump. His approach the past two seasons has changed very little #NHBaseball

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2 years

Gilmour accepts their team championship trophy @GALancerBoysBB #NHBasketball

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2 years

Final: @BvrBball : 60 @TwinsburgBoys : 52 Comeback complete @NHPreps #NHBasketball

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1 year

State championship day means you need to dress your best

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2 years

A complete game win for Dennis Vicchiarelli, the @MHSwildcatbsb pitcher talks about what was working for him to be able to paint the outside and corners of the strike zone #NHBaseball

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2 years

Zach Titas ( @zac_titas34 ) was big early for @GALancerBoysBB and he talks about his early impact and helping the other players around him that are also in the district round for the first time #NHBasketball

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Ben Hercik

1 year

Another season of coverage of #NHBasketball comes to an end. Always a pleasure to get to cover the kids and schools. A very fun and (at times) headache inducing season but one that I always love to cover. Until next season. Until next season from the hardwood @NHPreps

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1 year

He finished with 97 yards in his season debut for @_RHSFootball . Jason Mackey ( @jason_mackey20 ) talks about how the power running has become the norm for Riverside #NHFootball

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2 years

It was a fantastic second half and fourth quarter for Peyton Burnett ( @peytonburnett20 ) as he had all 15 of his points (12 in the fourth) in that half. He talks about his performance and how @RRebounders was able to pull away #NHBasketball

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One strong from the mound (6 Ks) one had a grand slam in the first. Aaron Moss ( @_aaronmoss5 ) and Tucker Greer ( @TuckerGreer25 ) talk about the 13-0 victory for @USbsbl #NHBaseball

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Ben Hercik

2 years

Lancer Nation, time to party like it’s 1992! For the first time in 30 years, @GALancerBoysBB heads back to the state tournament! Final from Bowling Green: @GALancerAD : 62 St. Mary’s: 35 @NHPreps #NHBasketball

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2 years

Kyle Maronde has been more than happy to take up a leadership role for @ChardonBaseball this season as one of just two seniors in the batting order. He talks about that here #NHBaseball

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3 years

The trophy ceremony for @GALancerVB for the 2021 state championship #NHVolleyball

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1 year

Both Carter Flynn ( @CarterFlynn9 ) and Drew McKenna ( @drew_mckenna2 ) played huge roles last year on @Bomber_baseKHS run to the state round. They are right back there again and are key parts in the field for the Bombers #NHBasebal

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2 years

His bat has had form extra pop this postseason. Drew McKenna talks about stepping up for @Bomber_baseKHS in their run to the state finals #NHBaseball

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3 years

Nahra with the exclamation point in this one @MayfieldSports #NHBasketball

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2 years

It’s been a fun ride for Savannah Dennison as she enters the final four races of her @MentorHighXC career. But she’s been enjoying helping her brother Billy find his stride as a runner both at practice and meets as well as at home #NHXC

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Billy Dennison had to start his kick early but that didn’t change anything for the @MentorHighXC sophomore as he got 23rd for his first All-Ohio honors #NHXC

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He seemed like he couldn’t miss from deep, @BrushAthletics saw a strong performance from Trace Bishko. The Arcs senior shares his thoughts post game #NHBasketball

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It’s been almost three seasons since Christian Hall has had a normal season of baseball, but the @ChardonBaseball senior has started the season hot and is happy to be back at 100% #NHBaseball

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2 years

A third place today for Savannah Dennison and the @MentorHighXC senior talked about one last race at her home course #NHXC

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3 years

Mentor pulls it off. Final from Euclid: @CardinalCage : 62 @BrushAthletics : 46 @NHPreps #NHBasketball

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2 years

When he came up to the plate, he knew he could end the game. A few pitches later Drew McKenna told his coach ‘see ya in the dugout’ and had the three run walk-off for the @Bomber_baseKHS victory #NHBaseball

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2 years

Lake Catholic is headed to the state meet as junior Kelly Ward takes 13th place @LCCougarsAD

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Confusion on the Bombers offense and the pass is intercepted by Leo Colombi to have @toppernation just outside the red zone #NHFootball

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Big interception for @northrangers Sawyer Piasecki #NHFootball

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1 year

Ryan Pattison with a huge two run triple to left. Huge shift for @USbsbl T6: University: 5 Mentor: 2 #NHBaseball

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A hyper extension of his right knee wasn’t going to keep Christian Hall out of @ChardonBaseball state semifinal against Bishop Hartley. He talks about the work he put in to be able to see the field #NHBaseball

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Sowko’s kill gets the job done. Lake Catholic is going back to their first state final since 2010 Final: @lcvolleyball : 3 @VersaillesVball : 1 @NHPreps #NHVolleyball

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Perry honors @jakecubbison for surpassing the 1,000 career point mark. He is the fifth @Perry_Pirates player to pass the 1,000 point mark #NHBasketball

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