Ohio High School Athletic Association - OHSAA

www.ohsaa.org 1OHSAA Spring Release No. 1

Spring Sports Tournaments ReleaseNo. 1 (of 3) - May 21, 2012

4080 Roselea Place • Columbus, Ohio 43214 • 614-267-2502• Fax: 614-267-1677 • www.ohsaa.org

Commissioner Daniel B. Ross, Ph.D.

Contact: Tim Stried, Director of Information Services, [email protected]

Ohio High School Athletic Association

2012 OHSAA Spring Sports Tournament Overview

Sport Week of May 7 Week of May 14 Week of May 21 Week of May 28 Week of June 4

Boys Tennis Sectional District StateSoftball Sectional District Regional StateBaseball Sectional District Regional StateTrack & Field District Regional State

Friday, May 25Boys Tennis - OSU Outdoor Varsity Tennis Courts9 a.m. - Division II and I Singles and Doubles, First and Second Rounds

Saturday, May 26Boys Tennis - OSU Outdoor Varsity Tennis Courts 9 a.m. - Division II and I Singles and Doubles, Semifinals and Finals

Thursday, MAY 31

Baseball - Huntington Park, Columbus 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Division II semifinals4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Division I semifinals

Softball - Firestone Stadium, Akron10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Division IV semifinals3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Division III semifinals

Friday, June 1Track & Field - Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, OSU9:30 a.m. Division II Field Events (5)9:30 a.m. Division III Running Preliminaries (4x800 Final)1:00 p.m. Division III Field Events (5)1:30 p.m. Division II Running Preliminaries (4x800 Final)4:00 p.m. Division III Field Events (5)4:45 p.m. Division I Running Preliminaries (4x800 Final)

Baseball - Huntington Park, Columbus 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Division III semifinals4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Division IV semifinals

Softball - Firestone Stadium, Akron10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Division II semifinals3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Division I semifinals

Saturday, June 2Track & Field - Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, OSU9:00 a.m. Division II Field Events (5)9:30 a.m. Division III Running Events Finals12:00 noon Division I Field Events (5)1:00 p.m. Division II Running Events Finals3:00 p.m. Division I Field Events (5)4:30 p.m. Division I Running Events Finals

Baseball - Huntington Park, Columbus10 a.m. Division II Finals1 p.m. Division I Finals4 p.m. Division III Finals7 p.m. Division IV Finals

Softball - Firestone Stadium, Akron 10 a.m. Division IV Finals 1 p.m. Division III Finals 4 p.m. Division II Finals 7 p.m. Division I Finals

Spring Sports Tournament Information

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SPORT TOURNEY DATES

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION DEADLINE

Boys Tennis May 25-26 No Application Required

Softball May 31- June 2

Tuesday,May 29 at 2 p.m.

Baseball May 31- June 2

Tuesday,May 29 at 2 p.m.

Track & Field May 31- June 2

Wednesday, May 30 at 10 a.m.

Media Notes for Spring 20121. OHSAA Radio Network: The network will broadcast all 12 games from the baseball state tournament. The network is a non-exclusive, commercial-split broadcast available via a 48K stereo broadband connection or an 800 telephone number (32K mono). Program logs are created for each game so local stations can insert their own inventory. Stations can opt into affiliate programs for reduced or waived broadcast fees for regional and state tournament contests they broadcast themselves. Contact Tim Stried or check out www.ohsaa.org/news/Radio/radiohome.asp for more information.

2. Media Photo Service: The OHSAA’s official photographer, Impact Action Sports Photography, can provide media outlets on deadline with photographs from OHSAA state tournament contests at low costs. Impact Action accepts photo assignments from media outlets, who are encouraged to use Impact Action rather than send a stringer. Contact Tim Stried for more details.

3. Softball and Baseball Finals on TV: The OHSAA’s official television partners, SportsTime Ohio and Time Warner Cable, will televise the softball and baseball state championship games. STO will televise the softball finals, while TWC will televise the baseball finals.

4. Weekly Press Releases: The OHSAA will publish a weekly spring sports press release packet beginning May 21. The releases will be posted at OHSAA.org and will only be emailed by request.

5. AP Marketplace: In cooperation with the Associated Press, the OHSAA utilizes the AP Marketplace (www.apexchange.com) to upload various items, such as the weekly computer rankings, regional and state tournament pairings, state tournament recaps and results. For more information, contact Ohio Assistant Bureau Chief Nancy Nussbaum at [email protected] or 614-885-2727.

6. State Tournament Credentials: Please see the link below about the state tournament credential center, and remember that the OHSAA will send a confirmation email memo to each media outlet when processing credential requests. The memo contains important media information such as parking details, credential pick-up locations, etc.

7. Feature Stories Request: Media are asked to email Tim Stried links to any feature stories about sportsmanship or overcoming adversity for posting on OHSAA.org.

8. Credentials to sectional, district and regional tournament contests: Please contact the tournament manager or the appointed media coordinator for that venue. Please visit the respective sport pages at OHSAA.org for more information.

Important State Tournament LinksOHSAA Homepage: http://www.ohsaa.orgNews & Media Home:http://www.ohsaa.org/news/default.htmState Tournament Credentials and Media Info:http://www.ohsaa.org/news/media/credentials/info.htmBroadcast Rates:http://www.ohsaa.org/news/media/rates/BroadcastRates.pdfPhotography Regulations:http://www.ohsaa.org/news/media/PhotographyRegulations.pdf OHSAA Radio Network: http://www.ohsaa.org/news/Radio/radiohome.aspCarry the free, commercial-split network feed of any baseball state tournament game

Other General Media Notes and Links1. The OHSAA’s general media regulations are posted at:http://www.ohsaa.org/news/media/OHSAA-Media-Regulations_2010-11.pdf

2. The OHSAA’s new “Working with the Media” brochure was mailed to all schools and emailed to all officials in September. It is posted at http://www.ohsaa.org/news/media/WorkingwithMedia.pdf

3. OHSAA Magazine is published three times per year and mailed to media members. Media who have not been receiving OHSAA Magazine may request a free subscription from Tim Stried. The magazine can also be found online at http://www.ohsaa.org/news/Magazine/maghome.asp

4. Not a member of the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association? Visit http://www.ohsaa.org/news/OPSWA/default.htm for more information.

Spring Media Memo Notes


STATE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS AND RESULTS ONLINE: Complete statewide brackets and pairings for both divisions will be posted on the OHSAA web site no later than noon on Tuesday, May 22. The website will also include score updates following each day. Results will be posted on the OHSAA website as soon as possible following each day’s competition. Results will also be posted in the Associated Press Marketplace for AP members.

MEDIA CREDENTIALS: There is no official credential application form to submit to the OHSAA for the boys tennis state tournament and no other advance registration is needed. Media members shall show their company identification (ID badge or letter from editor/supervisor) for admittance at the main gate. Media shall be asked to sign in and will be given a media packet containing a credential, weekly press release, welcome letter and program.

NOTE ON MEDIA CREDENTIALS: Please note that parents, school photographers and coaches may not receive media credentials to OHSAA state tournaments. Media outlets found to be in violation of this regulation could have reduced access at future state tournaments.

PARKING: There is no designated media parking lot for the boys tennis state tournament. Use the Fawcett Center (2400 Olentangy River Road Columbus, Ohio 43210), located just Southeast of the courts. There is no charge to park.

INCLEMENT WEATHER LOCATION: Elysium Tennis Center in Plain City. The address is 7637 Commerce Place, Plain City, OH 43064. The phone number is 614-873-8749. The website is www.ElysiumTennis.com.

TIMES AND FORMAT: Play begins both days at 9 a.m. with Division II singles players, followed by Division I singles players, followed by doubles teams.

MEDIA WORK SPACE: Media workspace is available in the center of the main bleachers on a first come, first serve basis. There are a limited number of outlets and tables will be available. However, play should end in plenty of time each day to allow media to go home or to another local establishment to work.

PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE: Media outlets unable to send a full-time photographer to a state tournament are encouraged to use the OHSAA’s official photographer – Impact Action Sports Photography – for their photo needs. Their website is www.ImpactActionPhotos.com (click on the media request form). Contact Joe Maiorana ([email protected]) or Ben Barnes ([email protected]) with any questions.

2011 STATE TOURNAMENT RECAP: HILLIARD, Ohio – A pair of 2010 winners repeated as champions and two new champions were crowned at the 2011 OHSAA boys state tennis tournament on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Hilliard Davidson High School. The tournament site was moved to Hilliard due to construction being done on The Ohio State University’s Stickney Tennis Center. Chris Diaz, a senior from Columbus Bishop Watterson, won the Division II singles championship, defeating Ian Wagner of Columbus Wellington School 6-1, 6-0. It was the second consecutive singles state title for Diaz who, for the second year in a row, also won without losing a set in any of his matches. Diaz was also a Division I doubles champion in 2008 and a doubles runner-up in 2009. Also winning a championship for the second year in a row was the Division I doubles team from Upper Arlington, as senior Billy Weldon and sophomore Stu Little defeated Miguel Cepeda and Luke Tsai of Mason 6-3, 6-1. The win gives Upper Arlington its state-best 16th doubles championship. Weldon and Little became only the 10th two-time doubles champions in OHSAA state tournament history, regardless of division. In the Division II doubles competition, seniors Lou Konstan and Alex Aleman of Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy were 6-1, 6-4 victors over John Kidd and Alex Swick of Lima Central Catholic. The win marks the CVCA duo’s second Division II doubles state championship in three years, having also won in 2009. Konstan and Aleman are the 11th two-time doubles champions in OHSAA State tournament history, regardless of division. Toledo St. John’s Jesuit senior Evan Bechtel won the Division I singles state championship, defeating Zach Mueck of Liberty Township Lakota East 6-3, 1-6, 6-3. Bechtel successfully transitioned into this year’s singles tournament pool after competing in the state doubles tournament in 2010. Mueck, a junior, also finished as Division I runner-up last year.

QUICK INFOWHAT: 93rd Annual Boys Tennis State TournamentsWHEN: Friday, May 25 - Saturday, May 26WHERE: OSU Outdoor Varsity Tennis Courts2491 Olentangy River Road Columbus, Ohio 43210RAIN FACILITY: Elysium Tennis Center7637 Commerce Place, Plain City, Ohio 43064EVENT SCHEDULE: Friday, May 25 – 9 a.m. - Division II and I Singles and Doubles, First and Second RoundsSaturday, May 26 – 9 a.m. - Division II and I Singles and Doubles, Semifinals and Finals

93rd Annual Boys Tennis State Tournaments

2011 DIVISION I SINGLES TOURNAMENTChampion Evan Bechtol (Sr.), Tol. St. John’s JesuitRunner-Up Zach Mueck (Jr.), Lib. Twp. Lakota East3rd Place Nick Wong (Sr.), Lexington4th Place Jacob Dunbar (Fr.), Lodi Cloverleaf

2011 DIVISION II SINGLES TOURNAMENTChampion Chris Diaz (Sr.), Cols. Bishop WattersonRunner-Up Ian Wagner (Sr.), Cols. Wellington3rd Place Patrick Wildman (Fr.), Cin. Country Day4th Place James Trevino (So.), Tipp City Tippecanoe

2011 DIVISION I DOUBLES TOURNAMENTChampion Billy Weldon-Stu Little, Upper ArlingtonRunner-Up Miguel Cepeda-Luke Tsai, Mason3rd Place Brad Boll-Ruben Geeraert, Centerville4th Place Ryan O’Gara-Zach Berry, Springboro

2011 DIVISION II DOUBLES TOURNAMENTChampion Lou Konstan-Alex Aleman, CFCV Christian Acad.Runner-Up John Kidd-Alex Swick, Lima Central Catholic3rd Place Mason Bourbon-Gustav Plattenburg, Cin. Wyoming

4th Place Jackson Heinz-Wyatt Heinz, Bellbrook


STATE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS AND RESULTS ONLINE: Complete statewide brackets for all divisions — beginning at the sectional tournament level — are available on the OHSAA web site (www.ohsaa.org) by going to “Sports” dropdown box in the left-hand corner of the home page followed by “Baseball.” The website will also include score updates following each day. State pairings will be available at the same location on the site on Sunday, May 27, provided there are no weather delays.

MEDIA CREDENTIALS: Complete the official credential application form and fax it (or scan and email it) to Tim Stried at the OHSAA office (fax 614-267-1677, [email protected]). The deadline to submit requests is 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29. Credentials will be held for pickup at the home plate entrance at Huntington Park. Please be prepared to show company identification. If the team you are covering wins its semifinal game, the same credential is valid for the championship game.

NOTE ON MEDIA CREDENTIALS: Please note that parents, school or “team” photographers and coaches may not receive media credentials to OHSAA state tournaments. Media outlets found to be in violation of this regulation could have reduced access at future state tournaments.

CREDENTIAL CONFIRMATION: Upon processing an approved media credential application, the OHSAA will send a confirmation email to the media applicant. The confirmation email contains important information about the state tournament and should be forwarded to all members of the media covering the state tournament from that media outlet. The OHSAA will also post a list on its website of those media members who have been approved. The list will be posted by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30.

PARKING: Parking is on a first-come, first served basis in the public lots around the stadium. Typical cost is $3. There are no designated media parking lots and media must pay to park as the City of Columbus controls the parking lots in the Arena District.

MEDIA WORKSPACE: The top two rows of table seating behind home plate are reserved for media use. Reporters may continue working at their seats after each game. The stadium’s media work room is located down the third-base line off the main hallway. Huntington Park has free wireless internet access throughout the stadium.

BROADCAST INFORMATION: Broadcast rights fees must be paid before the game. Collection will occur at your broadcast location. While media seating is ample, there are only two phone lines

available for broadcasts (must use an 800 number, a credit card, call collect or have the station call you). The OHSAA & Joe Santry will coordinate seating placement for broadcast crews. Postgame shows are asked to be brief if another broadcast crew is waiting for a phone line that was being used during the previous game.

PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE: Media outlets unable to send a full-time photographer to a state tournament are encouraged to use the OHSAA’s official photographer, Impact Action Sports Photography. Their website is www.ImpactActionPhotos.com (click on the media request form). Contact Joe Maiorana ([email protected]) or Ben Barnes ([email protected]) with any questions.

AP MARKETPLACE AVAILABLE: Media outlets that are Associated Press members will have access to regional and state tournament pairings, as well as box scores from all 12 state tournament games and recaps of the four championship games. The box scores and recaps will also be posted on the baseball state tournament coverage page at OHSAA.org.

YOUR HOSTS: Clippers Media Coordinator Joe Santry (614-722-1133, [email protected])-Clippers Director of Merchandise Krista Oberlander (614-462-5250, [email protected])-OHSAA Director of Information Services Tim Stried (614-267-2502, ext. 124, [email protected])-Baseball State Tournament Media Coordinator Paul Seiter (614-267-2502, ext. 130, [email protected])-OHSAA Assistant Commissioner Jerry Snodgrass

QUICK INFOWHAT: 85th Annual Boys Baseball State TournamentsWHEN: Thursday, May 31 - Saturday, June 2WHERE: Huntington Park, Columbus300 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43215EVENT SCHEDULE: Thursday,May 31 - Semis Friday, June 1 - Semis10:00 & 1:00 - Division II 10:00 & 1:00- Division III4:00 & 8:00 - Division I 4:00 & 8:00 - Division IV

Saturday, June 2 - Finals10:00 a.m. - Division II1:00 p.m. - Division I4:00 p.m. - Division III7:00 p.m. - Division IV

85th Annual Baseball State Tournaments

Division ICoaches Association

State Poll1. Grove City 23-2

2. Archbishop Moeller 22-5

3. Anthony Wayne 22-2

4. Centerville 23-3

5. Avon 21-3

6. Ashland 22-4

7. Strongsville 19-3

8. Jackson 18-5

9. Mason 19-7

10. Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 26-3

Division IICoaches Association

State Poll1. Defiance 29-1

2. Cambridge 22-5

3. Bellevue 21-4

4. Columbus St. Francis DeSales 21-6

5. Richmond Edison 26-3

6. Wapakoneta 22-5

7. Big Walnut 22-5

8. Jonathan Alder 21-6

9. Tippecanoe 24-5

10. Gallia Academy 21-6

Division IIICoaches Association

State Poll1. Ontario 25-1

2. Grand Valley 28-1

3. Summit Country Day 23-54. Middletown Madison Sr. 23-5

5. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy 20-6

6. Carlisle 24-3

7. Wheelersburg 24-2

8. Versailles 23-6

9. Millbury Lake 24-5

10. Portsmouth West 18-5

Division IVCoaches Association

State Poll1. Hopewell-Loudon 23-1

2. Racine Southern 27-0

3. Defiance Tinora 25-3

4. Bethel 23-4

5. Leipsic 24-3

6. Buckeye Central 21-6

6. Newark Catholic 18-7

8. Fairfield Cincinnati Christian 23-5

9. Fairport Harding 21-4

10. Berlin Hiland 23-4Bold indicates still playing


2012 OHSAA Baseball Regional Pairings*Home Team Listed First

Division I

Region 1 – Canton, Thurman Munson StadiumChardon (24-3) vs. Mayfield (23-4)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Hudson (24-2) vs. Massillon Perry (16-10)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Region 2 – Dublin Coffman H.S.Lewis Center Olentangy Orange (26-3) vs. Worthington Thomas Worthington (22-7)May 24, 2:00 p.m. Grove City (23-2) vs. Lewis Center Olentangy (23-2)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Region 3 – Oregon Clay (12-14) vs. Ashland (22-4)May 24, 5:00 p.m. at Bowling Green State Univ.Cleveland St. Ignatius (20-9) vs. Westlake (22-6)May 24, 5:00 p.m. at Case Western Reserve UniversityFinal – May 25, 5:00 p.m. at Case Western Reserve University

Region 4 – University of CincinnatiCincinnati Archbishop Moeller (22-5) vs. Cincinnati Anderson (21-7)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Cincinnati Elder (22-8) vs. Vandalia Butler (19-11)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Division II

Region 5 – Hudson High SchoolMentor Lake Catholic (18-10) vs. Tallmadge (20-8)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Canton South (21-7) vs. Canfield (19-4)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Region 6 – Tiffin UniversityPlain City Jonathan Alder (21-6) vs. Defiance (29-1)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Parma Padua Franciscan (11-16) vs. Wapakoneta (22-5)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Region 7 – Zanesville, Gant Memorial StadiumRichmond Edison (26-3) vs. Chillicothe Unioto (22-3)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Millersburg West Holmes (19-5) vs. Washington Court House Miami Trace (12-11)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Region 8 – University of DaytonCincinnati Wyoming (16-11) vs. Tipp City Tippecanoe (24-5)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Bellefontaine (21-6) vs. Columbus St. Francis DeSales (21-6)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Division III

Region 9 – Massillon Washington H.S.Orrville (18-9) vs. Orwell Grand Valley (28-1)May 24, 2:00 p.m.LaGrange Keystone (20-7) vs. Youngstown Ursuline (19-10)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Region 10 – Elida, Ed Sandy FieldMillbury Lake (24-5) vs. Carroll Bloom-Carroll (22-5)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Milan Edison (18-9) vs. Lima Central Catholic (19-8)May 24, 2:00 p.m. Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Region 11 – VA Memorial StadiumSt. Clairsville (16-7) vs. Frankfort Adena (24-5)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Wheelersburg (24-2) vs. Piketon (22-8)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Region 12 – Xenia, Athletes in ActionFredericktown (21-4) vs. Cincinnati Madeira (24-6)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Hamilton Badin (20-7) vs. Versailles (23-6)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Division IV

Region 13 – Lorain, Pipe Yard StadiumMogadore (14-9) vs. Attica Seneca East (21-8)May 24, 5:00 p.m.New Middletown Springfield (22-5) vs. Cuyahoga Heights (21-4)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Region 14 – Hamler Patrick Henry H.S.Leipsic (24-3) vs. Toledo Ottawa Hills (23-5)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Defiance Tinora (25-3) vs. Gibsonburg (21-7)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Region 15 – Lancaster, Beavers FieldNewark Catholic (18-7) vs. Racine Southern (27-0)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Lucasville Valley (13-12) vs. Berlin Hiland (23-4)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.

Region 16 – Springfield H.S.Fairfield Christian (23-5) vs. Sidney Lehman Catholic (23-5)May 24, 2:00 p.m.Minster (22-6) vs. South Charleston Southeastern (20-9)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 25, 5:00 p.m.




2011 Division I State Tournament ResultsState Championship Game:Liberty Township Lakota East 6, Perrysburg 2

Semifinal Games:Perrysburg 4, Willoughby South 3Liberty Township Lakota East 7, Grove City 2

2011 Division II State Tournament ResultsState Championship Game:Columbus St. Francis DeSales 9, Akron Archbishop Hoban 8

Semifinal Games:Columbus St. Francis DeSales 4, Plain City Jonathan Alder 2Akron Archbishop Hoban 3, Parma Heights Holy Name 2

2011 Division III State Tournament ResultsState Championship Game: Canton Central Catholic 7, Cincinnati Madeira 5

Semifinal Games:Cincinnati Maderia 9, Wheelersburg 6Canton Central Catholic, 7, Defiance Tinora 3

2011 Division IV State Tournament ResultsState Championship Game: Minster 6, New Middletown Springfield 0

Semifinal Games:Mew Middletown Springfield 9, Delphos St. John’s 2Minster 6, Newark Catholic 5

Division I- Lakota East Wins First Baseball Title In its first trip to the state tournament, unranked Lakota East leaves as champion after defeating fifth-ranked Perrysburg 6-2 in the 2011 OHSAA Division I Baseball State Championship Saturday at Huntington Park. For the Thunderhawks (23-7), senior pitcher Evan Hills kept Perrysburg hitters off balance the entire game, surrendering only two runs in a complete game effort. The two runs Hills did surrender came in the bottom of the seventh in an effort by Perrysburg to come back. Lakota East began the second inning and its scoring with senior Mitch Geers lining a single up the middle and senior Craig Thomson hitting a double to left centerfield. After consecutive outs senior Zak Kloenne lined a single into right field collecting two RBI. The Thunderhawks added one in the 4th when junior Blake Wilder singled in a run. The top of the seventh included all-important insurance runs for Lakota East, which scored three more times on two hits and an error. In the bottom half of the inning Perrysburg threatened with a comeback beginning with senior Ryan Young hitting a single up the middle, followed by a walk and a pinch-hit double by freshman Mark Delas scoring a run. Yellowjacket senior Matt Garbig’s sacrifice fly two batters later plated Perrysburg’s second and final run. The state championship is Lakota East’s first title in baseball. Perrysburg (26-4) finishes as runner-up for the first time in its second state tournament appearance.

Division II- DeSales Holds Off Hoban to Win Division II Baseball In a back and forth championship game, Columbus St. Francis DeSales held on to defeat Akron Archbishop Hoban 9-8 in the 2011 OHSAA Division II state baseball championship game Saturday at Huntington Park. In the bottom of the sixth inning with a runner on, DeSales junior Zak Decamp sent a ball over the wall in left-center field to put the Stallions ahead two runs. The towering shot proved to be the difference maker in the game. Scoring began early and often for both teams with four Hoban base runners crossing the plate in the top half of the first and three DeSales base runners crossing in the bottom half. The Stallions scored three more in the bottom of the second, one in the bottom of the third and the Decamp home run in the bottom of the sixth. Hoban scored two more in the top of the third and one more in the top of the seventh, but was unable to push across the tying run as a result of solid defense from shortstop Brennan Schlabig. With the championship game victory DeSales finishes the season 21-9 winning its first state baseball title since 1979. Archbishop Hoban (18-9) finishes as state runner-up for the second time in school history. They had previously accomplished the feat in 1993.

Division III- Canton Central Catholic Takes Second State Crown Unranked Canton Central Catholic jumped out to a 5-0 lead, then scored two runs in the top of the sixth inning to break a 5-5 tie and win the DIII state baseball championship over third-ranked Cincinnati Madeira Sunday at Huntington Park. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday evening, but storms in Central Ohio caused a postponement until Sunday morning. The championship is the second for Central Catholic (26-8), which also won it in 2008. Madeira (23-2) was aiming for its second title (1999). Central Catholic used four hits, a walk and an error to jump out to a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first. Three more hits and another error in the top of the third inning allowed the Crusaders to push their lead to 5-0. That lead was erased when Madeira scored twice in the third and three times in the fifth, but CCC got singles from three seniors – Tyler Triner, Joe Tann and Ryan Pack – in the top of the sixth to produce two runs and the win. Tann (11-1) earned the win for Central Catholic with three innings of scoreless relief. Pack went 4-for-4 with three runs batted in.

Division IV- Minster Wins First State Baseball Title Minster scored early and late to secure a 6-0 victory over New Middletown Springfield in the 2011 OHSAA Division IV State Baseball Championship game Saturday at Huntington Park. The championship game victory marks the first time the Wildcats have won the title. Minster (23-8) scored three runs in the top of the first off of Springfield starting pitcher senior Brad Ferraro, who walked five batters in the inning including the bases loaded to begin the game. The Wildcats did not score again until the top of the seventh when they collected three runs on four hits. Leading the way for Minster were seniors Ben Heitbrink and Craig Purpus, which both went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Springfield (18-7) could not put anything together offensively to mount a charge during the game. Minster sophomore Adam Niemeyer pitched four scoreless innings while allowing only three hits and striking out three. Junior Austin Knapke matched his teammate’s effort on the mound, throwing the last three innings for the Wildcats to collect the win while only allowing two Tiger base runners. Minster now holds its first state championship trophy in baseball alongside the runner-up trophy from the title game in 2003. Springfield has now finished as runner-up four times most recently in 2009, also in 1980 and 1930.

2011 RECAPS


STATE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS AND RESULTS ONLINE: Complete statewide brackets for all divisions — beginning at the sectional tournament level — are available on the OHSAA web site (www.ohsaa.org) by going to “Sports” dropdown box in the left-hand corner of the home page followed by “Softball.” The Web site will also include score updates following each day. State pairings will be available at the same location on the site on Sunday, May 27, provided there are no weather delays.

MEDIA CREDENTIALS: Complete the official credential application form and fax it (or scan and email it) to Tim Stried at the OHSAA office (fax 614-267-1677, [email protected]). The deadline to submit requests is 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29. Credentials will be held for pickup at the home plate entrance at Firestone Stadium. Please be prepared to show company identification. If the team you are covering wins its semifinal game, the same credential is valid for the championship game.

NOTE ON MEDIA CREDENTIALS: Please note that parents, school or “team” photographers and coaches may not receive media credentials to OHSAA state tournaments. Media outlets found to be in violation of this regulation could have reduced access at future state tournaments.

CREDENTIAL CONFIRMATION: Upon processing a credential application, the OHSAA will send a confirmation email, which contains important information about the state tournament. In addition, the OHSAA will post a list on its Website of those media members who have requested and been approved. The list will be posted by 10 a.m. on Wed. May 30.

PARKING: There is no reserved media parking area. Fans and media shall park along Firestone Parkway in the median.

MEDIA WORKSPACE: See media coordinator Brittany Schmoekel for a seat at the media tables at Firestone Stadium. In addition, there are tables set up in the postgame interview room, which is located down the third-base line. The media work room will close 60 minutes following the conclusion of the last postgame press conference each day.

POSTGAME INTERVIEWS: There will be an official postgame press conference following every game in the Hall of Fame room located down the third-base line. The head coaches and key players will be escorted to the press conference. Other team members will be available for comment outside of the playing area. Only credentialed photographers and TV cameras are permitted inside the gate after the game. No interviews are permitted on the field at any time.

WIRELESS AVAILABLE: Wireless internet access is available throughout the stadium. Please see Brittany Schmoekel for the password.

TELEPHONE LINES: Broadcast media needing a telephone line should check with Brittany Schmoekel for instructions. Stations must use an 800 number, credit card, call collect or have the station call the broadcast crew.

SPORTSTIME OHIO TO TELEVISE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES: The OHSAA’s official television partner, SportsTime Ohio, will provide exclusive TV coverage of the four softball championship games.

THREE ADDITIONAL NOTES TO BROADCAST MEDIA: Broadcast media must pay a rights fee prior to broadcasting. Fees will be collected by Brittany Schmoekel at your broadcast location. Broadcasters are asked to keep their postgame shows to a minimum if a crew is waiting for your seats to broadcast the next game. Video broadcast media may provide tape-delayed play-by-play coverage of the semifinal games. Please alert Tim Stried at the OHSAA as soon as possible of your intentions so coordination can take place with the state tournament staff in Akron.

PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE: Media outlets unable to send a full-time photographer to a state tournament are encouraged to use the OHSAA’s official photographer, Impact Action Sports Photography. Their website is www.ImpactActionPhotos.com (click on the media request form). Contact Joe Maiorana ([email protected]) or Ben Barnes ([email protected]) with any questions.

AP MARKETPLACE AVAILABLE: Media outlets that are Associated Press members will have access to regional and state tournament pairings, as well as box scores from all 12 state tournament games and recaps of the four championship games. The box scores and recaps will also be posted on the baseball state tournament coverage page at OHSAA.org.

YOUR HOSTS: State Tournament Manager Dave Suncire (Office:330-375-2855, Cell: 330-812-7871, [email protected]),-Media Coordinator Brittany Schmoekel (Office: 330-375-2854, Cell: 330-812-7874, [email protected])-OHSAA Director of Information Services Tim Stried (614-267-2502, ext. 124, [email protected]) -OHSAA Assistant Commissioner Roxanne Price

QUICK INFOWHAT: 35th Annual Girls Softball State TournamentsWHEN: Thursday, May 31 - Saturday, June 2WHERE: Akron Firestone Stadium1575 N. Firestone Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44301EVENT SCHEDULE: Thursday,May 31 - Semis Friday, June 1 - Semis10:00 & 12:30 - Division IV 10:00 & 12:30- Division II3:00 & 5:30 - Division III 3:00 & 5:30 - Division I

Saturday, June 2 - Finals10:00 a.m. - Division IV1:00 p.m. - Division III4:00 p.m. - Division II7:00 p.m. - Division I

35th Annual Softball State Tournaments

Division ICoaches Association

State Poll1. North Canton Hoover 25-3

2. Lebanon 28-1

3. Elyria 24-2

4. Holland Springfield -

5. Central Crossing 27-3

6. Louisville -

7. Olentangy Orange -

8. Northmont -

9. Medina 22-4

10. Grove City 25-3

Division IICoaches Association

State Poll1. LaGrange Keystone 28-0

2. Poland Seminary 24-2

3. Woodridge 27-2

4. River Valley -

5. Greenville 26-4

5. Warsaw River View 25-3

7. Licking Valley 22-5

8. Ben Logan -

9. Cols. St. Francis DeSales 22-7

10. Bellevue -

Division IIICoaches Association

State Poll1. Lucasville Valley 25-0

2. Liberty Union -

3. Milan Edison 28-1

4. Bloom-Carroll 26-3

5. Warren Champion 20-2

6. Clermont Northeastern

25-1

7. West Liberty -

7. Mt. Gilead -

9. Preble Shawnee -

10. North Union Fairview -

Division IVCoaches Association

State Poll1. Strasburg Franklin 23-4

2. Jackson Milton 24-4

3. Tusc. Central Catholic -

4. Berlin Center Western Reserve

-

5. New Riegal -

6. Covington 23-4

7. Portsmouth Clay -

8. Pleasant Hill Newton -

9. Minister 23-6

10. Convoy Crestview 24-4Bold indicates still playing


2012 OHSAA Softball Regional Pairings*Home Team Listed First

Division I

Region 1 – University of AkronWilloughby South (20-6) vs. Brecksville Broadview Heights (23-6)May 23, 5:00 p.m.Aurora (23-5) vs. Medina (22-4)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Region 2 – Clyde High SchoolNorth Royalton (24-5) vs. Toledo Notre Dame Academy (16-9)May 23, 5:00 p.m. Elyria (24-2) vs. Perrysburg (19-8)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26,12:00 noon

Region 3 – The Ohio State UniversityGrove City Central Crossing (27-3) vs. Pickerington HS Central (25-5)May 23, 5:00 p.m. North Canton Hoover (25-3) vs. Grove City (25-3)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Region 4 – Northmont High SchoolCincinnati Oak Hills (18-12) vs. Fairborn (21-8)May 23, 5:00 p.m.Lebanon (28-1) vs. Mason (19-10)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Division II

Region 5 – Akron Firestone StadiumAkron Archbishop Hoban (14-15) vs. Mentor Lake Catholic (23-4-1)May 23, 5:00 p.m.Peninsula Woodridge (27-2) vs. Poland Seminary (24-2)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Region 6 – Bucyrus High SchoolLaGrange Keystone (28-0) vs. Bellville Clear Fork (20-10)May 23, 5:00 p.m.Newark Licking Valley (22-5) vs. Lima Shawnee (20-6)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Region 7 – Pickerington High School CentralColumbus St. Francis DeSales (22-7) vs. Circleville Logan Elm (17-10) May 23, 5:00 p.m.Dover (25-3) vs. Warsaw River View (25-3) May 24, 5:00 p.mFinal – May 26, 12:00 noon

Region 8 – Mason High SchoolLancaster Fairfield Union (13-14) vs. Germantown Valley View (16-8)May 23, 5:00 p.m.Greenville (26-4) vs. Mount Orab Western Brown (23-5)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Division III

Region 9 – Massillon Community ParkCanton Central Catholic (22-5) vs. Sullivan Black River (21-9)May 23, 5:00 p.m.Warren Champion (20-2) vs. East Palestine (21-6)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Region 10 – Ashland Brookside ParkArchbold (22-7) vs. Metamora Evergreen (23-2) May 23, 5:00 p.m. at Liberty Center HSMartins Ferry (14-11) vs. Milan Edison (28-1)May 24, 6:00 p.m. Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Region 11 – Lancaster High SchoolPortsmouth West (20-7) vs. Carroll Bloom-Carroll (26-3)May 23, 4:00 p.m.Steubenville Central Catholic (22-6) vs. Lucasville Valley (25-0)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Region 12 – Wright State UniversityFelicity-Franklin (22-0) vs. Middletown Bishop Fenwick (19-11) May 23, 5:00 p.m.Milford Center Fairbanks (19-4) vs. Batavia Clermont Northeastern (25-1) May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Division IV

Region 13 – Kent State UniversityNorth Jackson Jackson-Milton (24-4) vs. Vienna Matthews (22-5)May 23, 5:00 p.m.Akron Our Lady of the Elms (18-5) vs. Crestline (15-14)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Region 14 – Findlay High SchoolSycamore Mohawk (20-5) vs. Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic (16-14) May 23, 5:00 p.m.Defiance Ayersville ( ) vs. Convoy Crestview (24-4)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Region 15 – Pickerington High School CentralStrasburg-Franklin (23-4) vs. Crooksville (11-9) May 23, 5:00 p.m.Portsmouth Notre Dame (18-7) vs. Danville (19-11) May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

Region 16 – Tippecanoe MSMinster (23-6) vs. South Charleston Southeastern (19-9)May 23, 5:00 p.m.Covington (23-4) vs. North Lewisburg Triad (22-9)May 24, 5:00 p.m.Final – May 26, 12:00 noon

35th Annual Girls Softball State Tournaments


35th Annual Girls Softball State Tournaments

2011 Division I State Tournament ResultsState Championship Game:North Canton Hoover 4, Gahanna Lincoln 2

Semifinal Games:North Canton Hoover 9, Elyria 5Gahanna Lincoln 9, Lakota West 6

2011 Division II State Tournament ResultsState Championship Game:Poland Seminary 4, LaGrange Keystone 0

Semifinal Games:LaGrange Keystone 5, Columbus St. Francis DeSales 3Poland Seminary 14, Tipp City Tippacanoe 2

2011 Division III State Tournament ResultsState Championship Game: Warren Champion 11, Baltimore Liberty-Union 2

Semifinal Games:Baltimore Liberty-Union 1, West-Liberty Salem 0Warren Champion 5, Clear Fork 2

2011 Division IV State Tournament ResultsState Championship Game: Strasburg-Franklin 3, Convoy Crestview 1

Semifinal Games:Strasburg-Franklin 2, Covington 0Convoy Crestview 6, Columbiana 2

Division I- North Canton Hoover comes from behind to claim fifth state championship Seeking its first state softball championship, Gahanna Lincoln took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but four-time state champion North Canton Hoover plated runs in four separate innings to come back for a 4-2 win and its fifth crown in the Division I championship game at Akron Firestone Stadium Saturday. The sixth-ranked Hoover Vikings (29-3) have now won state championships in each of their five trips to the state tournament. Hoover senior pitcher Ashley Hall overcame the two-run first inning to strike out three and walk just one, while allowing six hits. Sophomore Mackenzie DiPietro led the Viking offense with three hits and an RBI. After dropping its last six regular-season games, Lincoln (20-11) regrouped for a long tournament run, which ended with the school’s second state runner-up finish. In the circle, senior Brandis Fishel struck out two and walked two. One of her runs was unearned.

Division II- Poland Seminary scores late for 4-0 victory over LaGrange Keystone Scoring four runs in their last two at bats, including two unearned, fourth-ranked Poland Seminary claimed a 4-0 win over No. 1-ranked LaGrange Keystone in the OHSAA Division II softball state championship game Saturday at Akron Firestone Stadium. The game was scoreless through five innings before Poland (24-3) got an unearned run in the top of the sixth. The Bulldogs tacked on three more in the top of the seventh on their way to their first state championship in their third appearance in the state tournament. Poland junior pitcher Erin Gabriel (16-1) was dominant, holding Keystone to just one hit while fanning 10 and walking one. Junior Emily Chandler and sophomore Marissa Trevis both had two hits for the Bulldogs. Junior Kenzie Conrad (22-2) pitched well for Keystone (32-2), striking out four and surrendering seven hits. The Wildcats were making their 12th appearance in the state tournament and were aiming for their third title (2006, 1999).

Division III- Warren Champion tops Baltimore Liberty-Union, 11-2, to win fourth title Top-ranked and undefeated Warren Champion erupted for 10 runs in the fifth inning on its way to an 11-2 win over third-ranked Baltimore Liberty-Union Saturday in the OHSAA Division III softball state championship game at Akron Firestone Stadium. It marks the fourth state title for Champion (27-0), which got a state tournament-record three triples from senior shortstop Tawny Rogers, including two in the Golden Flashes’ big fifth inning. She drove in four runs on the day, while senior Emilee Hohvart drove in three runs and junior Haley McAllister continually got things started with four hits from the lead-off position. Champion junior pitcher Lindsay Swipas scattered six hits and struck out 10 over seven innings to wrap a 19-0 season. The Golden Flashes also won state titles in 1994, 1980 and 1978 and were state runners-up in 2006. Liberty-Union (27-3) was in the state tournament for the first time. Junior pitcher Sarah Klopfer suffered the loss to end her season 27-2 to earn the decision in all but one of the Lions’ games this season.

Division IV- Strasburg-Franklin tops Convoy Crestview, 3-1, to claim sixth crown Strasburg-Franklin overcame two weather delays and a pesky Convoy Crestview squad to notch a 3-1 win in the OHSAA Division IV softball state championship game Saturday night at Firestone Stadium. The state title is the sixth for the Tigers (26-2), which ended the season unranked but made a run to their 12th state tournament and joined teams from 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991 and 2009 to win it all. They are one of only five schools in OHSAA history own six or more state titles. Strasburg-Franklin scored all three of its runs in the third inning and senior Kasey Gerber (21-1) made them stand up with seven innings of four-hit, one run pitching. She struck out 12 and walked none. Only one of the runs allowed by Crestview senior pitcher Maddie Preston (17-3) was earned. She struck out three and walked two. The fifth-ranked Knights (21-5) were playing in their 9th state tournament and were seeking their 2nd title.

2011 RECAPS


CREDENTIALS: Using the OHSAA’s official credential application form, fax your request (or scan and email) to Tim Stried at the OHSAA office (fax: 614-267-1677). Credential applications for the girls and boys state track & field tournament can be found by visiting www.ohsaa.org, clicking on the “News & Media” tab, selecting “Credential Information” and then selecting “Track & Field”. The deadline to submit credential applications is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 30. Credentials will be held for pickup on the southwest corner of the stadium (closest to the Schot-tenstein Center). Please be prepared to show identification. The approved media list will be posted by noon Thursday, May 31.

CREDENTIAL CONFIRMATION: Upon processing a credential application, the OHSAA will email a confirmation memo to all applicants, which contains information about the state tournament. The OHSAA will also post a list on its web site of those media members who have been approved for credentials. The list will be posted by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30.NOTE ON MEDIA CREDENTIALS: Please note that parents, school or “team” photographers and coaches may not receive media credentials to OHSAA state tournaments. Media outlets found to be in violation of this regulation could have reduced access at future state tournaments.PARKING: A limited number of reserved parking passes will be mailed to some media outlets, which are valid for the lots immediately south of Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. For those media who do not receive a parking pass, free parking is on a first-come, first-served basis in the Buckeye Lots, located at the corner of Ackerman Road and Fred Taylor Drive just northwest of the stadium.MEDIA WORK SPACE: Interviews are permitted on the infield and media may wait in the media tent located beside the awards podium. Two media work rooms are located underneath the main grandstands at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium (rooms 130 and 140). The OSU softball stadium press box is also available if both work rooms are full.WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS: Free wireless internet access is available throughout the facility. A username and pass code can be obtained at the media check-in tent in the southwest corner of the stadium. For those media needing a dedicated phone line, fax a request to Steve Aldous at The OSU Office of the Chief Information Officer at 614-688-3425. You can also call Steve at 614-292-9166. Fees apply.PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE: Media outlets unable to send a full-time photographer to a state tournament are encouraged

to use the OHSAA’s official photographer, Impact Action Sports Photography, for their photo needs. Their website is www.ImpactActionPhotos.com (click on the media request form). Contact Joe Maiorana ([email protected]) or Ben Barnes ([email protected]) with any questions.AP MARKETPLACE AVAILABLE: Media outlets that are Associated Press members will have access to state tournament qualifiers and results via the AP Marketplace (APexchange.com). The information will also be posted at OHSAA.org.YOUR HOSTS: State Tournament Manager Beau Rugg-Assistant Tournament Manager Dave DeAngelo-Site Manager Jerry Davis-OHSAA Track & Field Administrator Dale Gabor-OHSAA Publications and Website Coordinator Brenda Murray-OHSAA Sports Information Intern Kristin Daugherty-OHSAA Associate Commissioner Bob Goldring-OHSAA Director of Information Services Tim Stried

2011 In Review:Division I: The Reynoldsburg girls and Cincinnati LaSalle boys track teams won the 2011 OHSAA Division I girls and boys state track and field state tournaments Saturday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at The Ohio State University. Reynoldsburg scored 47 points, including two first-place finishes, one second-place finish and two third-place finishes, to win its third-consecutive state championship. Cincinnati Withrow finished in second place with 39 points. (Continued...)

Quick InfoWHAT: 38th Annual Girls and 105th Annual Boys OHSAA State Track & Field TournamentsWHEN: Friday, June 1 & Saturday, June 2WHERE: Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, The Ohio State UniversityEVENT SCHEDULE: Friday, June 1st 9:30 a.m. Division II Field Events (5) 9:30 a.m. Division III Running Events Preliminaries (4x800 Finals) 1:00 p.m. Division III Field Events (5) 1:30 p.m. Division II Running Events Preliminaries (4x800 Finals) 4:00 p.m. Division III Field Events (5) 4:45 p.m. Division I Running Events Preliminaries (4x800 Finals)Saturday, June 2nd 9:00 a.m. Division II Field Events (5) 9:30 a.m. Division III Running Events Finals 12:00 noon Division I Field Events (5) 1:00 p.m. Division II Running Events Finals 3:00 p.m. Division I Field Events (5) 4:30 p.m. Division I Running Events Finals

2011 GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSEvent DIVISION I DIVISION II DIVISION III

100m Dash Destinee Gause, Jr., Reynoldsburg, 11.82 Aaliyah Barnes, So., Cols. Eastmoor Academy, 12.19 Gretchen Walter, Sr., Sidney Lehman Catholic, 12.42200m Dash Destinee Gause, Jr., Reynoldsburg, 23.84 r3 Aaliyah Barnes, So., Cols. Eastmoor Academy, 24.73 Crystal Barber, Jr., Rittman, 25.44400m Dash Brianna Neitzel, Jr., Brunswick, 54.70 Charlotte Myers, Sr., Bexley, 55.87 Gretchen Walter, Sr., Sidney Lehman Catholic, 56.74 r800m Run Taneisha Cordell, Sr., New Albany, 2:07.35 Kaele Lightfoot, So., Minerva, 2:12.25 Katie Borchers, Sr., Russia, 2:13.75

1600m Run Carly Hamilton, Sr., Springboro, 4:48.10 Morgan Willis, Sr., Peninsula Woodridge, 5:01.25 Julia Pusateri, Sr., Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas, 5:03.84 3200m Run Michelle Thomas, Sr., Cin. Glen Este, 10:48.32 r Christina Blair, Sr., Cuy. Valley Christian Academy, 11:04.55 Tammy Berger, Jr., Versailles, 11:19.30 r

100m Hurdles Chantel Richardson, So., Chesterland, 14.39 JeRica Sanders, Sr., Mentor Lake, 14.25 Teddi Maslowski, Sr., Steubenville Catholic, 14.62 r2300m Hurdles Kaila Barber, Sr., Middleburg Heights, 41.99 r Bridget Doughty, Sr., Bay Village, 42.93 Teddi Maslowski, Sr., Steubenville Catholic, 44.79 r24x100m Relay Cin. Withrow (Robinson, Taylor, Watson, Loveless), 46.90 Dayton Dunbar (Russell, Kee, Packett, Cherry), 48.72 Waynesfield-Goshen (Gray, M. Horn, James I. Horn), 48.934x200m Relay Cin. Withrow (Robinson, Miles, Taylor, Loveless), 1:38.91 Col. Bishop Hartley (Greer, Pedersen, Scott, Cavin) 1:40.72 Steub. Catholic (Beigel, Zapolnik, Vosteen, Maslowski) 1:42.64 r4x400m Relay Middleburg Hts. Midpark (Lobas, Barber, Kabicek, Barber), 3:48.51 Col. Bishop Hartley (Pedersen, Cavin, Greer, Scott) 3:50.13 r Minster (Dahlinghaus, Enneking, Fausey, Hoelscher) 4:00.824x800M Relay Mason (Hallum, Gaus, McElhenny, Lake), 9:13.09 Kett. Arch. Alter (Rodgers, Borton, Esselstein, Albers) 9:10.22 Archbold (Oberlin, Garrow, Parsley, King) 9:31.02

High Jump Taylor Burke, Sr., Medina, 6’1.25” r2 Logan Rowe, Jr., Wash. Court House Washington, 5’6” Jordan Moxley , Sr., Cortland Map, 5’6” rLong Jump Kaila Barber, Sr., Middleburg Heights, 19’1.75” r Jennifer Bjelac, Sr., Newton Falls, 18’3.5” Erika Armstead, Jr., Cin. Country Day, 18’6” Shot Put D'Monami Gardner, Sr., Cin. Withrow, 46’8.75” Emily Morris, Sr., Col. Bish. R, 42’7.25” Jackie Leppelmeier, Sr., McComb, 49’3.5” r

Discus Ali Tolich, Sr., Austintown-Fitch, 157’2” r Jamie Sindelar, Sr., The Plains Athens, 140’ 8” Carly Pendleton, Sr., Elmore Woodmoore, 156’0” Pole Vault Alex Wasik, Sr., Medina, 12’02” Rebbeca Herte, Sr., Sullivan Black River 11’09” Tori Meyer, Sr., Hamler Patrick Henry, 12’08”

Team Champion Reynoldsburg r2 Columbus Bishop Hartley Steubenville Central Catholic

Girls & Boys State Track & Field Tournaments

r - 2010 state champion, r2- 2009 and 2010 state champion


Reynoldsburg was led by Destinee Gause, who placed first in the 100 meter dash (11.82) and the 200 meter dash (23.84). It was her second year in a row winning the 200 meter dash. Gause also anchored the Raiders’ third place 4x200 meter relay team (1:39.63) and second-place 4x400 meter relay team. In addition to Gause, both relay teams also consisted of Faith Washington, Kacia Grant and Monie Jenkins. Washington placed third in the 300 meter hurdles (41.99). Cincinnati LaSalle scored 36 points to edge out runner-up Centerville’s 34 points to win the Division I boys team title. It is the school’s second boys track and field state championship, with the first dating back to 1994. The Lancers’ 4x800 meter relay team of Travis Hawes, Jaleel Hytchye, Kevin Kleusener and Ethan Bokeno took first place (7:46.74), in addition to Bokeno placing second in the 800 meter run and Rodriguez Coleman placing third in the 300 meter hurdles. New OHSAA girls state records were set by Gause in the 100 meter dash prelims (11.63 – stadium record), New Albany’s Taneisha Cordell in the 800 meter run (2:07.35 – meet and stadium records) and Medina’s Taylor Burke in the high jump (6-01.25 – meet, state and stadium records). New boys state records were established by Solon’s A.J. Hicks in the discus (200-07.00 – stadium record), Massillon Washington’s Devin Smith in the long jump (24-07.00 – stadium record) and Jacob Blankenship of Gahanna Lincoln (17-00.00 – meet and stadium records; tied state record).

Division II- Columbus Bishop Hartley girls and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary boys won team titles in Division II at the 2011 OHSAA state track and field championship Saturday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at The Ohio State University. Hartley scored 47 points, including two first-place finishes and three third-place finishes, en route to a comfortable victory over the closest competitor, runner-up Toledo Rogers, which scored 30 points. It was the school’s fifth track and field state championship and second in three years, having also won in 2009 and placing second in 2010. Hartley scored first-place finishes in the 4x200 meter relay (1:40.72) and 4x400 meter relay (3:50.13). Both relay teams consisted of Najah Greer, Maya Pedersen, Chelsea Scott and Aisha Cavin. The Hawks’ 4x100 meter relay team of Deja Martin, Greer, Nala Key and Destany Martin placed third (49.30), as did Cavin in the 100 meter dash (12.49) and Pedersen in the 400 meter dash (56.84). The Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary boys scored 51 points with two first-place finishes and two second-place finishes, to beat runner-up Dayton Dunbar’s 44 points. It marks the school’s first state championship in track and field. SVSM’s 4x100 meter relay team of Sae’Von Fitzgerald, Doran Grant, Parris Campbell and Mark Murphy placed first (42.42), as did Jacob Swords in the 800 meter run (1:51.44). Second-place finishes were recorded by the 4x800 meter relay team of Sean Poholski, Patrick O’Brien, Ian Walsh and Jacob Swords (7:47.30), which broke the Division II state meet record, along with

winner Peninsula Woodridge, and Doran Grant in the 110 meter hurdles (14.22). A new OHSAA girls state meet record was set by Kettering Archbishop Alter’s 4x800 meter relay team of Ashley Rodgers, Austin Borton, Rebecca Esselstein and Olivia Albers (9:10.22 – meet and state records). New OHSAA boys state meet records were set in four relays. The Peninsula Woodridge 4x800 meter relay team of Jimmy Charles, Drake Sulzer, Jacob Onifer and Vibushan Sivakumaran (7:37.43 – meet, state and stadium records) and the Dayton Dunbar 4x400 meter relay team of James Woody, Michael Ohiembor, Antonio Blanks and Eric Blair (3:17.26 – meet record) on the first day. On the second day, records were set by the Steubenville 4x200 meter relay team of Jonathan Sherrell, Najee Murray, Josh Thompson and Shaq Petteway (1:27.02 – meet record) and the Dayton Dunbar 4x400 meter relay team of Woody, Ohiembor, Blanks and Blair (3:16.09 – meet record).

Division III- The Steubenville Catholic Central girls and the McDonald boys won Division III team titles at the 2011 OHSAA state track and field tournament Saturday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at The Ohio State University. Steubenville Catholic Central scored 41 points, including three first-place finishes and one second-place finish to outscore runner-up Versailles’ (37) & win the 1st team track and field title in school history. Catholic Central was led by senior Teddi Maslowski, who individually accounted for 28 points, with first-place finishes in both the 100 meter hurdles (14.62) and 300 meter hurdles (44.79). It was the second year in a row that she won both events. Maslowski also placed second in the long jump (18-02.5). Maslowski also anchored the Crusaders’ first-place 4x200 meter relay team, along with Margaret Beigel, Taylor Zapolnik and Katrina Vosteen, which finished in 1:42.64. McDonald tallied three first place finishes, one second-place finish and one third-place finish to score 44 points en route to winning the Division III boys team title, the school’s second track and field state championship, with runner-up Anna finishing with 34 points. Matthias Tayala recorded first-place finishes in both the shot put (64-08) and a new Division III state meet record performance in the discus (196-03). Miles Dunlap finished first in the 300 meter hurdles (38.42), second-place in the 110 meter hurdles (14.86) and third-place in the 200 meter dash (22.29). New OHSAA girls state records were set by Catholic Central’s Maslowski in the 100 meter hurdles prelims (14.39 – meet record), McComb’s Jackie Leppelmeier in the shot put (49-03.50 – meet and state records) and Hamler Patrick Henry’s Tori Meyer in the pole vault (12-08.00 – tied meet and stadium records). In addition to Matthias’ previously mentioned record, boys OHSAA state records were also set by Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic’s Brant Reardon in the high jump (7-00.00 – tied meet record) and Dan Skiba of Mineral Ridge in the long jump (24-05.25 – meet and state records).

2011 BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSEvent DIVISION I DIVISION II DIVISION III

100m Dash Devin Smith, Sr., Massillon Washington, 10.74 Nathaniel Harris, Sr., Akron Buchtel, 10.88 r Chris Strup, Jr., Defiance Tinora, 11.05200m Dash Anthony Young, So., Lakewood St. Edward, 21.59 Nathaniel Harris, Sr., Akron Buchtel, 21.90 r Chris Strup, Jr., Defiance Tinora, 22.05 400m Dash Quincy Downing, Sr., Cle. Glenville, 47.46 Damian Winner, Sr., Versailles, 48.04 Zeke Young, Jr., Cedarville, 49.36 800m Run Drew Windle, Sr., New Albany, 1:51.94 Jacob Swords, Sr., Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, 1:51.44 Dillon Webster, Sr., New Bremen, 1:52.07

1600m Run Brannon Kidder, Jr., Lancaster, 4:09.32 Steve Weaver, Jr., Napoleon, 4:16.48 Luke Pohlman, Sr., Russia, 4:16.85 3200m Run Tsehaye Hiluf, Jr., Reynoldsburg, 9:17.09 Michael Brajdic, Sr., Bay Village, 9:25.07 Colin Cotton, Sr., Cin. Summit Country Day, 9:27.14

110m Hurdles Donovan Robertson, Jr., Berea, 13.70 Josh Thompson, Sr., Steubenville, 14.19 Nick Frye, Sr., Col. Bish. R, 14.97 300m Hurdles Donovan Robertson, Jr., Berea, 36.90 r Bryan Cain, Sr., Day. Chaminade-Julienne, 37.70 Miles Dunlap, Sr., McDonald, 38.424x100m Relay Medina (Chester, Suggs, Bailey, Tuck) 41.71 Akron St. Vin.-St. Mary (Fitzgerald, Grant, Campbell, Murphy) 42.42 Anna (Cates, Stewart, Furgason, Bensman) 43.19

4x200m Relay Worth. Thomas Worthington(Girgis, Maetzold, Austin, Kyeremeh), 1:27.42 Steubenville (Sherrell, Murray, Thompson, Petteway), 1:27.02 Anna (Cates, Stewart, Furgason, Bensman) ,1:29.48

4x400m Relay Cle. Glenville (Riggs, Hardee, Wynn, Downing) 3:14.87 Day. Dunbar (Woody, Ohiembor, Blanks, Blair) 3:16.0 Minster (Kauffman, Barga, Schultz, Collins) 3:22.114x800M Relay Cin. LaSalle (Hawes, Hytchye, Kluesener, Bokeno) 7:46.74 Peninsula Woodridge (Charles, Sulzer, Onifer, Sivakumaran) 7:37.43 r Gahanna Columbus Academy (Sutton, Lint, Facciolla, Hilsheimer) 7:48.41

High Jump Nigel Preacher, Sr., Col. Brookhaven, 7’00” Darren Johnson, Sr., Collins West, 6’08” r Brant Reardon, Sr., Fremont St. Joseph, 7’00” rLong Jump Devin Smith, Sr., Massillon Washington, 24’07” r Andre Elkins, Sr., Leavittsburg, 22’05” Dan Skiba, Sr., Mineral Ridge, 24’05”Shot Put Michael Bennett, Sr., Centerville, 63’11” Brad Szypka, Sr., Genoa Area, 61’1.25” Matthias Tayala, Sr., McDonald, 64-08.0

Discus A.J. Hicks, Sr., Solon, 200’07” Todd Christy, Sr., Wauseon, 172-05 Matthias Tayala, Sr., McDonald, 196-03Pole Vault Jacob Blankenship, Jr., Gahanna Lincoln, 17’00” Matt Rowland, So., Bellevue, 14’09” Tyler Wolfe, Jr., Columbus Grove City, 15’06”

Team Champion Cincinnati LaSalle Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary McDonald

Girls & Boys State Track & Field Tournaments

r - 2010 state champion

Ohio High School Athletic Association - OHSAA

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