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The Bombers are set to win the CVC Chagrin title in boys basketball.

Kenston set to regain top spot of CVC Chagrin

2/5/2010

Kenston coach Josh Jakacki and his Kenston Bombers headed west Tuesday night to face rival Chagrin Falls in a game summed up this way: “That was a big one.”

Those were the first words from the third-year head coach after his defensive minded squad held the Tigers to just 38 points. With the win, Bombers took one step closer to the Chagrin Valley Con ...

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TIGERS pounce

2/4/2010

When you lose a key player -- a senior captain no less -- before the last home game against your neighborhood rival, it can be a motivating factor, a catalyst for a team to come together in adversity, rally for a win.

But not when the wounded Wolverine is Sam Pettegrew, West Geauga's 6-foot guard. Upon learning the news, Pettegrew's teammates ...

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Rough patch for Badgers yet optimism for stretch run

2/4/2010

photos by bill fugate
Hawken's Brian Vogt shoots two of team's four free throws after a flagrant foul was followed by a technical foul, which was called on Berkshire coach Pete Moran, seen in the background. The Badgers shot 11 free throws in the 77-65 loss. Hawken shot 39.

Alex Edeburn was a junior guard stuck on the junior varsity team whose only varsity minutes came when his Badgers were either far behind or far ahead. His quick release left-handed 3-point shot was enough to earn him a letter.

But this summer the 5-foot-9-inch Edeburn improved other parts of his basketball game. He developed physically.

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Badgers bounce back and even series against Newbury

2/4/2010

photos by Bill Fugate
Despite its 41-23 loss to Berkshire, Newbury split the season series. Coach Carrie Munn has the Black Knights believing they can win every game.

The first time Berkshire met Newbury in a girls basketball game at the end of December, the Black Knights won the game for the first time in (at least) 15 years, by community estimates. That 33-27 win was a testament to Newbury's growth under Carrie Munn.

"Coming into the game our goal was to keep the game close and not play catch-up like ...

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Sports Shorts for February 4, 2010

2/4/2010

Huskies wrestling

Cardinal split in dual meets against Kirtland and Independence this past weekend.

The Huskies defeated Kirtland 42-24. Winning Huskies followed by weight class include Mike Peters (103 pounds); Casey Johns (112); Troy Miller (118); Matt Freeman (125); Landon Gates (135); Trevor Haueter (140); Tom Shirkey (145); Greg Kara ...

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