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April 2010
CJ’s Walker third-team All-USA Today pick
The honors just keep pouring in for Samarie Walker.
The Chaminade Julienne High School senior was named third-team All-USA Today this week.
The 6-foot-1 G/F/C averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2.5 assists for the Eagles this past season.
She has signed to play at two-time defending national champion UConn.
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TweetWayne to play in Herbstreit Series at Ohio Stadium
The Wayne High School football team will be one of eight to play in the Ohio portion of the Kirk Herbstreit Varsity Football Series at Ohio Stadium during Labor Day weekend.
The Warriors moved their scheduled game against Canton McKinley to the Herbstreit Series and will play at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 5. That will follow Dublin Coffman’s game against Westerville South in the doubleheader, and both games will be broadcast on ESPNU.
Two more games will be played on Monday, Sept. 6, in the four-game event.
It will be Wayne’s second consecutive game to open the season broadcast on an ESPN platform. Wayne coach and athletic director Jay Minton said the Warriors will open their season on Sunday, Aug. 29, against Moeller as part of a doubleheader at St. Xavier High School in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown. Broadcast information for that game will be determined later, Minton said.
It will be Wayne’s second matchup with McKinley in consecutive seasons. Last year, the Warriors topped the Bulldogs 27-14 at Canton’s Fawcett Stadium.
That game was a one-year commitment. Minton said the schools created a new two-year deal that included Wayne traveling to McKinley this season and McKinley coming to Wayne in 2011.
But, with the Herbstreit Series opportunity — and concerns that construction to Wayne’s Heidkamp Stadium could create complications for a major home game in 2011 — convinced the Warriors to move the game to Ohio Stadium. The schools also added a year onto their contract, which means they’ll play in Columbus this season, at Canton in 2011 and at Wayne in 2012.
“It’s exciting any chance you have to play in the Shoe, and it’s great exposure and opportunity for our kids,” Minton said. “Plus, it’s a motivating thing. They know if they’re not prepared, it’s going to be on national television.”
Tickets will go on sale June 1. Adult tickets are $15, and student tickets are $10. They can be purchased through the participating schools or on the event’s website.
The event will also host four games at Cowboys Stadium on Monday, Sept. 6.
Herbstreit Series schedule
Games at Ohio Stadium
Sunday, Sept. 5
Noon: Dublin Coffman vs. Westerville South, ESPNU
3:30 p.m.: Wayne vs. Canton McKinley, ESPNU
Monday, Sept. 6
Noon: William T. Dwyer (Fla.) vs. Cleveland Glenville, ESPN
4 p.m.: Oscar Frommel Smith (Va.) vs. Pickerington Central, ESPNU
Games at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Monday, Sept. 6 (Times are central)
Note: All Texas games broadcast on Fox Sports Net
10:30 a.m.: Shiloh Christian (Ark.) vs. Trinity (Texas)
1:30 p.m.: Cedar Hill (Texas) vs. Denton Guyer (Texas)
4:30 p.m.: St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) vs. Skyline (Texas)
7:30 p.m.: DeSoto (Texas) vs. Arlington Bowie (Texas)
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TweetFairmont promotes football assistant to head coach
Andy Aracri, a member of the Fairmont High School football staff for nine seasons, has been promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach, Firebirds athletic director Brian Donoher said.
Aracri, who was a three-year starter at defensive line for Fairmont before playing at Miami University, replaces Brian Blevins, who resigned last month.
Donoher said the 32-year-old Aracri handled operation of the program after Blevins resigned and has proven he’s ready for a head coaching opportunity.
“He’s a Fairmont guy,” Donoher said. “He grew up in Kettering, played for Fairmont and learned under two great coaches at Miami in Randy Walker and Terry Hoeppner. He’s passionate about Fairmont and the kids in Kettering.”
Aracri was a second-team All-Ohio selection as a senior at Fairmont in 1995 before walking on at Miami. By his sophomore year, Aracri was named the RedHawks’ outstanding defensive lineman and became an All-Mid-American Conference selection.
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TweetFairmont football job likely to be filled next month
Fairmont hasn’t conducted any formal interviews for its open head football coaching position. But Ad Brian Donoher estimates the job has drawn inquires from “30-35 people,” he said on Friday, April 16.
A five-person search committee will likely name the new coach next month. At least five candidates will be identified from all those interested for the interviews process.
The position opened last month when Brian Blevins resigned following seven season. Blevins said he hopes to land as an assistant coach at Wayne.
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TweetCJ’s Staley and Walker, Fairmont’s Cogan and Sant land OHSBCA honors
Samarie Walker and Joe Staley of Chaminade Julienne and Fairmont’s Tim Cogan and Cassie Sant have been honored by the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association.
Walker was named the Division II player of the year and Staley a scholarship winner. Cogan and Sant were named the D-I coach and player of the year.
The selections were announced on Wednesday, April 14. All the honorees will be recognized during the North-South All-Star boys and girls games on Sunday, April 18 at Capital University in Columbus.
The OHSBCA awards $1,000 scholarships to the sons and daughters of coaching members who have been active in the organization for at least five years.
Walker, a 6-1 G/F/C combo, averaged 16.2 points and 9.9 rebounds in leading the Eagles (19-6) to a three-way tie for the GGCL Grey North title with Alter and Carroll. CJ also was the regional runner-up to Alter.
Staley, a 6-3 forward, led the GCL in scoring (18.0). The Eagles were 16-5 and tied Fenwick for the North Division title.
Sant, a 6-2 center, averaged 12.6 points and 7.0 rebounds and led the Firebirds (22-3) to the D-I state semifinals, falling 61-55 to Toledo Waite. She’s headed to the University of Dayton to play basketball.
Adam Craft (Covington) and Ryan Bremigan (Russia) also are among 17 boys and girls to be awarded scholarships, and Greg Kahlig (Ft. Recovery) is the D-IV player of the year.
Others landing OHSBCA scholarships are: Logan Barrick (Wheelersburg), Stefanie Beskid (Meadowbrook), Brian Boyce (Perrysburg), Trudy Dunlevy (Indian Creek), Joe Hilgenberg (Coschocton), Lauren Peck (Ottawa Glandorf), Tyler Peters (Medina), Jordan Schimmoeller (Ottoville), Blaine Schwiebert (Patrick Henry), Skyler Simpson (Centerburg), Danielle Taflinger (Lima Central Catholic), Collin and Corbin Walker (Archbold) and alternate Jennifer Homan (Ontario Local).
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TweetArea boys and girls in North-South All-Star games at Capital University
The Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association boys and girls North-South games will be held on Sunday, April 18 at Capital University in Columbus. The four-game bill starts at noon.
Area boys Divisions I-II South team: Geron Johnson (Dunbar), A.J. Pacher (Vandalia-Butler), D.J. Martinez (Troy) and Quinten Rollins (Wilmington).
Area boys Divisions III-IV North team: Greg Kahlig (Ft. Recovery) and coach Mike Kanney (Coldwater).
Area boys Divisions III-IV South team: Derek Billing (Anna), Mark Maloney (Madison), J.P. McFarland (Southeastern) and coach Matt Meyer (Anna).
Area girls Divisions I-II South team: Allie Turner (Greenon) and Cassie Sant (Fairmont).
Area girls Divisions III-IV South team: Megan Campbell (Versailles), Lindsay Hoskins (Madison) and Courtney Boyd (Brookville).
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TweetT-M’s Thomas headed to Ashland; Dunbar’s Bass to Oakland
Trotwood-Madison’s DaWuan Thomas (Ashland University), Blake Cokes (UNC-Ashville), Kira Beckham (Tiffin), Kara McLemore (Cincinnati State) and Derricka Henry (Cincinnati State) all will sign national letters of intent to accept college athletic scholarships on Wednesday, April 14.
Dunbar’s Ryan Bass (Oakland) will do the same.
Wednesday is the first day of the regular signing period, and runs through May 19. The early signing period was Nov. 11-18.
All will play basketball except Beckham, who’ll join Tiffin’s track and field program.
Thomas flourished as a 6-foot-1 senior guard for the Rams (19-5). He averaged 18.6 points, 6.1 assists and 3.0 steals.
He also swept plenty of postseason honors, including the DDN Division I, GWOC North and District 15 players of the year, was first-team All-Southwest District and third-team All-Ohio.
“This is a great day for a special kid who really improved tremendously over the last two years and for the entire Trotwood basketball family,” said Rams coach Mark Baker in a release.
“In the last two years, five players have received basketball scholarships that total more than $500,000. This is more rewarding than winning.”
Ashland, a D-II program, was 13-15 last season.
Bass made the most of his only season at Dunbar after transferring from Chaminade Julienne. The 5-9 guard averaged 12 points and 3.0 assists and was especially effective in Dunbar’s D-II state tournament weekend.
In the state semifinal, Bass tallied 14 of his 16 points in the second half to spark the Wolverines to an incredible 69-62 defeat of Cleveland Benedictine. Dunbar trailed by 18 points in the first half.
He also hit 6 of 8 shots and was good for 13 points in a title-clinching 64-50 defeat of Port Clinton. Dunbar finished 25-3.
Oakland, located partly in Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills, Mich., was 26-9 last season and lost to Pitt in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
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If you’re planning on signing a national letter of intent during this period, please contact the DDN at sports@DaytonDailyNews.com.
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TweetSunday tripleheader the first of 22 games at Dragons’ Fifth Third Field
First up is Ft. Loramie vs. Greenon at 1 p.m.
On deck is Lehman Catholic vs. Jackson Center at 4 p.m.
In the hole is National Trail vs. Dixie at 7 p.m.
That’s Sunday’s, April 11 lineup at Fifth Third Field, the first of 44 high school baseball games at the home of the Dayton Dragons through Friday, May 14. The U.S. Army is the title sponsor.
This is the fifth consecutive season that the Dragons have allowed prep baseball at their stadium during the spring season. Twenty-two games featuring 44 teams are on tap while the Dragons are on the road.
There is no cost for the games and concession stands will be open. The parent club announced that last year’s high school games drew 8,400 spectators.
The 22 games will showcase 44 teams throughout April and May while the Dragons are away at other Midwest League cities. Admission is free, and concession stands will be open.
Teams that play at Fifth Third Field sell Dragons tickets. At least some of the proceeds go toward each school’s baseball program.
Here’s the lineup:
Sunday, April 11
• Ft. Loramie vs. Greenon, 1 p.m.
• Lehman Catholic vs. Jackson Center, 4 p.m.
• National Trail vs. Dixie, 7 p.m.
Monday, April 12
• Wayne vs. Troy, 4:30 p.m.
• Springboro vs. Northmont, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13
• Indian Lake vs. Spg. Northwestern, 4:30 p.m.
• Dayton Christian vs. Troy Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 23
• Spg. Northwestern vs. Benjamin Logan, 4:30 p.m.
• Bellbrook vs. Brookville, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 24
• New Bremen vs. Russia, 1 p.m.
• Christian Academy vs. Fairlawn, 4 p.m.
• Lincolnview vs. New Knoxville, 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 25
• Minster vs. Stivers, 1 p.m.
• St. Henry vs. Covington, 4 p.m.
• Arcanum vs. Franklin-Monroe, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 5
• Wapakoneta vs. Anna, 4:30 p.m.
• Troy vs. Vandalia-Butler, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 6
• Graham vs. Bellefontaine, 4:30 p.m.
• Urbana vs. Tippecanoe, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 7
• Greenville vs. Piqua, 4:30 p.m.
• Eaton vs. Coldwater, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 14
• Elida vs. Lima Sr. 7:30 p.m.
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TweetOHSAA details sanctions against 13 schools
Memo to area bowlers, middle school basketball players, junior varsity hoopsters, softball players, wrestlers and transfers: The Ohio High School Athletic Association has its eye on you.
Thirteen players/teams from middle schools and high schools were hit up with OHSAA violations during the recently completed winter sports seasons, including Wayne H.S. Those infractions were detailed by the OHSAA in its recent meeting on Thursday, March 1.
Penalties ranged from team win forfeitures to player ineligibility. The infractions varied, but a recurring theme among the violators was participating in a non-OHSAA event or league while also being on a school team.
The OHSAA didn’t reveal how the 13 incidents were initially brought to its attention.
The following is a summary of the schools and violations the OHSAA released in its minutes of that meeting:
1. Akron North High School: Boys varsity basketball team had a student-athlete violate Bylaw 4-3-3, Eight Semesters, and, in accordance with Bylaw 10-2-1, Forfeitures, the school must forfeit four victorious contests in which the ineligible student participated.
2. Leesburg-Fairfield Middle School: Boys eighth-grade basketball team had a student-athlete violate Sports Regulation 4.3, Non-Interscholastic Competition, when he participated in non-interscholastic basketball competition while a member of the school team. In accordance with the Sports Regulation 4.12.1, Penalties, the student was declared ineligible for the school’s next four contests (any contests not served this year will carry over to the 2010-11 season) and, in accordance with Bylaw 10-2-1, Forfeitures, the school must forfeit all victorious contests in which the ineligible student participated.
3. North Royalton Middle School: Boys seventh-grade basketball team had a student-athlete violate Sports Regulation 4.5, Participation in Non-Interscholastic Program, when he participated in a non-interscholastic basketball program while a member of the school team. In accordance with the Sports Regulation 4.12.1, Penalties, the student was declared ineligible for the remainder of the season and, in accordance with Bylaw 10-2-1, Forfeitures, the school must forfeit all victorious contests in which the ineligible student participated.
4. Elyria Catholic H.S.: Girls varsity bowling team had a student-athlete violate Sports Regulation 4.4, Participation in Non-Interscholastic Program, when she participated in a non-interscholastic bowling competition while a member of the school team. In accordance with the Sports Regulation 4.12.1, Penalties, the student was declared ineligible for OHSAA district tournament competition and the first regular season contest of the 2010-11 season.
5. Youngstown Boardman H.S.: Girls varsity softball coach violated Sports Regulation 5.11 when he utilized varsity squad members for demonstration purposes (grades 4-8 clinic) without advance approval from the OHSAA office. The coach and school were reprimanded for this violation.
6. South Webster H.S.: Girls varsity basketball team had a student-athlete violate Sports Regulation 4.3, Non-Interscholastic Competition, when she participated in non-interscholastic basketball competition while a member of the school team. In accordance with the Sports Regulation 4.12.1, Penalties, the student was declared ineligible for the school’s next two contests.
7. Piketon H.S.: Boys varsity basketball team had a student-athlete violate Sports Regulation 4.3, Non-Interscholastic Competition, when he participated in non-interscholastic basketball competition while a member of the school team. In accordance with the Sports Regulation 4.12.1, Penalties, the student was declared ineligible for the school’s next two contests (any contests not served this year will carry over to the 2010-11 season) and, in accordance with Bylaw 10-2-1, Forfeitures, the school must forfeit six victorious contests in which the ineligible student participated.
8. Cincinnati McNicholas H.S.: Boys junior varsity basketball team had a student-athlete violate Sports Regulation 4.3, Non-Interscholastic Competition, when he participated in non-interscholastic basketball competition while a member of the school team. In accordance with the Sports Regulation 4.12.1, Penalties, the student was declared ineligible for the school’s first two contests of the 2010-11 season and, in accordance with Bylaw 10-2-1, Forfeitures, the school must forfeit six victorious contests in which the ineligible student participated.
9. Pickerington North H.S.: Varsity wrestling team had a student-athlete violate Bylaw 4-8-1, Students From Foreign Countries and Exchange Students, and, in accordance with Bylaw 10-2-1, Forfeitures, the school must forfeit two contests in which the ineligible student participated.
10. Willoughby South H.S.: Boys varsity bowling team had a student-athlete violate Sports Regulations 4.4, Non-Interscholastic Competition, when he participated in non-interscholastic bowling competition while a member of the school team. In accordance with Bylaw 10-2-1, Forfeitures, the school must forfeit all victorious contests in which the ineligible student participated.
11. Barnesville H.S.: Boys varsity basketball team had a student-athlete violate Bylaw 4-4-1, Scholarship, and, in accordance with Bylaw 10-2-1, Forfeitures, the school must forfeit six victorious contests in which the ineligible student participated.
12. Wayne H.S.: Boys varsity basketball team had two student-athletes violate Bylaw 4-7-2, Transfer, because they did not meet any of the exceptions to the bylaw. The two students were ruled ineligible for the remainder of the basketball season. In accordance with the exception to Bylaw 10-2-1, Forfeitures, the school was permitted to continue playing in the OHSAA tournament since the students’ eligibility was established by false information that was provided to the school.
13. South Euclid Regina H.S.: Girls varsity basketball team had a student-athlete violate Bylaw 4-8-1, Students from Foreign Countries, because she did not meet any of the exceptions to the bylaw, and the school violated Bylaw 3-1-1, Administrative Responsibility (lack of monitoring of the school’s compliance with OHSAA bylaws and sports regulations). In accordance with Bylaw 10-2-1, Forfeitures, the school must forfeit any victorious contests in which an ineligible student-athlete participated and, in accordance with Bylaw 10-2-3, Forfeitures, the school was disqualified from the OHSAA girls basketball tournament (and the last team defeated may take its place) for using an ineligible student-athlete during an OHSAA-sponsored tournament.
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TweetBellbrook soccer standout Jessie Jarrett signs with Saint Louis
Midfielder/forward Jessie Jarrett of Bellbrook High School and signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer at Saint Louis University.
Jarrett was the SWBL player of the year last fall, a team captain and four-year letter winner. She tallied 26 goals and 11 assists as a senior.
She also was first-team All-SWBL her final three seasons, a first-team All-District choice as a junior and senior, and a three-time Bellbrook MVP.
The Golden Eagles were 64-3-12 in Jarrett’s four seasons, 45-1-3 in the SWBL, which was good for four league titles. She also is a member of the National Honor Society and was named an Exemplary Scholar Athlete all four years of high school.
“Jessie is a hard-working player who possesses a high skill level and reads the game well,” said Billikens’ coach Tim Champion said.
“She plays with good pace, finishes well and brings a good sense of the game to the field.”
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