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Oberlin, OH
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
4 years
I'm a proud AD as the past 2 days I visited each high school & middle school practice & witnessed every coach, player, trainer, athletic director following all health guidelines. We may not know what the future holds, but Firelands is doing things right to have a season.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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4 years
A big thank you to @GovMikeDeWine & @JonHusted for thanking the time to answer questions in regards to the return to play protocols. Thank you @OHSAASports for all the work you have done hand in hand with state leaders in getting our kids back on the playing fields.
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
7 years
This is what high school football is all about! FALCONS WIN! 20-17
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 months
It is with a heavy heart that I announce that the Firelands community lost a great one today. Dave kept the clock for 41 years for the Falcons and the scorers table will never be the same. I'll miss my buddy. Rest easy friend. #FalconPride
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
4 years
It's days like this that you really have to LOVE being a Falcon. One of the toughest days for students, staff and of course the AD, and the support from the student athletes and community is unreal. I tried to put as many 2020's as I could. Nice job keeping social distance.
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
6 years
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! What a team! Thank you for all that you have done as a group representing the Firelands community! Thank you to all of the Falcon fans who made the trip to support them. It's a GREAT day to be a Falcon!
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
5 years
I get it all the time...haha. If I put on the red hat things really get weird.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
You can see it in our eyes. It's game day!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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8 years
New scoreboards for the gym going up! As always, it's a great day to be a Falcon!
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
7 years
Congratulations to Coach Ryan O'Rourke on becoming Firelands next head football coach and getting though his 1st meeting. #FalconPride
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Thank you Falcon Nation for coming down and supporting Payton! Mrs. Wheaton all of these kids have excused absences. Thanks Josh Frederick for the hook up on the suite! #FalconPride
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
Thoughts and prayers for Nathaniel Barrett’s family, friends, and the community. @KHSathletics
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
6 years
Traveled 246 miles today surviving on energy drinks, gas station gummy worms & sunflower seeds to watch our Baseball team in the Regional Semifinals at Bowling Green & then straight to Lexington to see track compete in Regional prelims. And I loved every minute of it! #ODOT
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
STATE UPDATE: Blake Ruffner advances to the State Track Meet in the 400m dash with the 1st Wild Card spot. This is the 1st year that the OHSAA takes the top 4 finishes from all 4 regions + the next 2 fastest times. STATE BOUND! Congrats Blake!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
With 2 state placers and 20 total team points Firelands has achieve a new level in wrestling. Both are school records and all the credit goes to Sean, Payton and the coaches. It's a GREAT day to be a Falcon!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Great job Baseball in bringing the Stillman Cup back to The Lands as we take down Vermilion 8-0.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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4 years
4x Conference Champion - 3x Sectional Champion - 2x District Champion - 4x State Qualifier - 3x State Placer*. We couldn't be more proud to have him represent the Falcon Wrestling Family and all of Falcon Nation.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Are you ready for some Falcon Baseball? Alex Brill might be. 405lbs x 3 on the back squat. Leads in the classroom, the weight room and the field. #FalconStrong @ODUBaseball_
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@FirelandsFalcon
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3 years
So...a thing happened today...
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
Win #19 on the year and it's a BIG one as the boys bring the Stillman Cup back to Firelands with a 2-0 win over Vermilion.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Unfortunatly, there will be no video as Paytons opponent for 5th/6th, Logan Ours from Beaver Creek took a medical forfeit in the match. Payton finishes the 2019 State Wrestling Tournament standing 5th on the podium! 3x State Placer! Great job P!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
PAYTON WINS! A 6-0 over Ritter from Wauseon & moves on to become the 1st state placer since 1960! Congratulations Payton & Falcon Wrestling!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
3x OHSAA DII All-Ohio Performer. Proud of you Payton. You are a true Falcon and we are all proud of all you have accomplished! #FalconPride
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@FirelandsFalcon
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4 years
Thank you to the Girls basketball players and coaches for treating us Falcons to a great year of basketball. 20 wins and a Sectional Championship is a huge accomplishment. I enjoyed watching all 93 games that Emily, Lexy and Alaina played as Falcons. Congrats on a great 4 years
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
3 years
Hard to put into words how proud I am to have these boys represent Firelands Athletics & our baseball program. Thank you seniors! If you live your lives the way you play this game, you will find much success as husbands, fathers & leaders in the years to come. #FalconPride
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
New addition to South Amherst Soccer Stadium. Congrats to all of the past Firelands soccer greats the achieved All-Ohio status.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Final from Firelands. Falcons 21. Sailors 0. The Stillman Cup comes back to The Lands!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
Great win tonight FHS! The Armada has been sunk! Congrats coaches, players & community for the 4peat! Thanks to the boosters for the neon!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
Payton drops his final match here @ Value City Arena & finishes 4th in the state. We are so proud of this Falcon & what he has accomplished
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
You would have had to be here to believe it, but the Falcons battle back on senior night after being down 0-2 to Wellington and defeat the Dukes in 5! So proud of these girls and this school for the culture they have helped build. #FalconPride #GreatStudentSection
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
Congratulations Payton! Good luck at State!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
BALLGAME! Falcons rally back and WIN in walk off fashion 9-8 in the bottom of the 8th! Senior Calvin Stull with a single up the middle to win it! #seasonofdreams
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Sam Walcott with her 500th kill in her career as a Falcon! This is only the 500th, I couldn't fit the other 499 on this tweet. Congrats Sam!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Grandma Annie and I at the Lorain County Athletic Administrators Association Banquet where she was awarded the 2019 Service Award. After 27 years of service it is well deserved. Congrats Annie!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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3 years
No tears for the Falcons in the locker room after the game. These boys did all they could have done to improve, compete & represent Firelands over the past 4 years. Failure happens, but what you do to prepare to win will be the difference in how you feel when it is over. #ProudAD
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
4 years
I know it's not real, but having Payton in the Virtual Wrestling State Finals is pretty cool. It's what I thought was going to happen. Now let's bring home the Virtual Championship! @VOhioTournament
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@FirelandsFalcon
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2 years
Ruben Pina-Lorenzana finishes with the highest finish at the state tournament in school history! Congrats Ruben, we are all proud of you!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Congratulations to Jackson Talbott for qualifying to the state golf tournament October 11-12 in Columbus. He shot a 77
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Look at these Falcons! 90 minute delay doesn't stop this Student Section! @Jerry_Snodgrass
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@FirelandsFalcon
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4 years
To honor the class of 2020, Firelands HS will join many area schools and light up the stadium for 20 minutes from 8-8:20pm on Mon, 4/20 to recognize the Senior Class of 2020. The stadium is still closed to the public during the recognition. #FalconPride #StayWellFalcons
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
6 years
Raise the victory flag! A. Becker drives in the winning run in the bottom on the 7th and the Falcons defeat New London 5-4! Great job ladies! #thepowerof10
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
6 years
Congrats to the varsity girls as they keep the Stillman Cup in the Land of Fire as they defeat Vermilion 50-38. P. Phillips led the way with 18 for the Falcons. 1-0 on the year! #StillmanCup
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@FirelandsFalcon
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4 years
After conversations with both the NEDAB and the OHSAA rules committee, senior Golfer Aaron Urban will be added to the District Golf Tournament due to an oversight on a tie breaker rule at Sectionals. Thank you to all that helped navigate this unique situation.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
Ladies and Gentlemen, Representing THE LANDS, your 2018 District Champion! Payton Burgdorf! 13-2. Now 43-0 on the year. @WLeatherbery03 @FalconWrestle
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
What a beautiful night here in New London, Ohio. Gotta love Friday night's in the fall.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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8 years
Congratulations to Firelands head coach Alan Januzzi as he reaches win #200 tonight.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
Bright lights and a bright future for this fearless freshman from The Land of Fire. Looking good. #RepresentFirelands
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
Firelands showing support for @TheSailorNation & @VermilionSchool as the Falcons wore white today in support of Coach Kobal.
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
4 years
A shout out to both the girls & boys soccer spectators tonight from @Brookside_AD & Firelands with masking up & social distancing. I thought it may have been those Covid PSA's I was reading, but im starting to think it was because you want your kids to have a season. @OHSAASports
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
6 years
Big comeback win for girls soccer over Vermilion tonight. After being down 2-0 at the half the Falcons score 3 for the win in the 2nd half. L. McCrary with 2 and J. Douzos add the final goal to keep the Stillman Cup in The Lands! #proudAD
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
Congrats to one of Firelands finest Logan Strader on his commitment to Marietta.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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4 years
Thank you Firelands Athletic Boosters for getting these signs for our senior spring athletes. 1st one done....
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
UPSET ALERT. Firelands and Keystone go wire to wire & the Falcons protect The Lands by a score of 68-65. The lone senior Austin Urban led all scorers with 22pts with 6 3's!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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8 years
A new era arrived at FHS today. A big thanks to the boosters and all the teams for the support! #FalconStrength
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
Big Playoff Win for the Falcons! 2-1 over Holy Name. C. Riley & A. Schuler with goals for Firelands. Next up Bay at Bay 3pm on Saturday.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
Proud of our Baseball program for a fantastic season as they drop a tough one to Wapakeneta in the Regional Semifinals. It has been a great experience for the whole community. Thank you seniors for accomplishing something no other senior baseball player has before. #FalconPride
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
4 years
We are proud of you coach! Congratulations on a well deserved award.
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OHSBCA
4 years
Congrats to OHSAA Boys Basketball SEI Award Winner – Alan Januzzi of Firelands High School.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Congrats Blake Ruffner in finishing 6th place in the OHSAA DII State High Jump. He is the 1st All-State performer in both football and track for The Falcons. Congrats Blake!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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1 year
Congrats to Trainer Joe for being awarded the Lorain County Athletic Administrators Association service award! Thank you for all you do! Well deserved!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
Not sure I could be more proud of a group of players and coaches who have worked so hard to achieve so much. Congratulations to the Firelands Baseball team for bringing home an outright PAC Championship! 13-0 in the PAC and #1 in our hearts! #FalconPride
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Nothing better than starting of the OHSAA Tournament with an extra inning walk off. Lexy Coggins drives in her little sis' Tori to defeat Buckeye 7-6. Great team win ladies!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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8 years
What great players, what great coaches, what a great team! 13-2-1 PAC Stars Champs #2 seed. More to come in 2016! Proud to be a Falcon!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
It's ALWAYS GREAT TO BE A FALCON! Thank you to the Firelands Athletic Boosters and the School District for all of the support with the Athletic Facility upgrades this summer! #FalconPride
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@FirelandsFalcon
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1 year
Who did it better? Father showing daughter how its done. #FalconPride
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Proud of this guy and all he has overcome to finish out his athletic career at Firelands. Thanks Matthew for making it a great day to be a Falcon.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
Congrats to all of the Graduating Falcons. Grabbed a few athletes after the ceremony and let them know how much they have meant to the athletic department. Good luck in your future endeavors! We are all proud of you. #FalconPride
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@FirelandsFalcon
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3 years
Running out of lane 1 after qualifying 8th on Thursday... Congrats Caden! You are now a OHSAA State Qualifier!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
With Blake Ruffners last jump of 6"4" he will finish no lower than 3rd in the Region and qualify for the OHSAA Dtate meet next week in Columbus! Congratulations Blake, we are proud of you!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
PAYTON WINS! 6-4 with 2 back points in the last :10 of the 3rd period! He will wrestle tomorrow at 12:50pm. With a win he will place top 8
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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3 years
Lauren Valerius finishes #1 and Madison Sutton finishes #2 in Shot Put at the Brookside Invitational. Great job girls!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
Touchdown Falcons! Michael Bansek tosses a 28yd pass to B. Ruffner to put Firelands up 20-17 with 4:40 left in 4Q.
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
Blake Ruffner breaks the meet record with a jump of 6'6" in the high jump and places 2nd at the PAC Championships. Congrats Blake!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
Period 3. Payton WINS 15-5!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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3 years
Congrats to Abbey and Bella for being named to the All- Tournament Team for this week's Holiday Invitational hosted by Rocky River. We'll done ladies!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
Congratulations to Tori Grasso in becoming the 2017 District Champion in the girls high jump with a jump of 5'1" #hops
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Coach Kudela makes good on his bet and the stache is gone!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
PAYTON WINS YET AGAIN! 7-5 IN EXTRA TIME- ULTIMATE TIE BREAKER! A true heart of a lion beats in this boy! He will wrestle for 3rd place @ 11
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@FirelandsFalcon
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7 years
Never tell this girl she can't do something athletically. Volleyball, Basketball, Softball & PAC HJ champ at 5'2" #Beast
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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@FirelandsFalcon
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6 years
Thank You Firelands Community!
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Teacher Appreciation Day here at Firelands Baseball. Thank you teachers who do so much for our Falcons.
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@FirelandsFalcon
Athletic Director
4 years
Win, lose or tie one thing that makes me so proud of our girls soccer team is not only how hard they compete, but how well they treat each other before, during & after the games. Good things happen when you treat people right. Trust the process & never waiver from the big picture
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@FirelandsFalcon
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5 years
Payton wins with a 2nd period pin over Alda from Bellevue to advance to the District Championship later today. Great job P!
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