The time is Neer to wear down the opposition
Under head coach Paul Westhead the 1989-90 edition of the Loyola Marymount University mens basketball team used its depth and conditioning to keep fresh legs on the floor at all times and literally wear down opponents physically, while putting up some of the highest scoring numbers in college basketball history. Going into the 2011-12 high school basketball season, third-year West Holmes head...
Catering for success
In a sport in which the athletes sometimes forgo food in order to meet weight requirements, its strange that 22nd year West Holmes head wrestling coach Jeff Woods acts a lot like a caterer throughout the season, ordering up a menu of options for his wrestlers with an eye fully focused on the main feast at the end of February and beginning of March. Sectionals, Districts, State, thats the...
Raising champions
What does a State title really mean for one team, and one school? How can that pinnacle moment be summed up into only a few words, thoughts? Cohesive players and coaching only make up for part of the success, however, the strength of the Hiland boys basketball program may just be the perfect example of how to win games, and take titles. The programs continuity and strength give the small...
TOPS celebrate with annual Christmas party
TOPS OH 1573 Nashville held their annual Christmas party Dec. 14, with a low calorie carry-in dinner, funny games and a gag gift exchange. The club had an 8.6 pound weight loss. Katie Kline was the best weekly loser. She said eat more fruits and vegetables. Geneva Pringle was the best re-dedicated loser. She said to eat smaller portions. Lana Rush was the best KOPS. She said no snacks after...
West Holmes FFA members place fourth at State Parliamentary Procedure contest
On Dec. 17, the West Holmes FFA sent members to compete at the State Parliamentary Procedure contest in Columbus. The team placed fourth in state, marking the fourth year in a row West Holmes has earned this honor. The team members consisted of Casey Schlauch, Travis Campbell, Liz Overholt, Tawnya Eckerle, Sam Krejci, Madee Brewer, Mandy Taylor, and Jesse Wines. The FFA parliamentary contest is a...12/21/11 Sam Mullet, followers indicted on hate crimes
SUMMARY: Indictment names new codefendants Members of the Bergholz Amish accused of attacking a Holmes County bishop were arraigned on hate crime charges Wednesday Dec. 20. Charged with conspiring to commit hate crimes and tampering with evidence in U.S. District Court are Daniel S. Mullet, 37, 8865 County Road 53, Bergholz; Eli M. Miller, 31, 385 Township Road 280, Bergholz; Levi F. Miller,...A week in sports, looking back
122611 column Questel hedshot A week in sports, looking back Call this a déjà vu column of sorts: After jumping into the limelight with now what seems to be a grandstanding ploy, Hamilton County prosecutor Joseph T. Deters is perfectly satisfied the assaults in the Xavier-Cincinnati game the nation saw really werent. Its the cynic in me, but I must wonder if the University of Cincinnati...The People We Meet
Column Summary All folks like to be acknowledged by others for what they add to our daily lives. Sometimes even the people we meet when crossing short paths are worth the few moments we share. Meeting people doesnt always include a firm handshake or a friendly how-do-you-do. Many times the people we meet we really dont meet at all, we are just passing strangers kind enough to smile or give...
Dr. Chicorelli presents at international pediatric orthopaedic symposium
Dr. Anne Marie Chicorelli, of OSU Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, with a full-time practice in Wooster, was a faculty presenter for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery/Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America at the International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium from Dec. 7-10. Chicorelli, who is also an assistant professor in the OSU Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Sports...