Sports

Eight is great by Frank Aceto Associate Sports Editor Bedford -- The latter part of the season is supposed to be extremely difficult. The Blue Devils, however, are sure making it look easy. The Tallmadge football team advanced to the Division II Region 5...  Read Story.

Powerful defense keeps Madison offense at bay by Frank Aceto Associate Sports Editor Bedford -- Madison junior quarterback Mitch Krotz completed all three of his passes as the Blue Streaks tied the game at 7-7 with an impressive 79-yard drive on their...  Read Story.

Tallmadge club close to matching greatest teams by Frank Aceto Associate Sports Editor Bedford -- The Tallmadge football team had its greatest success in 2004 and 2005. That may change soon. The Blue Devils are making sure no one forgets 2008. ...  Read Story.

Coach won't be labeled an average Joe in Tallmadge I'm not sure if he has any extravagant fur coats in his closet. I'm almost positive he hasn't made any bold predictions that became known to just about everyone on the planet. And Snoopy probably didn't...  Read Story.

Girls honored after soccer team's stellar campaign The Tallmadge girls soccer team had its banquet Nov. 11. Senior center midfielder Jamie Buehler and junior Fernanda Frajia each earned first-team All-Suburban honors and second-team all-district...  Read Story.

Oliver places first at fitness event Megan Oliver, a 2007 Tallmadge graduate, received the overall first-place trophy at the National Physique Committee Natural Northern USA Drug-Tested Bodybuilding an Figure Championships Oct. 4 in Lakewood. She...  Read Story.

Buehler to step down as girls soccer coach by Frank Aceto Associate Sports Editor The program had its best season in history and might be just as strong next year. And that's why it makes perfect sense for Tallmadge head girls soccer coach Larry Buehler...  Read Story.

Ladies golf program reflects on breakthrough campaign by Devan Matthews Correspondent The Tallmadge girls golf team passed out a pair of new awards at the Blue Lady Devils' annual banquet Nov. 11. Those two awards were the Senior Leadership Award and...  Read Story.

Volleyball program honors its athletes by Devan Matthews Correspondent The Tallmadge volleyball team recently had its annual awards banquet Nov. 11. Four players were honored for their performance during the 2008 season, specifically within the Suburban...  Read Story.

Players of the Week Tallmadge 27, Madison 7 Offense: Tyler Fortner Defense: Eddie Simmons Special teams: Ryan Peterson Scout team: Nolan...  Read Story.

Sweet 16! Devils roll by Frank Aceto Associate Sports Editor Parma -- These elimination games appear to be fun for the Tallmadge football team. The sixth-seeded Blue Devils continued to defy the odds with a 30-17 victory over third-seeded Padua...  Read Story.

Senior tailback sets school mark by Frank Aceto Associate Sports Editor It was a once-in-a-lifetime career from a once-in-a-lifetime tailback. After the first 11 games of the 2008 season, however, it could be argued that Tallmadge has another...  Read Story.

It took awhile, but stubborn writer jumps on bandwagon They had no chance. They dropped their two biggest games of the season and had three losses through six weeks. Their offense was extremely one-dimensional and predictable. Yes, the Blue Devils had...  Read Story.

Teenager gets trip to podium at state meet by Frank Aceto Associate Sports Editor Tallmadge resident Joy Talbott can now appreciate how Kenya runner Robert Cheruiyot feels. No one was very close to Cheruiyot as he reached the final 100 meters during the...  Read Story.

Duo honored for 2008 season Tallmadge resident Mark Talbott, who recently concluded the season as a member of the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy boys cross country team, earned All-Principal Athletic Conference recognition for 2008. CVCA head coach...  Read Story.

Walsh Jesuit runner competes at Scioto Downs by Frank Aceto Associate Sports Editor It's only natural to have a few butterflies when you're about to run the biggest race of your life. Walsh Jesuit girls cross country head coach Rose Mathie, however,...  Read Story.

Roller derby league schedule in Tallmadge The Rubber City Rollergirls, Akron's non-profit roller derby league, is scheduled to host host their "First Annual Holiday Skate for the Kids." The event is set to take place Nov. 12 at Rocky's Skating Center in...  Read Story.

by Frank Aceto Associate Sports Editor Tallmadge -- It's official. The Tallmadge football team reached the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. The Blue Devils advanced with a convincing 31-14 victory over Suburban League rival Green...  Read Story.

Senior back joins 2,000-yard club by Frank Aceto Associate Sports Editor Tallmadge -- Someone better page Jamel Miller. He now has some company in the 2,000-yard club. Senior tailback Tyler Fortner eclipsed the two-century mark during the Tallmadge...  Read Story.

Diminutive senior does it all for Tallmadge by Frank Aceto Associate Sports Editor Tallmadge -- Senior Craig Siesel is listed at 5 feet, 7 inches tall at a weight of 160 pounds. And those numbers might be a little generous. "Maybe he's 5-7 in heels,"...  Read Story.