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March 24, 2011

Drexel Theatre becomes nonprofit By JEFF DONAHUE ThisWeek Community Newspapers

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Friends of the Drexel, Inc., has announced the completion of a deal to purchase the assets of Drexel Theatre Inc. and create a nonprofit organization to run the Bexley landmark. Richard A. Stoff, founding chairman of Friends of the Drexel, said the purchase strengthens the theatre and secures its future as Columbus’ premier arts cinema. Friends of the Drexel has also entered into an agreement with CAPA (Columbus Association for the Performing Arts) to manage the theatre and the adjoining Radio Café on its behalf. “We have received tremendous community support since forming our organization last year,” Stoff said. “The Drexel is a well-loved, cultural jewel, and with this new business model and the expertise of CAPA, we are confident it can be a sustainable provider of unique arts content and a vibrant community meeting place for many years to come.” CAPA assumed management responsibilities

Friends of the Drexel has entered into an agreement with CAPA (Columbus Association for the Performing Arts) to manage the theatre and the adjoining Radio Café on its behalf.

on March 18, including programming, marketing, accounting, operations and development. CAPA will also begin evaluating potential structural and aesthetic renovations as well as technology updates. “The preservation and renovation of historic theatres is obviously something near and dear to our hearts,” said CAPA board chair Michael Petrecca. “To have the opportunity to help support an arts and cultural staple such as the Drexel is simply a thrill for us.” Former Drexel owner Jeff Frank will continue serving as operations manager of the theatre. “The support and stability provided by both

CAPA and the Friends of the Drexel assures the continued success of the theatre as a community asset,” Frank said. Bexley Mayor John Brennan said he welcomed the announcement. “The Friends of the Drexel are working hard to assure the historic theatre will continue to positively contribute to the development of Main Street and entertain the citizens of Bexley and central Ohio,” Brennan said. “We wish them the best of luck.” Friends of the Drexel Inc. was established in late 2009 by a group of community leaders and arts patrons. It is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a more creative and prosperous future for the Drexel, with a mission of securing and sustaining the future of the historic theater as a cultural asset to Bexley and Columbus. For more information, visit www.friendsofthedrexel.com. CAPA is owner/operator of downtown Columbus’ historic theatres and manager of the Riffe See DREXEL, page A2

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Soccer coach puzzled by contract controversy By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers

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Emma Gardner, left, and Ryan Steinbrook sing as they and members of the Bexley community pay tribute to Cassingham Elementary teacher Molly Davis during a candlelight vigil in front of the school. Davis died March 14 after a car accident in Clintonville.

Cassingham community remembers teacher By TARA STUBBS-FIGURSKI ThisWeek Community Newspapers

In a letter announcing her retirement at the end of the current school year, Cassingham Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Molly Davis wrote: “Now it is time to close this chapter of my life. There will be tears of sadness and tears of joy.” On March 15, Davis, 61, died as a result of injuries she sustained in an automobile accident in Clintonville. As the final chapter of her life was written last week, the tears flowed freely. More than 300 parents, students, teachers and Bexley community members gathered for a candlelight vigil in front of the elementary school March 16. They remembered a woman whose 40-year career as a teacher was dedicated to the students she served. Superintendent Mike Johnson said the district was devastated by Davis’ death.

“It is taking us some time to recover,” he said. “She was just a beautiful human being. She worried about other people before herself. She wanted to make sure before she taught one lesson that she connected Molly Davis emotionally with her students. She has affected a number of individuals and I’m sure shaped who they are as human beings and their value system.” Both of Cheryl Jacobs’children, Ben and Ari, had Davis for a teacher. Jacobs recalled how Ben and his friends tested Jacobs as youths. “Molly had a lot of patience,” she said. “She was one of those teachers who didn’t lose her patience. She loved those kids.” Davis also initiated a popular fifth-grade class project at Cassingham. Each year the

class would put together a time capsule, then return as juniors in high school for a special luncheon with the current fifthgraders and open their time capsule. “She used a lot of creativity with the children to make learning come alive,” Jacobs said. Davis started the tradition with her sister, Mary McMullen, who also taught fifth grade at Cassingham and retired in 2007. The sisters taught next door to each other for many years and were best friends, Jacobs said. “She was so positive,” Jacobs said. “As high school juniors with more experience they realized not everyone has that attitude.” Davis taught first grade her first year in Bexley and Amos White, who graduated from Bexley High School in 1983, was a member of that first class at Cassingham. “My heart lies heavy with tonight’s news,”

Scott Dempsey said he is still trying to figure out why he is no longer the coach of the Bexley High School girls soccer team. At the March 14 school board meeting, Superintendent Mike Johnson did not present the board with a new one-year supplemental contract for Dempsey. Johnson said he couldn’t discuss why because it was “a personnel matter.” “The whole thing has been a bit surreal,” said Dempsey, who compiled a 224-36-24 record in 13 years as coach, including 142-5 last fall. “When you have a

supplemental contract, you don’t have to be given a reason why.” Bexley’s soccer community also is looking for answers. “With the reaction that you’ve heard, you would think this would be the lead story on ESPN,” said Sarah Gewirtz, whose daughter, senior Kendra Wilson, played for the Lions last fall. “There’s one group of people who said this is ridiculous and there’s another group that says this has been an ongoing process.” Few argue with Dempsey’s achievements as a coach. Prior to his arrival, Bexley had never won a postseason game. In his time with the program, the Lions won 10 league titles, 11 district chamSee DEMPSEY, page A3

See DAVIS, page A2

Visiting Japanese student returns to family, friends By TARA STUBBS-FIGURSKI ThisWeek Community Newspapers

When news of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11 reached Bexley, a Japanese foreign exchange student scrambled to get home to check on friends and relatives. Ai Kegata spent nearly a year in the Bexley area as part of the Rotary Club of Whitehall-Bexley exchange program from August 2007 through June 2008. She was back in town vis-

iting friends when the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunamis struck her homeland. “She had come back to visit …” said Sherry Coutant, English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for Bexley schools. “I believe she was taking turns staying with her different host families. She contacted us. She was good friends with a lot of my kids.” Kegata and the Bexley students have stayed in touch through Facebook, Coutant said. In January, Kega-

ta notified the school district that she was coming for a visit in March. “She spent a day here,” Coutant said. “We had such a wonderful time. She had lunch with the ESL kids. She visited with the middle school classes.” When she was an exchange student, Kegata lived with Bexley resident John Koetz and his family for part of her stay. Koetz said Kegata was on spring break and decided to visit Bexley. “She came and spent about a month

with us,” he said. “We had a great time. (But) tragedy struck while she was here.” Koetz said Kegata, a resident of Hiroshima, flew back to Japan on March 14. Hiroshima was not severely affected by the natural disasters. “She was not affected directly at all,” he said. “The whole country is suffering, but the family was not directly affected. She definitely wanted to get back to be with her family.” Ai Kegata, right, reads a book with English as a

See JAPAN, page A2 Second Language teacher Sherry Coutant.

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Molly Davis: A Tribute DAVIS Continued from page A1

Davis made a difference in the lives of students

Bexley community lost ‘amazing human being’

The Midwest is known for many things, not the least of which is close-knit communities. When I moved to Columbus over 20 years ago from New York, I did not know what to expect, but the city of Bexley was everything that I had imagined and more. I loved the treelined streets and true neighborhood feel. Everyone seemed to know each other; many of the residents lived on the same block where they had grown up. The Bexley City School system is no exception. My children were very fortunate to have some exceptional teachers, not the least of which was Molly Davis. When I think of Molly the word sunshine comes to mind because that was what she was — a ray of sunshine. Both of my children had the pleasure of being students in Molly’s fifth-grade class and it was an experience that they have never forgotten. When my son was in Molly’s class he tested her, over and over again, but she never faltered. She treated him with love and respect. By the end of the school year his behavior had turned around and he left her classroom a changed little boy. Two years later, my daughter became enchanted with Mrs. Davis. Each day she came home bubbling over with another wonderful thing they had learned. She always told me how beautiful Mrs. Davis was and how much fun they had in her class. The children beamed in her classroom and were sad when the end of the year came. But they had junior year of high school to look forward to when they were invited to have lunch as honored guests with the current crop of fifth-graders. Molly Davis was one of those rare souls whose job was her passion. She loved each and every child she taught as if they were her own. I know that she was proud of all of their accomplishments and reveled as they became successful adults. I will miss seeing her little blue “Dino D” thunderbird passing me as I left for work and she was arriving for another day of making a difference in our children’s lives. There is another angel watching over our children today and I know she is still smiling that engaging smile.

This week we personally and collectively, as a Bexley community, lost an amazing human being in Molly Davis, Cassingham fifth-grade teacher, when she was killed in a car accident. She was three months from retirement, minutes from home. As profound as is our grief, it cannot hold a candle to her family’s, especially that of her husband John, her sister who also taught fifth-grade at Bexley, and brotherin law. We know this even as our own tears flow. We thank them for sharing her with us all these many years and extend our deepest condolences for their loss. We reflect on her life, her loving, youthful, wise and graceful nature, her gifts to each and every student. She made a personal connection that ensured them they were worthy and loved and had something to contribute. We parents also felt that connection and marveled how she remembered everyone. She didn’t just teach and send them on their way. She kept in touch and brought them back as juniors and seniors for reunions. That our children and son-in-law were lucky enough to have her as their teacher, mentor, and role model is something they and we will always treasure. We used to joke that she gave them their first real job as safety patrols, teaching them responsibility, early to rise, going to work in all kinds of weather, and taking care of others. Newsteam was a shining example of her creativity as she gave the children an appreciation for the world around them, gave them a sense of how to report, interpret and understand news, sports, weather, and the arts. She challenged them to grow. She took our children to serious places such as Motts Military Museum and fun places such as Wyandotte Lake. To all her classes she read her book “Menelope” and allowed me the privilege of reading this extraordinary manuscript as well. If publishing were up to us, it would have been a best-seller years ago. Mrs. Davis was taken away way too soon, but her legacy endures in the thousands of lives she touched who in turn will pay it forward. She made our lives brighter, helped make us who we are, and will always be a bridge to the future.

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he posted on Facebook after the news of Davis’ death broke. “Molly was loved by all who knew her. She touched lives with light in her eyes and warmed hearts with a song. She filled children’s minds with a wild joy for learning and a hunger for all things beautiful with the compassion of a rose, the wisdom of an oak, the strength of the mighty Ohio, the grace of a May breeze, the patience of a gingerbread man and a love that we will pass on for generations. May she rest in peace.” Grief counselors were at Cassingham Elementary early on March 16 to help students, parents and staff deal with the tragedy. Johnson said the district will continue to offering counseling and other support as needed. “We are going to try to put a teacher in (the classroom) that the kids already know for the rest of the year … to try to stabilize the classroom environment,” he said. Davis started her career at Cassingham in 1971, hired just before graduating from Capital University. She was hired as a teacher aide for Cassingham and Bexley High School with the understanding that in the fall she would begin her career as a teacher. She left Bexley after her first year of teaching for GroveportMadison but returned to Bexley in 1975 to teach fifth grade. Davis was named Ohio’s Teacher of the Year in 1984 by the Ohio Department of Education.

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DREXEL Continued from page A1 Center Theatre Complex, Lincoln Theatre, Valentine Theatre (Toledo) and Shubert Theater (New Haven, Conn.). It is a nonprofit presenter of performing arts and entertainment in operation for more than 40 years. For more information, visit www.capa.com.

Since 1981, the Drexel Theatre has been central Ohio’s primary source for independent film and Hollywood and international cinema. Located on historic East Main Street, the Drexel Theatre also includes the adjacent Radio Café. For more information, visit www.drexel.net. www.ThisWeekNEWS.com

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JAPAN Continued from page A1 Kegata flew to Tokyo, stayed there with a cousin and then was on her way home to Hiroshima. “She said that (Tokyo) is very crowded, it is very tough to get around but she made it home safe,” Koetz said. He said he called United Airlines the day before she was due to fly out because he was concerned about the airport being closed. But there is more than one airport in Tokyo and the airport she was flying into was open. Kegata was staying with Bexley Whitehall Rotarian Chris Wilson when the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. “I called Chris right away to make sure she was OK,” Koetz said. “She was concerned for her family. She took it well. She knew she wanted to get home to be with her family.”

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ThisWeek wins 15 national Bexley Music Parents Association ‘Jazz It Up’ event set for April 2 awards in SNA contest ThisWeek Community Newspapers won 15 national awards in the 2010 Suburban Newspapers of America editorial contest for news coverage, editorial cartoons, graphics, commentary, special sections and photography. The contest included entries from community newspapers through out the United States and Canada. Former executive editor Ben Cason won third place in the Editor of the Year contest for weekly newspapers. First-place honors went to ThisWeek Reynoldsburg for Best Local Election Coverage in circulation classes A-B combined and ThisWeek Grove City Record, first place in Class C, Best News Photo, “Levy passes narrowly” by staff photographer Lorrie Cecil. Other winning entries were: ThisWeek Clintonville, second place in Class B, Best Graphic Artwork supporting news content, for “Walking routes,” “CAC districts” and “Two middle schools” by staff graphics artist

Erin Holl. ThisWeek Clintonville, second place in Class D, Best Arts & Entertainment Criticism/Commentary category for “Uneven kitchen, service pose problems for sushi restaurant” by staff writer Gary Seman Jr. • ThisWeek Dublin Villager, third place in Class D, Best Editorial Cartoon, for “Health Care Frankenstein” by Jim Larrick. ThisWeek German Village, second place in Class A, Best Arts & Entertainment Writing-Feature for “ProMusica: Messiah sing-along” by staff writer Jim Fischer. ThisWeek Grove City Record, honorable mention in Class C, Best Continuing Coverage, for stories about school district finances. ThisWeek Hilliard, third place in Class C, Best Special Section, “State Champs,” put together by the ThisWeek sports department after Hilliard Davidson defeated Cleveland Glenville 16-15 to win the 2009 Division I state championship.

ThisWeek Hilliard, honorable mention in Class C, Best Breaking News Story, for “Hilliard mourns loss of a rising star,” about the drowning death of high school athlete Rico Butler, by reporter Gary Budzak. ThisWeekHilliard, third place in Class C, Best Coverage of Investigative Reporting, for “Hilliard CVB controversy” by staff writer Gary Budzak. • ThisWeek Marysville, second place in Class B, Best Editorial Writing. ThisWeek Marysville, third place in Class B, Best Environmental Coverage, for “Hi-Q Egg Farm controversy” by staff writer Lin Rice. ThisWeek New Albany, third place in Class A, Best Photojournalism, for “Beating bodies up for nickels,” by staff photographer Lorrie Cecil. ThisWeek New Albany, third place in Class A, Best Coverage of Local Education/School District Issues, for “Superintendent review leads to resignation” by former staff writer Gail Martineau.

DEMPSEY Continued from page A1 pionships, eight regional championships and the 2009 state title, although the state title came with an asterisk. After defeating the Lions 2-1 in the state final, Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown had to relinquish the title because it used an ineligible player. Bexley’s eight state tournament appearances ties Centerville and Cincinnati St. Ursula for third most in the state behind Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit (10) and Strongsville (nine). Supporters who packed the board meeting and spoke during the public comment session described Dempsey as a tough, demanding coach, but they also were unanimous in asking that he be offered a new contract. Joe Myers, whose daughters, Charlotte and Emmy, played soccer last fall, said he has a lot of respect for Dempsey. “Scott is a very strong-willed individual who knows the game extremely well,” Myers said. “We have 20-plus girls returning who want to play for Scott. “He yells all the time and at anybody. When he would scream (during games) everyone would hear it. Did he cross the line? That’s the problem. We just don’t know where the line is.” Dempsey doesn’t deny being a vocal coach. “If you would go to our games, you would see the vast majority of the time I’m seated on our bench, instructing our players,” Dempsey said. “Are there times when I yell to get players’ attention? Absolutely.” Amy Fothergill, a 2001 Bexley graduate who played on the state runner-up team in 1999 and the state semifinalist team in 2000, said she learned a lot from Dempsey. “He was a great influence on my life,” Fothergill said. “I was never a starter and I wasn’t one of the top players on the team. But one of the things he taught me was being part of a team is not just about being on the field.” The outpouring of support for Dempsey at the board meeting didn’t surprise Johnson.

“There were a lot of people there expressing their support,” Johnson said. “He has a nice support group and when a group like that is trying to get us to retain a person as coach, they’re really going to express themselves.” At the end of the meeting, board members went into executive session to discuss Dempsey’s contract and other items. When they emerged, Dempsey was not offered a renewal of his contract. School board president Joan Fishel declined to comment. “Obviously, in nearly two decades of working here, you’re going to have some blemishes on your record,” Dempsey said. “People are going to disagree with some of your decisions. “I would’ve thought that 13 years of service earned me the opportunity to make adjustments, but obviously, that’s not the case.” Bexley has started to look for a new coach, but Johnson wouldn’t provide a timeline of when he

would like to have a coach in place. Dempsey, who teaches social studies at Hilliard Bradley and lives in Bexley, said the controversy has created emotional stress on his wife, Molly, and their four children, son Brandon (a 2010 Bexley graduate) and daughters Kellie (a junior), Ally (a seventh-grader at Bexley Middle School) and Meghan (a fifthgrader at Montrose Elementary). “My wife and I made a conscious decision to live in Bexley because we believed in the things we were taught here,” said Dempsey, whose wife graduated from Hartley. “When I grew up, Bexley stood for excellence. Now there’s just a sincere sense of disappointment.”

By TARA STUBBS-FIGURSKI ThisWeek Community Newspapers

The Bexley Music Parents Association will present the Friend of Music Award, which honors the outstanding volunteer efforts on behalf of the district music program, during the group’s “Jazz It Up” spring gala April 2. The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Schneider Lounge at the Capital University Harry C. Moores Campus Center on Pleasant Ridge Drive. To be eligible for the award, a nominee must be at least 21 years old and a current or former active participant in the Bexley City School District’s music program. Last year, Suzanne Marilley, a professor in the department of political science at Capital University and longtime supporter of music in the schools, earned the award. “It will be a fun event where people who support music in our schools can get together, have a fun evening with a dynamic jazz musician … enjoy each other and enjoy supporting music in the Bexley School District,”

A closer look The Bexley Music Parents Association is a nonprofit organization founded in the 1960s that supports all music programs in the Bexley schools, kindergarten through high school.

chairwoman Victoria Powers said. Powers said the award honors people who have given of their time or talent to support the music program. It’s a way to encourage people to follow in the honorees’ footsteps, she said. The Bexley Music Parents Association is a nonprofit organization founded in the 1960s that supports all music programs in the Bexley schools, kindergarten through high school. Jazz vocalist Debe Wenig and her band will be the featured entertainers for the event., including an array of jazz and Broadway standards. Bexley High School graduate Christa Price will also attend the event to speak about her career in music and how important her

opportunities in Bexley were to her. There will be a silent auction with a variety of items, including Ohio State University football game tickets and gift certificates to Bexley area businesses, Powers said. The goal of the event is to meet or exceed last year’s total of $5,400. Last year, the Bexley Music Parents Association contributed $20,000 to the music program by funding band uniforms, choral accompanists, scholarships, contest fees and guest artists. Most recently, the group sponsored a residency at Bexley High School by renowned choral composer James Mulholland. Amy Johnson-Blosser, BHS director of choirs, said Mulholland worked with the high school and the eighth-grade choirs. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. To make reservations, send guest names and a check to Bexley Music Parents, c/o Bev Darwin, 185 S. Columbia Ave., Bexley 43209 or call 253-8368. tstubbs@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNEWS.com

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Bexley grad disappointed with school board president To the editor: As a graduate of the Bexley school system, I would like to express my discontent with the behavior of Joan Fishel, president of the Bexley Board of Education, at the board’s March 14 meeting. I attended the meeting to express my support for girls’soccer coach Scott Dempsey. At least a dozen current players, several former players, and parents of both current and former players were at the meeting. I am not writing to explain why Coach Dempsey’s contract should have been renewed. That was adequately covered by the comments made to the Board at the meeting. I am writing to express my anger at the way in which Mrs. Fishel handled the matter. I am specifically concerned with Mrs. Fishel’s seeming disregard for her obligations as a member of a public school board and the lack of respect she showed the parents and students who attended the meeting speak. Beginning with her remarks that opened public comments, Mrs. Fishel’s behavior was ill-befitting a member of a public school board. I appreciate Mrs. Fishel’s desire to use the board’s time efficiently by requesting that commenters limit their remarks and not simply read letters previously sent to the board or reiterate previous comments. I do not appreciate Mrs. Fishel’s condescension, however, when she all but dismissed those present, including the courageous teenage women who wanted to step forward and explain their feelings to the board. Members of the board of education … should feel that they have a duty to aid in the education of the students in their district. As such, Mrs. Fishel should have encouraged the young women who showed grace and poise in stepping up to speak. Mrs. Fishel’s blatant antagonism toward the parents who spoke was not only rude, her actions demonstrated a distinct lack of care for how the young women preparing to speak would be affected. Further, Mrs. Fishel’s repeated request that comments be submitted in writing when possible ignores that passion cannot always be shown on paper … And given evidence presented last night, the board and administration are unable to react to written requests, further showing the importance of public comments. These girls and their parents had a right to respectfully express themselves to a board that showed them blatant disrespect. Irrespective of the issue before the board and its feelings on the matter, the board should encourage such positive public discourse and civic engagement, particularly in young adults. … Instead, Mrs. Fishel’s behavior stifled the young women’s education by discouraging them from speaking. I applaud the young women who spoke out, and I hope that the next time students and parents have an issue about which they feel strongly enough to make public comments, Mrs. Fishel and the rest of the board will show them the respect they deserve. Jennifer M. Hart Bexley High School Class of 2005

As a Bexley taxpayer, former soccer dad, and significant financial supporter of both Bexley Athletics and Arts – I, like a host of others, was deeply disappointed in the decision (or perhaps better said – non-decision) regarding the non-renewal of Scott Dempsey’s contract. I won’t go into all the reasons why I think Scott is a superior person and coach; and why he and his family will be a major loss to the Bexley community. I also cannot criticize the non-renewal of his contract simply because I have no visibility to the rationale or process behind the School Board’s and/or Superintendent’s decision making – assuming there was any of either in this case. Aside from losing Scott, perhaps the most disturbing aspect of the entire situation is the utter failure of those in authority to provide a respectful, credible means of dealing with it. In full disclosure, I did not attend the March Board meeting and did not witness the communications that took place at the event. However, by all accounts I have heard, it was pretty much a perfunctory effort, providing little more than face time to some very caring, sincere folks in a manner that many would categorize as dismissive or even disrespectful. The failure to at least listen to community response along with no clearly delineated reasons for action calls the character of all involved into question. It could be argued that the only party who is owed an explanation is Mr. Dempsey, but judging from his communications and the outpouring of others’ communications following the Board meeting, no discernible information regarding grounds for non-renewal have been made available. So – in short – the whole thing stinks. I am not sure if any viable remedies are available to correct the situation. It’s my understanding that at least one individual is looking into what can be done and I plan to join the effort. I hope oth-

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Thanks also to the individuals and companies who donated more than 150 items for our silent auction, as well as the Bexley students who, with the help of art teachers, classroom teachers and parents, made more than 60 beautiful art objects for the Children’s Art auction. Thanks to those whose in-kind contributions played a special role in making the event a success: DSW, Erick & Lynnette Evans, Chris Giller, BHS Football players and Coach John Smith, Sean Britt/Superior Beverage Group, Don Dick & Gregg Steele/Capital City Ice, Cathy & Tom Kauffman, National Jean Company, John Page/Pagetech, Pistacia Vera, Reed Arts, Jamie & Susan Rupp, Beth Sauer, She She, Sher Bliss Wine & Chocolates, ShutterBooth, Stolz-Mead Global, Urban Moves, Watershed Distillery, Stephanie Welk and Seth Abel, and student volunteers from Bexley City Schools and Ohio State University. And finally, thanks to those many community members who attended and supported BRAVO! Through their generosity, we will be able to support initiatives that impact Bexley students for years to come, and help each student achieve “What’s Possible.”

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The Hartley High School boys basketball team could have been satisfied with winning its first CCL title since 1994 after starting the season two weeks later than usual because of the football team’s run to the Division IV state title. The Hawks also could have been content with winning a Division II district title or playing well in the regional tournament. But when the Hawks faced adversity against New Concord John Glenn in a regional final March 19 in Athens, they didn’t settle for just being there. They won 46-43 in overtime to improve to 22-1 and reach a state semifinal. “I think that solidifies what kind of team this group of guys turned into,” coach Randy Kortokrax said. “They could’ve folded. We were getting hammered with fouls and we had to play some guys that we normally wouldn’t in that situation. “For the program, this is what we’re all about. We pushed these kids as hard as we ever have. You just hope now it ends in a good reward.” Hartley faces Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in a state semifinal at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, March 24, at Ohio State. St. Vincent-St. Mary improved to 17-9 by defeating Cleveland John Hay 5953 in a regional final March 19. The Irish have been to state nine other times and have won five titles, with their last championship coming in 2009.

•What: 89th annual boys state tournament •When: March 24-26 •Where: Ohio State •Division II schedule: March 24 semifinals — Hartley vs. Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, 10:45 a.m.; Toledo Rogers vs. Dayton Thurgood Marshall; March 26 —- championship, 10:30 a.m.

Hartley is making its fourth state appearance. The Hawks, who last advanced to state in 1995, have yet to win it all. St. Vincent-St. Mary is led by guards DaVonté Beard (13.6 points per game) and Ricky Johnson (11.1 ppg) and forward Lorenzo Cugini (10.6 ppg). “When people see the nine losses, what they may not understand is that we really juiced the schedule,” Irish coach Dru Joyce said. “We added some teams that are perennial teams, some nationally ranked. We believed it was a good schedule for our group. I think my team is peaking at the right time.” The state final is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26. Toledo Rogers plays Dayton Thurgood Marshall in the other semifinal. Rogers is 16-5 and Thurgood Marshall is 21-5. Kortokrax isn’t thinking about Rogers or Thurgood Marshall, however. His focus is entirely on St. Vincent-St. Mary. “I do know they’ve got a lot of starters back from last year,” Kortokrax said of the Irish. “They’re deep, they score a lot of points. They played a tough schedule

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Kendall Johnson kisses the Division II regional championship trophy held by Jordan Fair (14) and Eric Siefert after Hartley beat New Concord John Glenn 46-43 in overtime March 19 at Ohio University. The Hawks will play Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in a state semifinal at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 24, at Ohio State. (Below) DeAvery Collins cuts down a piece of the net.

against a lot of good teams, so we’re going to have to control the tempo. This is going to be the biggest challenge yet.” Against John Glenn, the Hawks led 38-35 in the waning moments of regulation, only to see the Muskies make a 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left. In overtime, Hawks guard DeAvery Collins scored the final six points for Hartley, including two free throws with 0.4 seconds left to seal the win. Eric Siefert led Hartley with 16 points and Collins scored 15. Hartley advanced to the regional final by beating Zanesville 48-44 in a regional semifinal March 17 in Athens. The Hawks trailed 27-24 at halftime but outscored the Blue Devils 18-11 in the third quarter. With Hartley leading 46-44,

Zanesville guard Tanner Gibson missed a 3-pointer with 16 seconds left. Siefert grabbed the rebound and tried to run out the clock but was fouled with 3.1 seconds left. He then made both free throws to secure the victory. Siefert had 19 points, Jacob Matuska scored 10 and Kendal Sherrod scored nine. “In the first half, we just weren’t moving. We got that taken care of at halftime, then we made our normal second-half run,” Kortokrax said. “Gibson was giving us all kinds of problems on defense. We went to a straight man (defense) and that worked better. Then we started to push (the tempo) and that got them tired in the third quarter.” www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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Youth starting to emerge in girls lacrosse

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Bexley High School girls lacrosse coach Gillian Thomson went into this season worried about her team. Then she saw the Lions practice. “We have a very young team,” Thomson said. “We lost a lot of seniors, but the girls are just starting to see their potential in the first couple weeks of practice. I don’t know how good we’re going to be, but we have a lot of people coming forward.” Bexley lost nine seniors from last year’s team that finished 97 overall after losing to Cincinnati Indian Hill 14-7 in the first round of the Division II SouthCentral Regional tournament. Among those 2010 graduates was attacker Torrey Williams, who scored 39. Bexley also is cur-

rently without junior Colleen Bond (21 goals), who sustained a back injury. However, Thomson said she likes the speed of her team. Senior Gabby Goldach (19 goals) and senior Liz Harriman should see a lot of time in the midfield. Juniors Sarah Dressel and Kate Gatterdam also are expected to serve as offensive and defensive threats. “Liz was the anchor of our defense last year, but we might move her up field,” Thomson said. “We’re putting a lot of people in different positions and I think we’re really going to surprise some people.” Defensively, the Lions will be led by junior defender Emily Elisar and junior goalkeeper Maddy By James D. DeCamp/ThisWeek Kelly, who averaged 9.6 saves a Senior Patrick Dyer, an Akron signee, is expected to lead the game.

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The two-time defending Division I state golf champions have a new coach. St. Charles Preparatory School has hired Andy MacKinnon to lead the Cardinals in their quest for a third consecutive state title. MacKinnon is a 1994 graduate of St. Charles who played golf in the program. He graduated from Franklin University in 1999 and owns an insurance agency. He had been an assistant coach with the Cardinals. “When (former coach) Anthony (Mampieri) decided that he was leaving, he approached me to see if I was interested in the position,” MacKinnon said. “Even with back-to-back state titles, we have three (juniors) compitching staff until the young St. Charles baseball team gets ing back, so the cupboard is far See LIONS, page B3 acclimated. The Cardinals open Monday, March 28, at Whitehall. from bare.”

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St. Charles not only won its second consecutive state title last fall at Ohio State’s Scarlet Course, but also set the course record for the Division I tournament. The Cardinals had a two-day total of 610, 11 strokes better than runner-up Cleveland St. Ignatius. The score broke the record of 611 set by Upper Arlington in 1993 and St. Ignatius in 2002. “He played for us and he knows the game,” athletics director David Lawler said. “He’ll do a great job of managing the program and he really understands these kids.” Expected back are junior Nate Yankovich (155 at state) and junior Austin Cuervo (157). Junior Matt Moosavian was the sixth man at state, but he shot a 76 in the district at Apple Valley. See CARDINALS, page B2

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Super 12 Girls Basketball Team

Ferguson becomes Africentric’s first captain By JARROD ULREY

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Raven Ferguson feels like she has been playing on the Africentric Early College girls basketball team “her whole life.” Opponents probably feel the same about the senior standout and captain of the ThisWeek Super 12 girls basketball team. After becoming a starter as a freshman, Ferguson helped the Nubians go 89-15 overall, 56-0 against City League-South Division opponents and win four district championships. This season, Ferguson was the Division III district Player of the Year while leading Africentric to a regional runner-up finish. “It will be weird to go to the games next year, but it’s just time for me to move on to bigger things,” Ferguson said. Next season, she’ll be a freshman at Ohio State. “Africentric has made me a lot more confident off the court and on the court,” she said. “I’ll be going in to try to play, and I think I’ll have a chance to start. (Africentric) coach (Will) McKinney always says that defense is about pride, about not letting your person score on you. He always tells us that at the next level, that’s how you get on the court. I’m still trying to improve and be better.” With Ferguson joining their lineup in 2007-08, the Nubians went 25-2 and lost in the Division IV state final. In 2008-09, they went 23-4 and won the state title.

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Africentric’s Raven Ferguson averaged 19 points and eight rebounds and was selected Super 12 captain.

A year ago, Africentric moved up to Division III and lost in a regional semifinal to finish 19-6. Ferguson made first-team all-district and Super 12 as she averaged 23 points, six rebounds, 3.5 assists and four steals. With Ferguson leading the way this season, the Nubians beat Northland 60-52 on Feb. 12 for their

(Reynoldsburg, Jr., guard). •HONORABLE MENTION — Ashley Bassett-Smith (Orange, Jr., center), Paige Cashin (Newark, So., center), Mary Corbett (Upper Arlington, Sr., guard), Frannie Frazier (Thomas Worthington, So., forward), Jasmine Henshaw (Pickerington Central, Jr., forward),Alana Lassiter (Columbus East, Jr., center), Morgan Neighbors (Westerville South, Jr., guard), Bailey Pierron (Hilliard Bradley, Sr., guard), Shelby Olszewski (Pickerington North, Sr., guard), Chelsey Radcliff (Eastmoor Academy, Sr., forward), Kellie Roudabush (Bradley, Sr., guard), Jelicia Shelton (Bexley, Sr., guard), Enri Small (Columbus School for Girls, Sr., forward), Tajanee Wells (Eastmoor Academy, So., center) and Brooke Zwayer (Olentangy, So., forward). •PAST CAPTAINS — New Albany’s Hannah Robertson (2010), Pickerington Central’s Emilee Harmon (2009), Eastmoor’s Ayana Dunning (2008), Dublin Scioto’s Crystal Murdaugh (2007), Pickerington Central’s Stephanie Stevens (2006), Mifflin’s Marshae Dotson (2005), Pickerington North’s Marscilla Packer (2004, 2002), Brookhaven’s Brittany Hunter (2003), Grove City’s Charisse Crews (2000-01), Pickerington’s LaToya Turner (199899), Pickerington’s Tamara Stocks (1997), Brookhaven’s Helen Darling (1996) and Pickerington’s Beth Ostendorf (1994-95).

third City title in four years and Columbus School for Girls 74-45 on March 5 for a district title. Africentric’s season ended with a 56-50 loss to Fort Recovery in a regional final March 12. Africentric went 22-3 as Ferguson averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists. She also was selected first-team all-state and was the state’s Co-Player of the Year with Ally Malott of Middletown Madison. She finished with 1,739 career points. “Raven is clearly Miss Basketball for the state of Ohio,” McKinney said. “I think the kid from Twinsburg (Malina Howard) is nice, but Raven Ferguson, when you look at the whole body of work, is deserving.” •OTHER FIRST-TEAMERS — Taylor Agler (Olentangy Orange, So., guard), Destini Cooper (Reynoldsburg, So., center), Symone Denham (Northland, Jr., guard), Kavunaa Edwards (Pickerington North, Sr., center), Travecia Franklin (Brookhaven, Sr., guard), Caitlin Kusan (Westerville North, Sr., forward), Tiyona Marshall (Gahanna, Sr., guard), Alexis Peterson (Northland, So., guard), Tabatha Piper (Big Walnut, Sr., guard), Meredith Strangers julrey@thisweeknews.com (Dublin Coffman, Sr., guard) and Aliyah Zantt www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

College Signings

St. Charles’ Macias, Wickliffe to play out of state By SCOTT HENNEN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Two athletes at St. Charles Preparatory School signed letters of intent last month to continue their careers at out-of-state Division I colleges. Senior Charlie Macias signed to play soccer at the University of Evansville in Indiana and senior Jourdan Wickliffe will play football at Eastern Illinois in Charleston, Ill. Macias, a Westerville resident, led the St. Charles soccer team with nine goals last season. He also led the Cardinals with nine goals as a junior. “On the athletics side, I like the coach (Mike Jacobs) and what he had say about their style of play,” Macias said. “(The Purple Aces) play a 4-4-3 set and that allows the back to get up on the attack. That fits my style of play.” Macias expects to move from his high school position of for-

ward to left back with Evansville. “Charlie really fits the mold of what we look for in wide players — he has great speed and is an excellent server of the ball,” Jacobs told GoPurpleAces.com. “He can be a dynamic attacking player on the flanks.” Macias plays left back for the Crew Soccer Academy and has played for Team Ohio COSA. “The college game is a lot different. It’s much more physical,” Macias said. “I have been training with the Columbus Crew Academy and that should prepare me for what I will see at the Division I level.” St. Charles finished 5-12 overall last fall after losing to Pickerington North 3-0 in the second round of the Division I district tournament. The Cardinals were 2-2 in the CCL to finish behind co-champions DeSales and Hartley (3-0-1) and ahead of Watterson (1-3) and Ready (0-4). “Charlie is quicker than any-

one I have ever coached,” St. Charles coach Richard Ey said. “For being an undersized guy (5foot-8, 150 pounds), he is really physical and he doesn’t get pushed around.” Macias has a 3.8 GPA and wants to study business at Evansville. “I liked the small-campus atmosphere and it’s rated as one of the top universities in the Midwest. They also have a strong business program,” Macias said. “They also have advisers who will help you stay organized academically when you are traveling and they have a good academic support group for athletes.” •Wickliffe chose Eastern Illinois over two Mid-American Conference schools, Akron and Ohio. “I really like the people at Eastern Illinois, the coach (Bob Spoo), it just had a nice, homey feel to it and they run a spread (offense) similar to what we ran in high

school,” Wickliffe said. “At the beginning of my junior year, I messed up my ankle and they were there through thick and thin when the other schools started to cool off. They stuck with me and I liked that.” Wickliffe, who lives on the east side of Columbus, was special mention all-state and firstteam all-district in Division II as a defensive back last fall thanks to four interceptions, but he also was a dual offensive threat. He caught 18 passes for 276 yards and five touchdowns and rushed for 546 yards and 10 touchdowns. The 6-0, 190-pounder was first team all-league as the Cardinals reached the playoffs for the first time since 2002. St. Charles lost to host Uniontown Lake 41-14 in the opening round to finish 55 overall. “Jourdan is a very versatile player. I figure they could put him in about seven positions on

the field and he would be successful,” St. Charles coach Jeff Pharion said. “He could play any of their defensive back positions or any of their wide receiver spots as well as being a kick or punt returner or even a tailback. I’m sure the coaches will find the position that’s the best fit for Jourdan and the team.” Wickliffe said Eastern Illinois coaches want him to get stronger before joining the Panthers, a

member of the Ohio Valley Conference that competes in the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly Division I-AA. “They wanted me to work on my legs,” Wickliffe said. “They want me to come in and play wide receiver, but I’m also open to playing at defensive back if receiver doesn’t work out.” shennen@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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CARDINALS Continued from page B1 Cuervo had last season’s low 18-hole average for the Cardinals of 74.5. Yankovich (75.5) was third and Moosavian (76.75) was fifth. “It’s a chance for me to be a part of two things that I love — St. Charles and golf,” MacKinnon said. “It’s something I’m really looking forward to doing.” •The baseball team has a young roster, but 14th-year coach Ray Benjamin hopes an experienced pitching staff will be the key to success until the other players get acclimated to varsity. “We lost 13 seniors from a team that nearly won 20 games,” said Benjamin, whose team finished 18-8 overall after losing to Reynoldsburg 13-8 in the second round of the Division I district tournament. “That’s not easy to overcome, but these guys come out and work hard and they are

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going to win some games for us.” The Cardinals return their top pitcher in senior Patrick Dyer, an Akron signee who is the staff’s only left-hander and was 6-0 last season. Also back is junior J.D. Vrabel, who was 3-0 last year. Senior Andy Hof was 2-0 and returns as a setup man. “Hopefully pitching will be

April 15 — vs. Worthington Christian April 16 — at Westerville Central (DH) *April 18 — vs. Hartley *April 20 — vs. Watterson April 25 — vs. Briggs April 26 — vs. Toledo Central Catholic and Jonathan Alder April 30 — at Worthington Kilbourne (DH) *May 2 — at Ready *May 4 — at DeSales May 6 — vs. Gahanna May 7 — Home Cardinal Classic with Delaware, Hilliard Darby and Pickerington Central *CCL game

we haven’t had a scrimmage yet. Our first (was March 21 against Hilliard Darby).” The opener is Monday, March 28, at Whitehall. Fenlon, a junior, hit .383 last season. The other two outfield spots could be filled by a variety of players. The same can be said of third base and catcher. Vrabel and senior Rory Stitzlein will see time at first base with senior Michael Mackessey at second base and junior Calvin Flinders at shortstop. The roster also includes seniors Anthony Buchta (IF), Billy Feehan (IF/C), Thomas King (C/3B), Kevin Manley (3B), Jim Romaker (C/P) and Alex Styborski (OF), junior Joey Gilmore (OF/P) and sophomores Chris Brake (IF/P), Lucas Glover (C/P) and Jerad Kitzler (OF/P).

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Twin brothers Chris and Joey Uhle celebrated spring break in their senior year by leaving March 20 for a cruise to the Bahamas. It began a rare extended break for the Olentangy Liberty High School duo. The brothers had a series of memorable performances in the pole vault during the 2010 outdoor season and have competed regularly the past few months. The day before beginning their trip, the Uhles added to their résumés while competing at the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (OATCC) state indoor championships at the University of Akron. Joey Uhle, who finished second at the state outdoor meet last June behind his brother, won the indoor title by clearing 17 feet.

Their performances helped Liberty place fourth (27) in the boys Division I meet behind Solon (53), Centerville (38) and Cleveland Glenville (34.5). Big Walnut was sixth (23) and St. Charles and Westerville North tied Amherst Steele and Berea for 14th (14). It was the third consecutive state indoor title in the pole vault for Joey Uhle. “I had a good day and vaulted well,” Joey Uhle said. “I was hoping I would do a little better, but I still performed well.” Chris Uhle hung with Lancaster’s Brannon Kidder in the 800 before getting edged by .72 of a second. “Their goal was to get first and second (in the pole vault), By Chris Parker/ThisWeek so they were really excited,” Liberty coach Jared Mills said. Hartley’s Aisha Cavin won the “Joey and Chris continue to 400 indoor state title. compete at a very high level.” Reynoldsburg’s Tsehaye Chris Uhle placed second (16-0) in the pole vault and was Hiluf set the state indoor meet runner-up in the 800 meters (1 record by winning the 3,200 in 9:10.32. minute, 54.76 seconds).

Also winning a Division I title was Big Walnut’s Tyler Fifer in the triple jump (45-7 1/4). Olentangy’s Bryce Cheek finished second in the 60 (6.91) but pulled a hamstring while competing in the 200. •In the girls Division I meet, defending state outdoor champion Reynoldsburg finished second (35) behind Middleburg Heights Midpark (42). Big Walnut was 16th (15) and Westerville Central and Hilliard Davidson tied Brecksville-Broadview Heights for 17th (12). It was a big day for Raiders junior Destinee Gause, who won the 200 (24.78) and was second in the 60 (7.66). Reynoldsburg senior Donyelle Brown, who signed with Ohio University last week, was second in the shot put (40-1) and junior Faith Washington placed fourth in the 60 hurdles (9.01) and fifth in the 200 (25.55). “I did better than what I thought I’d do,” Gause said.

LIONS Continued from page B1 The Lions, who open March 31 at Columbus Academy, will be challenged in the Central Independent League. In the inaugural season last year, Bexley finished sixth with a 1-5 record behind Academy (6-0), Wellington (5-1), Columbus School for Girls (4-2), Watterson (3-3) and DeSales (2-4) and ahead of Hartley (0-6). Academy and Wellington both made it to the Division II state semifinals. Granville is joining the league this season. “The league is definitely very strong,” Thomson said. “For a long time, we couldn’t figure out where we belonged. ... We’re looking forward to our second year of playing in it. “I think we could be right in the middle of the pack, but the

At a glance Below are area competitors who finished among the top eight at the OATCC state indoor track and field championships March 19 in Akron: *HARTLEY Boys — Anthony Allwein: 400 (fourth, 50.86); 800 relay: Allwein, Omar Lane, Matt Simpson, Isaiah Walls (second, 1;31.44); Girls — Aisha Cavin: 400 (first, 58.68); Maya Pedersen: 200 (eighth, 26.58), 400 (third, 59.17); 800 relay: Cavin, Deja Martin, Pedersen, Chelsea Scott (first, 1:42.88); 1,600 relay: Cavin, Elizabeth Morehead, Pedersen, Scott (first, 4:04.11) ST. CHARLES Chris Quinn: 1,600 (second, 4:21.68), 3,200 (eighth, 9:39.81); Steven Spees: 400 (fourth, 50.07)

“(The 60) is different than the 200 because you have to think about your technique so much.” Also placing in two events were Davidson’s Jessica Hoover in the 800 (seventh) and 1,600 (third), New Albany’s Taneisha julrey@thisweeknews.com Cordell in the 800 (second) and www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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Schedules key is going to be how all the new talent we have coming in comes together. We have a lot of roles to fill.” •Winning the first five games of its 8-9 season last year boosted the confidence of the boys lacrosse team, which lost to Dublin Jerome 16-3 in the first round of the Division II Central Region tournament. “We started to revise the whole culture of Bexley lacrosse,” coach Rich Russo said. “Right now they’re doing everything we asked as opposed to just being content with (where they were).” Juniors Jamie Bolon, Nick Maley (36 goals, 11 assists) and Dylan Miller are expected to lead the Lions’ attack. Junior Matthew Nebel and freshmen Sam Ehrlich and Carter Gadd are expected to play key roles. Junior A.J. Gogan (32 goals,

six assists) has been moved from the attack to the midfield, where he will join senior Chris Crane, juniors Tyler Bringman (27 goals, 14 assists), Robert Gold, Michael Hayes and Jonathan Parker and sophomores Ethan Knisley and Will Murray. Russo is counting on contributions from senior Marcus Gustin and freshmen Cole Keny, Jasper Lau, Adam Ungar and Zach Ward. “On the attack we’re strong, but not deep,” said Russo, whose team opens Wednesday, March 30, against New Albany. “I have two good lines with some experience and some younger kids, and new players who are showing what they can do.” Senior A.J. Hutchinson will lead the defense with seniors Danny Bloch, Jessie Groner and

BOYS LACROSSE March 30 — vs. New Albany April 1 — at Hilliard Darby April 2 — vs. Columbus City Schools April 5 — at Watterson April 6 — vs. DeSales April 9 — vs. Marysville April 13 — vs. Pickerington Central April 15 — vs. Pickerington North April 19 — vs. Hilliard Bradley April 27 — at Johnstown April 29 — vs. Olentangy Orange April 30 — vs. Big Walnut May 3 — at Olentangy May 7 — vs. Wellington May 11 — at Granville

St. John Leck, who was moved from attack, and juniors Zach Hollingsworth, Jacob Morgan and John Phillips. Sophomore Michael Habash and freshman Ryan Reed are competing for the goalkeeper spot. “We’re deeper there than we were a year ago,” Russo said.

long jump (sixth), and Westerville Central’s Kristen Norris in the long jump (fourth) and triple jump (second). •After earning a runner-up finish in the Division II state outdoor meet last June, the Hartley girls team finished second (37) in the Division II-III state indoor meet behind Dayton Chaminade Julienne (39). The Hawks also tied Heath, Chaminade Julienne, Genoa Area and Defiance Tinora for 10th behind Dayton Dunbar (94) in the boys meet. Senior Aisha Cavin won the 400 and also ran on the 800 and 1,600 relays that finished first. Maya Pederson ran on both winning relays and was third in the 400 and eighth in the 200. The Hartley boys 800 relay was second. “We kind of accomplished the goals that we wanted,” Hartley coach Richard Jones said.

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