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March 5, 2008

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Moeller Senior Tony Rack lies disconsolate on the floor after missing adesperation three-point shot with 0.9 seconds left in the game. Gathered around flack is assistant coach Danny Jurkowitz and team111ate Tony Harris.

Crusaders stunned by season's early end By Roger Rosenthal

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-~ --f~state wrestlers Moeller sophomore Jacob c0rrill1ries to score points against Austintown-Fitch's Shawn Ague during his flrst-rn~nd victory, Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Division I State Championships, 6-4.

KENWOOD - The Moeller Crusaders basketball team. had only lost one game all season and that was to an outstanding St. Benedict of New Jersey team (ranked No. 3 in USA Today), 56·-45, during Christmas break. Dreams of a fourth state title were dashed as the Crusaders were defeated by Trotwood Madison, 48-45, in the Division I district title game at the University of Dayton Arena Friday night. . Even in defeat, Moeller coach carl Kremer said that his team had nothing to be ashamed about. "It was a disapointment. It was a

devastated locker room . after the game. It was a very close senior class (1 0 seniors) and committed!. There was a lot of love and it was painful, but over the big picture, the kids bought into the system and we'll miss these seniors," Kremer said. . One of the seniors was Quinn McDowell, playing for the first time in a long time. He finished with five points. Moeller h~d been winning without him, but there was never any hesitation on Kremer's part to play him. · "We felt we needed him to win the championship. He's a leader," Kremer said. As for the game, Kremer applauded the victors, "They're very good. They have a solid defense and hit

some big shots." As for the future, losing 1Qseni9rs will be difficult, but Kremer will take ' the challenge. "This will be the most change that I will have dealt with. We'll be inexperienced and very young. It'll be a brand new challenge, but we have · talented guys coming up." Moeller ended the season at 21-2,' which included . a . perfect 14-0 in a tough Greater Catholic Leagu~e and a tough non-league schedule and did lose their finale, but coach Kremer was still very proud of thiE particular team. 'Tin more proud of this team than any other t)1at I've had," Kremer concluded.

Moeller's Gobin qualifies for .state By Mall'k Chalifoux

mcl:lalifoux@communitypress.com Moeller senior.Eric Gobin is one. of the standout wrestlers for the Crusdars, Gobin qualified for the state tournament again this year and the Maine\'ille resident will be wrestling next year for the United States Military Academy Preparatory School.

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·Wrestling at 103 pounds, Moeller sophomore Jacob Corrill turns to his Crusader coaches for advice ·during his first-roond victory at the 2008 Division I_State Championships.

. How long have you been wrestling? I've been wrestling since I was 4, so for about 14 years. My dad wrestled in college and high school arid I · wanted to dc1 it when I was. little so he was happy with my decision to start. My dad's in the military so I've wrestled in a lot of different states. Once I got here I had two good seasons in seventh and eighth grade year and I realized I wanted to go to Moeller (:0 wtestle because they were 'No. 1 in.the city.

What's your favorite wrestling memory? Going up to state is always a big deal. Freshman year and junior year Players need to be girls in grades 4 Girls' basketball program was good, it's always a good tourna·through 12 to ·play on the program's The Cincinnati Firestonn GHrls' Bas·ment up there and it's always excitcompetitive teams. ketball program is looking for a few ing. Contact coach Chris Watts at 207-

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What make's you a good wrestler?· I think more like I'm one to always go to practice and stuff and never let · things get me away from that. Just . Gobin showing up to practice every day ready to work apd sometimes working through injuFies and pushing yourself even when· you don't feel well.

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Moeller wrestling? All the people involved in Moeller wrestling are really dedicated, which is why we're one of the better programs. We practice hard every day, even on snow days we're in there working hard and getting ready.

from wrestling? _ I like to hang out with friends and my family. In the spring I wrestle fo( the Crusader wrestling club, in: freestyle and Greco styles of wrestling and I usually wrestle in a few big tournaments. The big thing i What's one thing people should do outside of wrestling is more wrestling. know about you? I would say that i'm a hard-workWhat's the best advioe you've ing individual. I try to be at least. In school, usually I have betvveen a 3.3 ever received? · Follow your goals. If you don't and 3.5 GPA. My whole family puts a big emphasis in school and working have anything to work for you're hard in everything you do to accom- never going to accomplish .anything. My dad pushes a lot for goal-setting plish your goals. afid setting short-term goals to What's favorite thing to do away accomplish your overall.

BOYS' ALL-STARGAME: The Ohio team led by 26 points at halftime on the way to a 113-87 victory in the Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game at Thomas More's Connor Convocation Center Saturday. Warren Harding forward Damian Eargle had 17 points to lead six Ohio scorers in double figures. Elder's Kyle. Rudolph totaled four points, six rebounds and four blocks, and Moeller's Mike Davenport added two points, three re. bounds and one assist. Locally for the Kentucky squad, Arrez Henderson of Holmes and Corey Sorrell of Holy Cross scored seven points apiece.

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Moeller star picks St. Bonaventure By Tom Groeschen . tgroeschen@enquirer.com

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Moeller basketball senior Michael Davenport has committed to St. Bonaventure, Crusaders coach Carl Kremer said Wednesday. Davenport is expected to send his signed letter to St. Bonaventure today, Kremer said. Davenport, .a 6-foot-3 wing, averaged 11 points and 4.5 rebounds a game this past season: He was Ohio Division I second-team allstate, first-team all-district and first-team Enquirer all-area. St. Bonaventure is coached by Mark Schmidt, a former Xavier assistant. "Michael is .excited, including the fact that he11 get to come home every year when they play Xavier," Kremer said. 路 Davenport narrowed his choices to St. Bonaventure, Eastern Kentucky and Western Kentucky, Kremer said. FINNMOWN: Shane Hartley will become the head football

coach at Finneytown, pending school b<iard approval. Hartley, 29, has been a member of the Wildcats' coaching staff the路 past seven seasons and was defen" sive coordinator this past. season. A1997 Finneytown graduate, Hartley was a linebacker and running back at Centre College. "Shane Hartley possesses all the qualities that are necessary in an effective head football coach;路 loyalty, effective teaching skills, tremendous work ethic and ... the ability to build successful connections with our student-athletes," athletic director Chuck Grosser said via e-mail. Hartley replaces Eric Taylor, who took the CHCAjob last week. SOnBALL: East Central sophomore Amber Eckstein threw her first Career路 no-hitter and went 2for-3 with a double at the plate to lead visiting East Central past Dixie Heights 4-0.

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KENWOOD - The rockiest Jment of senior Daniel ulker's basketball career at Jeller happened before he en started. His mom had picked him up ,m school on the day of the routs for the freshman team d on their way home, atree I on their car. Daniel had to

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go to tryouts while his mom had to goto the hospital. His mother made a full recovery and Daniel has gone on to be a model player for the Cmsaders. "He was a good player for the freshman and JV teams," Moeller head basketball coach· Carl Kremer said. "Last year, he came off the bench for us but really played starter minutes and finished a lot of our games, and this year he's a

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go-to guy. He's a good inspiration for the process of the program. He's an incredibly hard worker who has really been a key guy for us." Wulker, of Sycamore Township, said he has been playing basketball since he was old enough to hold one and dreamed of playing for the Cmsaders since his dad started taking him to games when he was in the first grade. He will play basketball on scholarship next year at the college level. · "I really can't explain how much fun it's been, it really is a dream come tme," he said. "Being able to compete every year for state championships MARK CHALIFOUX/STAFF with your best friends is Daniel Wulker has become one of the go-to great." players for Moeller this season. The key to Wulker's success for Moeller has been his versa- know where the ball is going . tility, as he's able to play sev- to come off and b~ able to stick eral different positions for the back so many shots, ·he's very talented." Cmsaders. · Wulker is also a clutch "He's not the type of guy you need to mn screens for player. He's made several big and throw it down to, he gets shots for the Cmsaders late in his points in other ways," Kre- games, including the last field mer said. One of those ways is goal in the state championship through his strong efforts on game. "I just hate losing so I the offensive glass. always do what I can, espe"He's got an uncanny ability to get offensive rebounds," cially at the end of games Kremer said. "I don't know when the game is on the line," that I've ever had a player Wulker said. He will play at Christian IBrothers University, a Division who has had his instincts to school in Tennessee. "I liked that the coach and a number of the players were from Cincinnati," he said. "It . also has really good academics. Making the decision before . the season started took a lot of · pressure off me and let me relax more during the season." Kremer said he had his eye '

on Wulker even before his freshman season. "The first time we really thought that he might be a special player for us was at the mini camp in the summer before freshman year," he said. "He kind of stood out there and we knew then he'd be a good player and it kind of panned out exactly that way." ,

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Senior guard Jesse Harrigan hit a last-second juinp shot to give Turpin a 50-49 victory over Wllmington in a girls' basketball game ~turday. Harrigan finished the game with 14 points. Cincinnati Christian 60, Clark 54: Cincinnati Christian senior point guard Kirstie Runion had 30 points, four assists and four steals in the win. Teammate sophomore forward Sarah Carroll filled up the box score with 19 points, 19 rebounds, two assists and two steals. Winton Woods 56, Glen Este 42: Senior guard Shynisha . Johnson had 16 points, including three 3-pointers, four rebounds and three steals to lead the Warriors.

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Moeller gets out of,Pit with win Pair of seniors . leads the way on 'Hans Frey Court' E11quirer staff reports

Moeller s~nior forward Michael Davenport had 12 points and five rebounds as the visiting Crusaders defeated Elder 49-44 Friday night Senior Quinn McDowell had 11 points and four rebounds for Moeller (4-0, 3:.0 Greater Catholic League South division). Elder (21, l-1) was led by junior forward Josh Jones, who had 12 points, three rebounds and· two steals. Moeller is ranked No.2 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches' , poll, While Elder is ranked fifth. Elder named its basketball court the Paul "Hans" Frey Court in ceremonies Friday night in honor of the

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New year brings big shakeup to latest boys' hoops Super 25- USATODAY.com

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New year brings big shakeup to latest boys' hoops Super 25 By Jim Halley, USA TODAY Who's out: No.4 Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) fell twice in the Houston vs. The Nation tournament to unranked teams, losing to Cypress Springs (Cypress, Texas) 65-59 and to Klein Collins (Spring, Texas) 45-43 . . .. No. 6 Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md.}, dropped two tournament games in the lolani Classic in Honolulu, falling to Westchester (Los Angeles) 60-53 and then-No. 14 LeFlore (Mobile, Ala.) 49-38 .... No. 11 Fairfax (Los Angeles) lost to then-No. 23 Dominguez (Compton, Calif.) 57-52 and Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.) 55-54 .... No. 15 Mount Vernon (N.Y.) lost twice in the lolani Classic, falling to Mason County (Maysville, Ky.) 73-69 and then-No. 10 Rice (New York) 75-51 .... No. 18 St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio) fell to unranked Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.) 74-51 and to Boys & Girts (Brooklyn, N.Y.) 78-75 .... No. 21 Marion (Ind.) dropped out after falling 51-46 to New Albany (Ind.) and 65-60 to Edgewood (Ellettsville, Ind.} .... No. 23 Dominguez (Compton, Calif.) is out after losing for the second time to then-No. 19 Taft 73-59 .... No. 24 Helen Cox (Harvey, La;) lost four times, including 64-50 to No. 1 St. Benedict's Prep (Newark}, 74-56 to then-unranked Holy Cross (Flushing, N.Y.), 56-53 to Oregon City (Ore.) and 77-29 to DeLaSalle (Concord, Calif.). •Records through Sunday 1. St. Benedict's Prep, Newark (13-0) Previous: 1. Results: Samardo Samuels, bound for Louisville, was the MVP of the City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Fla., and the Bojangles Shootout in Marvin, N.C., as the Gray Bees won both tournaments. In the Palms Classic, the Gray Bees topped then-No. 16 Chester (Pa.) 68-55 in the title game and defeated then-No. 24 Helen Cox (Harvey, La.) 64-50. St. Benedict's defeated then-unranked Moeller (Cincinnati) 56-45 in the title game of the Bojangles as Samuels scored 23 points. Also defeated South Atlanta in the Bojangles, 57-43. Next: Today vs. Academy of the New Church (Bryn Athyn, Pa.), Sunday vs. No. 12 Rice (New York) at Nike Super Six Invitational in Madison Square Garden in New York City. 2. St. Anthony, Jersey City (9-0) Previous: 5. Results: WonT-Mobile Invitational in Albuquerque, defeating La Cueva (Albuquerque) 84-34 and Lone Peak (Highland, Utah) 54-43 as Dominic Cheek averaged 13 points and 6.5 rebounds in the tournament. Also defeated Morris Catholic (Denville) 95-18 as Mike Rosario had 22 points. Defeated Bergen Catholic 80-24 as Rosario had 20 points and five rebounds. Defeated Hackensack 78-36 as Cheek had 19 points and Rosario added 18. Next: Today at Life Center Academy (Burlington), Saturday vs. New Brunswick. 3. Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (16-0) Previous: 7. Results: Won Orange (Calif.) Holiday Classic, defeating Jserra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano) 88-74 in the title game as five players scored in double-figures, led by Gary Franklin's 19 points. Travis and David Wear were named co-MVPs of the tournament. Won on the road vs. Durango (Las Vegas) 74-54 as the Wears combined for 37 points. Defeated St. John Bosco (Bellflower) 87-56 as the Wears, who recently committed to North Carolina, combined for 35. Next: Today vs. Jserra Catholic, Friday vs. No. 21 Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita). 4. Duncanville, Texas (20-1) Previous: 2. Results: Lost 78-77 to then-No. 17 Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) on Dec. 19 despite 21 points by Shawn Williams. Defeated Monsignor Pace (Opa Locka, Fla.) 67-61 in a semifinal game in the Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Also in the tournament, defeated Scott County (Georgetown, Ky.) 68-62. In the final the Panthers defeated Wheeler (Marietta, Ga.) 69-57. Roger Franklin led Duncanville with

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• 18 points and six rebounds to earn MVP honors. Routed Arlington 117-49 as Brian Talley had 20 points and Williams had 17. Next: Tonight at Martin (Arlington), Friday vs. DeSoto. 5. St. Patrick, Elizabeth, N.J. (8-1) Previous: 3. Results: Quintrell Thomas had 22 points and six rebounds and junior guard Dexter Strickland tallied 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists in a 70-67 win vs. Madison (Hou·ston) in the Houston vs. The Nation tournament. Lost to Yates (Houston) 66-60 in the tournament. Thomas had 19 points and eight rebounds in a 96-50 win vs. Living Faith Christian (Chell)' Hill). Defeated Monmouth Academy (Howell) 76-57 as Dexter Strickland had 20 points and six rebounds. Next: Played Life Center Academy (Burlington) on Monday, Thursday vs. Trenton Catholic. 6. Saginaw, Mich. (8-D) .

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.Previous: 12. Results: Gortney Washington had 23 points to lead the Trojans to a 79-40 win vs. Flint Central. Washington had 39 as Saginaw defeated Northwestern (Flint) 103-50. Next: Today at Arthur Hill (Saginaw), Thursday vs. Central (Flint), Saturday vs. Romulus. 7. Archbishop Mitty, San Jose, Calif. (11-0) Previous: 13. Results: The Monarchs routed Fairfield 95-68 as Drew Gordon had 20 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks, three assists, three steals and five dunks. Also defeated Bellarmine Prep (San Jose) 72-44 as Angelo Caloiaro scored 26 points. Defeated Serra (San Diego) 7150 as Caloiaro scored 20. Next: Today at St. Francis (Mountain View), Thursday vs. St. Ignatius (San Francisco), Saturday at Sacred Heart Cathedral (San Francisco). · · 8. St. Raymond's, Bronx, N.Y. (11-0) Previous: 25. Results: Darryl Bryant had 20 points to lead the Ravens to win in Gatorade Tournament of Champions in Puerto Rico. Kevin Parrom had 31 points in a 88-71 defeat of Archbishop Molloy (Queens). Defeated then-unranked Holy Cross (Flushing) 77-69 as Parroni had ·17 p9ints; nine rebounds, four assists: Next: Sunday vs. No. 12 Rice (New York) in Nike Super Six Invitational at Madison Square Garden. 9. Yates, Houston (13-2) Previous: Not ranked. Results: Defeated then-No. 17 Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson) 82-80 as Xavier Roberson had 21 points, and then-No. 3 St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.) 66-60 in Houston vs. The Nation tournament as Anthony Jones led the way with 25 points. Defeated Reagan County (Big Lake) 97-78 as Jones had 16 points. Next: Wednesday vs. Waltrip (Houston). 10. Chester, Pa. (12•1) Previous: 16. Results: Went 3-1 in City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Fla., defeating Bishop Verot (Fort Myers, Fla.) 66-41, Scott County (Georgetown, Ky.) 83-69 and then-unranked Holy Cross (Flushing, N.Y.) 62-53, but lost in the title game 68-55 to No. 1 St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, N.J.). Karon Butler led Chester with 15 points in the loss. He was also named MVP of Chester's Pete Nelson Classic, leading his team to a 75-70 win vs. Prep Charter (Philadelphia) and an 82-76 title game win vs. Strawberry Mansion (Philadelphia). In the title game, he · had 25 points and 10 assists. Also defeated lnterboro Prep (Prospect Park) 61-25. Next: Tonight vs. Sun Valley (Aston), Thursday vs. Harriton (Rosemont).

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14. Word of God Academy, Raleigh, N.C. (15-0) Previous: NR. Results: C.J. Leslie was named the most outstanding player of the GlaxoSmithKiine Holiday Invitational in Raleigh, scoring 20 points in a 64-62 win vs. DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.). Also defeated then-No. 19 Taft (Woodland Hills, Calif.) 55-52 in a tournament semifinal as the sophomore Leslie had 16 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. John Wall scored 20 points as the Rams defeated American Christian (Chester, Pa.) 80-79. Next: Tonight vs. Flora MacDonald (Red Springs), Friday at Trinity Christian (Fayetteville). 15. Lincoln, Brooklyn, N.Y. (6·1) Previous: 9. Results: Lost 57-55 to then-unranked Moeller (Cincinnati) in the semifinals of the Bojangles High School Shootout in Marvin, N.C. Defeated city rivals Grady 90-16 and Boys & Girls 109-95. Lance Stephenson tiad 33 points and 15 rebounds for Lincoln vs. Boys & Girls. Next: Tonight at Canarsie, Thursday at Jefferson. 16. Gonzaga, Washington, D.C. (14-0) Previous: NR. Results: Won D.C. Classic ahd Rotary Roundball Championship in Charleston, S.C., and has a 61-55 wfn vs. Benedictine (Richmond, Va.) and a70-62 victory vs. Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.). Cameron Johnson was named the most outstanding player in the Roundball Championship. Routed St. Mary's Ryken (Leonardtown, Md.) 70-40 as lan Hummer had 16 points, five rebounds and five blocked shots. Next: Tonight at Paul VI, Thursday vs. McNamara, Saturday at Ireton. 17. LeFlore, Mobile, Ala. (17·1) Previous: 14. Results: Won the White Division in the Iaiani Classic in Honolulu, defeating then-No. 6 Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md.) 4938 in the final. Also beat Moanalua (Honolulu) 87-45, Arlington Country Day (Jacksonville, Fla.) 40-16 and Westchester (Los Angeles) 71-59. Lost 69-66 in overtime to Vincent (Milwaukee), ending a 22-game winning streak for the Rattlers. Defeated B.C. Rain (Mobile) 72-53 as DeMarcus Cousins had 20 points and 13 rebounds. Defeated Princeton (Minn.) 71-55 in Minnesota Timberwolves-Gatorade Shootout in Minneapolis as Cousins had 11 points, nine points, four steals, three assists and six blocks. Next: Tonight at Montgomery (Semmes), Thursday at Satsuma. 18. Whitney Young, Chicago (9-1) Previous: NR. Results: A.J. Rompza scored 17 points as Dolphins avenged their only loss by defeaiing then-No. 22 Homewood Flossmoor (Flossmoor) 55-53 in overtime in title game of Proviso West Tournament in Hillside Ill. Next: Tonight at Prosser (Chicago), Thursday vs. North Lawndale (Chicago), Sunday vs. East (Aurora). 19. Homewood Flossmoor, Flossmoor Ill. (11·1) Previous: 22. Results: Kevin Dillard was named MVP of the Proviso West tournament in Hillside, Ill., despite having his team lose the final in overtime 55-53 to then-unranked Whitney Young. Homewood upset No. 20 Marshall 63-61 in the semifinals of the tournament. Next: Jan. 19 at Thornton. 20. Marshall, Chicago (8-1) Previous: 20. Results: Darius Smith had 17 points, four steals and six rebounds as the Commandos defeated Curie 64-54 in the quarterfinals of the Public League Holiday Tournament at DePaul. Fell 63-61 to then-No. 22 Homewood Flossmoor in Proviso West Tournament in Hillside, Ill. Next: Tonight vs. Clemerite (Chicago), Thursday at Manley (Chicago), Saturday vs. Hales Franciscan (Chicago). 21. Santa Margarita, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. (16·1) Previous: NR. Results: Defeated then-No. 11 Fairfax (Los Angeles) 55-54 in the finals of the Lynwood (Calif.) Christmas Classic as Klay Thompson scored 21 points and had nine rebounds and was tournament MVP. Next: Wednesday vs. Servile (Anaheim), Friday at Mater Dei (Santa Ana). 22. Holy Cross, Flushing, N.Y. (9·2) Previous: NR. Resu!ts: Knocked off two ranked teams, including a 66-59 win vs. then-No. 19 Taft (Woodland Hills, Calif.) in City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Fla., as Sylven Landesberg followed up a 31-point, 11-rebound game with 44 points and 11 rebounds in his team's 7456 tournament win vs. then-No. 24 Helen Cox (Harvey, La.). Lost to then-No. 16 Chester (Pa.) 62-53 in a tournament semifinal. Lost 77-69 at then-No. 25 St. Raymond's (~ronx, N.Y.) despite 26 points by Landesberg. Next: Tonight vs. Xavierian (Brooklyn). 23. Taft, Woodland Hills, Calif. (9-2) Previous: 19. Results: Beat then-No. 23 Dominguez (Compton) for the second time, 73-59, as Taft scored the game's first 16 points. Only

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losses are two teams currently ranked, 66-59 to then-unranked Holy Cross (Flushing, N.Y.) and 55-52 to then-unranked Word of God Academy (Raleigh, N.C.). Next: Wednesday at El Camino Real (Woodland Hills, Calif.), Friday vs. Granada Hills.

24. Oak Hill, Mouth of Wilson, Va; (16-3) Previous: 17. Results: Handed then-No. 2 Duncanville (Texas) its first loss 78-77 as Brandon Jennings scored 34 points and had six assists. Lost to then-unranked Yates (Houston) in the Houston vs. The Nation tournament, despite 31 points by Jennings. Next: Saturday at Fleming (Rocky Mount, Va.), Sunday vs. Westlake Prep (Davie, Fla.), Monday at Hickory (N.C.). 25. McCiymonds, Oakland (16-0) Previous: NR. Results: Damon Powell, averaging 16.9 points per game, scored 21 in a 85-30 rout of Richmond. Coach Dwight Nathaniel, whose team is outscoring opponents by an average of 24.8 points, says he'll retire after this season. Next: Tonight vs. Castlemont (Oakland), Friday vs. Oakland. · ·

Next railkings: Jan. 15. USA TODAY/MaxPreps Player of the Week In a battle of Fort Wayne, Ind., rivals, super sophomore DeShaun Thomas poured in a season-high 43 points to go along with 12 rebounds as Bishop Luers knocked off Wayne on Saturday night 93-81.

Weekly leaders •Points 1. Derek Williams, 6-2, Jr., Pacifica Christian (Santa Monica, Calif.), 49 2. Ryan Dougherty, 6-0, Sr., Bethesda Christian (Fort Worth), 47 3: DeShaun Thomas, 6-7, So., Bishop Luers (Fort Wayne, Ind.), 43 4. Michael Burwell, 6-7, Sr., Cardinal McCarrick (South Amboy, N.J.), 41 (tie) T.J. Johnson, 6-2, Sr., Hendrickson (Pflugerville, Texas), 41

•Rebounds 1. Josh Figini, 6-8, Jr., Chicago Lakes Area (Lindstrom, Minn.), 26 · 2. Trevor Noonan, 6-8, Sr., Legacy( Broomfield, Colo.), 24 3. Dexter Wilson, 6-3, So., First Baptist(Rosemount, Minn.), 23 (tie) Caleb Creech, Sr., Heritage Christian (Zebulon, N.C.), 23 5. Van Erwin, 6-4, Jr., California Academy of Math & Science (Carson, Calif.), 22

•Assists 1. Mario Denogean, 6-0, Sr., Browne(Phoenix, Ariz.), 15 (tie). Laurence Whitmore, 5-7, So., Melody Christian (Live Oak, Fla.), 15 (tie) Chris Canada, 6-2, Jr., Wells (Texas), 15 4. David Hammer, 6-5, Jr., PacificaChristian (Santa Monica, Calif.), 14 (tie) Nathan Roberts, 6-1, Sr., South Sevier (Monroe, Utah), 14

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East 1. St. Benedict's Prep, Newark (13-0) 2. St. Anthony, .Jersey City (9-0) 3. St. Patrick, Elizabeth, N.J. (8-1) 4. St. Raymond's, Bronx, N.Y. (11-0) 5. Chester, Pa. (12-1) 6. Rice, New York (10-1) . 7. Lincoln, Brooklyn, N.Y. (6-1) 8. Gonzaga, Washington D.C. (14-0) 9. Holy Cross, Flushing, N.Y. (9-2)

110. Christ the King, Queens, N.Y. (6-2) South 1. Duncanville, Texas (20-1) 2. Yates, Houston (13-2) 3. Norcross, Ga. (9-1) 4. Word of God Academy, Raleigh, N.C. (15-0) 5. LeFlore, Mobile, Ala. (17-1) 6. Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson, Va. (16-3) 7. Wheeler, Marietta, Ga. (11-2) 8. Cy Springs, Houston (21-3) 9. Bishop O'Connell, Arlington, Va. (12-2) 10. Dillard, Fort Lauderdale (11-0)

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1. Saginaw, Mich. (8-0) 2. Moeller, Cincinnati (11-1) 3. Whitney Young, Chicago (9-1) 4. Homewood-Flossmoor, Flossmoor Ill. (11-1) 5. Marshall, Chicago (8-1) 6. St. Edward, Lakewood, Ohio (8-2)

7. Bellevue West, Bellevue, Neb. (11-0) 8. Hopkins, Minnetonka, Minn. (9-0) 9. Wahlert, Dubuque, Iowa (9-0) Âˇ 10. New Albany,. Ind. (11-0)

West 1. Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (16-0) 2. Archbishop Mitty, San Jose, Calif. (1.1-0) 3. Santa Margarita, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. (16-1) 4. Taft, Woodland Hills, Calif. (9-2) 5. McCiymonds, Oakland (16-0) 6. Fairfax, Los Angeles (11-2)

7. Dominguez, Compton, Calif. (9-2) 8. Westchester, Los Angeles (14-2) 9. Simi Valley, Calif. (14-1) 10. Oregon City, Ore. (10-1)

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scored a game-high 18 points and senior guard Ricky Cullum added 12 to lead Roger Bacon. . Junior guard Donta Hughes led Clark with 14 points.

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Led by. a pair of seniors, Moeller jumped out to a 19-point lead after the end of the first quarter and never looked back to earn its seventh consecutive win. Guard Michael Davenport scored 12 points to go along with steals and five rebounds. Forward Quinn McDowell added 13 points for the erusaders, ranked No.1 in the Enquirer Division I coaches' poll.

ward 18-14 in the fourth quarter to win the game. Senior guard Dominique Bettis and senior forward Cameron Kessee each scored 11 for Woodward.

Indian Hill took advantage of five Reading turnovers to outscore the Blue Devils 10-1 fn overtime. · Junior guard Matt Griggs led Indian Hill with 16 points. Sophomore forward Ben Gertz led Reading with 13 points. Deer Pam 71, Taylor 32: Senior· forward Ori Harrison led Deer Park with 28 points and 11 rebounds. Deer Park was 12-for-22 shooting 3-pointers for the game. Madeira 51,· Mariemont 40: Aiken 60, Woodward 59: FreshJunior guard Rob Tudor scored a man forward Chane Behanan game-high 17 points and hit four 3- scored a game-high 30 points and p~nters to lead visiting Madeira. junior forwrd Darren Goodsen

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Wulker made two free throws to extend the lead to 51-48. MillerGrovewasledbyMfon, Udofia, who is rated the No.5 point guard in the 2009 class, according to Rivals. com. Udofia scored 23 points, 10 of which came from the free-throw line. Moeller (g.:o), ranked No. 1 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches' poll, plays at 2:30 p.m. today. Elder 66, Spanish River (Fla.) 33: Senior center Kyle Rudolph scored a game-high 13 points to lead Elder in the Fort Lauder-

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, . The Moeller Crusaders relin'·shed a 10-point lead in the fourth arter but hit some crucial free ows down the stretch to pull out 57~55 victory over lincoln, N.Y., the ninth-ranked team in the tJSA Today Super 25, Friday in the Bojangles Shootout in Charlotte, N.C. •. Moeller, the top-ranked team in the Enquirer Division I coaches' pbll, fell behind 50-49 after opening a 47-37 advantage. "' But the Crusaders got some key free throws from Quinn McDowell and Michael Davenport to secure the victory. Davenport finished with a gamehigh 24' points and added 12 rebounds, while McDowell added 13

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Cincinnati Christian junior center Derek Wickersham scored a career-high 23 points and had 11 rebounds. Teammate junior guard Nate Brusman added 21 points.

Loveland 55, Lakota East 47: · .(Texas) 27: Ashley Rite scored 17 Loveland junior forward Bobby Ca- points and added 12 rebounds, and pobianco controlled the. boards 'Kyli Parker added 12 points, seven with a career-high 19 rebounds to assists and five steals at the Orlango with his 21 points. Teammate ju- do Christmas Tournament. nior forward Brian Wozniak added ' Western Hills 44, Monroe 42: 20 points and six rebounds for host Ciera Williams scored a game-high Loveland. _ 10 points for Western Hills. Lakota East freshman guard Mi- · . ' St. Ursula 52, Columbus St. Fran· chael Boyd leq his team with14. • c;is De Sales 51: Suzanne Sifri La Salle 55, Hamilton 49: Bren- scored a team-high 14 for SUA dan Jones ·scored a team-high 14 St. Bernard 51, SCPA 30: St. Ber. pointS for La Salle. nard earned its first victory behind Girls' basketball . junior point guat~ Kari Ca~le, who ; led all scorers With 26 pomts and Lakota West 69, Archbishop : also had seven rebounds. Cadle Wood 31: ~ber Gray scored a·: also broke the school record for game-high 21 points as West ad- : steals in a game with nine. vanced in the Pickerington North : · Freshman forward 'Allison EdKroger Holiday Tournament ; wards added 11 points, nine reSummitCoun1!1Day66,John Paul bounds and four steals.

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Enter Rack, who canned a 3pointer to start the second half to give Moeller a 26-19lead. Rack nailed another 3 to ift Moeller to a 35-29leadwith 2:l5 left in the third period. Then, he scored the final basketoftheperiod to give the Crusaders a 39-29 lead entering the fourth period. La Salle never drew closer than nine points thereafter. "Not just the 3s, but getting to some loose balls," Kremer said of Rack, who also had three steals. "Sometimes he gets overlooked, · but we're blessed with good depth." La Salle coach Dan Fleming said the Lancers actually got whattheywantedinthatMcDow ell and fellow senior wing I\fichael Davenport, whose six points were 3.8 under his aver-

age, were held in check. "Wejustdidn'ttakecareofthe ball very well, and credit for that goes to their defense," Fleming said. ''They're very good, and we couldn't make a shot" La Salle shot just 37 percent from the floor, while Moeller shot 51 percent La Salle had 13 turnovers, MoellerlO. La Salle did win the rebounding, 29-26. La Salle was led by senior guard Nick Bachus, who 'came off the bench for 10 points. La Salle stariDanny McElroy, a 6-7 junior committed to the University of Cincinnati, had six points (3-oi-10 shooting) and five rebounds. McElroy, who averages 16.9 poinl:s, oftenfound at least two Crusaders guarding him. "I could have done more," McElroy 'd 'Th I d , Slll . ' ey p ay great efense, but I feel I let my team down." Moeller had lost its last six vis-

its to La Sa!e. The Crusaders had last won on the Lancers' home floor in January 2001. "I think that's more fm- the fims.~ Kremer said 0f the streak. "For· the coaches, we're all about the kids',quest this year." With. an oilier deep team- nine playersscoredFriday-MoeJler's quest almost certainly will run deep into March again. "We'vegotsomanygoodplayers, my job is not really to score," Rack said. "ftjust happened f.o be me and Tony Harris tonight." The two teams will meet again . FelU at Moeller.

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Senior guard Aaron Fluellen scored 20 points to lead Western Hills to a 69-63 victory over Taft, the No. 1 team in the Enquirer Divisions Il-IV poll. .'1bis is tlie signature win we were looking for the entire season," Mustangs coach Sean Kerley s_aid. Western Hills was able to take an early lead and force the game's tempo against Taft. 'The biggest difference in the game was us just executing our game plan for the entire 32 minutes," Kerley said. '1bis no doubt has to be the biggest win for the program in the past three years." St. Xavier 47, Badin 43: Senior forward ·Walt Gibler totaled 17 points and seven rebounds and se: njor guard Brad Loesing also had 17 points for St Xavier, second in the Enquirer Division I poll.

ward Darren Goodson had 27 points to lead the Falcons. La Salle 72, Alter 51: Junior forward Danny McElroy scored 26 points, going 10-for-16 from 'the field, for the Lancers. · Winton Woods 70, Anderson. 66:

Wmton Woods sophomore forward Allen Payne had 15 points and 13 rebounds. Miami Valley Christian 61, Coving- . ton Latin 54 (OT): Miami Valley's 1

Jake Zetterberg nailed a 3-pointer With 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter, forcing overtime, and finished with 31 points. CCD 61, New Miami 34: Senior guard Jordy Alsfelder scored 20 points for Cincinnati Country Day. Ross SO, Norwood 29: Alex Schlake scored 14 points and Chris Gaston had 12 points and eight assists for Ross. Wrthrow 89, Landmam Christian 61: Withrow senior Yancy Gates

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. &O:'Junior guard Nate Brusman led all scorers with 19 points for the Cougars, who rallied from ·a 10point fourth-quarter deficit Madeira 67, Reading 48: Junior guard Rob Tudor scored 24 points and went .10-for-ll from the free throw line for Madeira. Milford 65, Harrison 51: Junior center Mark Bryant had 19 points and 17 rebounds t() lead Milford. ·- Elder 70, Roger Bacon 47: Sophomore forward Alex Wekh scored 18 points for the Panthers. Moeller 55, Dayton Carroll35: Senior forward Daniel Wulker had 16 points and five rebounds for Moeller, which forced 22 turnovers. The C_rusaders are first in the Enquirer Division I poll. · Loveland 54, Glen Este 37: Junior center Bobby Capobianco led Loveland with 22 points and 16 rebounds. · Aiken 73, Shrader 46: Junior for-

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ler Esham made seven straight free throws down the stretch for the lions and finished with 19 points. Ma50n 53, Sycamore 51: Zach Brown, in his fourth game back from a wrist injury, hit an S.foot floater in the lane to give Mason the victory. East Central 52, South Deartlom 45: Kyle Pettit, a senior guard, had 17 points and seven assists for East Central. Western Brown 73, Blanchester

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL STANDINGS

Girls Greater Catholic League

Jan. 24 7:30p.m.

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Miami Valley Conference The Cincinnati Hills girls are undefeated atop the Scarlet Division, . while CHCA:s boys and CCDS's boys are at the bottom of the boys standings. Here are the standings as of Jan. 15, with CCDS's and CHCA:s remaining schedules: School League Overall Seven Hills 8-1 10-1 NCH 4-1 9-5 .Summit 4-4 10-4

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Greater Catholic League South Division Moeller and St. Xavier - last year's Division I state finalists appear headed for an end-ofseason showdown to decide the Greater catholic League South Division championship. St: .X~v?:r·s, on!~- ~~~s was

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Michael Davenport Weekend continued for' Moeller on Saturday night. Davenport scored 20 points to lead Moeller past Withrow 60-57 before a packed gym .at Withrow, and he scored the game's final point on a free throw with 22.1 seconds remaming. · Moeller (17-1) is No.1 in the · Enquirer Division I area boys' basketball coaches' . poll, and Withrow (14-3) is No .. 3. Davenport, a 6-foot-3 senior witig, had 25 points Friday night when Moeller beat Elder 58-52 at Moeller. Yancy Gates led Withrow .with 20 points and 10 rebounds. . Moeller played again· Saturday \Vithout ·top"scorer Quinn McDowell (14.1 ppg), who has a partial stress fracture in his ri'ghtfoot. : · 1 Moeller hopes to have MeDowell back sometime in ·February, but he might not be available before the regular season ends Feb. 8. Guards Tony Harris (14 points) and Tony Rack (13) backed Davenport on Saturday for Moeller. Forward Ron Bracey had 13 points and guard Anthony McBride 12 for Withrow. Moeller beat Withrow early in the 2006-07 regular season, in a game played at Moeller. This season, coaches Carl Kremer (Moeller) and Walt McBride (Withrow) decided to play the game late in the season to prepare for postseason play. · Moeller is eXpected to gam the No. 1 sectio11al tournament seed today, regardless of Satur-

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• Moeller is ranked No. 1 and Withrow No. 3 in the Enquirer 'Division I area coaches' poll. • Moeller is ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Division I state media poll. Withrow is just outside the top 10, at No. 13. • Moeller is rated No. 9 nationally by USA Today. Moeller's only loss is to St. Benedict's (N.J.) in December. St. Benedict's at the time wasrated No.-1 nationally by USA Today and is now No. 3. , day night's out<;ome. Coaches' online voting closed Saturday at noon, and the seed meeting will be today at Princeton. Moeller played its sixth consecutive game without McDowell, a 6-4 senior wing who has , signed With William & Mary.' . McDowell also led Moeller in scoring last season, when the Crusaders won the Division I state title. The Crusaders, who led 31-16 by halftime, ran their offense · · with patience and precision early, trying to find seams with some backdoor cuts. Rack also was hitting from 3poin1 range, 3cof-5 in the first , half. Moeller hit 54.5 percent overall. (12 of 22) frpm the field before halftime. Withrow, in a hurry oftensively, shot just 5-for-23 (21. 7 percent) in the first half.· Moeller alternated several defenders on Gates and held him to 2-of-8 shooting in the first half. Withrow cut its deficit to 4137 after three quarters. Davenport scored 10 points in ilie fuurth period as Moeller .held Withrow at bay.

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Vl'ith Moeler's top star still out, Michael Davenport leaped for· ward to be the big gw1 for the Crusaders on Friday night Emphasis on "leaped." Davenport scored~ career-high 25 points and Moeller, ranked No. 1 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches' poll, heat No.5 El· der 58-52 in a big Greater Catholic League South basketball game. A sellout crowd watched at Moeller, as tnp Crusaders scorer Quinn McDowell (141 ppg) missed his fifth consecutive game with a foot injUJy. Senior forward Kyle . Rudolph scored 25 points for Elder, and in the process surpassed 1,000 points for his career. The high-flying Davenport, a ·6-foot-3 swingman with some serious hops, t-apped his previous best . of 24 points. Davenport is considered a Division I college prospect in the manner :of Mom (Sheila) 1. and Dad (Dan·e::t), "'ilo played Di! vision Iball at Morehead State and 1· Alcorn State, respectively. · "My dad's going to hear about I this,., Davenport .said, smiling. ''When he played at· Mollllt Healthy he~d score 17, 18, usually not25."' . The left-banded Davenport, who averages 9.2 points; also threw down a serious LeBron/ MJ/Dr }-style dunk with about fourmi.'l.utes left in the second period.. The basketball rocketedJ down the chute and then bolUlced! high off the court, leaving the crowd huzzilig for seyeral minutes~

Davenport al:so bad a gamehigh nine reb01mds to help Moeller (16-1, 12.:0 GCl.rS) solidify its hold on first place in the league. Elder is 13-3, 8-3. The Crusaders alro might have secured the No.. 1 Division I sectional tnurnament seed, with online voting closing today at noon.

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Elder guard Zach Autellrieb (left) looks for a teammate as he's· pressured by Moeller's Tony Rack.·

Moeller's only loss was to St..BenElder has three sopbDmores in edict's (N .].) in a holiday t0tr11a- its rotation, including stui:ers Selment in North Carolina. St Beri's by Chidemo and Alex Welch. at the time was rated No.1 nationFor Moeller, contributors inally by USA Today and is now · eluded guard Tony Harris {nine No ..3. points), guard Tony Rack (six) and "Our only loss was to the No.1 center Matt Roberts (s~). team in the country, so hopefully Moeller again was without Methat means something," Moeller Dowell, who has· a partial stress coach Carl Kremer said. ''Our kids fracture in his right foot. Moeller are still trying to find our chemis- hopes to have the 6-foot4 forward try without Quinn, and ['m proud back sometime in February. of the job they've done.~ "It's big to win with Quinn out," Moeller also is No.1 in the As- Davenport said. "He's still our sociated Press state media poll leader, even sitting over there on and No.9 by USA Today. the bench in a boot." . The first half was tight all the Moeller beat Elder 49-44 at Elway, with Moeller emerging with a der on Dec. 7, the tearns' first of 27-26lead. two regular-season meetings. Elder seemed to take control in ForElder, Rudolph became onthe third quarter and led 39-35 en- ly the second .Panther to reach tering the fourth period, but Moel- 1,000 points. The leader is Chad ler turned up its defensive pres- Kamstra (Elder class of1996), who sure to take charge in the fourth. · scored 1,404 points. Elder led 4743 with 3:50 left "It's bittersweet," Rudolph said. Then, Moeller went on a 9-0 run to "I'd rather have done it with a win." takea5247lead.Bythattime,only. Moeller has another marquee 57.5 seconds remained and Moefc matchup tonight at No.3 With.ler kept control. row, in a. non-league game. "We probably should have been. . •t t · th Elder 113-3, 8-3 GCl.SJ- Rudolpr !i 7 25, Welch 3 2 Up dOUbl e dlgi S en enng e 8, Wessels 2 15, ChldemoO 2 2, Jones 2:0 4, Meyer 1 0 2. fourth quarter," Elder coach joe Autenneb 2 o''· To1a1s: 1s12 52. Moeller IJ6.1, 12.()GCl·SJ- Wulker12 4, Roberts 2 2 Schoenfeld said. "We lidn't get 6, Rack 2 06,Davenport9 725, Cron 12 4, Harris 419, 3 enough stops, and they capital- =~_:~_ .M_a~~0: 1 s:{g~~· 13 -s2 ized. It might be a little inexperi· Moeller _ _ ___.s 12 a 23 -ss 3·pointe!S: :: 4 (Rudolph 2. Autenneb 2~ M 2 (Racl< 2). ence in close games."

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Moeller's Michael Davenport dunks against Elder's Josh Jones for two of his 25 points in Friday's game. The Crusaders, No. 1 in the Enquirer Division I coaches' poll, beat the No. 5 Pan1hers 58-52. St~ry, more prep coverage, CS-9

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Wulker develops into ~;;-.,..~~~~. ~7o=:oowso·~ key contributor for Crusaders . . By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@commonitypress. com

KENWOOD -The rockiest moment of senior Daniel Wulkcr's basketball career at Moeller·happened before he even started. · His mom had picked him up from school on the day of the tryouts for the freshman team and on their way home, a tree fell on their car. Daniel had to go to tryouts while his mom had to go to the hospital. His mother made a full recovery and Daniel has gone on to be a model player for the Crusaders. . "He was a good player for the freshman and JV teams," Moeller head basketball coach Carl Kremer said. "Last year, he came off the bench for us but really played starter minutes and finished a .lot of our games, and this year he's a go-to guy. ·He's a good inspiration' for the

pr.ocess of the program. He's an incredibly hard worker who has really been a key guy for us.'' . Wulker, of Sycamore Township. said he has been playing basketball since he was old enough to hold one and and dreamed of playing for the Crusaders since his dad started taking him to games when he was in the first grade. "l really can't explain how much fun it's been, it really is a dream come true," he said.· "Being able to compete every. year for state championships with your best friends is great." The key to Wulker's success for Moeller has been his versatility, as he's able to play several different positions for the Crusaders. Kremer said Wulker is the type of player he doesn't have to game-plan for. "He's not the type of guy you need to run screens for and throw it down to, he gets his points in other

ways," Kremer said. One of those ways is through his strong efforts on the offensive glass. "He's got an uncanny ability to get offensive rebounds," Kremer said. "l don'·t know that I've ever had a player who has had his instincts to know where the ball is going to come off and be able to stick back so many shots, he's very talented." Wulker is also a clutch player. He's made several big shots for the Crusaders late in games, including the last' field goal in the state championship game. "l just hate losing so l always do what l can. especially at the end of games when the game is on the line," Wulker said. Wulker will play basketball on scholarship next year at Christian Brothers University, a Division II school in Tennesee. "I liked that the coach and anumber of the players were from Cincin-

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Daniel Wulker fights for arebound in practice. nati," he said. "It also has really good

academics. Making the deGision before the season started took a lot of pressure off me and let me relax more during the season.." Kremer said he had his eye on Wulker even before his freshman season.

"The first time w~ really thought that he might be a special player for us was at the mini camp in the sum-, mer before freshman year," he said.~ "He kind of stood out there and we knew then he'd be a good player andl it kind of panned out exactly thatl

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! • No. 5 Elder. clobbers No. 8 I Moeller wasn't supposed to La Salle 71-18. \ finish 19-1, not with top scorer • West gets better of the I . Quinn McDowell out for the Lakota rivalry, 41-33. past month. But 19-1 is the Crusaders' school~record legacy after a gritty 41-32 road win over St Xavier on Friday night The match Get more photos and video of the area's No.1 (Moeller) highlights from Friday's game·at and No.2 (St Xavier) teams Cincinnati.Cor'n. Search: preps ....., drew a sellout crowd to St Xavier's Dick Berning Gymnasium, as Moeller (14-0 Greater Catho- · McDowell (14.1 ppg) has lie League South) won the missed the past eight games league title over the Bombers with a partial stress fracture in (18-2, 12-2). his right foot .. Senior guard Michael DavThe Crusaders hope to have enport led Moeller with 17 the 6-foot-5 shooting guard points, as Moeller finished with back for tournament play, the best regular-season record which for · Moeller begins in its illustrious basketball his- Feb. 18 against the winner of tory.Thatincludesstatetitlesin the Amelia-Walnut Hills sec1999, 2003 and 2007. tional opener. 'The character of this team In McDowell's absence, Dav~ is so special, to finish with the enport generally has been the best regular-season record leading scorer, but the Crusadwe've ever had," Moeller coach ers also have gotten major conCarl Kremer said. 'This team tributions elsewhere. has achieved everything it could, so far." See MOELLER, Page C4. 7 tgroeschen@enquirer.com

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Really, this was the way Edgewood boys' basketball coach John Thomas drew it up. At least, this was how Thomas might have have dreamed it up. Edgewood beat Lakota West 44-42 in overtime Monday night in a Division I sectional semifinal game at Xavier University, as the following Hollywood script played out: • A fellow named Xavier (Edgewood junior center Xavier Fugate) made the clinching shot, a 10-foot lane jumper with 5 seconds left in overtime. Get it? Guy named Xavier hits winning shot, on Xavier's floor. Fugate had 26 points and nine rebounds. • And, yes: "A lot of our gil.ys are Xavier fans," Thomas said. • The coach's son, Edgewood senior guard Nate Thomas, forced overtime with a 3-pointer from the ·top of the circle. The shot swished as the hom sounded to end regulation. "He had ice water in his veins," Fugate said, referring to teammate Thomas' shot. Said John Thomas, deadpan: "Just like

his dad would have done." • It was Edgewood's first tournament win in three years as a Division I program. Before that, the Cougars were in Division II. • It was an upset, of course .. Edgewood (15-6) was the No. 22 sectional seed. Lakota West (1210) was No.13. At the very end of overtime, Edgewood held its breath as a Lakota West halfcourt shot banked out at the buzzer. • Don't forget · the requisite Comeback. Edgewood trailed by as much as 10 points (29-19) in the third quarter, was down 34-26 after three periods, and didn't lead until the :final moments of regulation. Some timely steals, tight defense and the big shots (Thomas, Fugate) combined to spell victory. What more could you ask? Only this: No. 1 seed Moeller is up next for the Cougars. That will be Saturday (6 p.m.) in the section• al fi n alS at XaVIer. "We're j'ust two teams, and we both lace 'em up," Fugate said. "F • 't ld b th • Or OUr SeniOrS I COU e err last game, so we'll give it our all." For now, Edgewood fans have Several days tO Savor fheir victory. The players and coaches will let it

sink in later. "Our kids were excited to come play here," Thomas said. "First time we've played on a collegiate floor. Peopleaskwhydidyou draw into this game, and the reality is that everyone in this sectional is good." Lakota West, led by sophomore guard Jordan Hicks with 16 points and seven rebounds, was a man shy. Junior guard Brandon Candella, the team's second leading scorerat10.4 points a game, rolled an ankle in practice Sunday. "We were down one, but I was not disappointed in our kids' effort," West coach Mike Mueller said. "We did all we could. They hit two big shots at the end of the game." Just like Thomas drew it up. "I'm real proud of them," Thornas said. "It's exciting for our kids to win this one." Lakota West 112-101: Wilder I. 0 3, Collins I 2 4, Nwankwo3 0 6, Hicks 5 216,.Coomer3 511, Gordon I 0 2. Totals: 14 9 42. Edgewood 115-61: lllomas 2 I 7, Slusher 3 0 6, Vande!]Jooll 03, Fugate 112 26, Bradley 10 2. Totals: 183 44 · Lakota West-·-·-..... 10 9 13 6 4 -42 Edgewood-............... s 10 9 14 6 -44 ~~~~~tr~~~dl~~~~-icks 4' Wilder); E 5 (Thomas 2'

Moeller 72, Walnut Hills 34, Dlvl· slon I boys at Xavier - No. 1 seed

Moeller rolled to a 29-4 halftime lead, and coach Carl Kremer was able to get his bench some s1,1b- • stantial playirig time. · , Kremer was pleased his team showed intensity throughout, particularly on defense. f '"That's got to be our comerstone," Kremer said. "Our guys always play hard." .t Junior guard Tony Harris scored 17 points to iead Moeller, and seruor wing Michael Davenport had 14 points. Moeller star Quinn McDowell (stress fracture in his right foot) missed his ninth consecutive game Monday. McDowell probably will not play Saturday against Edgewood, Kremer said. t · "I'm confident he's going to b'e back at some point," Kremer said. 1

Walnut Hills 19·131 -Campbell 4 2 11, Kremer 0 II. Heiser I 0 2, Howard 3 0 6, Fink-Sigler I 0 2, Warren I 0;3, Bankston I 0 2, Melton 3 0 7. Totals: 14 3 34. I Moeller 120-11 _ Wulker 2 2 6, Davenpo~ 6 1 14, Robe~ 1 2 4, Rack 1 0·3, Suter 1 o 3, Naylor 1 2 4, Vondemaari24,Croni13,Harris6317,Duncan20'4, MorelockO 2 2, McKenzie 14 6, Martin 0 2 2. Totals: 23 21

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Georgetown senior guard Marc Grey had 12 points on four 3-pointers Friday night, leading the GMen toa'46-39 victory over St. Bernard in a Division IV sectional game at Loveland. Teammate senior forward Dylan Kattine added 10 points. . St. Bernard senior center Chad Webb led his team with 16 points. Georgetown will play Summit Country Day at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Loveland

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Drop St • Bernard 46-39 in Division IV tournament , . Division I sectional at Lakota West:

Western Hills (8-12) held on to advance in the sectional tournament. WestHiwasledbyseniorguardAaron Fluellen, who scored 16 points. Harrison's Josh Volkerding led all scorers with 23 points. West Hi will play Princeton at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Cintas Center.

Thutgood Marshall 57, Wilmington 53, Division II sectional at LebaMings 60, Anderson 39, Division I non: Sophomore guard Quinten sectional at Lakota West: Kings Rollins scored a game-high 22

(14-7) advanced past Anderson (813) with a game-high 19 points from seniorforward Aaron Gayhart. Anderson was led by junior forward John Runk's 14 points. Kings will play St. Xavier at 7:45p.m. Friday at Cintas Center.

points, including three 3-pointers, to lead Wilmington. New Miami 46, Cincinnati Country Day 40, Division IV sectional at Loveland: Adam Forch scored a game-

high 17 points to lead New Miami. The senior guard also made Western Hills 56, Harrison 52, three 3-pointers. Senior. center

Cory Davidson contributed with 12 points. New Miami (6-14) advances to play Seven Hills at 6:30p.m. Wednesday at Loveland. •

Wrestling

Division I sectional at Moeller: All 14 of Moeller's wrestlers advanced past the quarterfinals; Jacob Corrill at 103, Brian MacVeigh at 112, Adam Wallander at 119, Pierce Harger at 125, Drew Hammer at 130, Matt Holtman at135, Matt Melink at 140, Joe Otmar at 145, Eric Gobin at152, Trey Maserang at160, Cohen Hilton at 17I, Ross Quehl at 189, Josh· Emig at 215 and Steven Powell at heavyweight. Division Ill sectional at ClintonMassie: Clinton-Massie held the

at Luke Sexson at 145, Chris Smith at 152; Andrew Nealan at 160, Bryan Martineck at 171, Brandon lead over Purcell Marian 60-57 after Branson at 189 and Brian Gelter at the quarterfinals. 215 all advanced fo.r New RichAlex Nedved at 103, Nolan She!- mond. tonat119,TylerBortonat125,Kevin Paus at 130, Coty Burton at 145, Kentucky boys' basketball BellevUe 64, Ludlow 48: Bellevue Levi Schawb at 171, Corby Running at 189, Spencer Running at 215 and senior guard Austin Kessen led his Michael Stenger at 285 all picked team with 16 points. Ludlow junior guard Brett Betz up quarterfinal wins for the Fathad an impressive first career varsicons. Andrew Hennegan at 103, Bran- ty start by scoring 11 points, all in don Booker at 112, Frank Eichen- the second half. Scott 54, Simon Kenton 52: berger at 135, Tim Mitchell at 140, BenMienkingat145,JakeHinkleat" Scott's Nick Hiller hit two free 160 and John Fisk at 189 all ad- throws with. eight seconds left to extend the lead to five points. vanced for the Cavaliers. The Eagles were led by senior Division II sectional at Goshen: New Richmond scored 107.5 points guardJordanAdkins with 14 points. Simon Kenton (12-13), ranked after the quarterfinals, ahead of secNo. 9 in the Enquirer Northern ond-place Wilmington, with 66. Cole Petry at 112, Nick Samad at Kentucky coaches' poll, was led by 125,Josh Daniels at135, Ben Heffin Brandon Maegley with 16 points.

BASKETBALL TEAM NOMINATIONS The following Ohio high school seniors were recently named as the 2008 Mcbonald's All-American Basketball team nominees: • 31st Annual Boys Team Nominees: Brandon Baker, Milford; Mi·chael Davenport, Moeller; Yancy Gates, Withrow; Walt Gibler, St. Xavier; Chris Grimes, Withrow; Derek Hellemann, Lebanon; Troy Long, Withrow; Anthony McBride, Withrow; Quinn McDowell, Moeller. • Seventh Annual Girls Team Nm;ninees: Tommacina (Tia) -tAcBride, Mount Notre Dame; Ariel Thomas, ·Princeton. · The final tean1s will be announced in early March. The 2008 McDonald's games will tie held at the Bradley Center i.n Milwaukee March 26. The girls' game starts at 7 p.m. on ESPNti and the boys' game broadcasts live at 9:30p.m. on ESPN. -

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~ Foot~··ury costs Moeller top scorer McDowell for at least three -weeks Jltt oi By Um oeschen

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McDowell, Moeller's top scorer, has a stress fracture in his right foot.

Quinn McDowell, top scorer and re- _ bounder for a Moeller boys' basketball team ranked No.1 in both the state and Enquirer Division I polls, will iniss at least three weeks with a partial stress 'fracture in his rightfoot. · "Hopefully Quinn can be back by Moeller coach Carl Kremer said McDowell started feeling pain when the early February," Kremer said ThursCrusaders played at a holiday t,ourna- day. "It's tough, because he was havment in late December in North Caroli- ing a great senior season." The 6-foot-5 McDowell, a shooting na. McDowell's injury was diagnosed guard, leads Moeller with averages of this week after the pain persisted.

14.1 points and 5.3 rebounds a game. · He has signed with William & Mary. ·Moeller is 11-1. The regular season ends Feb. 8, and Moeller hopes to have McDowell back by then. ''We1llearn more about our team without him," Kremer said. "Not only is Quinn our top scorer and rebound-er, he's also got the on-court leadership that comes with being a threeyear starter." McDowell also was the top scorer on Moeller's 2007 state champion _team, with a 15.1 average. As a sophof more he averaged 10.5 points a game.

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By Carey Hoffman

Enquirer COiltributor

Moeller added another accolade to a memorable season Saturday night, and it's one that coach Carl Kremer isn't sure any of his teams have accomplished. 1· · The state's No. 1-ranked team played for the 17th and last time in Cincinnati this season, and completed a perfect season in local games. The latest victory . carne over Edgewood, 45-16, in · the Cintas I upper-bracket sectional final at Xavier University. "I would say that's something we've never done before," said Kremer, whose career already includes coaching Moeller to three Division I state titles, including the 2007 championship. "1bis really is a team that does it the old-fashioned way. Guys share the ball, and we've got no superstar." Saturday, they did it with de- .r tense. They held an Edgewood team that had won 15 games to just one field goal through the first 'thr'ee quarters. · · '' · · "We knew they would come after us," said Edgewood coach John Thomas. "We've not seen i pressure like that" Moeller (21-1), continuing to play without injured forward Quinn McDowell, was led by senior forward Daniel Wulker, who had 13 points. "Our defense was as good to. night as it's ever been," said WU:lker. "We prepared all week in practice for what Edgewood does." Edgewood forward Xavier Fugate, who averages 20.8 points per game, led the Cougars with , 10 points. He hit a 3-pointer with 1 1:32 to go in the first quarter, and Edgewood didn't add another score from the field until Fugate hit another 3 with 7:18left in the game. "Our kids did a tremendous job take a well-coached Edgewood team out of all the sets that • they like to m1i," said Kremer. Moeller's only loss came in a • holiday tournament out of town against nationally ranked Miller Grove from Georgia. Moeller advanc~s to a Division I district title game at University of Dayton Arena on Friday, where it will face Trotwood Madison. If Moeller advances, it will then head to the Columbus regional. "They are just tremendously coached," said Edgewood's Thornas. 'They are so disciplined andfundamentally sound. I've not seen anything like it" I),···

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Oak Hills 42, La Salle 40, secUonal final: Justin Steigerwald scored 19 points and Oak Hills survived a 3-point attempt in the final second to return to district tournament play for the first time in two years. "We'll take it It definitely wasn't a pretty win,'' said Oak Hills coach Mike Price. "It was a gutty win. We could have given up many times." Oak Hills advance& to a Division I district title game at 8 p.m. Saturday at UD Arena against the winner of today's WithrowGlen Este game. Oak Hills 117·5)- Steigerwald 6319, Renken 317, Proctor 4 0 8, Streicher 2 0 4, Sauers 10 2, Nichols 1 0 2. Totals: 17-47 4-12 42. • La Salle (1.3-10)- Crawford 3 0 7, Bachus 2 0 6, Jones 3 0 9, McElroy 6 214, Schmidt2 0 4. Totals: 16-38 2-4 40. . Oak Hills 9 11 14 -42 La Salle ...........-···--..14 8 5 13 -40 3-point goals: OH Steigerwalri' 4; L Crawford, Bachus 2, Jones3.

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Top-ranked Moeller knocked out Endures 1st loss to an Ohio team this season 3/tloe

By Ma~ Schmelzer Enquirer contributor

DAYfON - Moeller coach Carl Kremer couldn't even remember the last time the Crusaders had lost to an ~

Ohio team. He11 remember this one. Moeller, the defending Division I state champion and USA Today's No. 8 team in the country, was knocked out of the Division I tournament with a 4845loss to TrotwoodMadison in a district championship game Friday night at University of Dayton Arena 'This is a sad day for us," Kremer said after the game. 'This is a team that over-

achieved all year." Trotwood-Madison (204) advances to a Columbus re- Âˇ gional semifinal. The Rams lost to St Xavier in the regional semifinals last season. "We talked all week about how we're not playing a name," said Rams coach Larry Ham, whose team is making its third consecutive trip to a regional semifinal.

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"We talked all week about how we're not playing a name."Âˇ Trotwood-Madison coach LanYHam

Boys' basketball Division I districts: Trotwood-Madison 48, Moeller 45

Trotwood-Madison's Nathartiel Holloway dunks for his only two in a 48-45 victory against Moeller Friday night in a ÂˇDivision I district champi~nship game at University of Dayton Arena.

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"We told them, They wake up just like you do. They're athletes just like you,' " Ham added. "Our guys took that to heart." Moeller (21-2), the No.1 team in the Enquirer Division I coaches' poll and the Associated Press Division I statev..ide poll, saw its winning streak against Ohio teams snapped at 27 games, dating to a 5S.55 loss at La Salle on Feb. 9, 2007. The Crusaders had won 27 of their past 28 games, losing only this season to USA To<;J.ay's No. 3 team, St Benedict's (Newark, N.J.), 5~5 on Dec. 29. Michael Davenport scored 12 points to lead Moeller, which shot just 35.7 percent (15-of-42) from the field against the Rams' sticky man-to-man defense. "We had .a hard time getting looks against them, but then again, , we had a hard time getting looks all season," Kremer said. Greg Gainey gave TrotwoodMadison the lead for good at 33-32 on a free throw with 6:55left in the game. Aaron Robinson, who aed both teams with 16 points, followed with a layup for a 35-32 lead Moeller couldn't overcome. Moeller had one last chance after Trotwood was late getting out of its hud~e following a timeout with five seconds left in the game. The official setthe ball on the baseline, and the Crusaders alertly tried to in1pede the Rams' efforts to get to the ball. Trotwood got the pass off, and Moeller regained possession on a held ball, but Tony Rack's 3-pointer at the buzzer was off the mark. Both teams struggled offensively in the first half. Robinson made back-to-hack 3-pointers to give the

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Moelleir's Tony Martin (left) and Trotwood-Madison's Gregory Garney battle for a rebound durmg Friday's game at UD Arena.

Rams al5-9lead with 2:58left in the first quarter. Moeller used an otrerwhelming rebounding advantage to take a 20. 18 halftime lead. The Crusaders piled up 10 offensive rebounds in the first as many as Trotwood's total by halftinle, and took a22-10 advantage into the locker room. The Rams hurt themselves by missing-several scoring opportunities in the half, none more glaring than Darnell Tubbs' missed dunk following a steal late m the first quarter.

''We missed a lot of easy ones," said Ham, whose team shot 52.6 percent from the field (10-of-19) in the second half after going 6-for-20 (30 percent) in the first half. "If we hit those like we normally, with the defense we were playing, it would ha'{e been over a lot sooner." Âˇ Trotwood.-ison 120-41- Robinson 5 316,111omas 02 2,Gatney2 4 8.Cubbie 4 210, Brttt3 2 8, Pearson I 02, HolloWay I 0 2. TotalS: 1613 48. Moelleti21-21-Raci1319. Wui>.er4 210, Davenpo11.4 412,McDowe1113 S,Hanis 1!3.Stamperl2 4,~nziel 0 2. Totals: IS 13 45. Trotwood.-ison ---15 3 14 16 - 48

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Moeller head basketball:coacll can Kremer talks about Matt Roberts to tile crowd gathered at the slgni~g day , ceremony at Moeller high s<;hool. ·

S,trongsumrnet pays_ •! ·o.ff'foi··~:~·-MOell~·r·~seniur(, ~l beeause' he had _a super summer,"· Moeller head basketball coach Carl Kremer said... Moeller ·senio~ Matt Robet'):s, of Roberts said signing during the fall \,Madeira, took an unofficial visit to pedod was a relief because it allows the Citadel in Augilst to get a feel for him to .focus ori helping the team the•qtmpus arid the basketball pro~ rather· than having to impress col-~ gram. '· . leges on a game-by-game basis. . \ After hi$. official visit in Sep~ember He also s·aid ·the Moeller coaches he "fell in love" with it and verbally were a big help in the· process and committed to play there. . · · . getting a scholarship to play in col~ The Crusader forward made it offi- lege has been a dream of his since he cia! Nov. 14 when he signed letter started playing. · .· · ·. of intent to play at the Citadel. "My dad played fo! Miami, Ohio; "I like a lot of things about it," he so that has always been in the back said. of my mind," Roberts said. . "I liked the tradition,· it's a solid . "Ever since I was young I wanted conference, it's great academically, to go to Moeller and this is a big reawhich is very- important to me.". son why, theyjust have a great tradic Rob.erts has played basketball tion in all sports." . : since he was in thirdgrade and has RobertS is planning on. majoring in' I played for Moeller's varsity· team business at the Citadel to give himself\ since he was a sophomore. a variety of career options. and said He's had a number of injury prob- he's always been intere.sted in busi-. ' !ems dudng his time at Moeller, ness. which has liurt his recruiting.· He also said that having to juggle It wasn't until this summer that he academics with basketball is somewas able to show· what he could real~ thirig that witt prepare him for colly do and it was enough to impress a lege. . . lot of people. · "That's a, big part of what playing . "He's never been healthy, but sports in high school .and college is all after he played in a number of MU about, learning how .to manage yo].u tournaments this summer our open. time." · gyms were packed with people. all · By Mark Chalifoux

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Moell~r AD searchingJorn~w head football coach .

Moeller is looking for a new foot~ ball coach._ .. . . . Moeller athletiC- dt.rector Barry Borman said Friday that head football coach Bob Crable's ·CQaching contract will not be renewed for next seaso.n. ."What I was told was they felt the

program needed a new direction," loss to Colerain in the regional semiCrable said. . -final~ Nov. 10 at Paul Brown Stadi· "They felt·l had taken t?e. pr~- urn.. . ~ . gram as far as I could take 1t. They. . Crable went 48-30 in seven se.a: . obyiously felt they needed a sons at Moeller. Moeller made the ~hange." · 1 • · Division .I ·playoffs in six of those Crable led the Crusaders to a 7-.4 seven seasons .under Crable. record .this season, including a 2 7~ 7 <:;rable is a former All-American

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• Clam Montessori 50, St. Bernanl27: Junior guard Idrees Ramsey had 17 points, including :three 3-pointers, to lead host Clark (3-l, 2-0 ;Miami Valley Conference). • Western Brown 63, Bethel-Tate 43: Western Brown senior guard Nick Rymer had. 21 points, including three 3-pointers. : Loveland 62, MiHord 48: Junior forward Bobby Capobianco had a cateer night for points as he scored 32 on 11 field goals and went 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Wilmington 70, Turpin 63: Sophomore guard Quentin Rollins scored a game-high 27 points to lead visiting Wilmington. St. Xavier 71, Fenwick 45: Senior forward Walt Gibler scored a·game-high 26 points to lead St. Xavier, ranked No.1 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches' poll. Senior guard Brad Loesing added 19 points for the Bombers. · I 2. ., »... c1 Moeller 77, Chaminade-Julienne 43: Senior forward Quinn. McDowell scored 17 points to go along with six rebounds and four assists to lead host Moeller, ranked No. 2in the Enquirer Division I poll. JVestern Hills 79, Shroder 70: Shroder had four players reach double figures in points but it wasn't enough. Senior point guard Aramis Britten scored a game-high 22 points and went 13-of-14 from the free-throw line to give the host Mustangs their first win. Peebles 93, Eastern Brown 89 (On: Peebles freshman guard Blake Justice scored 46 points on 13 field goals and went 14-for-14 from the tree-throw line. ·

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Moeller gets out of Pit with win.·, Pair of seniors leads the way on 'Hans Frey Court' Enquirer staff reports

Moeller senior forward Michael ·, Davenport had 12 points ana five re- ~ bounds as the Visiting Crusaders defeated Elder 49-44 Friday night Senior Quinn McDowell had 11 · . points and four rebounds for Moel- . . ler · (4-0, 3-0 Greater Catholic League South division). : Elder (2-1, 1-1) was led by junior ~ forward Josh Jones, who had 12: points, three rebounds .and two steals. Moeller is ranked No.2 in the Enquirer Division•I area coaches'poll, while Elder is ranked fifth. Elder named its basketball court the Paul "Hans" Frey Court in ceremonies Friday night in honor of the 0n9'\f."J..,.o, .. ~' lo.tTLU'l~"lrtr 1'".1'\~f"h

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Boys' basketball

La Salle works OT to,defeat Spartans· By Jeff Wallner Enquir~r contributor

Tuesday was an emotional night at Roger Bacon, from start to finish. The evening began with a moment of silence for former Spartans basketball coach Bill Brewer. It ended with a dramatic overtime Victory for La Salle. La Salle, ranked No. 7 in the En- · quirer Division I coaches' poll, overcame a .game-tying shot by Spartans senior Ricky Cullum at the buzzer in regulation, before escaping with a 61-58 overtime win at Roger Bacon. La Salle was led by junior Danny. McElroy, who scored 19 points. Junior Jordon Crawford added 15 points for the Lancers, who improved to 2-0. The Spartans, ranked No. 4 in the Divisions II-IV coaches' poll, were led by Cullum's game-high 24 points. "'They outplayed us most of the night," said La Salle coach Dan Fleming. "We're a long way away. This game was more typical ohvhat we11 see early in the season." .,. Brewer, who led Roger Bacon to the Division II state championship in 2001-02 before becoming head coach at Princeton, died of a heart attack on Nov.1. •' A3-pointer by senior Victor Wyrick helped Roger Bacon grab a 2~ 26 lead at halftime. A three-point play by senior forward Eric Brichler gave Roger Ba:on its largest lead, 40.32, with less than seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Senior forward Luke Gatermann ied the score at 42 with his first two ~eldgoalsofthenightwith3:57left.

Cullum's layup off a steal and aS~ist by Willis Fleming put Roger Ba-

:on ahead 47-42 with 1:53left. A 3-pointer by La Salle's Jordon :::rawford made the score 49-48 Nith 49.8 seconds left. McElroy hit two free throws to Jut the Lancers ahead 50-49 with l9.8 seconds remaining. McElroy hit two more free throws to make the score 52-49 Nith 4.4 seconds remaining. .RatherthanallowtheSpartansto 1ttempt a 3-point shot, the Lancers :hose to foul. ·Brian Hils hit the first free throw, hen intentionally missed the secmd. Cullum rebounded the miss and i irilled a baseline jump shot to tie · i he score at 52 just before the buzz~r sounded in regulation. Gatermann scored to put La Salle ahead 6(}.57 with 22.6 secmds left in OT. Cullum's desperaion 3-point attempt to tie the score :aromed off the backboarc;I. Ll Salle 12.01 - Crawford 1 o 15, Owens 1 2 4, latennann 4 0 8,Jones31!0, Mc£1roy5 919, Schmldt215 . .O'JIIs: 22 13 61. llapr Bacon 11·21- Wy11ck I 0 3, Fleming 0 II, Hall! 0 !, Hudson 31 7,Johnson 0 !l,Cullum 7 7 24, Bnchler317, ms 2 3 8, Williams 2 1 5•.Totals: 19 15 58 .

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'Total role pl~yer' lifts .Moeller ·dowri stretch· By Mark Schmelzer E111Juirer contributor·

Even ifTony Martin's magic eh iris nothing more than pink lemoo-

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The Crusader senior scored only six points, but they all came in the fourth quarter as he helped Moeller hold off St Xavier and then puB. away for a 63-54 Greater Catholic League South Division win at a Moeller gym that was sold out be. fore the start of the junior varsity E.L. Hubbard for The Enquirer · game. Sl XaVIer guard Ryan Shlver1!1ecker "It just fell into my lap," the 6 (right) defends Moeller forward· foot-3forwardsaid. "It'sallaboutthe Quinn McDowell. McDowell led Gold team and Blue team making· · Moeller with 19 points. . each other practice harder.» · ''I told the guys after the Elder weren't thfuking about being rankgame last week that it takes guys ed second in the city behind the like him to win,» srud Moeller coach team they beat for the state champiCarl Kremer. ''He's atotal role pley- onship last season: er. He gets inconsistent ininutes, ''Ifs not about the other team," but when he gets in the game, he Martin said. ''Ifsaboutusandknowchangesitwithhisenergy-aDdyou ing how hard we work." never hear him complaining about Senior guard Brad' Loesing led his minutes or anything like that" St Xavier with 15 points. Senior forSenior forward Quinn McDowell: ward Walt Gibier added 11, 10 below scored a game-high 19 points to lead his league-leading average of 21 per Moeller (&0, z.<l), which. extended game. to 14 a winning streak dating to last "I learned what I already knew," seaSon, and to four a winning strea.~ St Xavier coach Scott Martin said. over St Xavier, also going back to· "Weneedtofocusmoreonoffense." last year. The Crusaders have won After a first quarter that featured their last 11 games at home inch.td- four lead changes and ended with ing last season. St Xavier leadillg 13-9, Moeller Senior forward Daniel Wulker turned ~ its defensive intensity iii added 15 for the Crusaders, who .the second quarter. Pressing full

cour1 and trapping in the frontcpurt producedsixBomberturnoversand two timeouts before St Xavier could · score on I..oesing's floater with 4:10 left in the first half. By then, Moeller had reeled off14 unansWered p<ints to take a ~13 lead. McDowell scored six points II the ran. St. Xavier cut the lead to three points twice on lfield goals by Steve Stefanou early in the third quarter, but another rash of Bomber tttrnovers led to another Crusader run, capped by Michael Davenport's dun..l{ that gave Moeller a nine-point lead, 37-28, with:3:59left in the third quarter. The Bombers fought back again to cut the lead~ three points, 40-37, on Loesing's driving, twistirig layup· at the buzzer. Martin responded for Moeller, blocking a shot and rebounding the ball ~d then converting at the other end to open the fourth quarter. He. fullowed with a feed to Wulker for a • layup and later added a soft ~fuot jumper from the Jane and another, field goal as Moeller opened the fourth quarter with a 154 run to take controL

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St. Xavier foiWard Walt Gibler is defended by Moeller forward Tony Martin during the Crusaders' 63-54 Greater Catholic League South victory Friday. Martin scored six points in the game, all in the fourth quarter. "It j~:~st fell into my lap," Martin said of his late-game surge. Coverage, C6

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GREATER CINCINNAn LEAGUE- SOUTH It's a similar tune as the teams in the South Division are likely to be some of the top Division I squads in the area "I think anybody can win it," Elder coach Joe Schoenfeld said. "... It's hard to · pick a clear-cut favorite." Moeller defeated St Xavier 4340 in the Division I state final in Columbus in March. Elder ·returns senior center Kyle Rudolph, who has been the player of the year in the division the past two seasons. La Salle returns· junior forward Danny McElroy, who has orally committed to Cincinnati.

ST. XAVIER COACH: Scott Martin (200-84) LAST SEASON: 22-5 (9-5) KEY PlAYERS: FWalt Gibler, PG

Brad Loesing OUROOK: The Bombers, who were Division I state runners-up to Moeller, return a lot of talent Gi- . bier (Loyola, ill.), a senior, averaged 16.1 points and 7.6 rebounds as a junior. Loesing, a senior, averaged 14 points and has committed to Wofford. Martin said he would like the Bombers to improve defensively as the season progresses. "We have experience from last year's team," Martin said. "We hope to have· a good year, and our strength should be rebounding."

MOELLER COACH: Car1 Kremer (297-118) lAST SEASON: 25-2 (12-2) KEY PlAYERS: G Quinn McDow-

ell, GTony Rack, F Daniel Wulker OUTLOOK: The reigning Division I state champions return plenty of experienced players. Me. Dowell, a three-year starter, averaged 14.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and three assists as a junior; he has orally committed to play at William & Mary. Rack, a senior, averaged 5.9 points, 4.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds. Wulker, a senior, averaged 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. Senior center Matt Roberts has orally committed to the Citadel. The Crusaders have had eight consecutive winning seasons and will be among the area's top teams again this year.

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Greg Loring for The Enquirer

Moeller guard Quinn McDowell (left, with St. Xavier's Brad Loesing in the Division I state final), leads an experienced Crusaders squad that's going for a second straight state championship.

ted to play tight end for Notre Dame, averaged [7.3 points and 10.8 rebounds last season. Wessels, a senior, averaged 2.2 points and 1.0 rebounds. Meyer, a senior, averaged 2.4 points. Jones, a senior, averaged 3.1 points and 3.4 rebounds. A key game will be Dec. 7 when the Panthers host Moeller.

LA SALLE

COACH: Dan Fleming (244-165) lAST SEASON: 1.8-6 (9-5) KEY PlAYERS: C Daimy McEl-

roy, PG Jordon Crawford, F Pat

COACH: Joe Schoenfeld (249- Heusmann

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ounooK:

Fleming likes the

LAST SEASON: 20.3 (12-2) Lancers' work ethic and believes KEY PlAYERS: CKyle Rudolph, F the squad could surprise some

Andrew Wessels, GAnt:Qony Mey- people. McElroy, a junior who has

er, F Steve Hengehold, F Craig Wessels, F Josh Jones OUROOK: The Panthers should be a solid defensive team and a bit more athletic than they have been recently, according to Schoenfeld. Rudolph, who has orally commit-

orally committed 1o Cincinnati, averaged 9.2 points and 6.8 rebounds. Crawford, a junior, averThe Enquirer/Ernest Coleman aged 7.4 points and 2.4 rebounds. Heusmann, a senior, averaged 5.6 Brad Loeslng (14 points) and Walt Gibler (16.1 points, 7.6 repoints and 6.2 rebounds. bounds) led St. Xavier to a state runner-up finish last season. - Mike Dyer Each has committed to a Division I school. · . '·

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GREATER CINCINNATI LEAGUE -· NORT~ .

With at least seven players returning, Chaminade-julienne is the preseason favorite. Two allleague players; Kurt Hess and Zack Kauth, return for the Eagles. Despite several players on the football team, Alter should be strong again and has a tough schedule. Alter lost to Dayton Dunbar in the regional final last season. Junior guard Ryan Siggins, who averaged double _figures in scoring, returns for Alter. Carroll returns senior guard Kevin Vest, who averaged 17.3 points last season. Teams listed. in coaches' predicted order of finish:

well and is solid in the post, Staley said. Hess, a S4 junior, averaged 4.8 points ar:d 2.6 rebounds. Kauth, a 6-5 senior, averaged 5.0. points and 4.9 rebounds. Bass, a sophomore, averaged 5.7 points and 1.8 rebounds and shows very good potential, according to Staley.

·ALTER

marre White and 6-8 junior forward Mike Joseph also should contril:tute. "We have some siZe, it's jl,tst going to take us a while because of the length of fall sports," Petrocelli said. "We have a good combination of perimeter shooters and guys that can rebounds. They all need to step lip." ·

CARROLL

COACH: Joe Petrocelli (740.255) lAST SEASON: 21-3 (12-2) COACH: Herman Burger (134. . KEY PlAYERS: G Brian Dou- 145) gherty, G Ryan Siggins, G Tony lAST SEASON: 4-17 (2-12) Boyle, F Trevor Heitz, F Ahtie KEY PlAYERS: G Kevin Vest, G

Heitz, G Nick Royer. ounooK: Alter lost the 001k of its scoring from last season, but CHAMINADE-JULIENNE should return several players despite the football team's lengthy COACH: Joe Staley (283-228) postseason run. Siggins, a &-5 juLAST SEASON: 9-12 (5-9) KEY PlAYERS: F Kurt Hess, F nior, averaged 11.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. No other returning Zack Kauth, PG Ryan Bass. ounooK: This will be a phys- player averaged double figures in ical group that. shoots the ball scoring. Junior transfer guard Ja-

Pat Sedlar, F AJ. Ferguson. OUTILOOK: The Patriots were very young with just one senior last season, but Burger has four seniors and better experience this season. This squad should have good team speed and have the ability to shoot tbe ball well, accor<ing to Burger. Vest, a senior, led the GCLin scoring (1.7.7

ppg.) and steals (2.9 spg.) last season. Sedlar, a junior, averaged 7.6 points and 4.5 repounds. Fer:. guson, a senior" and three-year starter, averaged 2.9 points and 2. 7 rebounds.

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COACH: Pat Kreke (225-186) lAST SEASON: 6-18 (2-12) . KEY PlAYERS: G Mike Lonne-

man, F Nathan Miller, G Tyler Zaidel, G Kevin Donoher. ounooK: Kreke said the Falcons have a strong returning senior class. Lonneman, a senior, averaged 10.3 points. Miller, a senior, averaged 4.8 points. Zaider, a senior, averaged 6.7 rebounds. Donoher, a 'senior, averaged 4.5 points and 1.9 assists. The Falcons had momentum by ending the season with Wins in three of ·their last four games. -=Mike Dyer

GREATER CINCINNATI LEAGUE - CENTRAL The talent might not be what is has been recently, but the division should remain competitive as always, according to McNicholas coach Pat Stricker. 'l ,definitely think Roger Bacon is the preseason favorite because of the people coming back and their size," ·Stricker said. However, this divi. sion might be too close to call until about Januacy, Purcell Marian coach Dave Campbell said. Purcell Marian, which was Division Ill regional runner-up to North College Hill last season, has a new coach in Campbell and will have several new players on the floor. Badin lost six seniors from a Division II sectional runner-up squad but returns one of the league's 'top shooters in senior Logan Schroeder; · Teams listed in coaches' predicted order of finish:

ROGER. BACON COACH: Brian Neal (13-30) lAST SEASON: 8-14 (4-10)

KEY PLAYERS: GRicky Cullum, .f Brian Hils, F Eric Brichler. OUTLOOK: Neal said the Spartans might be a few years froin making a significant run but the squad returns four players from last season. The athleticism should be improved from recent s~sons. Culltim, a senior, averaged about 10 points, three re- · bounds and two assists per game last season, and Hils, a senior, averaged about seven points, five rebounds and two assists. Brichler, a senior, averaged about five points, three rebounds and one assist. "I like our senior leadership and the. desire of younger kids to get better," Neal said.

BADIN COACH: Nick Argentati (17;25) LAST SEASON: 12-9 (6-8) KEY PLAYERS: G Logan Schroe-

der

OUTLOOK: Badin lost six seniors

from last season's team that fin, ished second in the Central and

lost to Alter in aDivision II sectional final. The Rams are in Division Ill this season. Schroeder, a 6-foot senior, averaged 9.7 points per gameandshot47percentfromthe 3-point line and 85 percent from the free-throw line. Despite being one of the best shooters in the league, he is the only returning player who had significant varsity minutes last season.

McNICHOLAS COACH: Pat Stricker (47-62) LAST SEASON: 7-14 (3-11) KEY PLAYERS: F Greg Ross. OUTLOOK: This will be a small

but quick squad that will pressure opponents. Ross, a 6-4 senior, averaged siX points and six rebounds last season and is the tallest player on the team. Stricker said Ross could be an NCM Division II or Division Ill college prospect. "llikethefactweareeightor nine deep and pretty quick," Stricker said. "The key for us is to shoot ball the well and start to

pressure people defensively so we can dictate the pace."

PURCELL MARIAN COACH: Dave Campbell (first

season) i:AST SEASON: 18-7 (8-6) KEY PLAYERS: G Brenin Garcia. OUTLOOK: With only one return-

ing player with any significant playing time on the varsity level, · the Cavaliers will be young and inexperienced, Campbell said. Purcell went to the regional final and won the Central division last season, but there will be a lot of new faces this season. Garcia, a 6-foot senior, averaged 8.8 points and 2.3 rebounds. However, a group of juniors who playedforthejuniorvarsity•last season should mature as the season progresses. 'The kids are used to winning and want to continue the tradition ofwinning we have at Purcell Marian · and they want to make a mark," CamJr ·bell said. -

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to talk some basketball. . First, please note that our Enquirer girls' preview will be published Wednesday. : _ and the boys' preview Nov. 21. 1 · Tom Jenkins; publisher of ' the Ohio Girls' Basketball Re. port, said reigning Division I :, state champion Mount Notre · Dame and Lakota West will be among the top teams in Ohio · . again this season. " MNDretums most of its scoring, · including.Tia q McBride and Ken... dall Hackney. The Cougars are rat- ' Tom ed No. 40 nationally by RivalGroeschen s.com this preseason.

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LaKOta west returns 1\mber Gray,one of the nation's top

·players: Sfiehascoillrhliieato, Tenne$see. Other storylines include for. mer MND coach Scott Rogers now coaching Indian Hill, where his daughter plays. , On the boys' side, Moeller is , the defending Division I state . ; champion and should contend · again. Quinn McDowell (Wtl.. liam & Mary) and Matt Roberts 1 (The Citadel) are Division I -~ commitments. St. Xavier, D-I state runnerup last season to Moeller, is rat-, ed No. 48 nationally by Rivals ~ .com, the only local team in the preseason "Fab 50." Walt Gibler' (Loyola, Ill.) and Brad Loesing . (Wofford) are Division I com- ·, mitments: ,, · Withrow, led by the area's toi>'rated player in Yancy Gates · (committed to Cincinnati), is a ' team many are talking about. ~North College Hill is three' time Division III.defending " state champion arid could make ·- a run again, with Damon Butler - back. Georgetown is. the defending Division N state champion and returns Jess Chadwell, a varsity starter as a freshman last season. BIU BREWER: Hundreds . paid their respects last week to ·; Princeton boys' basketball ' coach Bill Brewer, who died of a heart attack at age 42. At the visitation Tuesday at Princeton's gym, the line stretched out the door, down - the hall and throughout the building. . Most every local prep basket ball coach was there. Players from othenichools, including , some entire teams, waited in ' line to see Brewer's wife, Peggy, and family. Brewer also coached his daughters' elementary school teams at All Saints, and his players were there wearing their uniform jerseys. Girls' teams from rival schools, also in uniform, moved through the line. Children and adults alike were sobbing. . Along with Brewer's dedica• tion to his family, people were discussing Brewer's humjlity · and sense of humor. ·Even after his Roger Bacon team upset LeBron James' team in the 2002 Division II state final, Brewer never changed. And he always - had a one-liner. _ A couple years ago, it was -~ midseason when I realized I " 'had not yet seen Brewer's , Princeton team play. ~ "Bill, sorry I haven't been · ·- out," I said; , "' 'That's OK," he said. "You're' -~ not m1ssing anything." _, That was Bill. Princeton was ~ about 10-2 at the time. " Area coaches are discussing _, how they can honor Brewer, · <-,• perhapswith afundraiser and/ I 1 ~ or scholarship fund in his ;"' name. We will let you know I:• when we hear something.

··: , FSN FOOTBALL: The fiist sea-' :

"' son of FSN Ohio's Thursday , night 1V football games went : ~· well, FSN spokesman Steve ~ Pawlowski said. 1 " Ratings? No word from.FSN general manager Steve Livera- I -~· ni. "Steve said we are not mak- 1 ·". ing ourselves available to com- i ~- menton the ratings," 1 : Pawlowski wrote in an e-mail. f Pawlowski did say FSN Ohio , ,, plans to do more prep football • gamesneXtyear. , "I can tell you that our first ~· season ... in the Cincinnati mar-· ·' .ket has been extremely well-re- . ceived by the schools and com:~ munities we're featUring," he "' said. 0

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Higb school basketball MOELLER: Matt Roberts, a 6-foot-9 senior center, has orally committed to Division I college program The Citadel. Roberts averaged 2.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in a backup role last season, as Moeller won the Division I state championship. Crusaders coach Carl Kremer said Roberts is projected to start this season.

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COMMITMENT: Moeller junior forward Quinn McDow~ ell has made an oral commi , ment to play at William & Mary, a Division I school in the Colonial Athletic Associ-. r---. ation. The 6-foot-5, 195- Q pound McDowell averaged -... 14.7 points and 4.6 rebounds }n for the Division I state cham-...;:::.._ pion Crusaders (25-2) last ~ season. McDowell also consid- ~ ered Loyola University in Chicago, Liberty and David- 4j . son, according to Moeller coach Carl Kremer.

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Moeller rallies to overtime victory in N.C. Enquirer staff reports

Moeller senior guard Quinn McDowell had 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals to lead the host Crusaders over Miller Grove (Ga.) 51-48 in overtime Thursdayinthe:firstroundofthe Bojangles' Holiday Tournament in Charlotte, N.C. Moeller was down throughout the fourth quarter, but with three minutes to play and trailing by four points, Moeller's Tony Harris hit a 3-pointer to make it a one-point game. . With the game tied, both teams turned over the ball inside one minute, forcing the game into overtime. With eight seconds to play in overtime. Moeller's Daniel

Georgetown girls among winners in holiday classics near and far · two

Wulker made free throws to extend the lead to 51-48. MillerGrovewasledbyMfon Udofia, who is rated the No.5 point guard in the 2009 class; according to Rivals. com. Udofia scored' 23 pointS, 10 of which came from the free-throw line. , Moeller (9-0), ranked No. 1 in the Enquirer DiVision I area coaches' poll, plays at 2:30p.m. today. Elder 66, Spanish River (Aa.)

· 33: Senior center Kyle Rudolph scored'a game-high 13 points to lf'ad Eldf'r in thf' Fort T:nu1f'r-

with a win over West Union. North Adams (10-0, 6-0Southern Hills League) plays Manchester at 8 p.m. Saturday at North Adams.

dale Beach Holiday Classic. Junior forward Alex Eppensteiner added 10 points for the Girls' basketball Panthers (7-2). Georgetown 44, Western Elder, ranked No. 6 in the En- Brown 37: Senior forward Chelquirer poll, · plays McArthur sea Drake scored a game-high 15 · (Fla) at 4:30p.m. today. points and grabbed 11 rebounds Aiken 73, South Browanl (Aa.) to lead Georgetown in the cham64:JuniorforwardDarren Good- pionship game of the Brown son scored a team-high 23 points County Holiday Tournament. to lead Aiken in its first game of Badin 66, Springfield South 44: the D-Hop Hoops Classic in Badin senior forward Iizzy SunWest Palm Beach, Fla derhaus broke a single-game North Adams 72, West Union scoring record with 36 points· 66: North Adams advances to against host Springfield South. the McDonald's Adams County The previous record was 35 Tonmllmf'nt rhllmnionshin finlll noints sPt in 1QRQ

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f\'loeller to face natioil's top te~ today !Jnquirerstaffreports

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~ The Moeller Crusaders relinquished a !(),.point lead in the fourth quarter but hit some crucial free throws down the stretch to pull out d57-55 victory over lincoln, N.Y., the ninth-ranked team in the USA Today Super 25, Friday in the Bojangles Shootout in Charlotte, N.C. Moeller, the top-ranked team in the Enquirer Division I coaches' poll, fell behind 5(),.49 after opening. a 47-37 advantage. . But the Crusaders got some key free throws from Quinn McDowell and Michael Davenport to secure the victory. · Davenportfinishedwithagamehigh 24 points and added 12 rebounds, while McDowell added 13

points and six rebounds. Daniel Wulker chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds. Moeller, 1(),.0, will face St Benediet's Prep, ranked No. 1 in the country by USA Today, in the tournament final today. Springboro 39, Hughes 38: A Matt Rhule layup with nine seconds remaining turned out to be the game-winner for host Springboro in the fiilal of the Domino Holiday Classic. . BJ Lowery led Hughes with 11 points. Cincinnati Christian 81, Oyler 36:

Cincinnati Christian junior center Derek Wickersham scored a career-high 23 points and had 11 rebounds. Teammate junior guard Nate Brusman added 21 points.

Loveland 55, Lakota East 47: IT~as) 27: Ashley Hite scored 17 Loveland junior forward Bobby Ca- points and aqded 12 rebounds, and pobianco controlled the boards Kyli·Parker added 12 points, seven with a career-high 19 rebounds to assi~ts and five steals at the Orlango with his 21 points. Teammate ju- do Christmas Tournament niorforward Brian Wozniak added · Western Hills 44, Monroe 42: 20 points and six rebounds for host Ciera Williams scored a game-high Loveland. 10 points for Western Hills. ·Lakota East freshman gu:ard MiSt. Ursula 52, Columbus St. Fran· chael Boyd led his team with 14. cis De Sales 51: Suzanne Sifri La Salle 55, Hamilton 49: Bren- scored a team-high 14 for SUA dan Jones scored a team-high 14 St. Bernard 51, SCPA 30: St. Berpoints for La Salle. nard earned its first victory behind Girls' basketball junior point guard Kari Cadle, who led all scorers with 26 points and Lakota West 69, Archbishop also had seven rebounds. Cadle Wood 31: Amber Gray scored a also broke the school record for game-high 21 points as West ad- steals in a game with nine. vanced in the Pickerington North Freshman forward Allison EdKroger HolidayTournamerit. Watds added 11 points, nine reSummitCounbyDay66,JohnPaul borinds and four steals. ;

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Name, School Brusman, Cin. Christ Gibler, St Xavier Beny, Clarl< Schaljo; Bethel-Tate Kohn. Seven Hills Davis, Seven Hills Vest Carroll Gapobianco, Loveland McDowell, Moeller Rollins. Wilmington Hicks. lakota West McElroy, La Salle Garcia, Purcell Marian Bass. C-J loeslng, St Xavier Mann, Cin.Christian Siggins, Alter Schroeder, Badin Armstead, MV Christian Teny, CNE White, Colerain Bryant, Milford .Gulick. Madeira candella, lakota west Harrison. Deer Pari< Tudor, Madeira Baker, Milford Williams, Pririceton Niles, Winton Woods Whtte,Atter Messinger, CNE Steigerwald, Oak Hills Hull, Sycamore Roberts, Middletown Volkerdlng, Harrison Forch, New Miami LaGarde, Talawanda Claytor, Talawanda Davidson, New Miami Armstrong, Fairfield Stevens. Kings Wozniak. Loveland Kremer, Walnut Hills Beriin, Wilmington Morgan, Western Brown Hughes, Clarl< Ruellen, Western Hills Bright Wyoming Taylor, Fairfield Frazier, Northwest Wulker, Moeller Pettit, East Central Rudolph, Elder lonneman, Fenwick Nwankwo, lakota West Ross. McNicholas Harris, Kings lail, East Central Gayhart. Kings Davenport, Moeller Butler, NCH Fugate, Edgewood Gordon, Colerain Home, Princeton Harris, Wyoming Heatherly, Mason Gaston, Ross Chafin, Hamilton Green, Wyoming Cox, Amelia Staley, C-J Wright ceo Griggs, Indian Hill Beerse, U. Miami Jordan, Mariemont Niles, Winton Woods Renneker, Indian Hill ___;-------

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G Pis. 9 21B 11 201 187 .11 8 178 8 172 8 170 9 166 9 164 II 164 10 162 10 153 9 !52 9 151 150 .11 11 150 9 145 10 143 9 140 B 139 8 138 9 138 ·9 136 10 133 10 132 7 131 10 131 9 131 10 131 B 131 10 129 8 127 9 127 9 127 B 125 6 124 9 123 8 123 B 122 8 121 119 11 9 119 9 liB 8 118 10 118 9 117 116 11 7 116 10 116 11 115 8 114 113 11 9 111 B 111 B 111 10 111 7 Ill 9 110 9 109 9 108 108 11 5 108 6 -107 9 106 10 106 10 106 10 105 7 105 104 11 10 104 10 103 11 103 7 102 8 102 7 102 B 102 B 101 B 100

SCORING

PPC

Name, School G Pis. 24.2 Sundemaus. Badin II 202 IB.3 Hawkins, Rnneytown 201 10 17 Wanninger, Colerain 181 11 22.3 Bennett, Anderson 171 10 21.5 Neel, Taft 168 11 21.3 11 168 18.4 Wilhelm, Talawanda Pearce, Fenwick 163 11 18.2 Brown, Middletown 161 10 14.9 Reid, Taft 10 161 16.2 Cornelio, Colerain II 159 15.3 II 159 16.9 Nagle, Milford !54 11 16.8 Shepherd, Norwood Hamlet, Glen Este 151 9 13.6 10 149 13.6 Brooks, Hamson Kust, CHCA 148 8 16.1 luttrell, East Clinton 148 .11 14.3 Thomas, Princeton 10 148 15.6 145 9 17.4 Eaney, Wilmington 12 143 17.3 Ferguson, Mariemont Hillman, MND 10 143 15.3 Drake, Georgetown 140 10 15.1 Voss, Loveland 10 139 13.3 McBride, MND 10 139 13.2 Retcher, Reading 135 9 1B.7 Stanton, Walnut Hills 9 133 13.1 Hackney, MND 131 10 14.6 Connaughton, Ross II 130 13.1 129 11 16.4 Reynolds, Fairfield 127 Reed. ceo 9 12.9 Hodge, Glen Este 127 9 15.9 T~er, Bethel-Tate 10 126 14.1 Cooper, Sycamore 11 . 126 14.1 124 8 15.6 Carey, Seven Hills Konekamp, St Ursula 1D 124 20.7 11 120 13.7 Spuning, Taft Dunn, Seven Hills 119 B 15.4 Davis, Western Brown 119 10 15.3 Temme!, Wyoming 9 119 15.1 Turchick, Milford 11 liB 10.8 Gifford, Wilmington 117 9 13.2 Davis, Hughes 116 B 13.1 8 116 14.B Gray. lakOta West 10 113 11.B Walker, Taft Attinger, W. Brown 10 113 13 Sculley, ceo B 112 10.5 Finney, Lockland 7 112 16.6 11.6 10.5 ASSISTS 14.3 G Ast. 10.3 . Name, School Meyer, Badin 11 55 12.3 Fay, Anderson 10 53 13.9 Finney, Lockland 7 47 13.9 Fowler, MND 10 46 11.1 Davis, Western Brown 45 10 15.9 Cornelio, Colerain II 44 12.2 Jones, Hughes 44 B 12.1 Craycraft, Wilmington 44 9 12 Dooley, Madeira 42 10 9.B Mngton, CHCA 8 40 21.6 37 10 17.8 T~er, Bethel-Tate 37 B 11.B Sculley, CCD 37 9 10.6 Hamlet, Glen Este 37 9 10.6 Stice,'Williamsburg Ballman, Mercy 36 B 10.5 10 35 15 Jelley, Georgetown Beirne, Madeira 10 35 9.5 9 35 10.4 Sprong, Roger Bacon Hillman, MND 10 34 10.3 Marks, Talawanda 11 33 9.4 10 32 14.6 Staubach, Madeira 32 10 12.B Smith, MND 11 32 14.6 Neel, Taft Reynolds, Fairfield 11 30 12.8 30 10 12.6 Stallworth, Princeton Un, Sycamore 10 30 12.5 Kust, CHCA 29 8 "'·'"'"

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PPC IB.4 20.1 16.5 17.1 15.3 15.3 14.8 16.1 16.1 14.5 14.5 14 16.8 14.9 18.5 13.5 14.8 16.1 .11.9 14.3 14 13.9 13.9 15 14.B 13.1 11.8 11.7 14.1 14.1 12.6 11.5 15.5 12.1 10.9 14.9 11.9 13.2 10.7 13 14.5 14.5 11.3 11.3 14 16

APG • 5 5.3 6.7 4.6 4.5 4 5.5 4.9 4.2 5 3.7 4.6 4.1 4.1 4.5 3.5 3.5 3.9 3.4 3 3.2 3.2 2.9 2.7 3 3 3.6

ASSISTS. Name, School Brusman, Cin. Christ Hughes, Clark Rack, Moeller Crawford, La Salle feny, CNE Hams, Wyoming Butler, NCH Lane, Ross Wilkerson, Fairfield Scruby, Kings ruder, Madeira McKinney, Taft VanNatta, Badin Benin, Wilmington Rymer, Western Brown Garrett, Western Brown Forch, New Miami lheising, East Central taylor, Fairfield Cantor, Turpin Purcell, Badin Kennedy, Loveland Ballew, Princeton lail, East Central Brueggeman, lt Miami Rollins, Wilmington Marcum, Colerain

Bird, Madeira Siggins, Alter Royer, Alter Bass, C-J Baker, Milford Loe~ng, St xavier Greenwood, W. Woods Hanis, Moeller Davis, Purcell Marian Dennis, Sycamore Alsfelder, CCD Hams, Kings Host, Milford Edwards, CHCA lhomas, Edgewood Steigerwald, Oak Hills Schroeder, Badin Pettit, East Central Chatfield, Seven Hills Ruellen, Western Hills

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57 57 54 51 50 47 45 45 44 43 43 43 42 41 39 39 38 36 36 36 35 34 34 33 33 33 32 32 31 31 31 31 31 31 30 30 30 29 29 29 28 28 28 27 27 27 27

6.3 5.2 4.9 5.7 6.3 4.7 9 6.4 4 4.8 4.3 8.6 4.7 4.1 4.3 4.3 4.2 4 3.3 5.1 4.4 3.8 3.4 3.7 4.7 3.3 3.6 3.2 3.1 3.1 2.8 3.4 2.8 3.9 2.7 3.3 3.3 4.1 3.2 3.2 4 4.7 3.1 9 3 3.4 3.9

G Reb. 9 118 9 100 11 91 9 91 10 90 89 8 10 89 7 88 9 88 8 82 9 80 11 78 5 78 77 9 7 77 76 9 8 76 76 5 75 11 9 75 11 74 10 74 5 73 11 71 8 69 8 68 10 67 8 67 9 64 8 83 8 83 10 83 7 62 11 62 10 61 9 60 10 60 7 60 10 60 10 58 58 6 8 57 8 57 57 8 9 56 8 56

13.1 11.1 8.3 10.1 9 11.1 8.9 12.6 9.B 10.3 8.9 7.1 15.6 8.6 11 8.4 9.5 15.2 6.B 8.3 6.7 7.4 14.6 6.5 8.6 8.5 6.7 B.4 7.1 7.9 7.9 6.3 8.9 5.6 6.1 6.7 6 8.6 6 5.8 9.7 7.1 7.1 7.1 6.2 7

G 9 11 11 9 8 10 5 7 11 9 10 5 9 10 9 9 9 9 11 7 8 9 10 9 7 10 9 10 10 10 11 9 11 8 11 9 9 7 9 9 7 6 9 3 9 8 7

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Name, School

Morgan, Western Brown Gapobianco, Loveland Beny, Clark Baker, Milford Siggins, Alter Davis, Seven Hills Bright, Wyoming Hamson, Deer Park Bryant, Milford Schaljo, Bethel-Tate Wickersham, Cin.Christ Gibler, St Xavier Benton, Taft Gordon, Colerain Caldwell, Western Hills Mann, Cin.Chnstlan Kippins, Mariemont Oanand, New Rich. Annstrong, Fairfield McElroy, La Salle Powell, Hamilton Heard, Wilmington Harris, Taft Staley, Cham.-Jul. · Davidson, New Miami Hill, Bethel-Tate Heatheny, Mason Simmons, Shroder Dennis, Sycamore Rudolph, Elder Jordan, Mariemont Johnson, Princeton Wright,CCD Brown, Hamilton White, Alter Vest, carroll Coomer, lakota West Moses, Western Hills Rollins, WilmingtOn Collins, lakota West Rogers, Western Hills Messinger, CNE ~nnstead, MV Christian Buckingham, Summ~ Wozniak, Loveland Brtchler, Roger Bacon

Name, School

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taylor, Fairfield

Rymer, Western Brown Hams, Wyoming Lane, Ross Berlin, Wilmington Ruellen, Western Hills Rollins, Wilmington Hughes, Clark Hicks, lakota West McKinney, Taft Crawford, La Salle Kohn, Saven Hills LaGarde, Talawanda Butler, NCH Hill, Bethel-Tate Carey, Deer Park Dennis, Sycamore Gulick, Madeira Oavenpo~. Moeller Royer, Alter 1/hite, Alter Schroeder, Badin ransey, Amelia Wilkerson, Fairfield Davis, Taft Caldwell, Western Hills Siggins, Alter B~e,Aiter

Mann, Cin.Christian feny, CNE Fiore, Indian Hill Boyd, lakota East Britten, Western Hills Foster, Colerain Rascona, Deer Par1< Baker, Milford McDowell, Moeller ~ewman, Bethel-Tate Messinger, CNE ~lberding, Glen Este rudor, Madeira Ballew, Princeton Gaston, Ross McDaniel, Talawanda

G 11 9 10 7 10 7 10 11 10 5 9 8 B 5 8 7 9 10 11 10 10 9 10 11 5 7 10 10 9 8 7 10 6 9 7 9 11 8 8 10 10 10 7 8

511.

RPG

SPG

36 3.3 36 4 33 3.3 32 4.6 32 3.2 30 4.3 30 3 29 2.6 29 2.9 29 . 5.8 28 3.1 28 3.5 27 3.4 26 5.2 24 3 24 3.4 24 2.7 23 2.3 23 2.1 22 2.2 22 2.2 22 2.4 21 2.1 21 1.9 21 4.2 21 3 20 2 20 2 20 2.2 20 2.5 20 2.9 20 2 20 3.3 19 2.1 19. 2.7 19 2.1 19 1.7 18 2.3 18 2.3 18 1.8 18 1.8 18 1.8 18 2.6 18 2.3

. ~ll

t.asrt;nmon

Brunsman, Mercy Chinn, Princeton Snell, ceo Wright, Madeira Meister, Northwest

Williams, Western Hills Si ng)etary, Hamilton Nag)e, Milford Evans, Seven Hills Bullard, Walnut Hills Shaw, Winton Woods Mathews, Badin Wanninger, Colerain Stanton, Hamson Brown, Middletown

Attinger, W.Brown Lambe~. CHCA Adkins, Georgetown Crist, Lt Miami Soper, Madeira Paf1(er, Summit Powers, Summit Henderson, West Hi

Lumpkin, W. Woods

Name, School

~2g

29 29 2B 28 28 28 27 26 26 26 26 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

REBOUNDING

Franke, Mariemont _ Hawkins, Finneytown Sunderllaus, Badin Temme!, Wyoming Dillingham, W.Hills Miller, Anderson Reed, ceo Thomas, SCPA Pearce, Fenwick Connor, CNE Gault, New Miami Luttrell, East Clinton carroll, Cin.Christlan Walker, Taft Wallace, Bethel-Tate Parks, Middletown Ware, Walnut Hills Trissell, Talawanda Shepherd, Norwood Stanton, Walnut Hills Hisle, Colerain Drake, Georgetown Stutz, Felicity-Franklin Clark, Lockland Voss, Loveland Kleist, Mason Huxel, CNE Reid, Taft Hodge, Glen Este Spunock, Williamsburg Hillman, MNO Ta~or. Indian Hill Ferguson, Mariemont Ivory, Roger Bacon Cron, Sycamore McGann, Felicity-Frank Stanton, Hamson Gray, lakota West Sharkey, St Ursula Giese, Mercy Eaney, Wilmington Speny, Amelia Evans, Seven Hills Ri~hardson, Talawanda Stokes, Shroder Mason, Georgetown Hodapp, Roger Bacon Grant, Georgetown Kies, Kings Lafleey, Lakota East

T~er,

8 10 8 10 8 12 9 11 8 9 8 11 11 11 10 10 8 10 8 10 6 '6 11 8

G Reb. 12 179 10 176 11 126 9 104 12 99 10 98 97 9 8 97 11 94 12 93 9 92 11 88 87 6 10 87 10 86 9 86 9 86 11 83 81 11 9 81 11 80 so. 10 7 78 7 78 10 78 10 78 12 77 10 77 9 . 75 9 75 74 10 72 9 12 '71 9 71 11 71 8 70 11 70 8 70 10 70 8 69 9 69 10 67 8 67 11 67 8 66 10 65 9 65 10 64 8 64 10 64

STEALS

Bethel-Tate Franke, Mariemont Brown, Middletown Hawkins, Finneytown Jones, Hughes Marks, Talawanda Davis, Western Brown Webb, East Clinton Dunn, Seven Hills Kust, CHCA Bennett, Loc~and Evans, Seven Hills Retcher, Reading Rottmueller, Reading Ko~kamp, St Ursula Smith, Withrow McGann, Felicity-Frank Saddler, Shroder Neel, Taft Spuning, Taft Shaw, Winton Woods Stutz, Felicity-Franklin Cornelio, Colerain Reynolds, Fairfield Hillman, MNO Bradford, Norwood Hite, Summ~ Wallace, Bethel-Tate Stanton, Hamson Brooks, Harrison Mann, Mount Healthy Patterson, Colerain Browning, Fairfield Solomon, Hughes Ellinghausen, Ross Rogg, Seton Oillingham, W. Hills Wanninger, Colerain Davis, Hughes Makos~. MV Christian Shipman, Princeton Hodapp, Roger Bacon Jenkins, Ross Kelly, Ursuline Stokes, Shroder Williams, Western Hills Eaney, Wilmington Hollins, Winton Woods McKee, Wyoming

G 10 12 10 10 8 11 10 11 8 8 7 8 9 9 10 8 8 8 11 11 8 7 11

10 11 6 10 11 10 9 11 11

8 11 10 12 11 8 8 10 9 11 10 8 i2 9 8 9

·2.63.6 2.9 3.5 2.8 3.5 2.3 3 2.4 3.3 2.9 3.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.5 2.5 3 2.4 3 2.4 4 4 2.2 3

RPG 14.9 17.6 11.5 11.6 8.3 9.8 10.8 12.1 8.5 7.8 10.2 8 14.5 8.7 8.6 9.6 9.6 7.5 7.4 9 7.3 8 11.1 11.1 7.8 7.8 6.4 7.7 B.3 8.3 7.4 8 5.9 7.9 6.5 8.8 6.4 8.8 7 8.6 7.7 6.7 8.4 6.1 8.3 6.5 7.2 6.4 8 6.4

511.

SPG

.72 51 46 42 41 41' 40 39 38 37 35 35 34 34 34 34 33 33 33 33 33 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 30 30 30 29 29 29 29 29 29 28 28 28 28 28 28 2B 27 27 27 27 27

7.2 4.3 4.6 4.2 5.1 3.7 4 3.5 4.8 4.6 5 4.4 3.8 3.8 3.4 4.3 4.1 4.1 3 3 4.1 4.6 2.8 2.8 3.1 2.8 5.2 3 2.7 3 3.3 2.6 2.6 3.6 2.6 2.9 2.4 2.5 3.5 3.5 2.8 3.1 2.5 2.8 3.4 2.3 3 3.4 3

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.Boys' basketball!" GCL South showdown

The Enquirer/Ernest Coleman

2008.0103.13.Moller-·Moller High School player from left to Right Michael· Davenport stand Quinn McDowell in the Center and Daniel Wulker stand on the right. On Thu January 3, 2008

CRUS for another· state championship But Moeller first must tackle hard league schedule

Home-court advantage

all-area wing McDowell (14.9ppg), who has signed with the College of GCL South teams Moeller and William and Mazy. La Salle meet twice each basketball Forward Daniel Wulker (Chrisseason, and Moeller has not won at tian Brothers), a 6-foot-6 senior La Salle's gym in seven years. Acwho averages 10.3 points per cording to Lancers statisticians, here game, and wing Michael Davenis the recent history when the teams port (9.8 ppg) are next on the By Tom Groeschen have met at La Salle: Moeller scoring list Davenport, a tgroeschen@enquirer.com Jan. 13, 2001- Moelle~s most re6-4 senior, has emerged lately with . Moeller senior Quinn McDowa 24-point, 12-rebound game at the ell said it was no disgrace to lose to cent win at La Salle, ~-41.."T~le Cru- Bojangles event USA Today's No. 1-rated boys' baS- saders score the last eight P.01 ~ La Salle coach Dan Fleming ketball team last week The Cru- and hold La Salle to four points In saw many of his key 2006-07 playsaders reveled in the experience. the fourth quarter after trailing 37-31 • ers graduate, including all-area "It was awesome," McDowell after three quarters. guard Bobby Austin. Fleming alsaid. 'That was why we went down 2002- Michael Selm hits a 3-point- ways has liked to use his bench, there, to play those kind of er with 15 seconds left for La Salle's but this season the Lancers are not games." only lead of the game as the Laneas deep as in the past . But LaSalle remains dangerFanslineduptwohoursbefore erswin57-55. tipofflast Saturday to see Moeller, 2003 _La Salle wins 68_57 . ous with 6-7 junior fonyard Danny the Ohio Division I champion, face McElroy, who col111llltted to the St Benedict's of Newark, NJ., in 2004- Justin Orr hits a 3-pointer University of Cincinnati before his the championship.game of the Bo- with seven seconds left and the sophomore season and is averagjangles Shootout in Charlotte, Lancers win 52-51 over the national- ing 16.9 points and 8.3 rebounds N.C. Moeller lost 56-45,. the Cru- ly ranked Crusaders. per game. saders' firstdefeat this season. 2005- Lancers win 71-61. "He's done very well," Fleming "Playing that kind of competi- 2006 _ Lancers win 52-50. . said of McElroy. "Lastyear, he had tion can only make you better," so many guys around him to help said McDowell, who made the all- 2007 - Lancers win 58-55· out This year, as soon as he gets tournament team. Note: Moeller has beaten La Salle in the ball he's got two or three guys Moeller beat No. 9 USA Today- six of the last seven years in their on him right away." rated lincoln (N.Y.) 57-55 at the meetings at Moeller. Senior forward Brendan Jones Bojangles event, and the Crusad(9.3 ppg) and junior guard Jordon ers also defeated Miller Grove . Crawford (8.8 ppg) are La Salle's (Ga) 51-48. Miller Grove tfeaiures • ratings. The Web site's rating fac- other most consistent scorers. Mfon Udo:fia, who is rated by torS. include non-league won-lost Fleming said Moeller must be Rivals.com as the No. 5 point record against top teams. considered "the decided favorite" guard in the 2009 class. , Moeller (H)-1, 6-0 GCL) is despite La Salle's home advantage Now the hard part: Moeller vis- ranked No. 1 il;t the Enquirer Divi- on Bill Cady Court La Salle's gym its Greater Catholic I..eague South sion I area coaches' poll, and i~ the smallest in the GCL South, . rival La Salle at 7:30p.m. today for La Salle (6-3, 4-2) is ranked No. 8. and the atmosphere is especially the teams' :first of two meetings Last season's Moeller-La Salle amped for league games. this season. Moeller bas not won results illustrate the unpredictabil- . McDowell said Moeller is used in La Salle's gym since January ity of GCL South basketball. On to that kind of pressure, especially 2001, according to Lancers statisti- Jan. 12, 2007, the . Crusaders as state champion. The Crusaders clans. pounded the Lancers 74-44 at hope to become the :first Cincin"We always have a tough time Moeller. On Feb. 9, 2007, La Salle nati-area school to repeat as Ohio over there," Moeller coach Carl beat Moeller 58-55 at La Salle. big-school state basketball cham. Kremer said. "It'll be a ·packed Moellerwentontowinthestate pion since Elder: in 1973 and '74: gym. Every road game in the GCL Division I title and finished 25-2. 'That's the ultimate goal," South is tough. We're going into La Salle advanced to the district fi- McDowell said. "Every day, every that grinder, heading toward the nals and finished 18-6. ·.practice and every game goes into end of the season." Moellerlostall-areaguardTroy preparing for the state toumaThe GCL South is rated the Tabler(WrightState)andforward mentAllthiscompetitionhopefulcountry's No. 1 boys' basketball Teny Martin (Wofford) to gradua- ly gets us wher:e we want to be league in the Calpreps.com power tion, but top returnees include again."

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NAME: Quinn IVfcDowell SCHOOL: Moeller High Sctlool SPORT{S}: Basketball-Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2008 GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: "Winning '07 Ohio Div. I Basketball Championship" BIRTHDATE: 1-13-90 HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'5"- 195 lbs. RESIDENCE: Mason PARENTS: Dave & Jenn BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My parents and Jesus Christ." FUTURE GOAL: "Work at missions overseas." MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior, a 3-year starter, started strong this season vs. Thurgood Marshall (.21 points), St. Xavier (19), Alter (18) and Chaminade-Julienne (17). He helped the Crusaders last year to a 25-2 record, league, sectional and regional titles and the Ohio state Division I basketball championship. Quinn averaged 15 points a game, including big games vs. St. Xavier (24 points), LaSalle (23 points) and Lakewood St. Edward (19 points, in the state semi-finals). QulnR earned several honors, including 1st team aii-GCL, 1st team all-city and 3rd team all-Southwest Ohio district. Quinn also played 4 years of soccer for the Crusaders, and was captain of the team this past season.. A good student (National Honor Society) who is active in community service:, Quinn will play basketball next year at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Hls favorite athlete is Brett Favre, favorite entertainer is Steve Carell, favorite movie is The Shawshank Redemption and most-like-to-meet is Gandhi.

COACH'S QUOTE -- "Quinr. is an intense, committed competitor who makes those around him better. He fs the epitorr.e of what we want a Moeller basketball player to be." -- Carl Kremer, Basketball Coach To view last year's MVPs, :g~h~r~. To view the 2005-2006 'MVP.s, QQberE!. To view the 2004-2005 MVP.s, gQIJE!re.

LAROSA'S 2007 MVPs NAME: Jessica Pachko SCHOOL: Oak Hills High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a 2-time all-city basketball player who will play next year for Marquette u.

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NAME: Walt Gibler SCHOOL: St. Xavier High School SPORT(S): Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1st team all-city forward helped Bombers to Ohio state runner-up finish last year, and will play at Loyola-Chicago.

NAME: Nicole Staverman SCHOOL: Notre Dame Academy SPORT(S): Volleyball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a much-decorated volleyball player who will play next season at Ohio University.

CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY NAME: Ryan Fields SCHOOL: Lakota West High School SPORT(S): Wrestling GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a 3-time Ohio Div. I state runner-up, notching 100+ victories in his career.

NAME: April Gibson SCHOOL: Newport Central Catholic High School SPORT(S): Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior goalkeeper is 1st team all-state and will play at the University of Cincinnati.

NAME: Clay Cecil SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Football-Track GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a two-sport all-star in football and track.

NAME: Jennifer Williams SCHOOL: Seven Hills School SPORT(S): Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior led Stingers to this year's sectional runner-up finish and is a member of the Adidas USA all-region team.

NAME: Cody Elliott SCHOOL: Beechwood High School SPORT(S): Football-Baseball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior QB is two-sport all-star in football and baseball.

NAME: Missy Harpenau SCHOOL: Mother of Mercy High School SPORT(S): Volleyball

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GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior outside hitter leads nationally ranked Bobcats and will play at U. of Cincinnati.

NAME: DeVier Posey SCHOOL: LaSalle High School SPORT(S): Football-Basketball-Track GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior pre-season All-American will play football at Ohio State.

NAME: Kiondra McGee SCHOOL: Ursuline Academy SPORT(S): Soccer-Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior was last year's GGCL Player of the Year who will play at U. of Kentucky.

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NAME: Ryan Martin SCHOOL: Turpin High School SPORT(S): Football-Baseball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior QB threw for 2,500+ yards last year and named 1st team all-city.

NAME: Rachael Adams SCHOOL: Mt. Notre Dame High School SPORT(S): Volleyball-Basketball GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior rated in Top 5 high school volleyball players nationally.

CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY NAME: Brian Mirrielees SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Cross Country-Track-Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a NKY all-star in three sports-- cross country, soccer and track.

NAME: Chelsea Hatcher SCHOOL: Seven Hills School SPORT(S): Soccer GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior is a Div. II all-Ohio midfielder who will play at U. of Tennessee.

NAME: Darius Ashley SCHOOL: St. Xavier High School SPORT(S): Football-Track

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GRADUATING YR.: 2008 . ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior pre-season All-American last year ran for 1,450 yards (18 TDs).

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NAME: Caitlin Beck. SCHOOL: Highlands High School SPORT(S): Soccer-Track GRADUATING YR.: 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Soccer superstar helped Highlands to back-to-back state championships.

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Enquirer basketban coaches' polls 1... ~.~ ~ BOYS DMSION I PYs

Team 1. Moeller (19) 2. St. xavier (2) 3.Withmw 4. Princeton 5. Bder. 6. Fairfield 7.0akHills 8.1.a Salle 9. Milford 10. Middletown

1 2

4 3 6 7 NR

8 NR 9

Points 208 188 146 140 112 86 81 56• 40. 23

·Others: Loveland 21, Aiken 20, Winton Woods 17, laKota West 10, Kin&vis:t,;1~1YTalawanda 2. PYs

Team

Points

I.NorthOOIIegeHill(12) 1 173 · 2 158 3. Deer Park 4· 107 4. Wyoming 3 83 · 5. Roger Bacon 6 . 74 6. Badin 8 65 7. loc~and 9 63 8. Seven Hil" NR 59 9. Ross 5 43 10. Oermont'Northeastem 1 41 othCrs: McNicholas 34. Georgetown 28, Madeira 17, Purcell Marian 13, Indian Hill 8, Uttle Miami 8, Summit Country Day 6, CHCA 3, Finneytown 2,

2. Taft (6)

Batavia 2, Mariemont 2, Shroder 1. GIRLS OMSIONI Team PYs

I. Lakota West (19) 2. Mount Notre Dame

Points

199 170 3. Oak Hills 3 161 4. Wintoil Woods 4 136 5. l'linoeton 8 93 6. Colerain 6 90 7.Mercy 5 82 8. Walnut Hills 9 50 9. St Ur.;ula 7 31 IO.Loveland NR 26 Others: Hughes 22, Glen Este 18, MaS<Jn 13, Turpin 6, Fairfield 5, Anderson 5, Woodward 5, Western Brown 2. ·

Team

DIVISIONS II·IV · PYs

Points

1. CHCA (6)

2 155 2.Badin(10) 1 151 3. Taft 3 102 4. Seven Hills 5 92 5. Georgetown (1) 8 83 6. Fenwick 4 75 7.RogerBacon(l) 6 70 B. Wyoming 9 56 9. McNicholas 7 50 10. Summ~ CountJy Day 1'0 • 39 Others: Mariemont 23, Batavia 21. Madeira 19, Ross 14, Reading 13, Indian Hil110, Talawanda 9, Aiken 7, Blanchester 3, Cincinnati Christian 2, lock~nd 2, Monroe I, Cincinnati CountJy Day 1.

State basketball poll How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio higll school boys basketball teams In tile fi"t weekly Associated Press poll of 2008, by OHSMdivisions, with won-lost record and total points {first-place votes in parentheses):

BOYS

DMSIONI 1, MOeller (11) 11-1 2, Col& Northland (I) 9.() 3, St Xavier (21 10.1

153 106

104

4, Wa•en Harding (I) 9.() 5, Penysburg (2) 11.0 6, Garfield Hts. 11.0 7, Zanesville (2)10-0 B, Dublin Scioto 10-Q 9, Mansfield Sr. 9-1 10, Lal<ewood St Edward 8-2

92 Bl 79 72 59 56 54 Ottlers receiving 12 cr mare pOints: 11, Cle. Glenville 5112, NewCB~isleTecumseh 28.13, HuberHts. Wayne (1) 23. 14, Dresden Tri.Yalley 21.15, Center· l'ille 17.16 (lie), Can. T~mken, Tal. Waite 14.18 (tie), A•on Lake, Wl!ltrow 12.

DIVISION II

1, Day. Dunbar(14) 9-1

170

2, Poland Seminary 8-0

107

3. St. Pans Graham 121 9.() 106 4, Tol. Ubbey (1) 7-1 100 5, Dove' 92 6, Cana1Winchester9·1 81 7, Fostoria (1) 9-1 75 8, Laxington(l) 9-1 70 9, Chillicothe Ill 7·1 47 10, OOIS. Eastmoor 8-1 39 Othe" reoei~ng 12 or more points: 11 (tie), Cols. DeSales, Uma Shawnee 25. 13, Coshocton 24. 14 (ne), Zanesl'ille W. Muskingum, Wauseon 22. 16, Pemberville Easlwood 21.17, canal Fulton NW 13. 18, Panna Hts. Holy Name li. ,

DIVISION Ill

1, Rndlay Uberty-Benton (8) 9-0 2, St Henry(3) 10-1 3, New Labanon Dixie (3) 10.() 4, Chillicothe Huntington (2) 10-0 5, Archbold 10·1

6, N.CoUegeHill(l) 8-3

156 114 99 76 75

6. Cle. VASJ (2) 6-2 70 B, Sugarcreek Garaway 60 9, london Madison Plains 8-0 54 10, Mana Stein Manon Local (1) 51 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Anna 48. 12, Deer Pari< 3L 13, Smrthville 25. 14(tie). Zoar. ville Tuscarawas VaHey, Hicksville 21. 16, Rocky River Lutheran W.19. 17, w=~m&lon 12. 1, Worthingron Christian (6) 11-0 2, New KnolOiille 17) 9-0

158 155

3, Lockland 10.1

131'

4, Mal>em (2)

s, Georgetown (2) 8-1

119

107

6. Cols. Harvest P"'P (1)9·1 B7 7, fl Recovery (1) 51 8, Tree of Ufe 36 9, Windham 35 . • 10, Wells1111e (1) 32 Others receiving 12 or mOre points: 11, Defiance Ayer.;ville 31. 12, Van Buren 2B.l3, Tol. Chrtstian 26. 14,Ada1B.

High school basketball! Moeller tops La Salle.

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TonyTribbleforTheEnquirer

Michael Davei11p~nt (32) of Moeller drives to the basket pa'sfOanny McElroy (15) of La Salle. Davenport sco.red six points in Moeller's victory over the L:ancers Friday night

Rack-ing up another victory for Crusaders By Tom Groesdlen tgroeschen@enquirer.com

Moeller senior point guard Tony Rack was serenaded with shouts of "T-Rack! Yeah, TRack!" by teammates after Friday night's 58-44win before a capacity crowd at ILa Sallie. Rack usually bllends in with the scenery in a Moeller program packed wih bigger names, and he rarely is asked to do interviews. But路 this路 time, reporters sought out Rack after he scored 11 points, including eight thirdquarter points !hat helped turn a close game imo a c<nnfortable Moeller win. 路 . Hence, the razzing as Rack ran a gauntlet of noisy teammates to do his postgame interviews outside the locker room. What's your career scoring high, Tony? . "I honestly couldn't tell you," Rack said. 'That's how little it

Harris the ilil:h-1eading scorer at 6.1 per game. The 5-foot-11 Rack sfarted on last year's Division I state championship team. This season, he . quietly has helped lead the Crusaders (11-1, 7-0 Greater.Catholic League Smith) to tlte No. 1 ranking in the Enquirer coach. es' poll. "I think Tony Rack is the most underrated player in the city," Moeller coach Carl Kremer said. "He's the heart and soul Tony Tribble for The Enquirer' of what a路 'basketball pRayer should be." Nick Bachus grabs a rebound La Salle (64, 4-3 GCL-S), for La Salle in a losing effort ranked No. 8 in the Enquirer Friday night. poll, was buried under an early means to everybody, how many J6.2 deficit Friday. points you had. I just know it's a But the Lancers, sptBTed big win for us." briefly by a box-ando{)ne and othJunior guard Tony Harris led er defenses that helped Iimil: top Moeller with 13 points off the Moeller scorer Quinn McDowbench, and senior forward Dan- ell (14.9 ppg) to five points, iel Wulker had 10. fought back to wjithin 2l-19. Rack is Moeller's fourth-leading scorer at 6.6 points a game, See MOWER, PageCS

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200MR-Cial1< 2:06.49; 200 flee-Easley (S) 2:08.59; 2001M-Hal (C) 2:46.64: 50 ln!e-Rhulon (C) .24.83; lOOfly-llllgi (C) 1:23.18; 100 flee-Wesley (C) 1:00.98; 500 fn!e-Battoclette (C) 5:12.26: 200FR-Cial1< 1:49.49: 1008ack-8anoclette (C) 1:02.22: 1008reast-Hal ICI 1:21.14; 400FR-Cial1< 4:05.42. Recoros: s 1-3.

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200MR-Anderson 2:20.49: 200 free-Sunck (An) 2:22.81: 1001M-Barrows (An) 1:10.74; 50 fn!e-MacCormick (Am) :27 91: 100 free-Brockman (An) 1:05.75; 500 fn!e-M. Lacount (An) 8:01.45: 200FR-Amelta 1:58.71: 1008ack-8arrows (An) 1:19.80: 1008reast-Harrel (Am) 137.40; 41ln~-Anr1"'n:nn AÂ·1;1 1;7

Who's out No.4 Montverde Academy (Montverde, Aa.) fell twice in the Houston vs. The Nation tournament to unranked teams, losing to CyPress Springs (Cypress, Texas) 65-59 and to Klein Collins (Spring, Texas) 45-43 .... No.6 Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md.) dropped two tournament games in the Ialani Classic in Honolulu, falling to Westchester (Los Angeles) 60-53 and then-No. 14 LeAore (Mobile, Ala.) 49-38. ... No. 11 Fairfax (Los Angeles) lost to then-No. 23 Dominguez (Compton, Calif) 57-52 and Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.) 55-54.... No. 15 Mount Vernon (N.Y.) lost twice in the Ialani Classic, falling to Mason County (Maysville, Ky.) 73-69 and then-No. 10 Rice (New York}75-51. ... No. 18 St Edward (Lakewood, Ohio}lfelllpun- . ranked Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.) 74-51 and to Boys &"'tirls (Brooklyn, N.Y.) 78-75.... No. 21 Marion (Ind.} dropped out after falling 51-46 to New Albany (Ind.) and 65-60 to Edgewood (Ellettsville, Ind.}. . . . No. 23 Dominguez (Compton, Calif.) is out after losing for the secand time to then-No. 19 Taft 73-59.... No. 24 Helen Cox (Harvey, La.) lost four times, including 64-50 to No.1 St Benedict's Prep (Newark). 74-56 to then-unranked Holy Cross (Rushing, N.Y.), 56-53 to Oregon City (Ore.) and 77-29 to DelaSaUe (Concord, Cali[). J ... ~ _ t$ 0 ~Records through Sunday

1. St. Benedict's Prep, Newark (13-0)

Previous: 1. Results: Samardo Samuels, bound for louisville, was the MVP of the City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Aa., and the Bojangles Shootout m Marvin, N.C., as the Gray Bees won both tournaments. In the Palms Oassic, the ·Gray Bees topped then-No. 16 Chester (Pa.) 68-55 in the title game and defeated then-No. 24 Helen Cox (Harvey, La.) 64-50. St. Benedict's defeated then-onranked Moeller {Cincinnati) 56-45 in the title game of the Boja11,1!;1es as Samu! els scored 23 points. Also defeated ' South Atlanta in the Bojangles 57-43. Next: Today vs. Academy of the New Church (Bryn Athyn, Pa.), Sunday vs. No.12Rice(New\brk)atNikeSuperSix Invitational in Madison Square Garden in New 'tbrk City.

2. St. Anthony, je!"§ey Citv (9-0l

Prevwus: ~- kesufts: Won T-Mobile Invitational in Albuquerque, defeating La Cueva (Albuquerque) 84-34 and lone Peak (Highland, Utah) 54-43 as Dominic Cheek averaged 13 points and 6.5 rebounds in the tournament. Also defeated Morris catholic (Denville) 95-18 as Mike Rosario had 22 points. Defeated Bergen catholic 80-24 as Rosario had 20 points and five rebounds. Defeated Hackensack 78-36 as Cheek had 19 points and Rosario added 18. Next Today at life Center Academy (Burlington), Saturday vs. New Brunswick. 3.MaterDe~

Santa Ana, Calif. (16-0)

Previous: 7. Results: Won Orange (Calif.) Holiday Classic, defeating jserra Catholic (San juan Capistrano) 88-74 in the title game as five players scored in double figures, led by Gary Franklin's 19 points. Travis and David Wear were named co-MVPs of the tournament. Won on the road vs. Durango (las Vegas) 74-54 as the Wears combined for 37 points. Defeated St. john Bosco (Bellflower) 87-56 as the Wears, who recently committed to North Carolina, combined for 35. Next Today vs. jserra Catholic, Friday vs. No. 21 Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita).

4. Duncanville, Texas (20-1)

Previous: 2. Results: lost 78-77 to then-No. 17 Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) on Dec. 19 despite 21 points by Shawn Williams. Defeated Monsignor Pace (Opa locka, Fla.) 67-61 in a semifinal game in the Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Also in the tournamen~ defeated Scott County (Georgetown, Ky.) 68-62. In the final the Panthers defeated Wheeler (Marietta, Ga.) 69-57. Roger Franklin led Duncanville with 18 pomts and six rebounds to earn MVP honors. Routed Arlington 117-49 as Brian Talley had 20 points and Williams had 17. Next Tonight at Martin (Arlington), Friday vs. DeSoto.

5. St. Patrick, Elizabeth, NJ. (8-1)

Previous: 3. Results: Quintrell Thomas had 22 points and six rebounds and junior guard Dexter Strickland tallied 18 I,JOints, seven rebounds and five assists m a 70-67 win vs. Madison (Houston) in the Houston vs. The Nation tournament lost to Yates (Houston) 6660 in the tournament. Thomas had 19 points and eight rebounds in a 96-50 win vs. living Faith Christian (Cherry Hill). Defeated Monmouth Academy (Howell) 76-57 as Dexter Strickland had 20 points and six rebounds. Next: Played life Center Academy (Burlington) on Monday, Thursday vs. Trenton Catholic.

6. Saginaw, Mich. (8-0)

Previous: 12. Results: Cortney Washington had 23 points to lead the Trojans to a 79-40 wm vs. Flint Central. Washington had 39 as Saginaw defeated Northwestern (Flint) 103-50. Next Today at Arthur Hill (Saginaw), Thursday vs. Central (Aint), Saturday vs. Romulus.

7. Archbishop Mitty, San jose, Calit: (11-0)

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Previous: 13. Results: The Monarchs routed Fairfield 95-68 as Drew Gordon had 20 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocked shots, three assists, three steals and five dunks. Also defeated Bellarrnine Prep(Sanjose) 72-44 as Angelo Caloiaro scored 26 pomts. Defeated Serra (San Diego) 71-50 as Caloiaro scored 20. Next Today at St Francis (Mountain View), Thursday vs. St. Ignatius (San Francisco), Saturday at Sacred Heart Cathedral (San Francisco).

8. St. Raymond's, Bronx, N.Y. (11-0l

Previous: 25. Resufts: Darryl Bryant had 20 points to lead the Ravens to a win in Gatorade Tournament of Champions in Puerto Rico. Kevin Parrom had 31 points in a 88-71 defeat of Archbishop Molloy (Queens). Defeated the n-unranked Holy Cross (Flushing) 77-69 as Parrom had 17 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Next Sunday vs. No. 12 Rice {New \brk) in Nike Super Six Invitational at Madison Square Garden.

9. Yates, Houston (13-2}

Previous: Not ranked. Results: Defeated then-No.17 Oak Hill {MOuth of Wilson) 82-80 as Xavier Roberson had 21 points and then-No. 3 St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.j.) 66-60 in Houston vs. The Nation tournament as Anthony Iones led the way with 25 points. Defeated Reagan County (Big lake) 97-78 as jones had 16 points. Next Wednesddy vs. Waltrip (Houston).

10. Chester, Pa. (12-1 l

Previous: 16. Results: Went 3-1 in City of Palms Oassic in Fort Myers, Aa., defeating Bishop Verot (Fort Myers, Aa.J 66-41, Scott County {Georgetown, Ky. 83-69 and then-unranked Holy Cross (Rushing, N.Y.) 62-53 but losing in the title game 68-55 to No. 1 St. Benedict's Prep (Newark). Karon Butler led Chester with 15 points in the loss. He was also named MVP of Chester's Pete Nelson Cl.1Ssic, leading his team to a 75-70 win vs. Prep Charter (Philadelphia) and an

Mansion (Philadelphia). In the title game, he had 25 points and 10 assists. Also defeated lnterboro Prep (Prospect Park) 61-25. Next Tonight vs. Sun Valley (Aston), Thursday vs. Harriton (Rosemont).

11. Moeller, Cincinnati (11-1)

Previous: NR. Results: Outscoring opponents by more than 15 points a game. Michael Davenport had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Crusaders defeated then-No. 9 Lincoln (Broo~l , N.~. 57-55 in the semifinals of Boj es H' School Shootout in Marvin, .C. On loss was 56-45 to No. 1 St. Benedict's Prep in the final. Davenport led Moeller with 13 points. Next Friday at carroll (Dayton).

12. Rice, New York (l0-1 l

Previous: 10. Results: Kemba Walker scored 20 I,JDints as Rice won the Bay Ball Classic m lewes, Del, routing caravelAcademy(Bear, Del.)74-41 in the title game. Won Red Division of Ialani Classic in Honolulu as Chris Fouch scored 29 points in a 75-51 win vs. thenNo. 15 Mount Vernon {N.Y.). lost 65-61 at ChriSt the King (Middle Village, N.Y.). Next Saturday at No. 8 St. Raymond's (Bronx, N.Y.).

13. Norcross, Ga. (9-1)

Previous: 8. ResultS: Went 3-1 in Amare Stoudemire Invitational in Davenport, Fla.. as the Blue Devils lost 5145 to Kathleen {lakeland, Fla.) but defeated Westlake Prep (Davie, Fla.) 81-76, Westlake (Atlanta) 61-57 and lfrspring Basketball Academy (Germany) 67-42. Defeated Mill Creek (Hochston) 83-42 as Al-Farouq Aminu scored 29 points. Next Today at Duluth, Thursday vs. Helen Cox (Harvey, I.a.), Friday at North Gwinnett (Suwanee), Saturday vs. North Gwinnett. 14. Word of God Academ~

Raleigh, N.C. (15-0)

PrevJous: NR. Results: Cj.leslie was named the most outstandiilg player of the GlaxoSmithKiine Holiday Invitational in Raleigh, scoring 20 pomts in a 6462 win vs. DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.). Also defeated then-No. 19 Taft (Woodland Hills, Calif.) 55-52 in a tournament semifinal as the sophomore Leslie had 16 points, 12 rebounds and three' blocked shots. john Wall scored 20 points as the Rams defeated American Christian (Chester, Pa.) 81J-79. Next Tonig!!t vs. Flora MacDonald (Red Springs), Fnday atTrinity Christian (Fayetteville).

15. Lincoln, Brooklyn, N.Y. (6-1) Previous: 9. Results: lost

57-55 to then-unranked Moeller (Cincinnati) in the semifinals of Bojangles Hicll School Shootout in Marvin, N.C. Defeated city rivals Grady 90-16 and Boys & Girls 10995. lance Stephenson had 33 points and 15 rebounds vs. Boys & Girls. Next Tonight at canarsie, Thursday at jefferson.

USA TODAY Super 25 ran.kings High school boys basketball wood uP.set No. 20 Marshall 63-61 in the semifinals of the tournament. Next jan. 19 at Thornton. 20. Marshall, Chica~ro (8-1) Previous: 20. Results: Uarius Smith had 17 points, four steals and six rebounds as the Commandos defeated Curie 64-54 in the quarterfinals of Public league Holiday Tournament at DePauL Fell 63-61 to then-No. 22 Homewood Aossmoor in Proviso West Tournament in Hillside, Ill. Next Tonight vs. Clemerite (Chicago), Thursday at Manley (Chicago), Saturday vs. Hales Franciscan {Chicago). 21. Santa M~ita, Rancho

Santa Mamnta, Calif. (16-1 l

Previous: l'QR. Results: Defeated then-No. 11 Fairfax (los Angeles) 55-54 in the final of lynwood (calif.) Christmas Oassic as Klay Thompson scored 21 points and had nme rebounds and was tournament MVP. Next: Wednesday vs. Servile (Anaheim), Friday at Mater Dei (Santa Ana).

22. Holy Cross, Flushing, N.Y. (9-2)

Previous: NR. Results: Knocked off two ranked teams, including a 66-59 win vs. then-No. 19 Taft (Woodland Hills, Calif.), in City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Aa., as Sy!ven landesberg followed up a 31-point, 11-rebound game with 44 points and 11 rebounds in his team's 74-56 tournament win vs. then-No. 24 Helen Cox (Harvey, La.). lost to then-No. 16 Chester (Pa.) 62-53 in a tournament semifinal. lost 77-69 at then-No. 25 St. Raymond's (Bronx, N.Y.) despite 26 points by landesberg. Next Tonight vs. Xavierian (Brooklyn).

23. Taft, Wood1and Hills, Calif. (9-2)

Previous: 19. Results: Beat thenNo. 23 Dominguez (Compton) for the second time, 73-59, as Taft scored the game's first 16 points. Only losses are to teams currently ranked, 66-59 to thenunranlred Holy Cross (Flushing, N.Y.) and 55-52 to then-unranked Word of God Academy (Raleigh, N.C.). Next Wednesday at El camino Real (Woodland Hills, Calif.), Fridayvs. Granada Hills.

24. Oak Hill, Mouth of Wilson, Va. (16-3) Previous: 17.Results: Handed thenNo. 2 Duncanville {Texas) its first loss 78-77 as Brandon jennings scored 34 points and had six assists. lost to thenunranked Yates (Houston) in the Houston vs. The Nation tournament despite 31 points by jennings. Next Saturday at Fleming (Rocky Moun~ Va.), sunday vs. Westlake Prep (Davie, Aa.), Monday at Hickory (N.c.).

·25. McCiymonds,

~Q:.~lts:

Damon Powell, averaging 16.9 points a game, scored 21 in an 85-30 rout of Richmond. Coach Dwi~t Nathaniel, whose team is outscormg opponents by an average of24.8 points, says he will retire after this season. Next Tonight vs. Castlemont {Oakland 1Friday vs. Oakland. ~USA TODAY'S Super 25 bovs basketball rankings were compiled by jim Halley. Among the criteria considered are a school's strength of schedule, the quality of its wins and the quality of its players. Next rankings: jan. 15.

16. Gonzaga, Washington, D.C. (14-0)

USA lUDAY{MaxPreps Player of the Week

17. LeFlore, Moblle,Aia.(17-1)

battle of Fort Wayne, Ind., rivals, super sophOmore DeShaun Thomas poured In a season-high 43 points to go along with 12 rebounds as Bishop Luers knocked off Wayne on saturday night 93-81. Weekly leaders .. Points 1. Derek Williams, 6-2, Jr., Pacifica Christian {santa Mqnica, Calif.). 49 2. Ryan Dougherty, 6-0, Sr., Bethesda Christian {Fort Worth), 47 3. DeShaun Thomas. 6-7, So., Bishop Luers {Fort Wayne, Ind.~ 43 4. Michael Burwell, 6-7, Sr., Cardinal McCarrick {South Amboy, N.j.), 41 {tie) T.j. johnson, 6-2, Sr, Hendrickson {P!lugeiVille, Texas),41 .. Rebounds 1. josh Figlni, 6-8, Jr., Chicago Lakes Area {Lindstrom, Minn.). 26 12. Trevor Noonan, 6-8. Sr.. Legacy {Broomfield, Colo.~ 24 3. Dexter Wilson. 6-3, So., First Baptist {Rosemount. Minn.). 23 {tie) Caleb Creech, Sr., Heritage Christian {Zebulon, N.q 23 5. Van Erwin, 6-4, ]r., California Academy ofMath & Science {Carson. Calif.), 22

Previous: NR. Results: Won D.C. Classic and Rotary Roundball Championship in Charleston, S.C., and has a 6155 wm vs. Benedictine (Richmond, Va.) and a 70-62 victory vs. Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.). cameron johnson was namea the most outstanding player in the Roundball Championship. Routed St. Mary's Ryken {leonardtown, Md.) 70-40 as Ian Hummer had 16 points, five rebounds and five blocked shots. Next Tonight at Paul VI, Thursday vs. McNamara, Saturday at Ireton.

Previous: 14. Results: Won the White Division in the lolani Classic in Honolulu, defeating then-No. 6 Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md.) 49-38 in the final. Also beat Moanalua (flonolulu) 87-45, Arlington Country Day (jacksonville) 40-16 and Westchester (los Angeles) 71-59. lost 69-66 in overtime to Vincent (Milwaukee), ending a 22-game winning streak for the Rattlers. Defeated B.C. Ram (Mobile) 72-53 as DeMarcus Cousins had 20 points and 13 rebounds. Defeated Princeton (Minn.) 71-55 in Minnesota Timberwolves-Gatorade Shootout in Minneapolis as Cousins had 11 points, nine points, four steals, three assists and six blocked shots. Next Tonight at Montgomery {Semmes), Thursday at Satsuma.

18. Whitney Young, Chica,go (9-1)

Prevwus: NR. Results: A.j. Rompza scored 17 points as the Dolphins avenged their only loss by defeating then-No. 22 Homewood Flossmoor (Aossmoor) 55-53 in overtime in the title game of Proviso West Tournament in Hillside Ill. Next Tonight at Prosser (Chicago), Thursday vs. North lawndale {Chicago). Sunday vs. East (Aurora).

19. Homewood Flossmoor, Flossmoor llL (11-1}

Previous: 22. Results: Kevin Dillard was named MVP of Proviso West Tournament in Hillside, Ill., despite his team losing the final in overtime 55-53 to then-unranked Whitney Young. Home-

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.. Assists 1. Mario Denogean, 6-0. Sr., Browne 15 {tie). Laurence Whinnore, 5-7, So., Melody Christlan{LiveOak,Ra.), 15 {tie) Chris Canada, 6-2, jr., Wells {Texas), 15 4. David Hammer, 6-5, jr., Pacifica Christian {santa Monica. Calif.}, 14 {tie) Nathan Roberts, 6-1, Sr., South Sevier {Monroe, Utah~ 14 .. Three-point 6eld goals 1. Thomas Hammock, 5-8, So., centennial {Compton,Calif.},10 2. Derek Williams, 6-2, jr., Pacifica Christian {Santa Monica. Calif.), 9 3. Derek Williams, 6-2, Jr., Pacifica Christian {Santa Monica, Calif.), 8 {tie) Doug Towery, 6-3, Jr., East Gaston {Mount Holly, N.C}. 8 {tie) josh Akers, 6-0, Sr., Wells {Texas), 8 {Phoenix~

.. Top perfonners provided by MaxPreps.com, based on stats submitted to MaxPreps by 1:30 p.m. ET Monday. For additional top perfonners. plus scores. schedules and results for boys teams across the country, go to boysbasketballscores.usatoday.com.

Regional rankings East

1. St Benedict's Prep, Newark{13-<l} 2. St Anthony, jersey City (9-Q) 3. St. Patrick, Elizabeth.N.j.(B-1) 4. St Raymond's, Bronx. N.Y. {11-Q} 5.Chester,Pa.(12-1) 6. Rice, New York {10-1 ) 7. Lincoln, Brooklyn,N.Y.{6-1) 8. Gonzaga, Washington, D.C{14-0} 9. Holy Cross, .flushing, N,Y.{9-2) 10. Christ the King, Queens, N.Y. {6-2} South 1. Ouncanville, Texas {20-1) 2. Yates. Houston(13-2) 3. Norcross, Ga. (9-1) 4. Word of God Academy, Raleigh, N.C. (15-Q) 5. Leflore, Mobile,Ala.{17-1) 6. Oak Hill Academy, Mouth ofWilson, Va. (16-3) 7. Wheeler. Marietta, Ga. {11-2) ~·9:~~~~~:.~~~~;o.n_l,:l_:~J- "- '""

Midwest 1. saginaw, Mich. (8-Q) 2. Moeller, Cincinnati {11-1 ) 3. Whitney Young, Chicago {9-1) 4. Homewood-Flossmoor, Flossmoor Ill. (11-1)

5. Marshall, Chicago {8-1) 6. St Edward, Lakewood, Ohio {8-2) 7. Bellevue West. Bellevue, Neb. {11-Q) 8. Hopkins, Minnetonka, Minn. {9-Q) 9. Wahlert, Oubuque, Iowa {9-Q} 10.New Albany,lnd.{11-Q} West

1. Mater Oei, santa Ana, Calif. (16-0) 2. Archbishop Mitty. san jose, Calif. {11-0} 3. santa Margarita, Rancho santa Margarita, Calif. {16-1) 4. Taft, Woodland Hills, Calif. {9-2} 5. McCiymonds. Oakland {16-0} 6. Fairfax, Los Angeles (11-2} 7. Dominguez. Compton. Calif. {9-2) ~· ~~~~c.h~ste':. ~; ~C:I~s {14-2)

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High school basketball statistics 1-1 t-oo "' Ohio girls

Ohio bQys Name, school Gates, Withrow

SCORING

Brusman, Cincinnati Christian ~chaljo, Beth~I-Tate

;Butter, North College Hill ~ 8ehanan, Aiken c.Davis, Seven Hills u.._Hanison, Deer Park o.Kohn, Seven Hills 1 tVolkerding, Harrison • Fugate, Edgewood •.Capobianco, Loveland · Chadwell, Georgetown :-Vest, G;Jrroll ··LaGarde, Talawanda ·Gibler, St Xavier ::Beny, Clark Montessori c.Oanand, New Richmond ; lyree, NO !WOod Armstead, Miami Valley Christian ~arrls, Taft '' Teny, Clermont Northeastern ::.-Garcia, Purcell Marian •-Fluellen, Western Hills +>iJrown, Mason "oMcPherson, North College Hill "'Benton, Taft \\'right, Cincinnati Count!)' Day i Roberts, Middletown ~Rollins, Wilmington 0~chroeder, Badin ~)r oodsen, Aiken 0 ,Ciaytor, Talawanda .,J)avidson, New Miami Niles, Winton Woods ,Pesslnger, Clermont Northeastern ''McElroy, La Salle <-Ross, McNicholas ";Wilson, New Richmond ... lltann, Cincinmiti Christian 'liicks, Lakota West :"Frazier, 'Northwest ,Gaston, Ross ,.,Rudolph, Elder :.,.rruesdell, Anderson ~.jleerse. uttle Miami ; Siggins, Atter '• ~ ROSS, Williamsburg ~ ·~cDowell, Moeller "'Stelgelloall!r6zrilllills ,'1:1ull, S)l:amore ,~LoVellette, CHCA ,- Baker, Milford '.:..Kremer, Walnut Hilis s.,White, Colerain ~Jonnemarl, Fenwick ~.~Bass, Chaminade--Julienne loesing, St. xavier ":;,Gulick, Madeira ·~·Tudor, Madeira ;·Forch, New Miami ~"Davis, Taft ;'Morgan, Western Brown •wiley, Blanchester "Wozniak, l.ovel.nd .:;Slavens, Kings '• ~ayne, Winton Woods ,,pl}'ant, Milford · •riNhite, Alter ~~~arey, Deer Park -.Candella, Lakota West rOawson,·Finneytown Grtggs, Indian Hill :~'Jordan, ·Mariemont :"'Edwards, Middletown ."' ...cruse, Turpin • :canson, CHCA ".Williams, Princeton ·' Jlhite, Blanchester ·'-Gayhart, Kings Cobb, North College Hill , ~immons, Shroder Paidela ~ •Avery, Batavia :, Petti~ East Central Smith, Hughes ~'tail, East Central , )ianis, Kings . Lawrence, Uttle Miami

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Pis.

PPC

150 251 203 133 87 194 215 192 157 193 209 112 . 202 221 201 '231 159 106 139 87 151 151 116 16 80 80 175 143 175 158 47 173 154 138 137 165 150 74 162 162 . 147 117 160 101 144 143 43 169 121 127 84 154 140 153 125 166 150 148 149 148 67 134 160 146 . 132 '105 143 129 129 142' 115 128 102 64 115 114 139 137 125 62 99 98 111 135 109 121 121

25.0 22.8 22.6 22.2 21.8 '21.6 21.5 21.3 19.6 19.3 19.0 18.7 l8.4 18.4 18;3 17-.8 17.7 17.7 17.4 17.4 16.8 16.8 16.6 16.0 16.0 16.0 15.9 159 15.9 15.8 15.7 15.7 15.4 15.3 15.2 15.0 15.0 14.8 14.7 14.7 i4.7 14.6 14.5 14.4 14.4 14.3 14.3 14.1

SCORING

Name, school

Pis.

Hawkins, Finneytown 235 12 Sunderhaus, Badin 13 240 Pachko, Oak Hills 6 109 carroll, Cincinnati Chnstian 7 125 Kust, CHCA 11 196 Runion, Cincinnati Christian 71 4 Bennett, Anderson 192 11 Finney, Lockland . 9 152 Hamle~ Glen Este 168 10 Stanton, Walnut Hills 11 184 Wanninger, Colerain 14 230 197 Nee!, Taft 12 197 Eaney, Wilmin~on 12 Thomas, Princeton 12 196 ' Brown, Middletown 13 211 Dunn, Seven Hills 178 11 Reid, Taft 11 177 16 Okafor, Rnneytown 1 Shepherd, Norwood 14 224 Hite, Summit Count!)' Day 12 190 Davis, Hughes 204 13 Carey, Seven Hills 172 11 Wilhelm, Talawanda 13 203 186 Parker, Summit CountJy Day 12 Sheets, Fayetteville· 14 214 Brooks, Harrison 11 166 Saddler, Shrader Paideia 12 180 Pearce, Fenwick_ 12 177 McBride, Mount Notre Dame 12 176 Drake, Georgetown 12 175 Hillman, Mount Notre Dame 12 175 Aetcher, Reading 12 175 Ku~ CHCA 11 158 Hicks, Goshen 6 {36 Reed, Cincinnati Count!)' Day 127 9 Cornelio, Colerain 14 197 127 Gray, Lakota West 9 Sculley, Cincinnati Country Day . 8 112• Hodge, Glen Este 10 139 139 i Hannon, Turpin 10 124 Kies, Kings 9 McCann, Felicity-Franklin 10 136 Gifford. Wilmington 12 163 Luttrell, East Clinto~ 13 174 Giese, Mercy 12 160 .Nagle, Milford· 12 159 Voss, loveland 145 11 Western Hills 7 91 IU"' Holloway, Rogers, Lakota West 9 116 14.1 Smith, Withrow 103 8 14.0 Bullard, Walnut Hills 140 11 14.0 Ronney, Clark Montessori 101 8 14.0 Connaughton, Ross 13 164 13.9 Davis, Western Brown 151 12 13.9 Attinger, Western Brown 150 12 13.8 14 172 13.6 Tussey, Fayetteville Singletal}', Hamitton 111 9 13.5 147 Hackney, Mount Notre Dame 12 13.5 Tyler, Bethel-Tate . 13 158 13.5 Eubanks, New Richmond 146 12 13.4 Bare, Batavia 10 121 13.4 Stutz, Felicity-Franklin 9· 109 13.3 Hofmeyer, Sewn 10 121 13.3 Shaw, Winton Woods 121 10 13.2 Hollins, Winton Woods 10 120 13.1 13.0 12.9 Name, school G Ast. 12.9 Jones, Hughes 13 64 12.9 Ballman, Mercy 12 64 12.8 Meyer, Badin 62 13 12.8 Fay; Anderson 11 60 12.8 Cornelio, Colerain 14 60 12.8 59. Finney, lockland 9 12.8 Parker, Summit Country Day 12 58 12.7 Fowler, Mount Notre Dame 12 55 12.6 Da,vis, Western Brown 12 55 12.5 Cra)l:raft. Wilmington 12 55 12.5 Artngton, CHCA 11 53 12.4 Tyler, Bethel-Tate 1:i 50 12.4 Marl<s, Talawanda 48 13 12.3 Meister, Northwest 46 11 12.3 Stice, Williamsburg 11 46 12.3 Jelley, Georgetown 12 44 12.1 Dooley, Madeira 43 11 12.1 Sprong, Roger Bacon 43 11· 12.1 Powers, Summit Country Day 43 '12

ASSISTS

Hillml'ln Mnunt NntrP Ol'lmP

PPG 19.6 18.5 18.2 17.9 17.8 17.8 17.5 16.9 16.8 16.7 16.4 16.4 16.4 16.3 16.2 16.2 16.1 16.0 16.0 15.8 15.7 15.6 15.6 15.5 15.3 15.1 15.0' 14.8 14.7 ' 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.4 14.3 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.0 13.9 13.9 13.8 13.6 13.6 13.4 13.3 13.3. 13.2 13.0 12.9 12.9 12.7 12.6 12.6 12.6 12.5 12.3 12.3 '12.3 12.2 12.2 12.1 12.f 12.1 12.1 12.0

APG 4.9 5.3 4.8 5.5 4.3 6.6 4.8 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.8 3.8 3.7 4.2 4.2 3.7 3.9 3.9 3.6

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12 APG Brunsman, Mercy 13 64 5.8 Webb, East Clinton 10 62 4.8 Shaw, Winton Woods Ham~t, Glen Este 10 4.8 58 Steubach, Madeira II 56 I 6.2 SoJ11ey, a~.CounUy o.y 8 56' • 5.6 II Kust. CHCA 5.1 56 Stellwortll, Prin<:eton 12 4.7 II 52 DiMs, Huglles 13 13 51 3.9 Belme,Madelra II 51 8.5 Smllh, 6 Moult Notre Dame 12 II 49 4.5 Cfllnn, Princeton 12 49 5.4 9 Williams, Westem Hills 14 4.7 10 47 13 10 46 4.6 Wallace, Betllei-Tate' ,YanNatta,Badln 14 Wanninger, Colerain ·II 4.2 .~Alsfetder, ceo 46 Brown, Middletown 13 II4.2 ,r.Forch, New Miami 46 £JIIngllausen, Ross -13 8 45 5.6 "'lime, Ross .3 8 Neel, Taft 12 .tiiGarde, Talawanda ....:._ __ 12-,_45 -11..Bertin, Wilmington II 45 4'r-wngllt,Madelre 12 4:9 Aetcher, Reading - l'umell, Badin 44 9 13 8 6 Kortekamp, St Ursula • McKIMey, Taft 43 5 • · H;re,s-tCounUyCoy 12 43 •.-Garrett, Western Brown 43 10 11 42 4'2 Un, Syeamore Rymer, Westem Brown 10 ' · Attinger. Western Brown 12 . Ballinger, Blanchester 41 34 12 13 3: 3 Henderson. Western Hills 12 40 ;,Wiley, Blanchester :~ Mathews, Badin 13 42 rBrueggeman, Utile Miami 9 - 38 11 ,Marwm, Colerain • • II 36 3:3 Bullard, Walnut Hil~ 13 4.0 Wrtkemper, EastOtnton ,Jhelsfng, Easr. central ;. 9 36 .Taylor, Fairfield 12 36 3.0 Reynolds, Falrfiekl Hollenkamp, McNidlOtas ''Kenneay, LDveland .• 10 36 36 10 3:3 Lumpkin, Winton Woods Ballew, Prlnoeton II 36 r Bass, cnamlnade-Jt..ilie'nne 12 35 2.9 to-HOst, MilfOrd II 35 3,2 Name, school G. 34 4.3 Hawldns, Rnneytown ~~utlf!,Harrlson 8 12 -~Bird, Madeira II 34 3.1 Franke, Mariemont 12 10 34 3.4 ..Dcnn~. Sycomore Sundemaus, Badin 13 }1cllnde, Witllrow 6 34 5.7 Tussey, Fayetteville 14 laii,EastCentral 3.7 Temme!, Wyoming 9 33 12 33 ' 2.B )owen, Hamilton 12 Pan<s, Mlddlemwn 12 ·.Chatfield, Seve~ Hills 3.7 9 33 Hite, SUmmtt Country Day 12 ~RoBins, Wilmington • II 33 3.0 L!4 Dillingham, Western Hills :--Greenwood, Winton )Yoods 10 3.3 33 EubanJG, New Richmond )2 -eovmella 12 32 2.7 Connor, Oennont Northeastern 14 '-Sranms, CinCinnati ctulstlan 3.2 10 32 Gault, New Miami 12 ·~oonoher, FenwiCk 9 32 3.6 Stanton,Walnut.HiBs II 10 3.2 Mal, McNicholas 32 Wallace, Betllei-Tate •13 II 32 2.9 :'llaker, Milford Miller, Anderson II 12 2.7 '-flint, Tatawanda 32 Pearce, FenWick 12 ·,Siggins, Alter 10 31 3.1 Drake, Georgemwn 12 10 31 3.1 ·~Royer, Alter Stutz. Felicity-fran~in 9 , Edwards, CHCA 8 31 3.9 Ware,WatnutHit!s II 10 31 3.1 ,Rasoona, De<r Pari< carroll, Cincinnati ctu1stian 7. Lonneman. Fenwick 9 31 3.4' vanDutman, Deer Park 14 II :il 2.8 .;Smitll. Huglles 9' Clar1<. Lockland II 31 2.B • lJlwery, H"glles Luttreii,EastCiintnn 13 1Harris, Moeller 12 31 2.6 Reed, Cincinnati Country Day 9 tt.oesing. Stxav!er II 31 2.8 Huxel, Clermont Northeastern 14 Thomas, SCPA 8 ~ 14 :,Hame,scbool G Reb. RI'G Shepherd, Norwood 12 Hamson, Deer Pa!11 10 132 13.2 Stllkes, Shred" Paldela Hisle, Colerain 14 -.o.Morgan, Western Brown . 10 131 13.1 '10 r Dartand, New Richmond 14.3 Harmon, Turpin 9 /129 . 13 t Trissell, Talawanda 1 Gapoblanco, Loveland . lJ. 127 ll.S Kleist Mason 12 .13 'Beny, Clarl< Montessori 8.8 115 12 "Baker, Mi~Ord !l 106 9.6 Glese,Mercy • 12 ·"Davis, Seven Hil~ 102 11.3 Hillman, Mourrt·No~ Dame 9 Walker, Taft ll _II ··sryant.Miltord 100 9.1 n. .,Armstrong, Fairfield 13 99 7.6 Spur10Ck, WilliamsbUrg Sullivan, McNichOlas II ll 98 8.9 "Brtgllt, Wyoming Ivory, Roger Bacon II .. ~.CinciMBtJCilrtsdan II 94 8.5 13 9 ·93 10.3 Sharl<ey, St Ursula .~aljo.Betllet-Tate Reid, Taft ll .. Simmons, Batavia 10 9.2 92 10 ; Davidson, New Miami 10 92 9.2. McCann, Felicity-Frcinldin 12 "Siggns, Alter 10 90 9.0 Grant. Georgetown Evani, Seven Hills l1 -Gordon, Colerain B9 B. I .11 Eartey •. Wilmington 12 10 B6 8.6 ~ ftJgate; Edgewood 12 ,. Wri~ Cincinnati Country Day II _84 7.6. Rison, New Miami 13 :Mann, Ondnnati Christian II 83 7.5 Jackson, Fairfield 11 .Rudolph, 8der II 83 7.5 Tayklr, Indian Hill McCabe, New Richmond 12 II 7.5 .McElroy, LaSalle 83 II .Staley, Chamlry_ade-Jullenne 12 B2 6.8 Wi!Dams. Summit Courrtrv Day ll 82' J Powell, Hal]lllton 12 6.8 Kust.CHCA Voss, Loveland ll II 79 7.2 II 9 7B 8.7 · scnueller, Edgewood Hodge, Glen Estf 10 7.1 -Gibler, St. Xavier 78 II 9 -senmn; Taft 5 15.6 Leary, 1\ings 78 9 •7 77 11.0 Gray, LakOta West .?tdwet1, western Hills , Truesdell, Anderson 7 76 ' 10.9 76 ' 9.5 ~JOppins, Mallemont B Name, school G · Heatherty, Mason 11 75 6.a T~er, Betll~·Tate 13 Cruse, Turpn 9 75 8.3 Jones, Hughes 13 74 10 7.4 .Ross, McNicholas Kellam, ~r Pari< 14 ,Hams, Taft 5 73 14.6 Brown, Middletown 13 72 7.2 Webb, East Qinton · C?ehler, Edgewood 10 13 -Avery, Batavia 71 8.9 8 HawkirJs, fmneytown 12 71 Mcfadden, East Clinton II 6.5 1.. Oa~s. Western Brown 12 Johnson, Pt1ncetor1 ll 71 6.5 Franke,Mar1emont 12 - ll . io 6.4 ':"'"White, atandlester S8Cidler, Shrader Pakfeia 12 McCann, Felidty.franlo:lin 10 13 Name, sdlool G Stl. SPG Mar1<s, Tatawanda Wallace, Bethe~Tate 13 43 4.3 Rymer, Western Brown 10 Kust, CHCA II 40 "'fajlor, Fairfield 12 3.3 ·Bennett. Locldand 9 *'Bellin, Wilrillngton '11 37 3.4 Evans, Seven Hills 11 4.4 8 35 ~ne,Ross •• Retcher, Reading 12 LaGarde, Talswanda 12 35 2.9 Dunn, Seven Hms ll Hams, Wyoming ll 34 3.1 13 , .Huglles,Ciari<Morrtessort - 13 31 2.4 Kortekamp, St Ursula RottmueUer. Reading 12 Butler, North Cohege Hill 31 5.2 6 Shaw, Winton Woods 10 ,..Rollins, Wilmington ll 31 2.8 12 Hicks.U!kotaWest ll 30 2.7 . Parter, Summit Country Day ComeDo, Colerain 14 •flueDen, Western Hills 7 30 4.3 13 - 9 29 3.2 Allen, Hughes • Kohn. Seven Hnls 12 McKinney, Taft 29 5 5.8 ·Hillman, Mount Notre Dame tlite, Summit Country Day 12 • HOI, Bethei·Tate 28 3.1 9 9 28 · Crawford. La Salle 11 2.5 St!Jtt, Felictty.frank!in Kelly, Ursuline 14 ' Dennis, Sycamore 10 28 2.8 1 Eubanks, New RiChmond 12 • Davenport, Moeller 27 12 2.3 ll 10 26 2.6 Sweet. New Richmond r Schroeder, Badin 12 earey, Deer Pari< 10 26 2.6 Spurting, Taft Oavis,Hug11es 13 Gulick, Madeira 1l 2.4 26' Solomon, Hughes ·13 '12 25 2.1 .• Tansey, Amelia Makoskl, Miami VaHey Ctu1stian II • Wiley, Blanchester · 12 25 2.1 12 25 ~ker,Milford 11 -2.3 Ballman, Mercy

Name, school : Brusman, Cincinnati Cl'll1stian Huglles, Clarl< Montesson Ract<, Moener Teny, Cle1111ont Northeastern Thomas, £dgewoo<l Crawford. La Salle ,;Hams, Wyoming rWifkerson, fairfield 1 • :Sutler, Nortll CoUege Hcr! -~rooor, Madeira "''Cantor, Turpin ''Scruby, I<Jngs

G II

list.

13 12 9 10 II

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•

REBOUNDS

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STEAl.S

STIALS

McDaniel, Talawanda

IRascona, Deer Park Barnes, WOOdward Wilkerson. Fairfield Ross , Royer, Alter

:Gaston,

.Whi~e. Mer J!Ten'Y.DennorRNortlleastem

;Olberding, Glen Este •'Rore, Indian Hill

12 10 II 13 8 10 10 9 13 9

25 24 24 23 23 22 22 22 22 22

2.1 2.4 22 l.B 2.9 2.2 2.2 2,4 1.7 2.4

Mann, Mount Healthy Hodapp, Roger Bacon

Neel, Taft Dllllngllam, Western Hills Starr, Turpin

Wanninger, Colerain Williams, Westem Hills Napier, Hugllas Bradford, Norwood Eltinghausen, Ross c'"lth urtth .......

II ,ll

12 14 10 14 14 '13 14 13 0

41 39 39 38

3.4 3.0 3.9 3.8 3.5 38 37 4.6 36 3.3 3.0 36 2.7 35 35 3.2 35 2.9 34 2.8 2.4 34 2.5 33 2.4 33 33· 2.5 2.5 33 33 2.8 32. •-2.9' 32 2.7. 32 2.5 2.7 32 32 2.9 2.7 32 32 2.5 31 2.4 31 2.8 30' ' 2.3 30 2.7 30 2.3 ' 3.0 30

RH.

RPG

214 - 17.B 179 14.9 144 ll.l 9.4 131 130 - IO.B ,. 121 10.1 118 9.8 118 B.4 115 9.6 8j 113 109 9.1 109 9.9 106 8.2 105 9.5 105 8.B 105 8.8 104 11.6 104 9.5 102 14.6 ID1 7.2 101 11.2 7.6 99 97 10.8 97 6.9 97 12.1 95 6.8 7.9 95 94 6.7 94 9.4 7.2 93 7.7 92 92 7.7 7.7 92 91 8.3 91 8.3 90 8.2 8.1 89 88 6.B 88 8.0 87 8.7 86 7.2 86 7.B 86 - 7.2 85 7.1 84 6.5 7.6 84 7.0 84 83 7.5 7.5 82 7.5 82 7.3 80 8.0 80 8.9 80 80 .8.9

511.

SPG

93 88 64 58 55

7.2 5.2 4.6 4.5 4.2 4.4 4.3 4.3 4.3 4,8 3.7 3.6 4.3 5.1 4.2 3.8 4.1 3.5 3.7 4.4 3.6 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.4 4.4 2.9 3.3 3.5 3.3 2.9 2.9 3.5 3.1 3.4 3.4 3.1 2.6 3.6 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.4 2.6

53 52 51 51 4B 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 45 44 44 43 42 41 41 41 40 40 39 39 39 38 38 38 37 37 37 ' 37 37 36 35 35 34 34 34

Foot injury costs Moeller top scorer M~Dowell for at least three ~eeks By Tom Groeschen ' tgroeschen@enquirer.com

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Quinn McDowell, top scorer and rebounder for a Moeller boys' basketball team ranked No.1 in both the state and Enquirer Division I polls, will miss at least three weeks with a partial stress fracture in his right fooL Moeller coach Carl Kremer said McDowell started feeling pain when the Crusaders played at a holiday tournament in late December in North Carolina. McDowell's injury was diagnosed this week after the pain persisted.

Quinn McDowell,

Moeller's top scorer, has a stress fracture in his right foot.

"Hopefully Quinn can be back by early February," Kremer said Thursday. "It's tough, because he was having a great senior season." The 6-foot-5 McDq_well, a shooting guard, leads Moeller with averages of

14.1 points and 5.3 rebounds a game. He has signed with William &Mary. Moeller is ll-1. The regular season ends Feb. 8, and Moeller hopes to have McDowell back by then. "We1llearn more about our team without him," Kremer said. "Not only is Quinn our top scorer and rebounder, he's also got the on-court leadership that comes with being a threeyear starter." Âˇ McDowell also was the top scorer on Moeller's 2007 state champion team, with a 15.1 average. As a sophomore he averaged 10.5 points a game.

High school basketball statistics /,.(8~06

Boys' basketball SCORING

Name, School

Girls' basketball G

Brusman, Cin. Christian Kohn, Seven Hills Behanan, Aiken Butler, North College Hill Gates, Withrow Schaljo, Bethel-Tate Hamson, Deer Park Volkerding, Hamson Davis, Seven Hills Capobianco, Loveland Fugate, Edgewood Goodsen, Aiken LaGarde, Talawanda Chadwell, Georgetown Gibler, St Xavier Garcia, Purcell Marian Berry, Clark Montessori Armstead, Miami Valley Christian Terry, Clermont Northeastern Dar1and, New Richmond Tyree, Norwood · Vest Carroll McPherson, Norlh College Hill Wright Cincinnati Country Day Rollins, Wilmington Brown, Mason . Claytor, Talawanda Roberts, Middletown Schroeder, Badin Davidson, N.ew Miami Hams, Taft Auellen, Western Hills Gaston, Ross Mann, Cincinnati Christian Messinger, Cler. Northeastern Baker, Milford McElroy, La ·salle Ross, McNicholas Rudolph, Elder Hicks, lakota West Williams, Princeton Ross, Williamsburg Niles, ~nton Woods Frazier, Northwest McDowell, Moeller Truesdell, Anderson LDVellette, CHCA Gulick, Madeira lonneman, Fenwick Beerse, Uttle Miami Siggins, Alter Morgan, Western Brown Steigerwald, Oak Hills Davis, Taft Kremer, Walnut Hills Bass, Chaminade·Julienne Tudor, Madeira LDe~ng, St Xavier Bryant Milford Carey, Deer Park Simmons, Shrader Paideia White, Alter Cruse, Turpin White, Colerain Aagg, Mount Healthy Britten, Western Hills Bertin, ~lmington Womiak, loveland Ferch, New Miami Stevens, Kings Wiley, Blanchester Dawson, Finneytown Hull, Sycamore Canson, CHCA Wilson, New Richmond Smith, Hughes Candella, lakota West White, Blanchester ' Gayhart, Kings Benton; Taft Long, ~throw Cobb, North College Hill Hill, Bethel-Tate Payne, Winton Woods Hams, Kings Jordan, Mariemont Pettit, East Central

•

PrS

PPG

SCORING

Name, School 12 280 23.3 II 246 22.4 Carroll, Cincinnati Christian Sundertlaus, Badin II 245 22.3 Hawkins, Finneytown 6 133 22.2 Kust, CHCA II 238 21.6 Bennett, Anderson 12 258 21.5 Gray, .lakota West II 231 21 Rnney, Lockland 9 184 20.4 Reid, Taft II 222 20.2 12 233 19.4 Dunn, Seven Hills . 10 193 19.3 Brown, Middletown Pachko, Oak Hills II 210 19.1 13 237 18.2 Thomas, Princeton Wanninger, Colerain 8 145 18.1 Okafor, Rnneytown 14 251 17.9 13 230 17.7 Shepherd, Norwood 14 246 17.6 Hamlet, Glen Este 8 139 17.4 Davis, Hughes Neel, Taft II 188 17.1 II" 188 17.1 Wilhelm, Talawanda 7 116 16.6 Stanton, Walnut Hills 14 231 16.5 Eartey, Wilmington Hite, Summit Country Day 5 80 16 II 175 15.9 Sheets, Fayetteville Carey, Seven Hills 13 207 15.9 3 47 !5.7 · Saddler, Shroder Paideia Biooks, Hanison 12 188 15.7 10 !56 15.6 McBride, Mount Notre Dame . Sculley, Cincinnati Country Day 13 202 15.5 Aetcher, Reading 10 !54 15.4 Parker, Summit Country Day II 168 15.3 12 181 15.1 Torrey, Woodward Kust CHCA 10 148 14.8 12 176 14.7 Drake, Georgetown II 162 14.7 Hicks, Goshen 13 ·190 14.6 Pearce, Fenwick 14 202 14.4 Harmon, Turpin 12 173 14.4 Gifford, Wilmington Runion, Cincinnati Christian 13 186 14.3 Comella, Colerain 12 171 14.3 luttrell, East Clinton 12 172 14.3 Voss, loveland 43 14.3 3 Nagle, MilfOrd 12 171 14.3 'II ·156 14.2 Reed, Cincinnati Country Day Hodge, Glen Este 12 169 14.1 10 140 14 Giese, Mercy 6 84 14 Hillman, Mount Notre Dame 182 13 14 McCann, Felicf!Y-Franklin Holloway, Western Hills 10 139 13.9 Smtth, Withrow !53 13.9 1\ Singletary, Hamitton 12 166 13.8 Hofmeyer, Seton 12. 166 13.8 Ronney, Clark Montessori 10- 137 13.7 13 178 13.7 Tyler, Bethel-Tate Tussey, Fayetteville II !51 13.7 Ki~s. Kings 14 190 13.6 13 177 13.6 Ferguson, Mariemont Smith, Mount Notre Dame 14 13.6 191 13 176 13.5 Harper, Roger Bacon Bullard, Walnut Hills 12 161 13.4 10 134 13.4 Ta~or, Indian Hill Eubanks, New Richmond 12 160 13.3 II 146 13.3 Connaughton, Ross Da,1s, Western Brown 13 170 13.1 Shaw, ~nton Woods 12 !57 13.1 Stutz, Felicey-Franklin 10, 131 13.1 13 170 13.i Rogers, Lakota West Attinger, Western Brown 12 !56 13 Bare, Batavia 12 !56 13 II 142 12.9 Gault New Miami Reynolds, Fairfield 13 167 12.8 10 128 12.8 Miller, Anderson Hackney, Mount Notre Dame II 141 12.8 Temmel, Wyoming 9 114 12.7 7 B9 12.7 Burrows, Lockland 12 !51 12.6 Parks, Middletown Cooper, Sycamore 12 !51 12.6 13 163 12.5 Levick, Wyoming II 137 12.5 Hollins, Winton Woods 13 163 12.5 Emst Batavia 1 II 137 12.5 Steele, Goshen Turchick, Milford 5 62 12.4 147 12.3 Mason, Georgetown 12 135 . 12.3 Werner, Mason II Lamotte, Mason II 134 12.2 Spuning, Taft 9 110 12.2 Jones, Hughes 10 i21 12.1 Danker, McNicholas 10 119 11.9

'c 10 16 15 II II 14 II 14 . 13 16 8 14 i5 I 15 14 13 15 '!5 13 14 13 16 13 15 14 15 II 13 13 14 II 14 6 14 13 14 6 15 14 14 12 12 14 14 15. II

PrS

PPG

202 20.2 295 18.4 270 18 196 17.8 192 17.5 242 17.3 188 17.1 236 16.9 219 16.8 266 16.6 133 16.6 232 16.6 245 16.3 16 16 238 15.9 221 15.8 204 15.7 236 15.7 233 15.5 202 15.5 216 15.4 199 15.3 245 15.3 197 15.2 226 15.1 208 14.9 224 14.9 163 14.B 192 14.8 193 14.8 206 14.7 !58 '14.4 201 14.4 86 14.3 199 14.2 163 14.1 198 14.1 84 14 204 13.6 191 13.6 1B7 13.4 !59 13.3 !58 13.2 185 13.2 185 i3.2 197 13.1 143 13 7 91 13 8 103 12.9 12 !53 12.8 13 166 12.8 8 101 12.6 ·15 !86 12.4 16 199 12.4 13 160 12.3 14 172 12.3 15 184 12.3 12 147 12.3 13 !59 12.2 14 170 12.1 '!3 !57 12.1 16 194 12.1 13 157 12.1 II 133 12.1 10 120 12 14 12 168 13 !56 12 14 .166 11.9 14 166 11.9 129 11.7 II 'II 128 11.6 15 174 11.6 14 163 11.6 II 127 11.5 15 173 11.5 14 161 11.5 13 149 11.5 II 124 11.3 12 131 10.9 87 10.9 8 15 163 10.9 14 !51 10.8 15 162 10.8 15 162 10.8 162 !O.B 15 139 10.7 13 161 !0.7 15

. eri~·w;o,;ing Edwards, Middletown _Annstrong, Fairfield Lawrence, UtUe Miami Bamett, Middletown Niles, Winton Woods Griggs, Indian Hill Kattine, Georgetown Tolliver, Shroder Paldela Gray, Georgetown Kipplns, Mariemont Kessee, Woodward Stacey, Wyoming

ASSISTS

Name, School

Butler, North College Hill McKinney, Taft Teny, Clennont Northeastern Lane, Ross cantor, Turpin McBride, Withrow Brusman, Ginclnnati Christian Thomas, Edgewood • Hill, Seven Hills Purcell, Badin Raclt,Moeller Harris, Wyoming Hughes, Clarl< Montessori • Crawford, La Selle Scruby, Kings Tudor, Madeira Alsfelder, Cincinnati Counny Day Wilkerson, Fairfield Rymer, Westem Brown Benin, Wilmington Howell, Aiken Brueggeman, Utt!e Miami VanNatta, Badin Garren. Westem Brown Edwards, CHCA Thelslng, East Central Schulte, Harrison Forch, New Miami Auellen, Westem Hills LaGarde, Talawanda Kennedy, Loveland . Chatfield, Seven Hills Balllnger, Blanchester Ballew, Princeton Davis, Purcell Marian Johnson, Seven Hills Rollins, Wilmington . Greenwood, Winton Woods

REBOUNDING Name, School

Dan and, New Richmond Morgan, Westem Brown Benton, Taft Harrison, Deer Pari< Cspobianco, Loveland Davis, Seven Hills Rogers, Westem Hills Truesdell, Anderson McPherson, North College Hill • Coldwell, Westem Hills Harris, Taft Baker, Milford Gates, Wltllrow Schaljo, Betllei-Tate Kipplns, Manemom Davidson, New Miami Moses, Westem Hills Simmons, Batavia Beny, Clarl< Montessori Grimes, Witllrow Bright, Wyoming Bryant, Milford Wlcltersham, Cincinnati Christian· Fugate, Edgewood Siggins, Alter Behanan, Aiken Avery, Batavia Rudolph, Elder Edwards, Middletown Simmons, Shroder Paideia Cruse, Turpin · Hill, Betllel-Tate Thomas, Westem Hills Messinger, Cler. Northeastern Jordan, Mariemom Aagg, Moum Healthy Wright, Cincinnati Country Day Annstrong, Fairfield

S1iAl.S

: Name, School Butler, North College Hill Rymer, Westem Brown Auellen. Westem Hills Britten, Westem Hills Lane, ROss McKinney, Taft Brown, Mason Harris, Wyoming Schroeder, Badin Benin, Wilmington Ta~or, Fairfield Rollins, Wilmington Kahn, Seven Hills

6 14 11 10 13 12 II 9 11

9 11 10

ASSISTS--------..."""",.

131 71

11.9 11.8 Name, School 11.7 Rnney, Lockland 129 11.7 Ford, Woodward 117 11.7 Fay, Anderson 152 • II. 7 Jones, Hughes 138 11.5 Arington, CHCA 122 11.1 Fowler, Moum Notre Dame 100 11.1 .Parl<er, SummltCounnyDay 121 11 lks, Fayettevlne 99 11 Ballman, Mercy 121 II Davis, Westem Brown II 0 II Comello, Colerain Meister, Northwest AST APG Craycraft, Wilmington 51 8 _5 Meyer, Badin 100 7. 7 Stice, Wuliamsburg 69 6 _3 Hillman, Mount Notre Dame 6.3 Aemlng, Cincinnati Christian . 63 6.1 Sculley, Cincinnati CountJy Day 67 61 6_1 Sprong, Roger Bacon

164

G 6 13 11 10 11 10 12 68 5.7 ~~~.B=':oods 10 56 ~:~ Runion, Cincinnati Christian 9 46 4_8 Jelley, Georgetown· 12 58 . 4_ Marl<s, Talawanda 14 67 8 12 57 4_8 Hamlet, Glen Este Dooley, Madeira . 14 66 47 4. 7,. Staubach, Madeira 14 66 4.5 Powers, SUmmh Counny Day 11 'l50 • 4_5 Sheets, Fayetteville 13 58 4.2 Kust, CHCA 46 11 Belme, Madeira _ 14 59 42 4 2 Brunsman. Mercy 12 50 4'2 Stallworth, Princeton 13 55 10 41 4 :1 Robinson, SCP~ 4. 1 Bullard, Walnut Hills 41 10 13 52 4 Webb, East Clinton Keehan, Oak Hills 4 12 48 Nee!, Taft _ 31 39 8 10 39 -3.9 Torrey, Woodward 9 35 3 9 Aetcher, Reading Holilns, Wiman Woods 12 47 3 :9 3 9 lumpkin, Winton Woods 47 12 : 49 3 8 Embry, Batavia 13 3.6 Snell, Cincinnati CountJy Day 40 II · 3 _6 Singletary, Hamilton 11 40 14 49 3 _5 Bennatt, lockland _ Soper, Madeira 12 42 35 13 45 3 _5 Wright, Madeira _ , II 38 3 5 Smrth, Moum Notre Dame 3.5 Stutz, Felicity-franklin 45 13 45 3 ·5 13

REBOUNDING

Name, School

G REB

RPG

151 155 165 139 139 126 '98 107

13.7 12.9 12.7 12.6

11 12 13 11 12 11 ·9 10 5 12 II 13 11 12 9 10 12 11 14 11 11 13 12 10 12 11 10 13

6 10

53 126 114 131 Ill 117 84 92 110 100

128 99 98 115 103 86

102 90 82 104 48 80

11 12 12 11 9 12 11

• 87

106

G 6 12 12 10 10 13

3 12 13 •13 13 13

94 94 85 69 92 84

sn 31 49 49 37 36 46 10 39 42 42 40 40 33

11.6 11.5 10.9 10.7 10.6 10.5 10.4 10.1 10.1 9.8 9.3 9.2 9.2 9.1 9.1 9 8.9 8.8 8.6 8.6 8.5 8.2 8.2 8

8 8 7.9 7.8 7.8 7.7

7.7 7.7 ·7.6 7.6

Hawkins, Rnneytown Franke, Mariemom carroll, Cincinnati Christian Thomas, SCPA • Stutz, Felicity-franklin Temmel, Wyoming Reed, Cincinnati Country Day Clarl<, lockland Sundemaus, Badin Hlte, Summh Counny Day Eubanks, New Richmond Ware, Walnut Hills Miller, Anderson Hicks, Goshen Harmon, Turpin Stanton, Walnut Hms Parl<s, Middletown Tussey, Fayetteville Gault, New Miami McCann, Felicity-Franklin Drake, Georgetown Paarce, Fenivlclt hrory, Roger Bacon Stokes, Shroder Paldela Dillingham, Westem Hills· Pachko, Oak Hills Hodge, Glen Este Leary, Kings Walker, Taft Wallace, Bethe~Tate Kleist, Mason Reid, Taft Aeming, Cincinnati Christian Evens, Seven Hills Connor, Clennom Northeastern luttrell, East Clinton Webb, Batavia Ta~or. Indian Hill Sullivan, McNicholas

S1iAl.S SPG 5.2 4.1

4.1 3.7 3.6

3.5 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3

Name, School

T~er, Bethel-Tate Jones, Hughes

~..:· ::!ii:ranklin Kellam, Deer Pari< Stutz, Felicity-Franklin Kust, CHCA

Franke, Mariemont Dunn, Seven Hills Saddler, Shroder Paideia Davis, Westem Brown 1 Shaw, Winton Woods Smrth,Wrthrow . Webb. East Clinton

G 11 14 11 13 11

AST 68 87 60

64 53 72 63 76 75 60 68 58 61 69 56 62 40 44 52 58

,II

6 14 15 14 14 14

52 56 51 ' 49 .49

13 16 11 14 16 14 6 13, 14 II .'15 14 13

45 55 36 46 53 45 19 41 43 34 46 43 39

15 13 16 16 13

15 13

14 16 13

15 • 10 11 13

APG 6.2 6.2 5.5 4.9 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.3 4.1

4 4

4 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.5' '

3.4 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 .3.1 3

11 14 11

33 40 32 35 32 41 40 43 28

2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.8

12 11

14 14 15 10

G . REB

15 14 10 12

10 14

257 211

RPG 17.1 15.1

145 14.5 141' 11.8 11.7 10.9 128 10.7

117 152

12 II 16 ' 13 13 13 11 6 13 13 15

123 122 138

147

128 98

116 164 131 126

125 105 57

11 14 14

124'

112

15 15 8 14

127 127 66 115

106

107

120

114 15 . 121 14 114 10 80 104 ·13 15 119 14

10.5 10.3 10.1 9.7 ' 9.6

9.5 9.5 9.5 9.4 9.2 9.2 9.1

;s.9 8.9 8.6 8.6 8.5 8.5 B.3 8.2 8.2

8.2 8.1 8.1 8.1

8. 8

109 101

7.9 7.9 7.8 7.8 7.8

SPG

100

6.7

68 54 52 64 • 44 47 60 56 64 56 47 34 59

5.2 4.9

110

14 14

109

15 13 II 11

14 10 11 14 13 15 13 11

8 14

4.7

4.6 4.4 4.3 4.3

4.3 4.3

4.3 4.3 4.3

4.2

Wulker develops into ke.y contributor for Crusaders By Mark Chalifoux / ~ 23

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KENWOOD. - The rockiest moment of senior Daniel Wulker's basketball career at Moeller happened before he even started. His mom had picked him up fiom school on the· day of the tryouts for the freshman team and on their way home a tree fell ori their car. Daniel had to go to tryouts while his mom had to go to the hospital. His mother made a full recovery and Daniel has gone on to be a model player for the Crusaders. "He was a good player for the freshman and JV teams,·: Moeller head basketball coach Carl Kremer said. "Last year, he' came off the bench for us, but really played starter minutes and fmished a lot of our games, and this year he's a go-to guy. "He's a good inspiration for the process of the program. He's an incredibly hard worker .who has really been a key guy for us." wulker, of Sycamore Township, said he has been playing basketball since he was old enough to hold one and and

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Daniel Wulker has become one of the go-to players for Moeller this season.

dreamed of playing for the Crusaders since his dad started taking him to games when he was in the first grade. "I really can't explain how much fun it's been, it really is a dream come true," he said. "Being able to compete every year for state championships with your best friends is great." The key to Wulker's success for Moeller has been his versa-

tility, as he's able to play s_ev- a Division II school in Teneral different positions for the nesee. Crusaders. "I liked that the coach and a Kremer said Wulker is the number of the players were type of player he doesn't have from Cincinnati," he said. "It to game-plan for. also has really good academ"He's not the type of guy ics. . you need to run screens for "Making the decision before and throw it down to, he gets the season started took a lot of his points in other ways," KJe- pressure off me and let me mer said. relax more during the season." One of those ways is Kremer said he had his eye through his strong efforts on on Wulker even before his the offensive glass. freshman season. "He's got an uncanny abili"The first time we really ty to get offensive rebounds," thought that he might be a Kremer said. · special player for us was at the "I don't know that I've ever mini camp in the summer had a player who has had his before freshman year," he instincts to know where the said. ball is going to come off and be "He kind of stood out there able to stick back so many and we knew then he'd be a shots, he's very talented." good player and it kind of Wulker is also a clutch panned out exactly that way." player. He's made several big shots for the Crusaders late in games, including the last field goal in. the state championship game. "I just hate losing so I always do what I can, especially at the end of games when the game is on the line," Wulker said. Wulker will play basketball on scholarship next year at Christian Brothers University,

High school basketball statistics

Boys SCORING Name, school

G 15 11 11 13 14 13 10 11 11 12 '13 11 14 6 17 13 15 13 5 8 10 12 12 16

Brusman, Cirt Christian Koh n, Seven Hills Behanan, Aiken Schaljo, Bethel-Tate Gates, Withrow Harrison, .Oeer Park Butler, North College Hill Davis, Seven Hills Fugate, Edgewood Volkerdihg, Harrison Capobianco, Loveland Goodsen, Aiken LaGarde, Talawanda McPherson, North College Hill Gibler, St X?vier Garcia, Purcell Martan Beny; Clark Dartand, New Richmond

Brown, Mason . Armstead, Miami Valley Chrtstian Chadwell, Georgetown . Teny, CNE Harris, Taft Vest, Carroll' Wrtght Cincinnati Country Day Claytor, Talawanda Messinger, CNE Davidson, New Miami Rollins, Wilmington Roberts, Middletown Schroeder, Badin • McElroy, La Salle. Fluellen, Western Hills Siggins, Alter Biyant, Milford Ross, Williamsburg Hicks, Lakota West Ross, McNicholas Tyree, Norwood Williams, Prtnceton Rudolph, Elder 8eeme, Utile Miami McDowell, Moeller ~n.

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Niles, Winton Woods Truesdell, Anderson LoVellette, CHCA Mann, Cin. Christian Loeslng, St X?vier Baker, Milford Kremer, Walnut Hills Gulick, Madeim · Tudor, Madeim Steigerwald, Oak Hilis Simmons, Shrader Paideia ,...,Bass, Chaminade-Julienne Wozniak, Loveland . Edwards, Middletown Gaston, Ross . Cruse, Turpin Frazier, Northwest Brttten, Western Hills Hill, Bethel-Tate Carey, Deer Pa!i( Ragg, Mount Hea~y Lo~g, Withrow

11 13 12 13 15 12 16 15 12 14 15 3 13 13 9 13 14 14 12 14 13 10 6 15 17 15 11 15 ·15 12 10 16 13 8 13 11 13 10 13 13 14 14

ASSISTS. Name, school McKinney, Taft Butler, North College Hill Lane, Ross Teny, CNE McBrtde, Withrow Cantor, Turpin Thomas, Edgewood Brusman, Cin. Christian Hill, Seven Hills Purcell, Badin Hughes, park Cmwford, La Salle Rack. Moeller Tudor, Madeira Rymer, -western Brown Hams, Wyoming Alsfelder, Cincinnati Country Day Howell, Aiken VanNatta, Badin Wilkerson, Fairfield Berlin, Wilming1Dn Scruby, Kings · Edwards, CHCA Ruellen, Westem Hills

REBOUNDS

Name, sc~ool Dartand, New Richmond Morgan, Western Brown Harriso'n, Deer Park · Benton, Taft. capobianco, Loveland Davis, Seven Hills Dnd"ro: W"cl"m l-lillc

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Pis PPG Name, school 347 23.1 carroll, Cin. Chrtstian 246 22.4 Hicl<s, Goshen 245 22.3 Kust, CHCA 283 21.8 Sunderhaus, Badin 298 21.3 Hawkins, Finneytown 267 20.5 Reid, .Taft 205 20.5 Gmy, Lakota West 222 20.2 Finney, lockland 218 19.8 Pachko, Oak Hills 236 19.7 Dunn, Seven Hills 255 19.6 Thomas, Princeton 210 19.1 Brown, Middletown 257 18.4 Neel, Taft 107 17.8 Hamlet Glen Este 302 17.8 Bennett, Anderson 230 17.7 Wanninger, Colerain 264 17.6 Hite, Summ~ Country Day 228 17.5 Okafor, Finneytown 87 . 17.4 · Shepherd, Norwood 139 17.4 Davis, Hughes McBrtde, Mount Notre Dame 172 17.2 203 16.9 Wilhelm, Talawanda 193 16.1 Stanton, Walnut Hills 254 15.9 Saddler, Shrader Paideia 1 175 15.9 Parker, Surrimit Country Day 205 15.8 Fletcher, Reading 186 15.5 carey, Seven Hills 201 15.5 Eartey, Wilmington 233 15.5 Torrey, Woodward 183 15.3 Sculley, Cincinnati Country Day 243 15.2 Pearce, Fenwick 228 15.2 Nagle, Milford 181 . 15.1 Runion, Cin. Christian 208 14.9 Kust CHCA 219 14.6 Brooks, Harrison 43 14.3 Dmke, Georgetown Sheets, Fay_etleVille 185 14.2 Hannon, Turpin· 184 14.2 128 14.2 Gifford, Wilmington 184 14.2 Luttrell, East Clinton 19i 14.1 Cornelio, Colerain 197 14.1 Mccann, Felicity-Fmnklin Hodge, Glen Este 169 14.1 197 14.1 Reed, Cincinnati Country Day 183 14.1 Giese, Mercy 140 14.0 Hofmeyer, Seton . 84 14.0 Holloway, Western Hills 210 14.0 Bullard, Walnut Hills 235 13.8 Smith,W1throw 206 13.7 Temmel, Wyoming 151 13.7 Singletal)', Hami~on 202 13.5 Ronney, Clal1< 203 13.5 Voss, Loveland 162 13.5 Hillman, Mount Notre Dame 134 13.4. Smith, Mount Notre Dame 212 13.3 Shaw, Winton Woods 173 13.3 Attlnger, Western Brown 106 13.3 Ferguson, Martemont 173 13.3 Eubaqks, New Richmond 146 13.3 Connaugl)ton, Ross 172 13.2 Tussey, Fayetteville 131 13.1 Rogers, Lakota West 169 13.0 Gault, New Miami 169 13.0 Harper, Roger Bacon 182 13.0 T~er, Bethel-Tate 182 13.0 • Ta~or, Indian Hill Kies, _Kings Ast

G 15 10 13 12 13 11 11 15 9 15 16 15 16 15 14 15 11 10 16 15 15 14 8 12

117 76 86 77 81 67 63 79 46 70 75 71 75 84 60 65 46 41 66 61 62 56 31 47

APG 7.8 7.6 6.6 6.4 6.2 6.1 5.7 5.3 5.1 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.9

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Reb 184 181 165 187 155 126.

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ASSISTS

Name, school Ford, Woodward Finney, lockland Pail<er, Summit Country Day Jones, Hughes Artngton, CHCA Cornelio, Colemin Fowler, Mount Notre Dame Ballman, Mercy Davis, Western Brown lies, Fayetteville Hillman, Mount Notre Dame Stice, Williamsburg Fay, Anderson Meyer, Badin Meister, Northwest Cmycmft, Wilmington Runion, Cin. Christian Reming, Cin. Christian Sculley, Cincinnati Country Day Sprong, Roger Bacon T~er, Bethel-Tate Jelley, Georgetown Mail<s, Talawanda Hamlet Glen Este Powers, Summit Country Day Shaw, Winton Woods Kust, CHCA Beirne, Madeira Staubach, Madeim Sheets, Fayetteville Dooley, Madelm • Brunsman, Mercy

G 11 10 15 16 17 17 14 12 11 15 16 17 18 16 15 17 i5 1 16 14 17 17 15 15 15 15 15 16 15 11 15 11 7• 15 15 16 18 14 15 14 17 14 16 12 14 15 7 16 8 15 13 8 17 17

Pis

218 192 284 295 311 298 242 207 190 260 273 289 298 284 245 275 241 16 256 218 265 266" 234 226 226 223 224 238 224 163 218 159 101 214 214 227 254 194 205 191 229 187 212 158. 185 197 91 206 103 193 165 101 215 215 17 215 16 201 187• 15 194 16 15 - 181 194 16 17 206 14 168 15 180 14 168 16 190 17 203 15 178

PPG 19,8 19.2 18.9 18.4 18.3 17.5 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.1. 17.0 16.6 .16.5 16.3 16.2 16.1 16.0 16.0 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 .15.1 15.1 14.9 -14.9 14.9 14.9 14.8 14.5 14.5 14.4 14.3 14.3 14.2 14.1 13.9 13.7 13.6 13.5 13.4 13.3 13.2 13.2 13.1 13.0 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.7 12.6 12.6 12.6 12.6 12.6 12.5 12.i 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.0 12.0 12.0 11:9 11.9 11.9

G Ast 15 • 95 12 72 77 15 14 70 62 13 82 17 17 81 75 16 15 71 18 81 17 74 14 62 15 65 15 69 15 65 16 67 7 29 11 45 11 44 15 59 16 61 16 61 84 17 16 57 15 54 16 57 15 51 16 54 54 16 18 60 16 53 16 53

APG 6.3 6.0 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.7 4.7 4.5 4.4 4.4 4.3 4.3 -4.3 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.3 3.3

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Name, school

Butler, North College Hill Rymer, Westem Brown Auellen, Westem Hills Brilten, Western Hills ~ne, Ross McKinney, .Taft Benin, Wilmington Taylor, Fairfield Harris, Wyoming S<:hroeder, Badin Chadwell, Georgetown Kuhn, Seven Hills ~Garde, Talawanda Dennis, Sycamore Rollins, Wilmington Smith, Aiken Fiore, Indian Hill Gaston, Ross Hili, Bethel-Tate Brown, Hughes .Caldwell. Western Hills Carey, Deer Pari< Teny, CNE Hicl<s, ~kota West Crawford, ~ Salle Davis, Taft I Rascona, Deer Pari< Brown, Mason Aagg, Mount Heallhy Messinger, CNE Tudor, Madeira Johnson, NCH Steigerwald, Qak Hills McBride,'Wrthrow Royer, Alter Truesdell, Anderson • Hughes, Clarl< Baker, Milford Oavenport, Moeller Wellman, Norwood Moses, Westem Hills Sames, Woodward Tansey, Amelia Brandts, Cin. Christian Foster, Colerain Reddish, Deer Pari< Thomas, Edgewood McDaniel, Talawanda ~~

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10.5 Name, school G Reb RPG 10.5. Haw1<ins, .Finneytown 17 298 17.5 10.5 Franke, ~riemont 16 248 15.5 10.5 Carroll, n. CMstian l1 !56 14.2 9.7 Thomas, SCI'A 14 163 11.6 9.7 Stutz. Felicity-Franklin 13 144 II.! 9.5 H'rte, Summit Countty Day_ • -15 .!64 .!0.9. .• 15. !62 10.8 9.5 Temme!, Wyoming • 9.3 Reed, Cincinnati Countty Day 128. 10.7 12 . 9.2 Hicl<s, Goshen 10 106 10.6 9.1 Sundemaus, Badin 16 164 10.3 9.1 Clarl<, lockland 124 10.3 12 15 • !50 10.0 8.9 Miller, Anderson 8.8 Ware, Walnut HiUs 16 160 10.0 .8.8 McCann, Felicity-Franklin 14 138 9.9 8.6 Stanton, Walnut Hills_ 15 142 9.5 8.4 Gault, New Miami 15 141 9.4 8.4 Eubanks, New Richmond 15 141 9.4 8.2 Harmon, Turpin 14 130 9.3 8.2 Tussey, Fayetteville 17 155 9.1. 88 8.0 Parl<s, Middletown 16 146 9.1 18 80 8.0 DiUingham, Westem Hills 162 9.0 Ill 7.9 Drake, Georgetown 16 139 8.7 7.9 Ill Pea~te, Fenwick '15 8.6 129 87 7.9 Stokes, Shroder Paideia 15 127 8.5 '126 94 7.8 Leary, Kings 8.4 15 84 7.6 Reid, Taft 17 8.4 ·II !43 5 7.6 Connor, CNE 38 17 139 B.2 13 ·98 ' 7.5 Walker, Taft 13 107 8.2 113 7.5 Hodge, Glen Este !6 15 129 8.1 '63 II 7.5 Pachko, Oak Hills II 8.1 89 15 110 • 7.3 Ivory, Roger Baoon 15 122 B. I 17 124 7.3 Aeming. Cin. Christian l! 88 8.0 II 7.3 Caulton, lockland 80 I 8 8.0 22 3 7.3 Luttrell, East Clinton 14 110 7.9 13 93 7.2 Taylor, Indian Hill 17 135 7.9 106 7.1 15 Kleist, Mason 127 7.9 '16 11 78 7.1 EV.ns, Saven Hills 7.9 119 ' 15 8 57 7.1 Wallace, Bethei·Tate 15 117 7.8 10 70 7.0 Leach, lockland 10 78 ·7.8 13. 101 !6 111 6.9 Sullivan, McNicholas 7.B 117'. 7.8 15 103' 6.9 Durham, Miami Valley Christian 15 8 55 6.9 Webb. Batavia ·7.7 16 123 13 106 •• 7.6 90 6.9 Gray, ~kota wesi 14 8 ·54 6.8 Giese, Mercy 14 106 7.o 13 ·88 6.8· S<:hueller, Edgewood 14 105 7.5 10 6.7 Rison, New Miami 67 15 113 7.5' 3 6.7 20 Sharl<ey, St Ursula 16 120 7.5 ' ,)3 64 6.5 Smith, Withrow 8 60 7.5 6.5 II 71 Kus~ CHCA 111 .7.4 ·15 13 63 6.4 Stanton. Harrison 16 119 7.4 96 6.4 Spuriocl<. Williamsburg 14 103 7.4 '15 15 96 6.4 Grant, Georgetown 16 117 ' 7.3 12 6.4 77 Kies, Kings 15 109 7.3 9. 57 .6.3 Mc8ride, Mount Notre Dame 17 124 7.3 76 6.3 ~wrence, Withrow 7.3 8 58 ~2 94 6.3 VanDulman, Deer Pari< 15 14 101 7.2 16 99 6.2 Tnssell, Talawanda 17 : 123' 7.2 12 74 6.2 14 B7 6.2 Name, school G su SPG 15 93 6.2 Tyler, Bethel-Tate !6 103 6.4 15 93 6.2 14 71 5.1 49 8 6.1 , Jones, Hughes ' 15 70 4.7 Kus~ CHCA 10 61 6.1. 4.7 12 56 13 6.1. Bennett, lockland 79 14 Kellam, Deer Pari< 64 4.6 15. 91 6.1 -4.6 McCann, Feliclly-Franklin 14 64 49 '6.1 .B Franke, Mariemont 16 71 4.4 Saddler, Shroder Paidela 15 64 .4.3 SH. G SPG Shaw, Winton Woods 16 69 4.3 46 4.6 Smith, Withrow 10 8 34 4.3 59 •. 4.2 14 57 4.1 Webb, East Clinton 14 12 49 4.1 Evans, Saven Hills 15 62 4.1 10 37 3.7 Dunn, Saven Hills 15 62 • 4.1 13 47 4.1. 3.6 Davis, Westem Brown 15 61 3.3 (I 15 50 Torrey, Woodward 15 62 15 49 3.3 Stutz, Feilclly·Franll!in 13 52 ,4.0 14 44 3.1 Brown, M'rddletown 17 68 4.0 . 3.1 46 15 Aetcher, Reading 4.0 15 60 16 48 3.0 lye, Withrow 15 3.8 '. 4 '3.0 Rottmueller, Reading 10 30 15 55 3.7 33 3.0 Hite, Summit Country Day 3'.7 11 15 55 14 42 3.0 Ford, Woodward 3.7 15 • '55 15 44 2.9 Cornelio, Colerain 17 61 3.6 15. 43 2.9 Hawkins. Rnneytown 6! 17 3.6 11 31 15 2.8 Makoski, Miami Valley Christian 54 3.6 2.8 Parl<er, Summit Country Day '11 31 15 3.6 54 37 13 2.8 Wallace. Bethel·late 3.5 15 53 . 35 59' 3.5 13 2.7 Marl<s, Talawanda 17 3 8 2.7 14 Sweet, New Richmond 47 3.4 12 32 ~.7 44 Beny, SCI'A 13 3.4 13 34 2.6 Kortekamp, Sl Ursula 3.4 16 55 12 30 2.5 Hollins, Winton Woods 3.4 16 55 36. 3.3 13 33 2.5 Carroll, Cin. Christian 11 37 15 2.5 Finney, .~land 12 40 3.3 15 38 2.5 Meister, Northwest 15 50 3.3 13 31 2.4 Pascua, Taylor 4 13 3.3 . 12 14. 5 2.4 Starr, Turpin 46 3.3 14 33 2.4 Mann, Mount Healthy 13 42 ·3.2 • 12 27 2.3 Hillman, Mount Notre Dame 17 54 3.2 34 15 2.3 Davis, Hughes 14 43 3.1 ·10. 23 2.3 Allen, Hughes 14 43 3.1 12 28 2.3 Oumam, Miami Valley Christian 46 15 3.1 13 30 2.3 Fowler, Mount Notre Dame · 17 52 3.1 14 31 2.2. Eubanks, New Richmond 46 15 3.1 22 2.2 Hodapp, Roger Baoon 10 15 47 3.1 .35 16 2.2 Thornton, ,SCI'A 14 43 3.1 15 2.2 Thomas, SCI'A 33 14 43 3.1 16 2.2 Neel, Taft 35 18 56 3.1 9 20 2.2 Burrows, lockland 12 3.0 36 12 2.2 Shipman, Princeton 16 48 3.0 • 26 .7 24 2.2 Holloway, Westem Hills 11 21 3.0 32 2.1 . Moore, Finneytown 16 46 2.9 .-15 14 2.1 Brooks, Harrison 15 44 2.9 29 25 2.1 Solomon, Hughes 14 41 12 2.9 Ballman, Mercy 12 25 2.1 16 47 2.9 II 23 2.1 Dudley, Northwest 15 43 2.9 14 2.1 Thomas, Princeton 30 16 46 2.9 t 4~ Stokes, Shroder Paldeia 15 2.9

McPherson, North College Hill Harris, Taft Caldwell, Western Hills Gates, Withrow S<:haljo, 8ethei·Tate Baker, Milford . Kipplns, Manemo!'l Bryan~ Milford Beny, Clarl< Moses, Westem Hills Simmons, Batavia E<lwards, Middletown Bright, Wyoming Wickersham, Cin. Christian Davidson, New Miami Fugate, Edgewood Siggins, Alter Messinger, CNE Behanan, Aiken Grimes, Wrthrow Avery, Batavia Simmons, Shroder Paldela Rudolph, Elder Aagg, Mount Heallhy Cruse, Turpin Thomas. Western Hills Wrigh~ Cincinnati Countty Day Wrigh~ ~kota East Hill, Bethel·late Armstrong. Fairfield Jordan, Mar1emont McElroy,~ Salle Gibler, St l<avler Buckingham, Summit Shelton, Williamsburg Claytor, Talawanda Gordon, Colerain . Dehler, Edgewood Armstead, Miami Valley Christian Grace, North College Hill Staley, Chaminade-Julienne Mann, Cin. CMstian Crawford, Glen Este Ross, McNicholas Mummert,CNE• Coomer, ~kota West Wri~ Rnneytown Gertz, Reading White, Blanchester Cary, Turpin· Kattine, Georgetown Greene, Taylor Heard, Wilmington Peyne, Winton Woods Canson, CHCA Bley, East Cantrnl Powell, Hamilton S<:hroeder, Badin McFadden, East Clinton Harris, Kings Dennis, Sycamore Oavls, Taft Jordan, CNE Dawson, Rnneytown Smith, Hughes Hea!herty, Mason Ward, North College Hill

6 12 12 14 13 15 II 15 15 12 13 8 14 15 !3 II 14 12 11 14 II 10 14 14 II •12

63 .126. 126 147 126 145 104 142 140 110 118 73 124 132 115 95 118 ,101 90 115

STEALS

Moeller 58, Elder 52

Br.uce Crippen for The Enquirer

Elder forwai'dl{yle Rudolph gets tangled up with Moeller defender Daniel Wu.lker while pulling in rebound. Rudolph surpassed the 1,000-point careers coring mark in the Ioss.

Crusaders live up to ·their No. 1rating .

By Tom Groesd!en tgroeschen@enqtti'rer. com

With Moeller's top star still out, Michael Davenport leaped forward to be the big gun for the Crusaders on Friday night. Emphasis on "leaped." Davenport scored a career-high 25 points and Moeller, ranked No. 1 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches' poll, beat No. 5 Elder 58-52 in a big Greater Catholic League South basketball game. A sellout crowd 'W<itched at Moeller, as top Crusaders scorer Quinn · Bruce Crippen for The Enquirer McDowell (14.1 ppg) missed his fifth consecutive ,game with a foot Elder guard Zach Autenrieb (left) looks for a teammate as he's injury. · · ·· ·pressured by Moeller's Tony Rack. Senior forward· Kyle Rudolph scored 25 points for Elder, and in Moeller's only loss was to St. BenElder has three sophomores i~ the process surpassed 1,000 points edict's (N.J.) in a holiday touma- itsrotation, including starters Selfot his career. ment in North Carolina. St. Ben's by Chidemo and Alex Welch. The high-flyiag Davenport, a at the time was rated No.1 nationFor Moeller, contributors in6-foot:3 swingman with some seri- ally by USA Today and is how eluded guard Tony Harris (nine ous hops, topped his previous best No. 3. · points), guard Tony Rack (six) and "Our only loss was to the No: 1 center Matt Roberts (six). of 24 points. Davenport is considered a Division I college prospect team in the country, so hopefully Moeller again was without Mein .the manner of Mom (Sheila) that means something," Moeller Dowen, who has a partial stress ana Dad (Darren). who played Di- · coach Carl Kremer said. "Our kids fracture in his right foot. Moeller vision I ball at Morehead State and are still trying to find our chemis- hopes to have the 6-foot-4 forward Alcorn State, respectively. · try wi.thout Quinn, and I'm proud back sometime in February. "My dad's going to hear about of the job they've done." "'t's big to win with Quinn out," Moeller also.is No. 1 in the As- Davenport said. "He's still our this,'' Davenport said, smiling. "When he ·played at Mount sociated Press state media poll leader, even sitting over there on Healthy he!d score 17, 18, usually and No.9 by USA Today. . the bench in a boot." not25.... . The first half was tight all the · Moeller beat Elder 49-44 at ElThe left-handed Davenport, way, withMoelleremergingwitha der on Dec. 7, the teams' first of who averages 9.2 points, also 27-26lead.. two regular-season meetings. Elder seemed to take control in For Elder, Rudolph became onthrew down a serious 'LeBron/ MJ/Dr. }-style dunk with about the third quarter and led 39-35 en- ly the second Panther to reach four minutes left in the second pe- tering the fourth period, but Moeli- 1,000 points. The kader is Chad. riod. The basketball rocketed ler turned up its defensive pres- Kamstra (Elder class of1996), who · down the chute and then bounced sure to take charge in the fourth. - scored 1,404 points. high off the court, leaving the Elder led 47-43 with 3:50 left "It's bittersweet," Rudolph said. crowd buzzing for several min- Then, Moeller went on 9-0 run to "I'd rather have done it with a win:" utes. takea52-47lead.Bythattime,onry Moeller has another marquee Davenport also had a game- 57.5 seconds remained and Moel· matchup tonight at No. 3 Withhigh nine rebounds to help Moe!- ler kept control. row, .in a non-league game. "Weprobablyshouldhavebeen ler (16-1, 12-0 GCI.rS) solidify its .::. t )J!acem ' th e Jeague. El- up double digi'ts entenng · the a,wess•·ls215,Chldemo022,Jones204,Meyer102, EDdi!ri13·3,8-3GCL·Sf-Rudolph8725,Welch32 h old onws der is 13-3, 8-3. fourth quarter," Elder coach Joe Autennell2 o 6. Totals: 1a12 52. Motllled16-1, 12.0 GCL·SI - Wulker I 2 4, Roberts 22 The Crusaders also might have Schoenfeld said. ''We didn't get s. Rack :1 o 6, Davenport 9 1 25, cron 1 2 4, Hams 4 1 9, secured the No.1 Division I sec- enough stops, and they cap.ita!:·. McKenzi.,113,Martrno1tTotars:20I65B. EDder ..........- ...........- ......16 10 13 13 -52 . tiona! tournament seed, with on- ized. It might be a little inexperi· Moeller .:....------..15 12 8 23 -58 3-pointeri: E 4 (Rudolph 2, Autenrieb 2), M 2 (Rack 2). line voting closing today at noon. ence in close games."

Boys' basketball: Moeller 60, .Withrow 57

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·Impressive. sweep for Crusaders Davenport star 2nd night in row By Tom Groeschen tgroeschen@enquirer. i:om

Current rankings

• Moeller is ranked No. 1 and Michael Davenport Week- Withrow No. 3 i8 the Enquirer end continued for Moeller on Division I area coaches' poll. Saturday night. • Moeller is ranked No. 1 in Davenport scored 20 points the Associated Press Division I to lead Moeller past Withrow state media pol f. Withrow is just 60-57 before a packed gym at outside the top 10, at No.13. Withrow, and· he scored the • Moeller is rated No. g nagame's final point on a free tionally by USA Today. Moeller's throw with 22.1 seconds remain- only loss is to St. Benedict's (N.J.) ing. in December. St. Benedict's at the Moeller (17-1) is No.1 in the time was rated No. 1 nationally by Enquirer Division I area boys' basketball coaches' poll, and USA Today and is now No.~. Withrow (14-3) is No.3. Davenport, a 6-foot-3 senior day night's outcome. Coaches' wing, had 25 points Friday night online voting closed Saturday at when Moeller beat Elder .58-52 noon, and the seed meeting will . . at Moeller. be today :at Priitceton·. ·~ · Yancy Gates led Withrow Moeller played its sixth conwith 20 points and 10 rebounds. secutive game without McDowMoeller played.again Satur-. ell, a 6-4 senior wing who has dliy without top 'scorer Quinn ·signed with William & Miuy McDowell (14.1 ppg), who has a . McDowell also led Moeller in partial stress fracture in his scoring last season, when the right.foot. Crusaders won the Division I Moeller hopes to haie Me- state title. Dowell back sometime in FebThe Crusaders, who led 31-16 · ruary, but he might not be avail- by halftime, ran their offense able before the regular season with patience and precision earends Feb. 8. · . ly, trying to find seams with Guards Tony Harris (14 some backdoor cuts. points) and Tony Rack (13) Rack also was hitting from 3-. backed DavenpoJ1: on Saturday point range, 3<-of-5 in the .first . for Moeller. half. Forward Ron Bracey had 13 Moellerhit54,5percentover. points and guard Anthony all (12 of 22) from the field beMcBride 12 for Withrow. · · fore halftime. Moeller beat Withrow early Withrow, in a hurry often- . in the 2006-07 regular season, in sively, shot just 5-for-23 (21. 7 a game played at Moeller. percent) in the first half. Moel. This season, coaches O!.rl ler alternated several defenders Kremer (Moeller) and Walt on Gates and held him to 2-of-8 McBride (Withrow) decided to shooting in the first half. · play the game late in the season Withrow cut its deficit to 41tb prepare for postseason play. 37 after three quarters. Moeller is expected to gain · Davenport scored 10 points the No.1 sectional tournament in the fourth period as Moeller seed today, regardless of Satur- held Withrow at bay.

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Voting for determining the ~~ seeds ended Saturday afternoon, ~' Enquirer contributor meaning Saturday night results ·: ·A No. 1 seed for Moeller is didn'tfactorin.DeerParklostSat-' h.ardly a surprise. One for Deer u_rday night to Seven Hills, 59-55. ; Park is a different story. . But with Seven Hills (14-1) earn- ; Moeller headed the field ofDi- 'ing the No.1 seed in DivisioQ.lV, ; vision I teams in Sunday's boys that may not have had.much im- 1 basketball tournament draw at. pact on the voting. · ; Princeton High School, but the Taft (12-5) claimed the No.1 : most meaningful storyline of the seed in Division II for the fifth ~ seedings may have come in Divi- straight year. · ' sion III, where the coaches Moeller (17-1), the defending : anointed Deer Park as the No. 1 Division I state champion, has imc .;. seed. pressed everyone by continuing i · Given thatDeer Park has never to win despite injury problems. ; won a sectional title and made it The Crusaders were a clear • into district play, according to choice as the top seed in the ; Wildcats head coach Jeoff Gab- coaches' balloting, followed by St i bard, Sunday marked a big mo- Xavier at No.2 and Withrow at·! ment for the program, and points No. 3. 1 to an even bigger opportunity. · With the chance to go into the : "This is very exciting for us," bracket first, the Crusaders again : said Gabbard, whose 14-2 team chose the sectional path that ; beat out defending Division III leads to regional play in Colum- ·~ state champion North College bus instead of Dayton. Three : Hill for the top spot "We've got times previously Moeller has.; eight seniors, seven of whom are made the same choice, and two of : in our main rotation. We've been those tournament tuns ended in: talking since the lOth game of the state titles. . . 1 season about earning respect, "We were pretty conflicted this I about not only continuing to win year," said Moeller coach Carl games but to do it in a way that Kremer. ''Wehavealotofrespec,!,. · makes a good impression (head- for the teams in Columbus, but: ing into the tournament ballot- our kids enjoy going up there. It's"~ ing)." kind of become a tradition;" "1

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BOYS SCORING

Name, school Brusman, Cincinnati Christian Kohn, Seven Hills Gates, Withrow Butler, Nolth College Hill Harrison, Deer Park Schaljo, Bethel-Tate Fugate, Edgewood capobianco, Loveland Behanan, Aiken Davis, Seven Hills Goodsen, Aiken Volkerdlng, Harrison McPherson, Nolth College Hill Chadwell, Georgetown LaGarde, Talawanda Berry, Clarl< Montessori ·Garoia, Puroell Marian Armstead, Miami Valley Christian Gibler, St. xa~er Claytor, Talawanda Davidson, New Miami Brown,. Mason Darland, New Richmond Siggins, Alter Terry, Clermont Noltheastem Schroeder, Badin Harris, Taft Wright, Cincinnati Counll)' Day Rollins, Wilmington Morgan, Western Brown Smitli, Hughes vest, Canon Roberts, Middletown Messinger, Clermont Noltheastem McElroy, La Salle Auellen, Western Hills Hicks, lakota West Ross, McNicholas Bryant,Mi~ord

Rudolph, Elder Tyree, Norwood Beerse, Uttle Miami Edwards, Middletown Simmons, Shroder Paldeia Kremer, Walnut Hills Ross, Williamsburg Niles, Winton Woods Baker, Milford McDowell, Moeller Cobb, Nolth.College Hill Williams, Princeton Truesdell, Anderson Mann, Cincinnati Christian Aagg, Mount Healthy Bass, Chamlnade-Julienne Loesing, St Xavier Tudor, Madeira Steigerwald, Oak Hills Cruse, Turpin. Dawson, Anneytown Gulick, Maaeira Wilson, New Richmond Gaston, Ross Britten, Western Hilis Carey, Deer Pari<

ASSISTS

Name, school Butler, Nolth College Hill McKinney, Taft Lane, Ross Terry, Clermont Northeastern McBride, Withrow cantor, Turpin Brusman, Cincinnati Christian Thomas, Edgewood Purtell, Badin Hughes, Clarl< Montessori Crawford, La Salle Rack, Moeller Tudor, Madeira RYnter, Western Brown Harris, .Wyoming Alsfelder, Cincinnati Counll)' Day VanNatta, Badin Forch, New Miami Brueggeman, Uttle Miami Berlin, Wilmington Wilkerson, Fairfield Wilson, New Richmond LaGarde, Talawanda Auellen, Western Hills Scruby, Kings Garrett, Western Brown Howell, Aiken BrandiS, Cincinnati Christian Thelsing, East Central HarTis, Kings Greenwood, Winton Woods l.ail, East Central Ballew, Princeton Chatfield, Seven Hills Dennis, Sycamore Edwards, CHCA Johnson, Seven Hills Kennedy, Loveland Host, Milford Britten, Western Hills Rollins, Wilmington Ballinger, Blanchester Wiley; Blanchester Schulte, Harrison wellman, Norwood

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Name, school Hicks, Goshen canon, Cincinnati Christian Hawkins, Rnneytown Kust, CHCA Reid, Taft Sunderflaus, Badin Gray, lakota West Pachko, Oak Hills Dunn, Seven Hills Brown, Middletown Thomas, Princeton Rnney, Lockland Saddler, Shroder Paldela· Hite, Sumrri~ Counll)' Day Neel, Taft Bennett, Anderson Shepherd, Norwood Okafor, Rnneytown Hamlet, Glen Este Stanton, Walnut Hills Wanninger, Colerain McBride, Mount Notre Dame Kust, CHCA Da~. Hughes Wilhelm, Talawanda

Harmon, Turpin carey; Seven Hills Earley, Wilmington· Sculley, Cincinnati Counll)' Day Brooks, Harrison Ronney, Clarl< Montessori Drake, Georgetown Aetcher, Reading Parl<er, Summ~ Counll)' Day Sheets, Fayetteville Pearce, Fenwick Mccann, Feli~ty-Franklin Hodge, Glen Este Tonrey, Woodward Gifford, Wilmington Runion, Cin~nnatl Christian Cornelio, Colerain Reed, Cincinnati Counll)' Day Hofmeyer, Seton luttrell, East Clinton Holloway, Western Hills Giese, Meroy Shaw, Winton Woods Smith, Withrow Temm~. Wyoming Tyler, Bethel-Tate :-tillman, Mount Notre Dame . Bullard, Walnut Hills Nagle, Milford Harper, Roger Bacon Singletary, Hamilton Eubenks, New Richmond Kies, Kings Davis, Western Brown Ferguson, Mariemont Smith, Mount Notre Dame Attinger, Western Brown Gault, New Miami Uhl, East Clinton Taylor, Indian Hill Voss, Loveland Connaughton, Ross

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Name, scbool G Reb , RPG Da~and, New Richmond • 15 221 14.7 Morgan, Western Brown !6 217 13 6 Hamson, Deer Park 14 178 12:7 Benton, Taft 15 187 !2.5 . capoblanco,Loveland 15 177 11.8 Davis, Seven.Hills 11 126 11.5 .RogeiS, Western Hills 9 ; 98 10 9 Gates, Withrow • 17 !85 10'9 Truesdell, AndeiSOn 10 107 10:7 Hams, Taft 12 126 10.5 caldwell, Western Hills 12 126. 10.5 McPheiSOn, North College Hill ,s 79 99 Schaljo, Bethel-Tate • 15 !44 .1 9:6 Beny, Clark Montesson 16 !50 9.4 Baker, Milford. 18 170 9.4 Bl)'ant, Milford 18 168 9.3 Kipplns, Mariemont · 13 119 92 Edwards, Middletown 10 92 9.2 Moses, Western Hills 12 · 110 9:2 Siggins, Mer . 17 !53 9.0 Simmons, Batavia !6 143 8.9 Messinger, Clennont Northeastern ' 14 125 8.9 Davidson, New Miami · · 15 133 8.9 B~ght. Wyoming 15 133 8.9 WickeiSham, Cincinnati ChriS1lan !5 132 8.8 Fugate, Edgewood 14 116 · 8.3 Rudolph, Elder 16 129 s1 . Grimes, Withrow 17 !37 s:1 Ragg. Mount Heartily 16 128. 8.0 . Avery, Batavia , 14 Ill 7.9 Wrigh~ Finneytown 13 101 • 7 8 Ross, McNicholas 15 117 7:8 Thomas, Western Hills 12 94 7.8 Cruse, TUipin 15 116 7. 7 Wnght. Cincinnati Country Day 11 : 84 7.6 Wnght. Lekota East 5 38 7•6 ·Hill, Bethel-Tate 15 11 3 7,5 Armstrong, Fairfield 17 • 126 7.4 Simmons, Shroder Peldela 14 103 7.4 Jordan, Manemont ,. 13 95 73 Grace, North College Hill 15 110 7.3 Shenon, Williamsburg 3 22 1:3 Mummert. Clennont Northeastern . 10 72 72 McElroy, Le ·Salle 17 123 7:2 Gibler, St xav!"er 18 !30 7.2 Annstead,-Miami Valley Chnstian s 57 7.1 Bucldngham, Summtt Country Day 15 !07 7.1 Claytor, Talawanda 15 107 71 Behanan, Aiken 13 90 6:9 Mann, Cincinnati Christian 15 103 69 Oehler, Edgewood 14 96 6:9 Crawford, Glen Este 8 55 6.9 Staley,"Chamlnade-Julienne 18 120 6.7 Gordon, Colerain 17 . 114 6. 7 Jordan, Clennont Nollheastem 10 66 6.6 Smith, Hughes 17 113 6.6 Coomer, Lekota West 16 106 66 Dennis, Sycamore ; , 16 105 6:6

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Name, school Rymer, Western Brown Sutler, .Nollh College Hill Auellen, Western Hills Britten, Western Hills lane, Ross Taylor, Fairfield • Dennis, Sycamore McK!nney,.Taft Schroeder, Badin Chadwell, Georgetown LeGarde, Talawanda Bertin, Wilmington Kllhn, Seven Hills Hill, Bethe~ Tate Hams, Wyoming Fiore, Indian Hill Aagg; Mount Heartily Rollins, Wilmington Brown, Hughes caldwell, Western Hills carey, Deer Perk Gaston, Ross 1,. Teny, Ciennont Nollheastem Davis, Taft· Smith, Aiken Messinger, Clennont Northeastern Rascona, Deer Park Hicks, Lekota West SteigeiWald, Oak Hills Crawford, Le Salle Wellman, Nonvood Truesdell, AndeiSOO Hughes. Clark Montesson Tudor, Madeira Moses, Western Hills ·Sames, Woodward Royer, Atter Tansey, Amelia Vest,carroll • BrandiS, Cincinnati ChrtS1lan Thomas, Edgewood Dawson, Finneytown Olberding, Glen Este Saker, Milford Johnson, Nollh College Hill I McDaniel, Talawanda · McBride, Withrow

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St. Xavier taking season step by step Team knows big games stand in way of state final return By T011 Groeschen tgroesche11@enquirer.com

Whelan scored a career-high 17 points in a win over Purcell Marian Jan. 22. By the way, the St. Xavier bas"I've got a lot of confidence ketball team is 17-1. from last year, when I got some Bombers basketball this seadecent minutes," Whelan said. son has operated in the large 'This year our team has everyshadow cast by Moeller (also thingyoucould want. We've got a 17-1), St. Xavier's rival in the lot of guys who can put the ball in Grea~er Catholic League South. the hole, but the good thing is, evSt. Xavier's only loss this season eryone plays as a team." was to Moeller, 63-54 Dec. 14. Bombers coach Scott Martin "Moeller deserves all the has a veteran team, with 11 sepress they're getting," St. Xavier. niors on a 13-man varsity roster. senior star Walt Gibler said. "Our guys maybe felt a little 'They're a great team, and hopepressure early this season, com· fully we11 get them the next ing off the state finals," Martin time." said. '1 think they overcame that Moeller will visit St. Xavier and just kind of relaxed, and The Enquirer/Gary Landets when theteamsconcludetheregthey've done a nice job working ular season next Friday. For now, Senior Brad Loesing is averagtogether." St. Xavier is set for another tough ing 13.7 points, 2.9 assists Some see Moeller and St. XaviGCL South game tonight against and 1. 7 steals per game. er meeting upstate again, but the Elder (14-3). The Bombers beat state finals are six weeks away. "Our guys have done a good the Panthers 63-53 at Elder Conference clash Dec. 21. job not looking too far ahead," Moeller and St. Xavier are duel- Martin said. "You do that, you get Moeller and St. Xavier are ranked Nos.1-2 in the Enquirer ing for the Greater Catholic League into trouble. For us it's the next Division ! area coaches' poll. South .regular-season championgame, and that's Elder.'They're always tough." · TheyareNos.1and3in the Asso- ship, with each having two GCL ciated Press state media poll. Elder, No. 5 in the Enquirer games remaining. The standings: "Since we made it to the state coaches' poll, is led by Kyle ·League finals (last March), we're the big- Team Overall Rudolph, a 6-7 senior forward. gest game for a lot of teams we . Moeller 17-1 Rudolph averages 14.9 points a 12-0 play," Gibler said. 'We've still got St. Xavier 17-1 · game and last week scored his 11-1 an X on our back, as well as· our · Elder 14:3 1,000th career point. 8-3 11-6 The Bombers take nothing for front." La Salle 8-4 St. Xavier has done just about granted, remembering their 4140 escape at La Salle last Friday. everything over the past year ex- . Remaioing games cept beat Moeller. Elder Is always a bear, and then Moeller beat St. Xavier three Tonight: La Salle at Moeller; Elder Moeller looms Feb. 8. · Whelan said he has had people times in the 2006-07 season, in- at St: Xavier remind him of last year's state eluding· 43-~0 in .the Division I Feb. s: ~McNicholas at Elder; final. state champ1onship.g~e. #Aiken at La Salle Moeller's only loss this season "For a while, people would was to St. Benedict's (N,J.), Feb. 8: La Salle at Elder; Moeller at maybe send me something on Xavie1· which at the time was rated No. 1 St. •McNicholas YouTube of them winning it, and Is In GCl Central, and crosSover GCL count ioleague stan<liogs. nationally by USA Today and now · games it kind of rekindled it," Whelan #Nonleagce game is No. 3. Moeller is ranked No. 9 said. "It still kind of hurts a little by USA Today. bit. If we play our game, we Can Sf X has one of its most talentget up there again, but right now ed teams ever. Gibler (Loyola, (7.2 rpg) average this season. we're just focusing on Elder." The 5-U Loesing is second on TIL) and senior guard Brad LoesMartin knows expectations ing (y{ offord) both are headed to the team in scoring (13. 7 ppg). He are higher than last season. Division I college ball, and the leads the team in assists (2.9 apg) 'This year's team knows it can roster goes about,12 deep. and steals (1.7 spg). get up there," Martin said. "Last The 6-foot-7 Gibler, a forward, After Loesing, senior guards year's team didn't know they recently surpassed 1,000 career Ryan Shiverdecker (5.8 ppg) and could be there. You've got to be points. He leads St. Xavier in scor· Danny Whelan (5.6) are next on good, but you've got to have a little luck too." · ing (17.3 ppg) and rebounding the Bombers' scoring list.

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. 'The race is not always to the ' swift nor the battle to the strong, but that's the way to bet." That quote is attributed to • American author/journalist Damon Runyan (1884-1946), and it ,• eame to mind when the topic of Ohio High School Athletic Associ- . ation realignment arose again last week. , The OHSAA again is talking about resolving inequities on how ' schools are classified, notably in Division l (big-school) sports. Some Division I · schools are three J) times the size of oth- · , . l ers, and schools with ..0 larger talent pools 1 tend to have better ·' : ./ 1 teams. Good coach: =-7'""'--'----'-' ing helps, but you'd. · , J 0~ also better have the · Groeschen horses. For instance; 1 • . Fairfield is the larg- ' I est school in Ohio with 1,246 boys ;1 in its upper three grades; according to the latest OHSAAfigures.. Aiken, the smallest Division I school for boys' basketball, has 407 boys. The Division I basketball designation is 407 or more boys. · Fairfield is 12-5 and Aiken 11-4 ' at this writing, so you're asking: What is the difference? .• Plenty. In a typical year, let's ~ say you have a choice of picking your team from a field of 1,200 or a field of 400. Which would you choose? Right. ,. ._ I agree with OHSAA commis. sioner Dan Ross on this. Something needs to be done to alleviate the wide disparity in Division I, as ' many teams go into tournament play without a prayer. "I know we want to fix this," Ross said. "We really have a lot of ·schools that are adversely affected." . This is not just about football, either. Sports such as basketball, baseball and others are part of the discussion. · · There is talk of splitting the upper division into two, perhaps I-A and 1-AA, and leaving the other divisions alone. ' I would suggest if a school in Division l·AA wants to "play up" into Division I-A, it should be al- · lowed to do so. Some schools With inid-level Division I enroUment still prefer the stronger competi- · tion and prestige of the largest division. · In the other divisions, enrollment is far more balanced. , For instance, a Division Il fo9tball school must have between 365 to 523 boys - a difference of just 158 students. . In Division I football, you must have 524 boys or above. Reigning state chan1pion St. Xavier has 1;173. Another good local program, Harrison, has 536 boys. That is a 637-student difference. Harrison probably will never win a I-A state football title but might be a real threat in I-AA Look at Anderson football, which dropped to Division n this year and won the state title. ''Basically, those smaller Division I schools don't have a lot of hope of ever advancing very far in the state tournament," said Blanchester principal George Rise, an OHSAA Southwest District board member. '"This might give them more of a chance." Rise is chairing an OHSAA committee to discuss all this. The first meeting, set for Friday, was postponed by inclement weather. Ross said the committee has not been given a specific agenda, nor is there a timetable. It is also possible the committee might survey OHSAA membership for more. feedback · · · Regardless, I agree with Ross and Rise. Something_s~ould be done ab?~tth~ D-_I_dl~anty, and ,

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Tom Groeschen (TGROESCHEN@CINCINNA.GANNETT.COM)

Subject: Some facts- Moeller Basketball - Division 1 Realignment

2-3-08 Tom, In anticipation of the fact that you may be preparing an article for this coming Friday's GCL shOwdown between Moeller and St. Xavier 1 have taken the time to dig up some of the specific facts of this rivalry for the very recent past: 2008 2nd round@ St.X 1st round @ Moe Moeller won 63-54 2007 State Championship Moeller won 43-40 2nd Round @ Moe Moeller won 56-50 1st round @ St. X Moeller won 50-49 2006 2nd round @ St. X St. Xavier won 64-53 151 round@ Moe Moeller won 54-52 in OT 2005 State Semi-Finals St. Xavier won 43-41 2nd round @ Moe Moeller won 59-49 151 round @ St. X St. Xavier won 59-46 It has been a very long time (if ever) since two teams in this area have brought identical 18-1 records in the final regular season game. The facts on the career of Carl Kremer and his staff as Moeller enters this game Carl has served as the Moeller coach for 18% seasons The Varsity record overall for those years stands at 315-119 (.726), the regular season record has been 267-104 (.720), The record within the GCL has been 157-64 (.710) Âˇ The Crusaders have won or shared eleven (11) GCL titles over Carl's tenure The senior members of this Crusader team hold the unique distinction of 'never having lost a game at home' during their four years of Moeller Basketball. From their freshman year through the win over the Lancers on Senior night they posted a mark of (38-0) on their home court. They were part of an eighteen game winning streak during their Varsity years, this tied the school record. They have a chance to become only the second Moeller team ever to finish 'undefeated' in GCL play for a season. On the content of your article re: D1 realignment. I would be in complete agreement that something does need to be done with the D1 setup. However, in all fairness to the facts, I would hasten to point out that of the approximately 120 schools that make up the Division 1 classification there are only about 15-20 that are in the 1000 or greater count. Locally, for example besides St. Xavier the only schools of about 1000 students or more are six GMC schools- Fairfield 1246, Oak Hills 1161, Mason 1131, Hamilton 1076, Lakota East 1016 and Lakota West 989. Colerain has 897, but Sycamore, Princeton and Middletown are only about 750 apiece. Moeller for example is only 697, St. Edward is 695, LaSalle is now about 593. My point is that while many might be very accepting of your logic the a 637 student differential between St. X and Harrison is 'Unfair', one may ask is a 161 difference between Harrison and Moeller that overwhelming? For the approximately 100 schools with enrollments in their top three grades of 524-1000 young men/ladies this D1 decision is very significant. Âˇ The OHSM would be hard pressed to please the majority even if they were to take the top-32 in enrollment and make them D1Aand the rest D1M. Even that breakdown would see enrollments from about 750-1250 and from about 524-750

2/3/2008

-----Original Message----From: Beerman, Dick (Faculty) Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 10:08 AM To: Tom Groeschen (TGROESCHEN@CINCINNA.GANNETT.COM) Subject: Some facts - Moeller Basketball - Division 1 Realignment 2-3-08 Tom, . In anticipation of the fact that you may be preparing an article for this coming Friday's GCL showdown between Moeller and St. Xavier I have taken the time to dig up some of the specific facts of this rivalry for the very recent past: 2008 2"d round @ St.X 1st round @ Moe Moeller won 63-54 2007

State Championship Moeller won 43-40 2"d Round @ Moe Moeller won 56-50 1st round @ St. X Moeller won 50-49 2nd round @ St. X St. Xavier won 64-53 2006 1st round@ Moe Moeller won 54-52 in OT 2005 State Semi-Finals St. Xavier won 43-41 2nd round @ Moe Moeller won 59-49 1st round@ St. X St. Xavier won 59-46 It has been a very long time (if ever) since two teams in this area have brought identical18-1 records in the final regular season game. The facts on the career of Carl Kremer and his staff as Moeller enters this game Carl has served as the Moeller coach for 18% seasons The Varsity record overall for those years stands at 315-119 (. 726), the regular season record has been 267-1 04 (. 720), The record within the GCL has been 157-64 (.710) The Crusaders have won or shared eleven (11) GCL titles over Carl's tenure The senior members of this Crusader team hold the unique distinction of 'never having lost a game at home' during their four years of Moeller Basketball. From their freshman year through the win over the Lancers on Senior night they posted a mark of (38-0) on their home court. They were part of an eighteen game winning streak during their Varsity years, this tied the school record. They have a chance to become only the second Moeller team ever to finish 'undefeated' in GCL play for a season. On the content of your article re: D1 realignment. I would be in complete agreement that something does need to be done with the D1 setup. However, in all fairness to the facts, I would hasten to point out that of the approximately 120 schools that make up the Division 1 classification there are only about 15-20 that are in the 1000 or greater count. Locally, for example besides St. Xavier the only schools of about 1000 students or more are six GMC schools -Fairfield 1246, Oak Hills 1161, Mason 1131, Hamilton 1076, Lakota East 1016 and Lakota West 989. Colerain has 897, but Sycamore, Princeton and Middletown are only about 750 apiece. Moeller for example is only 697, St. Edward is 695, LaSalle is now about 593. My point is that while many might be very accepting of your logic the a 637 student differential between St. X and Harrison is 'Unfair', one may ask is a 161 difference between Harrison and Moeller that overwhelming? For the approximately 100 schools with enrollments in their top three grades of 524-1000 young men/ladies this D1 decision is very significant. The OHSAA would be hard pressed to please the majority even if they were to take the top-32 in enrollment and make them D1Aand the rest D1AA. Even that breakdown would see enrollments from about 750-1250 and from about 524-750

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poll · · · 2- S--o g How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school boys basketball teams in the fifth weekly Associated Press poll of 2008, by OHSAA dMsions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes In parentheses):

. 0~1 1, MoeOer (25) 20-1

·296

2, Cots. Northland (3) 17-0

268

3, 5L Xavier Ul-1

224

4, Dublin Scioto 18-0 199· 5, Perrysburg (I) 17-0 156 6, Garfield Hts. 16-0 119 7, Warren Harding 15-1 109 8, Cle. Glenville 16-1 88 9, Zanesville 18·2 57 10, Can.limken (2) 16-0 49 Others receiving 12 or more points: II, Mansfield Sr. 48. 12. Lakewood St Edward 23. 13, Wotbrow 20.

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I, Poland Seminary (18) 16-0 275 2, Chillicothe (5) 17-1 263 3, Day. Dunbar (2) 18-2 225 4, To\. Ubbey (5) 15-2 220 5, St Pans Graham (I) 18-0 178 6, Fostoria H-1 ' 141 7, Canal Winchester 16-2 136 8, Cots. Eastmoor 16-1. 102 9, Cots. OeSa\es 15-3 62 10, Lexington 14-3 .• 20 Others receiving 12 or more points: II, McArthur Vinton County 18. 12, Dover 12. '

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I, Uberty-Benton (28) 18-0 2, Anna (I) 16-1 3, Chillicothe HunUngton I 7.-1 4, New Lebanon Dixie 15·1 5. Cle. VASJ (2) 12-3 6. Sugarcreek Gamway 15-3

302 229 200 191 189 140 106

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8, Wheelersburg 16·2 ~ 9, Maria Stein Marion Loca\12-4 38 10, !Dndon Madison Plains 16-2 36 Others receiving 12 or more poln!S: 11, Archbold 35.12, Mansfield Ontario 30.13, Nortb College Hill 23. 14, St Henry 21. 15, s. Polm 20. 16, Bucyrus \'lynford 19.17 (tie), Andover Pymatuning Valley, Ottawa·Giandort 13. . DMSION IV 1, New Knoxville (23) 18-0 291 2, Malvern (7) 18-0 254

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4, Worthington Chri.Uan (1) 17-1 5, Cots. Harvest Prep 16-1 6, Defiance Ayersvllle 15-1 .1. Wellsville 17-1 ·'

205 166 114 108

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coaches; polls . . BOYS Team l. Moeller ( 18) 2. St Xavier • • 3. Withrow 4. Princeton' 5. Elder 6. Oak Hills 7. Fairfield 8.l.a Salle 9. Middletown I 0. Winton Woods

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Points

• I - 180 • 2 162 3 136 4 '• '127 5 ' 99 6 89 7 70 10 37 9 31 NR 23. Olbers: Aiken 14, Milford 12, •!Dve\and · 3, Talawanda 2, Woodward 2,l.akota West 1. Kings 1, Mason 1.

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DIVISIONS ll.fV

Team !.Taft (13) , 2. Seven Hills (I) ~ 3. Deer Part< (1) 4. North College Hill (1) 5.1Dckland • 6. Clennont NortheaStern 7. Roger Bacon 8. Badin 9. Wyoming 10. McNicholas

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8 10

Points 156 109 108 97 87

63 51 43 42 32

Olbers: Georgetown. 20, Madeira 14, Ross 12. ~h~t;r9,1'!il'!'l~~o~.~: ~H~ J..Pu~! Marian_I,

"fhis is just a great game for us to fin'ish the regular sea~on with: We'll see if we've improved at ~ll. ': St Xavier coach Sct~lt Martin on facing Moeler today

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The Enquirer/Leigh Taylor

· Michael Davenport (left) and Daniel Wulker are two ofthe nine seniors on Moeller's roster: Dav· en port is second on the team with an average of 10.6 points per game, and Wulker is third at 9.7 shooting. · . points on 63.9 percent. field-goal .. Q

Another top-tier clash on court '

2007 state finalists Moeller and St. X, Nos. 1-2 in area Division I poll, put 18-1 records on line today By Carey Hoffman Enquirer coHtributor

Two of the top three boys' basketball teams in the state will meet tonight; and one of them will end its regular season with a loss. That's the upshot of tonight's game featuring Moeller at St. Xac · vier, a battle of teams with 18-1 records and a lot of history between them. SUC, No. 2 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches' poll and No.3 in the Associated Press state poll, would earn a share <>f the Greater Catholic League South Division title with a win. A victory would give Moeller, No.1 in bothpolls,.apetfectGCL season for the second time in' coach Carl Kremer's 18 seasons. 'This is a big game for their whole community," Kremer said of the Bombers. "Realistically, I think the cards are stacked against us. They have a big revenge factor." Last season, Moeller beat St. Xavier _three times, including a one-point victory at St. X and, most hurtfully, a 43-40 victory in the Division I state title game. This season, Moeller won 6354 at home Dec. 14, meaning the 11 seniors on St. Xavier's roster haven't beaten the Crusaders since they were· sophomores. When the B<>mbers take their next shot at defeating them tonight, they'll be playing on Senior Night at St. X. . · · 'This game would mean a lot to them," said Bombers coach Scott Martin, whose team has -won 14 games in a row since that loss to Moeller. "But either way, it's been a great season for these guys. They want a GCL title, they want that share of it, and I think that's where the intensity will lie for these guys." Moeller comes in having won eight consecutive games since its lone loss, 56-45 to St. Benedict's of New Jersey, USA Today's No. 3-ranked team nationally. Moeller is No.9 in the USA Today national poll. The Crusaders have won their last seven games despite

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Quinn McDCDwell {left, with SL Xavier's Pete Zestermann in the 2007 Division I state title game) is Moeller's top scorer this season, but he'll miss tonighrs rematch due to injury. playing without leading scorer· 'They have some· extreme Quinn . McDowell, who again quickness on the perimeter, exwon't play tonight because of a cellent perimeter shooters and partial stress fracture in his right great decision-making. That foot. combination is what they're all "Frankly, it's been amazing to about now." me what our guys have been In the first St. Xavier-Moeller able to do," Kremer said. 'To not game this season, the Crusaders have Quinn the whole second forced the Bombers into 16 turn· half of the season and to be in Po- overs, so reducing those errors sition to go unbeaten in the willil>eakeyconcemfortheSt.X league for the first time in 15 backcourt, led by senior Brad years, well, 1 really take my hat Loesing. . off to these kids. They've done a Ifthere's to be a thitd Moellerremarkable job." St. Xavier game this season, it Moeller finished undefeated again would have to come in the in GCL play under Kremer in state championship game. Moel1994, the senior season of Moe!- lerisheaded down atournament ler star Bobby Brannen. path that could take the CrusadThere's no star of that magni- ers into tl1e Columbus regional, tude apparent in Moeller's line- and the only possible place the up this season, but the Crusad- two teams would collide again er.s are rich in experience, with would be the Division I state nine seniors on this team. final The rriatchups, though, wil For toriight, though, no one change without the 6-foot·5 Me- even is willing to think that far Dowell on the court. St. X al- ahead. ready had a size advantage on 'This is just a great game for the front line, led by 6-7 senior us to finish the regular season Walt Gibler, and Moeller often .with," Martin said. "We11 see if has turned to 5-10 junior Tony we've improved at all. It's a great Hanis to fill McDowell's spot. test in that sense- we get to fin"Hanis is just an offensive rna- ish with a team that is at the top chine," St. Xavie(s Martin said. ofth~irgame."

High school basketball area statistics

BOYS 11-, school .

2-8-o~ GIRLS SCORING

Brusman, Clnclnnatl ChriStian l<ohn, Seven Hills Gates, Withrow BuUer, North College Hill Scha!jo, Bethel-Tate Capobianco, lovaland Hamson, Deer Park Fugate, Edgewood Sehanan, Aiken DavisJ Seven Hills Goodson, Aiken Volkeroing, Hamson McPherson, North College Hill Chadwell, Georgetown Gan:ia, Purcall Manan ClaytOr, Talawanda Schroeder, Badin Edwaros, Middletown Gibler, St xavier Seny, Clark Montesson Davidson, New Miami Hams, Taft Armstead, Miami Valley Christian LaGarde, nflawanda Oartand, New Richmond Sigg!ns, Alter Teny, Clermont Northeastern Rollins, Wilmington Wrigllt. .Cinclnnatl Country Day Brown, Mason Morgan, Western Brown Vest Canol! Smrth, Hughes Fiuellen, Western Hills Hicks, Lakota West Robens, Middletown Rudolph, Elder McElroy, La Salle Ross; McNicholas Beerse, Uttle Miami Tyree, Norwood Messinger, Clermont Noltheastem Bl)'ant Milfo!d Simmons, Shroder Paideia Niles; Winton Woods Truesdell, Anderson Geston, Ross Kremer,' Walnut Hills Ross, Williamsburg Mann, Cincinnati Christian Baker, Milford McDowell, Moeller Co.bb, North College Hill Williams, Princeton Britten, Western Hills BasS, Chaminade-Julienne Carey, Deer Park loosing, St xavier Aagg; Mount Healthy Hill, 8ethei-Tate Tudor, Madeira St!ige<Wald, Oak Hills Cartson, CHCA Cruse, Turpin Gulick, Madeira Dawson, Anneytown Wilson, New Richmond Whitli,Alter Benton, Taft Payne, Winton Woods Long, Withrow Hull, Sycamore Jordan, Mariemont FraZier, Nolthwest White, Blanchester Lonneman, Fenwick Wozniak, loveland Davis, Taft White, Colerain Tollivar, Shroder Paideia loVellette, CHCA Gayhart. Kings Bertin, Wilmington Bright; Wyoming Avel)', Batava Wiley, Blanchester Lawrence, Uttle Miami Gray, Georgetown Stevens, Kings Fon:h, New Miami Hankins, Summtt Country Day Pettit. East Central

G 17 17 17 16 18 19 17 15 17 1B 17 17 8 11 1B 17 18 12 19 18 15 13 10 18 17 1B . 16 18 11 9 1B 19 17 15 1B 19 18 19 18 18 16 16 19 17 16 12 15 13 3 17 19 12 16 14 13 19 17 19 17 1B 19 16 10 17 19 15 13 1B 16 16

17 17 15 17 17 17 19 15 18 16 14 19 18 18 16 17 1B 14 19 17 16 16 19

SCORING

Pis. PPG Name, school 380 22.4 Hicks, Goshen 376 22.1 Canol!, Cincinnati Christian 366 21.5 'Hawl<ins, Finneytown 342 21.4 Saddler, Shroder Paldeia 384 21.3 Reid, Taft Sunderhaus, Badin 405 21.3 360 21.2 Nee!, Taft 312 20.B Gray, Lakota West 341 20.1 Kust. CHCA 345 19.2 Brown, Middletown 325 19.1 Thomas, Princeton 322 18.9 Hite, Summtt Country Day 151 18.9 Dunn, Sevan Hills 199 . 1B.1 Âˇ Finney, locl<land 325 18.1 Sennett. Anderson 294 17.3 Pachko, Oak Hills 308 17.1 sliephero, Norwood Okafor, Finneytown 205 17.1 322 16.9 Stenton, Walnut Hills 303 16.8 Kust CHCA 252 16.8 Hamlet Glen Este 219 16.8 Wanninger, Colerain 167 16.7 Brooks, Hamson 300 16.7 McBride, Mount Notre Dame 279 16.4 Drake, Georgetown 293 16.3 Harmon, Turpin 261 16.3 Wilhelm, Talawanda 291 16.2 Ronney, Clark Montessori 175 15.9 Davis, Hughes 143 15.9 Aetohar, Reading 283 15.7 Eartay, Wilmington 296 15.6 Sheets, Fayetteville 264 15.5 Carey, Sevan Hills 233 15.5 Hodge, Glen Este 272 15.1 Sculley, Cincinnati Country Day 287 15.1 Parker, Summtt Country Day 267 14.B Torrey, Woodwaro 2B1 14.8 Pearca, Fenwick 264 J4.7 Giffo!d, Wilmington 262 14.6 Temme!, Wyoming 234 14.6 Cornelio, Colerain 232 14.5 Shaw, Winton Woods 273 14.4 McCann, Felicity-Franklin 244 14.4 Holloway, Western Hills 230 14.4 Smith, Wrthrow 172 14.3 Hofmeyer, Seton 214 14.3 Luttrell, East Clinton 186 14.3 Bullaro, Walnut Hills 43 14.3 Runion, Cincinnatl Christian 242 14.2 Reed, Cincinnatl Country Day 267 14.1 Hillman, Mount Notre Dame 169 14.1 Tyler, Bethei!Tate 226 14.1 Giese, Mercy 19B 14.1 Eubanks, New Richmond 1B2 14.0 Davis, Western Brown 261 13.7 Taylor, Indian Hill 233 13.7 AUinger, Western Brown 261 13.7 Ernst Batavia 232 13.6 Ferguson, Mariemont 239 13.3 Gault, New Miami 253 13.3 Voss, lovaland 213 13.3 Nagle, Milto."ll 132 13.2 Smrth, Mount Notre Dame 224 13.2 Harper, Roger Bacon, 248 13.1 Connaughton, Ross 195 13.0 Reynolds, Fairfield 169 13.0 Slngletal)', Hamilton 232 12.9 Kies, Kings 207 12.9 Rogers, Lakota West 206 12.9 Crist Uttle Miami 2!9 12.9 Uhl, East Clinton 217 '12.8 Ball, Ursuline 191 12.7 Hollins, Winton Woods 216 12.7 Tussey, Fayetteville 212 12.5 Hackney, Mount Notre Dame 213 12.5 Wilmes, Norwood 237 12.5 Howald, Western Brown 1B7 12.5 Lamotte, Mason 224 12.4 Parks, Middletown 199 12.4 Dillingham, Western Hills 172 12.3 Miller, Anderson 232 12.2 Bare, Batavia 21B 12.1 Swtz, Felicity-Franklin 215 11.9 Evans, Sevan Hills IB9 11.8 Spurting, Taft 201 11.8 Levick, Wyo!"ing 210 11.7 Burrows, lockland 183 11.6 l<ortekamp, St Ursula 221 11.6. McCutchan, Badin 196 11.5 Mason, Georgetown 182 11.4 Werner, Mason 178 11.1 Walker, Taft 210 11.1 \.umpkin, Winton Woods

G Pis. 14 274 18 350 21 391 20 362 19 343 19 340 20 358 1B 318 18 316 20 348 19 330 20 344 20 341 15 253 16 266 15 246 20 322 1 16 19 302 19 298 20 309 20 308 19 293 20 307 20 . 301' 19 2B5 20 296 10 147 20 294 18 265 20 294 21 306 20 287 20 2B2 14 195 20 277 20 275 19 261 19 256 19 252 20 264 21 275 Is 234 7 91 B 103 1B 230 20 252 19 239 14 173 15 1B6 20 247 21 25B 17 209 20 243 18 219 20 242 17 206 17 204 19 228 IB 216 20 236 15 177 20 235 19 225 1B 213 II 129 17 199 19 223 1B 210 18 210 19 220 19 221 21 241 20 227 20 228 IB 205 14 15B 20 223 19 213 20 223 16 178 19 211 17 188 20 221 20 221 18 199 15 164 19 208 16 171 20 213 20 212 13 13B 222 21

PPG 19.6 19.4 1B.6 18.1 18.1 17.9 17.9 17.7 17.6 17.4 17.4 17.2 17.1 16.9 16.6 16.4 16.1 16.0 15.9 15.7 15.5 15.4 15.4 15.4 15.1 15.0 14.8 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.6 14.4 14.1 13.9 13.9 13.8 13.7 13.5 13.3 13.2 13.1 13.0 13.0 12.9 12.B 12.6 12.6 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.3 12.3 12.2 12.2 12.1 12.1 12.0 12.0 12.0 11.B 11.8 11.8 11.B II.B 11.7 11.7 11.7 11.7 11.7 11.6 11.6 11.5 11.4 11.4 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.2 11.2 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.! 11.1 II.! 10.9 10.9 10.7 10.7 10.6 10.6 10.6

,, .. .,..,,,""6" Greene, Taytor Ramsey, Clark Montessori Kippins, Mariemont Kessee, Woodward Candella, La~ West Home, Pf'lnceton lhomas, Western Hills Niles, Winton Woods

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ASSISTS

Butler, Norlh College Hill Mc~nney, Taft lalle, Rpss Terry, Clermont Northeastern McBride, Withrow cantor, Turpin Brusman, Cincinnati Christian lhomas, Edgewood Hughes, Clark Montessori Pulcell, Badin · Crawford, La salle TudoftMadeira RaCk.· Moeller Hams, Wyoming AlsfeJder, Cincinnati Country Day Rymer. Westem Brown Forth. New Miami Wilson, New Richmond Va"Nana. Badin Lail, East Central Fluellen, western Hills Berlin, Wilmington Br8ndts, Cincinnati Ch~stlan Brueggeman, UtUe Miami LaGdrde, Talewande lheiSing, East Central Wilkerson, Fairfield Sci\Jby, l<ings Greenwood. Winton Woods Hams, l<ings Garrett, Western Brown Edw~rds. CHCA Kennedy, lDveland 8ailll'fl, Princeton Deho~s, Sycamore Brltte!J. WestemHins

1S 15 11 18 16 15 18 G 16 16 15 16 16 17 17 15 19 17 19 19 19 19. II 18 17 13 18 16 15 18 16

Name, school

srtALs

Rymer, Western Brown Fluellen, Western Hills Butler, Norlh College Hill Britten, Western Hills laf!e, Ross McKinney, Taft Schroeder, Badin Taylor, Fairfield Chadwell, Georgetown Dennis. Sycaffiore Berlin, Wilmington Kohn,• Seven Hills LaGarde, la\awanda Ragg, Mount Healthy Rollins, Wilmington Hll~ Bethel-Tate Brown, HugheS Ga5t9r. Ross Caldwell, Western Hills Harris, Wyoming Fiore1 1rn:tian Hill Davis, Taft Rascona, Deer Park Carei, Deer Pall< Cravlford, La Salle Sttligerwald, Oak Hills Royer~ .' Tertr, C ont Norlheastem Messinger, Clermont Northeastern Foster, Colerain Hicl<!, Lakota West Wellman, Norwood

1!:1 11.0 11.0 11.0 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9

Ast. 125 125 106 104 99 93 84

APC

89 79 84 63 63 81 46 75

69 53 72

64 60

72 60

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18 12 19 19 IS 19 18 17 17 16 IS 13

68 44 70 70 67 68

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Name, school oa·nand, New Richmond M~rgan, Western Brown Ha[rison, Deer Pari< Benton, Taft Capobianco, Loveland Davis, Seven Hills Caldwell, Western Hills Rogel', Western Hills Gates, 1'11throw Hanls, Taft Truesdell, Ande!Son McPiJeiSon, Norlh College Hill Scnajjo, Bethei-Tale Edw~rds, Middletown Bake_r, Milford KippLns. Mariemont Moses, Western Hills Bnght, Wyoming Siggins. Aller Bryani,Milford 8eny, Clark Montessori Davidson, New Miami Simmons, 8a1avia Messinger, Clermont Northeastern Rudolpn, Elder Wi~kersham, Cincinnati Christian lhqmas, Western Hills Avert_, Batavia Fuga!f, Edgewood RossJ McNicholas Jord?,n; Mariemont Aagg, Mount Healthy Simi!IOnS, Shroder Paideia Grimes, Withrow Wriglil, Rnneytown Mummert, Clermont Northeastern Wright,. Cincinnati Country Day Cruse', Turpin Hill, Bethel-Tale Armstead, Miami Valley Chrtstlan Armstrong, Fairfield Grace. NOrlh College Hill Claytor, Talawanda Shelton, Williamsburg McElroy, La Salle Gibler, SL xavier BUC!Iingham, Summk CountJy Day

1S9 19S 165 121 196 174 163 197

65 59 60 56 63 45

Reb.

17 18 17 16 19 18 15 10

243 244 216 202 225 208 184 109 17 185 13 139 12 126 8 79 18 176 12 115 19 179 -15 139 13 121 18 168 18' 183 19 173 18 161 !5 133 18 188 16 139 18 154 17 145 15 127 16 132 15 124 IB 147 15 122 17 -138 17 137 17 137 • 15 118 12 92 II 84 17 129 18 133 74 10 19 139 15 110 11 124 3 22 19 135 19 135 15 107

1.8 1.8 7.1 6.5 6.2 5.5 4.9 4.9 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.8 3.8 3.B 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5

Name, school

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l7 II 18 18 17 18 17 18 18 3 15 15 19 16 15 17 11 19 16.

16 15 18 16

stl. 17 65 66

c 20 15 20 20 20 20 20 21 17 20 16 14 18 20 19 18 20 20 20 21 20 19 21 14 20 20 21 19 16. 1 20 18 20 20 20

REBOUNDS c

HawKins, Anneytown Franke, Mariemont carroll, Cincinnati Christian lhomas, SCPA Stu1z, Felicity-Fran~in Reed, ancinnati Country Day Hicks, Goshen Temme!, Wyoming Miller, Anderson RPG Hite, Summit Country Day 14.3 Clark, lDckland 13.6 Harmon, Turpin 12.7 McCann, Felicity.Frank!in 12.6 ware. WalnLit Hills 11.8 Sunderhaus, Badirf 11.6 Gault, New Miami 10.9 Eubanks, New Richmond 10.9 Stanton, Walnut Hills 10.9 teach, lDckland 10.7 Parks, Middletown 10.5 Stokes, Shrader Paideia 9.9 Tussey, Fayetteville 9.8 Dillingham, W~stem Hills 9.6 Leary, Kings . 9.4 Pearce, Fenwick 9.3 Uttle, Williamsburg 9.3. Drake, Georgerown 9.3 Taylor, Indian Hill Ivory, Roger Bacon • 9.1 9.1 Reid, Taft 8.9 Walker, Taft Connor, Clermont Northeastern 8.9 8.8 caulton, Lockland .8.7 Kusl, CHCAI9 8.6 Hod!!', Glen Este 8.5 Durham, Miami Valley Chrlstian 8.5 Moore; Mount Healthy 8.3 Gray, Lakota West 8.3 Kleist, Mason 8.2 Trissell, Talawanda 8.1 Webb, Batavia Wallace,.BetheHate 8.1 8.1 Pachko, Oak HiUs 8.1 Evans, seven Hills 79 Stanton, Han1son 7.7 Sharkey, St Ursula 7.6 Buckingham, Summk Country Day 7.6 Smith, Withrow 7.4 Ranney, Clark Momesson 7.4 Huxel, Clermont Northeastern 7.3 Kies, Kings 7.3 Sullivan, McNicholas 7.3 Rison, New Miami 7.3 Schueller, Edgewood 7.1 Lawrence, Withrow VanDulman, Deer Pari< 1.1 7.1

Name, school G 18 15 16 13 15 16 18

ASSISlS

Ford, Woodward Finney, Lockland Parker, Summit Country Day Jones, Hughes Ballman, Mercy Fowler, Mount Notre Dame Colnello, Colerain lies, FayetteVille Mngton, CHCA Hillman; Mount Notre Dame Fay, Anderson Runion, Cincinnati Christian Davis, Western Brown Craycraft, Wilmington Meyer, Badin Meister, NorthWest Stice, Williamsburg Sprong, Roger Bacon MarkS, Talawanda T~er. Bethel-Tate Jelley, Georgetown Powers, Summit Country Day Shaw, Winton Woods SCulley, Cincinnati COuntry Day WeOO, East Clinton Oooley, Madeira Sheets, FayetteVille Beirne, Madeira Kahle, Seven Hills Neel, Taft Fleming, Cincinn-ati Christian Hamlet, Glen Este Staubach, Madeira Torrey, Woodwar!l

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4.3 4.3 4.1 3.8 50 3.5 53 52 3.3 57 3.2 3.2 54 34 3.1 56 3.1 3.0 54 49 2.9 2.9 53 47 2.8 50 2.8 2.7 48 2.7 8 40 2.7 2.7 40 51 2.7 42 2.6 38. 2.5 2.4 40 41 2.4 "45 2.4 38 2.4 42 2.3 37 2.3 2.3 36 34 2.3 42 2.3 37 2.3

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Tyler, Belhei-Tale Jones, Hughes Bennett, LDckland Kellam, Deer Park Franke, Mariemont saddler, Shroder Paideia Kust, CHCA Brown, Middletown Smith, Withrow McCann, Felicity-Franklin Evans, Se~Jen Hills Davis, Western Brown Shaw, Winton Woods Torrey, Woodwan:l Webb, East Clinton Fletcher, Reading Stutz, Felicity-Franklin lye, Withrow Parker, Summit Country Day Mann, Mount Healthy Dunn, Seven Hills Hite, Summit Country Day Cornelio, Colerain Hawkins, Finneytown Finney, Lockland Makoskl, Miami Valley Christian Kortekamp, SL Ursula Hollins, Winton Woods Rottmueller, Reading Hodapp, Roger Bacon Beny, SCPA Ma~. Talawanda Meister, Northwest Pascua, Ta)1or

Ast. APC 121 6.1 88 5.9 Ill 5.6 97 . 4.9 98 4.9 98 4.9 93 4.7 94 4.5 76 4.5 4.4 88 68 4.3 60 4.3 4.3 77 85 4.3 4.2 80 75 4.2 84 4.2 78 3.9 76 3.8 18 3.7 73 3.7 71 3.7 78 3.7 51 3.6 3.6 71 3.4 68 11 3.4 65 3.4 3.4 55 3.4 68 59 3.3 3.3 66 66 3.3 3.3 66

21 20 15 14 19 20 18 20 8 18 20 18 21 20 20 18 17 4 20 16 20 20 20 21 15 19 19 21 18

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·'AP boys' state;basketball ,. ~poll .. 2. . 12.:.. How a state panel of sports wrtters and broadcasters rates Ohio high school boys basketball teams • in the sixth and final week~ Associated Press poll of 2008, by OHSAA di~sions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes In parentheses): .1,Moeller(24)19-1DMSIONI 1 •' 263 . 2;Cols. Northland (I) 19-0 234. · 3, Penysburg 19-0 171 4, SL XaYier 18-2 152 5, Oublin Scioto 19-1 135 6, Warren Harding 17-1 106' 7, can. Timken (2) !8-0 99 '8, Cle. Glenville 18-2 93 1 :9, Zane~lle 19-2 81 10, Garfield HIS. 17-1 58 •- Others· receMng 12 or mori Points: 11 (tle), Mansfield Sr., Massillon Perry 14. 13 (tie), Mentor, - I

, ~rthrow ~ DMSIDN n 1, Poland Seminary(l6) 18-0 2, Chillicothe (3) 18-2 [3, Day. Dunbar (I) 18-2 4, Tot. Ubbey (6) 16-2 ~: ~;,;:,n; ~:~am (I) 20-0

;, , I 245 · · 225 i 201 .. 1 183

7, canal Winchester 18-2 122 8, Cols. Eastmoor 17-2 72 .g, Cots. DeSales 17-3 - . 6310, Dover 18-2 18 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Akt. Hoban 15. 12, McArthur Vinton County 12.

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I, Uberty-Benton (22) 19-0 ' 253 · 2, Anna (2) 17-1 · :_ , • 224 3, Chillicothe Huntington 18-2 ' '147.' 3, Sugarcreek Garaway (I) 17-3 147 5, Deer Park 18-2 139 ' 6, Wheelersburg 17-2 126 7, Cle. VASJ (I) 14-4 116 8, New Lebanon Dixie 18-2 109 , , 9, Mansfield Ontano 17-2 . 23. ' , 9, london Madison Plains 17-3 ~ 23 Pymatunlng Valley 19. 13 (tie), s. Point, QnawaGiandort 18. 15 (tle), Archbold, Mana Stein Manon l.ocall6. 17 (tie), Gahanna Cots. Academy, Bucyrus Wynford 13. ·

1,NewKnoxville(19)~NIV 249' 2, Malvern (B) 20-00 233 3, Worthington Christian 19-1 191 .4, Locldand 19-1 187 ·s, Cots. Harvest Prep 19-1 !57 6, Well~lle 18-1 107 7, Georgetown 17-2 ·95 ' 8, Ada 16-2 B7 9, Oak Hill 17-3 ·, , 56 10, Defrance Ayersville 17-2 42 Others reeeMng 12 or more points: 1l, SeYen . HiOs 21. 12, Tot. Christian 17.

Eliquirer basketball coaches' poll Final

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Team· , I. Moeller(21) 2. Sl Xavier 3. Withrow 4. Princeton 5. Bder 6. Oak Hills 7. Fairfield 8. Middletown ·9. Winton Woods 10. Aiken

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DMSIDNS 11-IV Pvs

!.Taft (11) 2. Sel'lln Hlffs (J) 3. Deer Par1< (I) 4. North College Holl (1) 5 lockland 6. Clennont Northeastern 7t Wyoming 7t Badin 9. Roger Bacon 10. Ge01getown

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UMBSUP SIGNING DAY Wow. How about the number of area high school boys and girls who last Wednesday committed to play sports in college? We know what top-notch high school programs we t have in this area, and this year's se-- r nior class puts an exclamation point· on it .Good for all the football and ~ soccer players hauling in large ·" chunks of colleg~ change.

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THE CYCLONES

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.What a great season on the ice, maybe the best in franchise histocy. And kudos for the Education in Hockey Day they hosted, with areported 2,700 kids attending·a matinee last week. Want to start buildmg a young fan base? Get'em out of school for a day.

MOELLER .. ,

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· Remember when the school was '' known as a football factory? Well, " the past decade has left little doubt .: that the Crusaders can play a little basketball, too. The men of Moeller n capped a perfect Greater Catholic · •J League regular season by beating St Xavier Friday night, doing so without leading scorer Quinn McDowell for the final eight games. • \. Don't be surprised if you see the Crusaders in Columbus going for a second straight state title. ·

XAVIER BASKETBALL

The Musketeers today will go for ~ their third consecutive 20-victory season, in Sean Miller's fourth sea- t~ son as head coach. Xavier is march- ~ ing toward a 3 or 4 seed for the ' NCAA Toumament and could be set for a deep run. ·

wins GCL hard way Overcomes McDowell's absence 2- fj,_,_of?..

By Tom Groeschen

tgroeschen@enquirer.com

Moeller wasn't supposed to finish 19-1, not with top scorer Quinn McDowell out for the past month. But 19-1 is the Crusaders' school-record legacy after a ·gritty 41-32 road win over St Xavier on ·Friday night The match of the area's No. 1 (Moeller) and No.2 (St Xavier) teams drew a sellout crowd to St Xavier's Dick Berning Gymnasium, as Moeller (14-0 Greater Catholic League South) won the league title over the Bombers (18-2, 12-2). Senior guard Michael Davenport led Moeller with 17 points, as Moeller finished with the best regular-season record in its illustrious basketball history. That includes state titles in 1999, 2003 !llld 2007. 'The character of this team is so special, to finish with the best regular-season record we've ever had," Moeller Cil!Ch Carl Kremer said. ''This team has achieved everything it could, so far."

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• No. 5 Elder clobbers No. 8 La Salle 71-18. • West gets better of the Lakota rivalry, 41-33.

~ONLINE Get more photos and video highlights from Friday's game at Cincinnati.Com. Search: preps '' McDowell (14.1 ppg) has missed the past eight games with a partial stress fracture.in his right foot ·· The Crusaders hope to have the 6-foot-5 shooting guard back for tournament play, which for Moeller begins Feb. 18 against the winner- of the Amelia-Walnut Hills sectional opener. In McDowell's absence, Davenport generally has been the leading scorer, but the Cru8aders also have gotten major C~.J! tributions elsewhere. -

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Moeller's Michael Davenport (32) steps out of bounds while driving past St. X's Tom Williams Friday.

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·Friday, senior guard Matt Cron had a career-best eight points and junior forward Mike Stamper scored seven. Cron had been averaging 1.7 points a game, Stamper 2.7 agan1e. 'Tm so proud of these guys," Kremer said. "Matt Cron, for instance, has hardly played at all until this year. He had a really good summer, and guys like him show what character our team has." Cron knew he might have to wait his turn, with Moeller having bounteous talent in recent years. "We all work so hard in practice, and tonight I just got my chance," Cron said. "A lot of people have been stepping up for us." Moeller had only ·five players score Friday, but it was enough as the Crusaders played ferocious defense. Moeller forced 15 turnovers and committed only nine. Rebounds were even, 2().20. The physical, rough-and-tumble GCL South style was never more evident. Moeller shot just 41.7 percent and St. Xavier 37.5 percent, the Bombers made only nine field goals all night, and there was at least one battle wound. Moeller guard Tony Harris took a shot to the mouth in the first half, which drew blood above his lip. He returned with a band-aid. The score was just 17-17 at halftime, but Cron helped Moeller gain a 32-25lead by third quarter's end as he hit two 3-pointers in the period. St. X drew within 34-32 but failed to score for the final three minutes as Moeller eased away. St. Xavier senior forward Walt Gibler had 10 points and senior guard Ryan Shiverdecker had seven for St. X. Bombers coach Scblt Martin credited Davenport for carrying Moeller offensively, and said Moeller's defense was customarily strong. 'They make everything tough on you," Martin said. 'We lost to a great team." St. Xavier's only two losses this

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Bombers guam Brad Loesing (35) crashes into the back of Moeller's Matt Cron. Cron scored eight points.

season are to Moeller. The Bombers finished 18-2, and Martin said · he has had only one other team go . 18-2 in his 13 seasons - that was the 2000 St. Xavier team, which , won the state title. · Moeller beat St. X in last year's · state final, and some believe there · will be a rematch in the 2008 state finals in Columbus. The brackets are set up for that to possibly happen, with Moeller going through . the Columbus regional. · Moeller and St. X are ranked Nos. 1 and 3, respectively, in the AP state poll Moeller is rated No. 9 nationally by USA Today, • with its only defeat coming to then-No. LSt. Benedict's (NJ.) in December. Moeller became the first GCL Soutl1 team tn go unbeaten in league play since the 1993-94 season. Kremer was also Moeller's coach then, when the Crusaders were led by future Cincinnati standout Bobby Brannen. Moefter(J.9.1, 14-lliSCL·Sl- Rack216, Wulker 113. Davenpon I :i 17 Cron 22 8, Stamper3 0 7. Totals: 15 6

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SL X. vier (18-2, 12·2 GCL·Sl - Shiverdecker 2 2 7, Gibler3 310,l.oeoing12 .\, Wi:hamsO 4 4, Steranou 215, Stenger 1 0 2. To13ls: 911. 32.

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8 15 9 -41 4 8 7 -32 3-poi1ters: \1 5 (Cron 2, Rae!<, Davenpon. Stamper), SX 2 (Shiverdecker, Giller).

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Moeller players Matt Cron (left) and Tony Rack (10) celebrate after a basket rlurinl1 thP.

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Boys' basketball! Moeller, Taft reprise 2003-04 poll titles

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Overcome injury to star McDowell By Tom Groeschen tgroeschen@enquirer.com

Moeller was a unanimous No. 1 in the final Enquirer Division I 2007-08 boys' basketball coaches' poll Monday. The Crusaders (19-1) played without top scorer Quinn Me- · Dowell for·the final eight games of the regular season, but went 8-0 in that stretch. Included were wins over No. 5 Elder, No. 3 Withrow and No. 2 St Xavier the past two weeks. Taft (14-6) was a strong choice for No. 1in the final Enquirer Divisions ll-N poll. The Senators also are No. 1seed for the Cincinnati Division IT sectional. Moeller senior guard Michael Davenport (11 points a game) has led the Crusaders recently, as McDowell recuperates from a stress fracture in his right foot "It's a great accomplishment to win the poll," Moeller coach Carl Kremer . said. "Despite Quinn's injury, all our kids kept performing at a high level." McDowell (14.lppg) probably will also miss the Crusaders' first sectional game Feb. 18, Kremer said. "Ultimately, I think we Will get hin1 back," Kremer said. Taft coach Mark Mitchell said in preseason that he expected the Senators to be a team to contend with, and his players proved it Most of Taft's losses were to larger Division I schools. "It's a great accomplishment to finish No.1," Mitchell said. "The kids came together. rm thankful for those coaches who voted for us." Taft's leaders included senior forward Angelo Benton, who averaged 16.7 points a game as an All-Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference choice. Moeller and Taft last won poll titles the same season, 2003-04, when the Crusaders were No. 1 in Division I and Taft won the Divisions ll-N voting. • Final polls, C2

ABOVE: Michael Davenport (right) of Moeller, guarding Jordon Crawford of La Salle, averages .11 points a game and has led the Crusaders recently while Quinn McDowell r:ecovers from injury. UIR': Ontwon Primus has helped Taft to its first Enquirer coaches' Division II-IV poll crown since 2003-04 and the i'Jo. 1 seed for the Cincinr:1ati Division II sectional. Tony Tribble fbr The Enquirer

P.REP POlLS

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BOYS' BASKmALL POLLS . Division I - final 1. Moeller (21)

210

3. Withrow {~f>rincgton··-c- ::; ;· : ' 5. Elder . .

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BOYS

!lome, School Schaljo, Bethel-Tate Kohn, Seven Hills Brusman, Cln. Chnstlan Butler, Nolth College Hill Gates, Withrow Capobianco, loveland Fugate, Edgewood Hanison, Deer Park Behanan, Aiken Goodsen, Aiken . Davis, Seven Hills Volkerding, Harrison Claytor, Talawanda Schroeder, Badin ChadWell, Georgetown Edwards, Middletown Garcia, Purcell Martan Armstead, Mia. Val. Chr. Berry, Clall< Montessori Davidson, New Miami Harris, Taft LaGarde, Talawanda Gibler, St Xa~er Dartand, New Richmond Morgan, Western Brown Tcr;y, CNE Siggins, Alter Wrtgh~ ceo Smith, Hughes Roberts, Middletown Rollins, Wilmington BroWn, Mason · v~carroll

Ruel!en, Western Hills Gaston, Ross Rudolph, Elder Hicks, Lakota West Messingei, CNE Truesdell, Anderson Beerse, Uttle Miami Aagg, Mount Healthy Ross, McNicholas Niles, Winton Woods Bryant, Milford McElroy, La Salle Tyree, NoiWOod Simmons, Shroder McDowell, Moeller Cobb, North College Hill K!emer, Walnut Hills Baker, Mifford Britten, Western Hills Bass, Cham.-Julienne Corey, Deer Part< Hill, Bethel-Tate Mann, Cin. Christian loesing, St xavier Cortson, CHCA Tudor, Madeira Steigerwald, Oak Hills Williams, Princeton Long, Withrow Wilson, New Richmond White, Alter Dawson, Rnneytown Benton, Taft eruse, Turpin LoVellette, CHCA · Womiak, loveland White, Colerain Gulick, Madeira Frazier, Northwest White, Blanchester Jordan, Mariemont Davis, Taft Payne, Winton Woods lonneman, Fenwick lawrence, Uttle Miami Bertin, Wilmington Bright, Wyoming Gayhart. ~ngs Hull, Sycamore Forth, New Miami Tolliver, Shrader Paideia Stevens, Kings Hankins, Summit CD Gray, Georgetown Sibert. Prtnceton Niles, Winton Woods Wiley, Blanchester Renneker, Indian Hill Rint, Talawanda Avery, Batavia Kattine, Georgetown Harris, ~ngs Kippins, Mariemont Home, Princeton Greene, Taylor Ramsey, Clark Mont Davenport. Moeller

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Auellen, Western Hills Brueggeman, Ut. Miami Bertin, Wilmington Wilkerson, Failfield LaGarde, Talawanda Theising. East Central Scruby. Kings Garrett, Western Brown Greenwood, Win. Wo9ds Harris, Kings Dennis, Sycamore Brandts, Cin. Chrtstian Rascona. Deer Park Aint, Talawanda Brttten, Western Hills Bettis, Woodward Howell, Aiken Edwards, CHCA House. Edgewood Schulte, Harrison Kennedy, Loveland Roberts, Middletown Host, Milford Wellman, Norwood Ballew, Princeton Rollins, Wilmington Johnson, Seven Hllls Wiley, Blanctrester Bass, Cham.-Julienne Ta~or, Faimeld Lonneman, Fenwick Hardy, Mount Healthy Ballinger, Blanchester Donoher, Fenwick Lowery, Hughes Chatfield, Seven Hills Loesing, St. xavier Undsey, Walnut Hills Siggins, Alter Slusher, Edgewood Robinson, Finneytown Bird, Madeira Cobb, North College Hill Davis, Purcell Marian Cox, Amelia Dawson, Rnneytown . Byrd, Kings Wozniak, Loveland Gulick, Madeira Mai, McNicholas Baker, Mifford Steigerwald, Oak Hills Daugherty, Alter Royer, Mer Smith, Hughes Meininger, Summit Hull, Sycamore Kollmeier, Anderson Schroeder, Bedin Mundy, CHCA Daugherty, East Contra! Edwards, Middletown Stacey, Wyoming Carey, Deer Pall< Hotopp, Harrison Grtggs, Indian Hill Peters, Middletown Kohn, Seven Hills Sanders, CNE Pettit,. East Contra I Garcia, Purcell Marian Hill, Seven Hills Arehart. Wilmington Payne, Winton Woods Marcum, Colerain Powell, Hamilton Wood, Mariemont Hams, Moeller LJlne, Mount Healthy Davis, Seven Hills Long, Withrow Nwankwo, Lakota West Jordan, Mariemont Davis, Taft McDaniel, Talawanda Goodsen, Aiken Vest, Carroll Barnhart. CHCA Reddish, Deer Part< Chadwell, Georgetown Beerse, Utile Miami Blanton, Uttle Miami Brya~"'ilford

Uttle, New Miami Esham, New Richmond Johnson, NCH Renken, Oak Hills Simek, Sycamore Ostelbrocl\, Wilmington Newman, Bethei·Tate Foster, Colerain Rudolph, Elder Pashi, Lakota East

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Edgewood· nets a storybook upset By Tom Groeschen tgroeschen@enqziirer.com

Really, this was the way Edgewood boys' basketball coach John Thomas drewit up. At least, this was how Thomas might have have dreamed it up. Edgewood beat Lakota West 44-42 in overtime Monday night in a Division I sectional semifinal . game at Xavier University, as the . following Hollywood script played out: · • A fellow named Xavier (Edgewood junior center Xavier Fugate) made the clinching shot, a 10-foot lane jumper with 5 seconds left in overtime. Get it? Guy named Xavier hits winning shot, on Xavier's floor. Fugate had 26 points and nine rebounds. · • And, yes: "A lot of our gUys are Xavier fans," Thomas said. • The coacq's son, Edgewood senior guard Nate Thomas, forced overtime with a 3-p(>inter from the top of the circle. The shot swished as the hom sounded to end regulation. "He had ice water in his veins," Fugate said, referring to teammate Thomas' shot. Said Johrt Thomas, deadpan: "Just like

his dad would have done." ·• It was Edgewood's first tournament win in three years as a Division I program. Before that, the Cougars were in Division IT. • It was an upset, of course. Edgewood (15-6) was the No. 22 sectional seed. Lakota West (1210) was No. 13. At the very end of overtime, Edgewood held its breath as a Lakota West halfcourt shot banked out at the buzzer. • Don't forget the requisite Comeback. Edgewood trailed by as much as 10 points (29-19) in the third quarter, was down 3.4-26 after three periods, and didn't lead until the final moments of regulation. Some timely steals, tight defense and the big shots (Thomas, Fugate) combined to spell victory. What more could you ask? Only this: No. 1 seed Moeller is up n·ext for· the Cougars. That will be Saturday (6 p.m.) in the sectional finals at Xavier. "We're just two teams, and we both lace 'em up," Fugate said. "For our seniors it could be their last game, so we'll give it our all." For now, Edgewood fans have several days to savor their victory. ·.The players and coaches will let it

sink in later. "Our kids were excited to come play here," Thomas said. "First time we've played on a collegiate floor. People ask why did you draw into this game, and the reality is that everyone in this sectional is good." Lakota West, led by sophomore guard Jordan Hicks with 16 points and seven rebounds, was a man shy. Junior guard Brandon Can. della, the team's second leading scorer at 10.4 points a game, rolled an ankle in practice Sunday. "We were down one, but I was not disappointed in our kids' effort," West coach Mike· Mueller said. "We did all we could. They hit two big shots at the end of the game." Just like Thomas drew it up. "I'm real proud ofthem,"Thomassaid. "Ifsexcitingforourkidsto win this one." Lakota West 112·101: Wilder I 0 3, Collins I 2 4, Nwankwo 3D 6, Hicks5 216, Coomer3 511, Gordon 102. Totals: 14 9 42. Edgewood IJ.5.61: Thomas 2 I 7, Slusher 3 0 6; Vanderpool! 0'3, Fugate 112 26, Bradley I 0 2. Totals: 18 3

i::i.ota .....:..._.... 10 9 13 6 4 -42 Edgewood....................... 5 10 9 14 6 -44 3-point goals: LW 5 (Hicks 4, Wilder); E 5 [Thomas 2, Fugate 2, Vanderpool).

Moeller 72, Walnut Hills 34, Division I boys at Xavier - No.1 seed

Moeller rolled to a 29-4 halftim·e lead, and coach Carl Kremer was able to get his bench some substantial playing time. ·: Kremer was pleased his team showed intensity throughout, par1 ticularly on defense. "'Thafs got to be our cometstone," Kremer said. "Our guys al1 ways play hard." Junior guard Tony Harris scored 17 points to lead Moeller, and senior wing Michael Davenport had 14 points. ·1 Moeller star Quinn McDowell (stress fracture in his right foot) missed his ninth consecutive ·game Monday. McDowell probably will not play Saturday against Edgewood, Kremer said. .1 "I'm confident he's going to b'e back at some point," Kremer s3i~. Walnut Hills 19·131 -Campbell 4 2 II, Kremer 0 1.1, Heiser I 0 2, Howard 3 0 6, Rnk·Sigler I 0 2, Warren I 03, 1 Bankston I 0 2, Melton 3 0 7. Totals: 14 3 34. · Moeller 120-11 - Wulker 2 2 6, Davenport 6 I 14, Roberts I 2 4, Rack I 0 3, Suter I 0 3, Naylor I 2 4, Vonderllaar 12 4, Cron 113, Hanis 6 3 17, Duncan 2 0 4, MorelockO 2 2, McKenzie 14 6, Martin 0 2 2. Totals: 23 21

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Moeller machine rolling along Oak Hills ends La Salle season By Carey Hoffman Enquirer contributor

Moeller added another accolade to a memorable season Saturday night, and it's one that coach Carl Kremer isn't sure any of his teams have accomplished. The state's No.l-ranked team played for the 17th and last time in Cincinnati this season and completed a perfect season in local games. The latest victory came over .Edgewood, 45-16, in the Cintas I upper-bracket sec-. tional final at Xavier University. ''I would say that's something we've never done before," said Kremer, whose career already includes coaching Moeller to three Division I state titles, including the 2007 championship. 'This really is a team that does it the old-fashioned way. Guys share the ball, and we've got no superstar." Saturday, they did it with defense. They held an Edgewood team that had won 15- games to just one field goal through the first three quarters. "We knew they would come after us," said Edgewood coach John Thomas. "We've not seen pressure like that." Moeller (21-1), playing without injured Quinn McDowell, was led by senior forward Daniel Wulker, with 13 points. "Our defense was.as good to.night as it's ever been," said Wulker. "We prepared all week in practice for what Edgewood does." Moeller's only loss came in a holiday tournament out of town against nationally ranked Miller 'Grove from Georgia. Âˇ Moeller advances to a Division I district title game at UD Arena on Friday, where it will fuce Trotwood Madison. [f Moeller advances, it will head to the Columbus regional. 'They are just tremendously coached," said Edgewood's Thomas. 'They are so disciplined andfundamentally sound. I've not seen anything like it." Moelk!r 121Âˇ11 - Wulker 4 5 13, Davenport 3 0 6, Roberts! 0 2, Rack 2 0 5, Naylor 0 l!,Vondemaar 2 16, Cron 1 0 2, Harris 3 0 6, Stamper 2 0 4. Totals: 18-48 7-10 45. ' Edgewood (15-71 - Oehler 0 0 0, Fugate 3 2 10, Slusher I 0 2, Kelley 1 0 2, Bradley 0 2 2. l~tals: 5-31 4-1116. lloelk!r _ ......................11 14 8 12 -45

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BOYS' SWIMMING State tournament AI Branin·Nalalorium, Canton TEAM SCORES: I, Cols. St. Charles 266. 2, St. Xavier246. 3, Hunting Val. Univ. Schooll51. 4, Up· per Arlington 146. 5, Solon 136. 6, New Albany 124.5. 7, Akr. Firestone 124. 8, Ganfield 114.5. 9, Mason 85. 10, Tal: StJohn's 82.11, Moeller 80. 12, Cen· terville 58.5. 13, Spring. Gath. Cent. 53. 14, Turpin 47.15 llie), Oak Hins, Dublin Scioto 39.17, lakewood St Edward 38. 18, Fremont Ross 33. 19 (tie), Mayfield, Cols. Acad. 30,21 (tie), Youngs. Boardman, lel<ington 27. 23, Tol. St. Francis 25. 24, Wyoming 23. 25, Cols. Whetstone 20.

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I, Enc Huffman, Upper Arlington, :45.23. 2, Scott ! Martin, Cols. St. Charles, :45.79. 3, Uncoln Fahmach, Fremont RosS, :45.88. 4, Chris Nemeth, Mayfield, :46.15. 5, Cameron M, le~ngton, :46.32. 6, zach Turk, lakewood St Edward, :46.52. 7, Brian Barrett, ' New Albany, :46.58. 8, Sean Ransenberg, St. Xa· 1 vier, :47.05. 9, T~er Bailey, Hunting Val. Univ. School, :46.67. 10, logan Ware, Wadsworth, :4 7.00.

500-yanl Free 1, Brent Hitchcock, Spring. Gath. Cent., 4:28.42. 2, Kyle McNellis, Dublin Scioto, 4:30.05. 3, Tommy Inwood, Solon, 4:30.50. 4, 11m Montague, Akr. Firestone, 4:32.707. 5, lan Stewa~-8ates, Hunting Val. Univ. School, 4:33.78. 6, zach Kelch, Upper Arlington, 4:34.73. 7, MaH Calumbus, St. Xavier, 4:34.90. 8, Brendan Melling, Solon, 4:37.85. 9, John Vigar, Andemn, 4:33.54. 10, Brian Howell, Moeller, 4:38.70.

200-yanl Free Relay I, Cols. St. Charles 1:23.25 (Alex Schaffer, Scott Martin, Ne!l O'Kelly, Marshall Sherman). 2,SLXavier 1:23.50. 3, Oak Hills 1:25.99. 4, Canfield 1:26.25. 5, Solon 1:26.83. 6, Akr. Firestone 1:27.07. 7, Hunting Val. Univ. School1:27.16. 8, Mason 1:27.68. 9, Youngs. Boardman 1:28.24.10, Elyria Gath. 1:28.50. 100-yanl Back I, Jim Barbiere, St. Xavier, :50.57. 2, Sean Evans, Hunting Val. Univ. School, :50.75. 3, Tim Collins, New Albany, :51.44. 3, Marshall Sherman, Cols. St Charles, :51.44. 5, Patrick McHugh, Spring. Cath. Cent., :52.23. 6, Kevin Meisner, Akr. Firestone,

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400-yanl Free Relay I, Cols. St. Charles 3:06.97 (Nick Schuttlnger, , Sherman, Andrew Brinbrlch, Scott Martin). , 2, SL Xavier 3:07.34. 3, Hunting Val. Univ. School j 3:08.54. 4, Canfield 3:09.20. 5, Akr. Firestone 3:11.27. 6, New Albany 3:11.50. 7, Solon 3:11.54. 8, Moeller_ 3:1SA5. 9, Upper Arlington 3:10.66. 10, 1 ~arshall

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Endures 1st loss to .an Ohio team . this season ~

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Enquirer contributor

DAYI'ON - · Moeller coach Carl Kremer couldn't even remember the last time the Crusaders had lost to an

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Ohio team. He'll remember this one.. Moeller, the defending Division I state champion and ·USA Today's No. 8 team in the country, was knocked· out of the Division I tournament with a 48-45loss to TrotwoodMadison in a district championship game Friday night at University of Dayton Arena "This is a sad day for us," Kremer said after the game. 'This is a team that over-

achieved .all year." Trotwood-Madison (20-4) advances to a Columbus regional semifinal.. The Rams lost to St Xavier in the regional semifinals last season. "We talked all week about how we're not playing a name," said Rams coach Lar" ry Ham, whose team is making its third consecutive trip to a regional semifinal. See MOELLER, Page BlO

"We talked all week about how we're not playing a name.'' Trotwood-Madison coach LanyHam

Boys' basketbal.l Division l·disbi~tS: 'i;o~J~d-Madison 48, Moeller 45

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Trotwood-Madison's Nathaniel Holloway dunks for his only two points in a 48-45 victory against Moeller Friday night in a Division I district champion'ship game at University of Dayton Arena.

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'We told them, They wake up just like you do. They're athletes just like you,' " Ham added. "Our guys took that to heart." Moeller (21-2), the No.1 team in the Enquirer Division I coaches' poll and the Associated Press Division I statewide poll, saw its winning streak against Ohio teams snapped at 27 games, dating to a 58-55 loss at La Salle orr Feb. 9. 2007. The Crusaders had won 27 of . their past 28 games, loSing only this season to USA Today's No. 3 · team; St Benedict's (Newark, NJ,), 5645 on Dec. 29. Michael Davenport scored 12 points to lead Moeller, which shot' · just 35.7 percent (15-of-42) from the field against the Rams' sticky man-to-man defense. 'We had a hard ·time getting looks agrunst them, but then again, we had a hard time getting looks all season,'' Kremer said. Greg Gainey gave TrotwoodMadison the lead for good at 33-32 on a free throw with 6:55left in the The Enquirer; Joseph Fuqua II game. Aaron Robinson, who led both teams with 16 points, followed Moeller's Tony Martin (left) and Trotwood-Madison's Gregory Gai- . with a layup for a 35-32 lead Moel- ney battle for a rebound during Friday's game at UD Arena. ler couldn't overcome. Moeller had one last chance Ramsa15-9lead'"'ith2:58leftinthe 'We Ini.ssed a lot of easy ones," after Trotwood was late getting out first quarter. said Ham, whose team shot 52.6 · of its ·huddle following a timeout Moeller used an overwhelming percent from the field (10-of-19) in .with five seconds left in the game.. reboundirrg advantage to take a 20- the second half after going 6-for-20 The official set the ball on the base- 18 halftime lead. The Crusaders (30 percent) in the first half. "If we line, and the Crusaders alertly piled up 10 offensive rebounds in hit those like we normally, with the _tried to impede the Rams' efforts to the first, as many as Trotwood's to- defense we were playing, it would get to the ball. Trotwood got the tal by halftin1e, and took a 22-10 ad- have been over a lot sooner."· pass off, and Moeller regained pos- vantage into the locker room. 120-41- Robinson 5 316, Thomas session on a held ball, but Tony The Rams hurt themselves by 02 2.Trotwood·Madison Gainey2 48,Cubb!e4210, Britt32 S,Pearson 102, 1 o2. To'.ais: 16 13 48. • Rack's 3-pointer at the buzzer was missing several scoring opportuni- Ho::oway Uoelleri21-21-Raci<319,WU:kei4 210,0avenport4 off the mark. ties in the half, none more glaring 4 12, McDoweill3 5, Hams 113 Stamper 12 4, McKenzie 1 · 0 2. Totals: 1513 45. Both teams struggled offensive- than Darnell Tubbs' missed dunk Trolwood-Madison--15 3 14 16 - 48 ly in the first half. Robinson made following a steal late in the first Moeller 9 11 12 13 - 45 3:pointerli: T-M 3 (Robinsoo 3), 1112 (Rack 2). .back-to-back 3-oointers to the auarter~

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St. X comes out firing, blows out 'Bolts

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Bombers reach regional semis against Princeton-Centerville winner

DAITON- The evidence was ear during the first few minutes ·the first quarter Friday night at niversity of Dayton Are ria. St. Xavier, a 2006-07 Division I ate finalist, meant business on >th ends of the floor. Clayton orthmont, a team that produced e most wins in school history, td some nerves of inexperience at produc~d a less-than-impresve offensive performance. . Senior forward Tom Williams td 12 points- all in the first halftd seven rebounds, and class-

mate Walt Gibler added 11 points and four rebounds to lead the Bombers past Northmont 58-22 in a Division I district final. St. X (21-2) advances to the regional semifinals at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Xavier University against the winner of today's Princeton-Centerville game. Princeton (17-5) plays Centerville (20-2) in a district final at 6 p.m. at UD Arena. Northmont (21-3) had won three consecutive games coming into Friday night. The Thunder-

Mike Dyer

bolts finished second in the Greater Western· Ohio Conference North division. But Northmont coach Jim Brown said his squad was a bit nervous at the start and the Bombers' defense gave the Thunderbolts fits. "If you let (St. X) play like we let them play today, they get a lot of confidence in themselves," Brown said. "I told my kids that I guarantee you some of their practices were a lot tougher than today's game."

St. X coach Scott Martin said his plan was to allow Northmont only a single shot opportunity on each possession. The Thunderbolts were held to 10-of-37 shooting from the field (27 percent), while the Bombers shot 24-of-56 (43 percent). "On both ends of the floor, that was probably our best game of the year," Martin said. St. X led 30-14 at halftime and the Bombers were in complete control. St. X shot 14-'of-28 from the floor (50 percent) an~ held

Northmont to 6-of-23 shooting (26 percent) in the first half. The Bombers led by as much as 18 points, 30-12 with 52 seconds left in the second quarter. St.Xled by 17 points five times in the first half. · Williams· was 6-of-6 shooting and had five rebounds in the first half. "He was on fire today," Martin said. St. X made things even tougher for Northmont in the third quarter as the Bombers outscored the

Thunderbolts 11-2, "We really had a great week in 'practice," said senior guard Brad Loesing, who had four points and four assists. ,; ... we are kind of at the top of our game right now because everyone is putting out effort in practice and taking it to the games." • SL Xavier (21·21 - Gibler 4 2 II, loosing 2 0 4, Williams 6 0 12, Stefanou 3 0 6, Kei~e I 0 3, Egbers I 0 2, Stenger 2 0 4, Bowman 12 5, Morand 3 0 6, Whelan 0 2 2, Scruggs 0 II, Nurre I 0 2. Totals: 24 7 58 Northmont (21·31- Newell! 0 2, lewis 3 0 6, Hunter I 03, Parish I 03, Palsgrove I 02, Montgomery 102, Cooper 10 2, Ogletree I 0 2. Totals: 10 122. St. Xavier ....................- ...20 10 · 11 17 -58 Northmont .....................5 9 2 6 -22 3-polnters: S 3 (Gibler, Keirle, Bowman); N I (Hunter).

225, ·sr.: larry Black, Wyoming, 6-3, 290, sr. QB-Za:cb Toemer, Badin, 6-4, 202, jr. Bac:l<sTrevortuckenhlll, Milton-Union, 5-10, 190, sr.; Chris Hardy, Oakwood, 6~2. 215, ~.; Everett Home, N. College Ifill, S..10, 175,jr. R~turn Spscialist-Jasoo Frederjck,_Spring. Northwsstem, 5-U, 165,"_sr. Kk;k- · er-;ScottVaJ:t_~atta, Alter, 5·11, 157, sr. Det,ense: Linemen-Hank Keiglll~y; Alter, 6-4, 215, sL: Zad! Byrkett, Miltor.-Union, 6·3, 230, sr.; Greg Mi~ler, _Ciinton-;.Ma_ss.l~. 6-0, 245, sr.; Jared ·Collier,:Spring. Northeast..,Pffi. !3-4, 250, sr.. UfleOOck~ ets-Tyler~ilson, Mi!ton-Unlml, 5-10,200, sr.;Justiri , Cr:eager, BJarw~erter, S·lO, 175, sr.; MaH Rei·

Southwest AII·Dislrict teams DII'ISifiNI First Team Offense: Ends.:.:.neWer P:~ey., La SaUe~ &.. 3,194; sr.; Kyle Rudolph,· Elder, ~7, 240, sr. U· nemen-Evan Davis, C!llci'ain, 6-4, 260,sr.; Max' Baumann, St. Xavier, 6--3, 275, sr.; Rob Biaknell, nert, FJnneytown, S·U, 210, sr.J Levi.Sehwab, Cl!ntan-Massie, S.O, ~ sr. Backs-TOny Boyle, Ce_ntervi!le, 6-1, 265,sr.;JakeCurrent Troy;6-3, 285, sr.; Chip Robinson, Middletown,· fJ.G, 3.51, sr. Alter, 5·10, 175, sr.;-Caleb Corrill, Batavia, 6--1, Qll;Jloss O~Moeller, 6-2, 210, sr. Backs- ·180, sr.; AJax Bi~sall, l'/J'Omiilg, 5.9, 170, sr. Darius""if5LR~ _7li\Wi', S'·"'.mu; sr.; Domi- PIHl!eJ.'.Ky~ England, Carli>le, 6-4, 180. jr ' Offensive ·player ·of Ute yean Nate Jackson, nique Sherrer,: Colerain, 5--10,190; sr.; COrey . _· -,· 1 · . arown, Troy, 5-101 :185, sr. Kicker-Danny Milligan, Badin. · DefenSlve play~ of the year: Hank Keighley, SL xavier, S.9, 1651 sr. Return S~cialist-Eiique Geiger, Wayne, 5-11,-200, jr. . Defense: Unemen-Jerei-Wo_rtlly,- Wayne, ·6-2,

Alter.

~cbofthe-ye~f!: D<1a McSur/ey, Clinton-Mas-

285,sr.; Brandon Mil.ls, Colerain, 5-10, 260; sr.; GarY Goines, Coleratn,_S.U, 242-,-u.; Pablck M~ldoon,.St. Xavier, ~~ 235, sr;unebacker_s- · Dwight Evans, Sycamor"et·&-0; 214, sr.; MaH stoinoff, Colerain, >U, 225; sr.; J.K. Schaffer, La Salle, 6--2,:2W, sr.j Evan Miller, st. Xa"rier, 6--0, 205, sr,' Baaks; Fred Craig, St; Xavier, &..2, 210, sr.i Ross CibJe, Hanison, s.-9, 155, sr.; Ravetle Sadler, ·eoJerainJi·-9, -180, sr. Punter- _ . Mark Tahar, Colerain, 6--0, _18_0, sr. . Dffenslve player 1?f the-year. Danny Milligan,

Seoon<!Team

Offense: Ends~Andy Illicit, Ba.din, 6-4, 198, sr.; Shane Quay, aenJamln logan, 6-2, 175, sr. Une· rnen-Daug Smith, &:lanihester, ·6-2, 215, sr.; Brian Beck, 08kwoDd, 6-2, 255, sr.;.Brannon Dunn,· BroolwiUe, 6·1. 225, jr.; Jonlngem~an, Spring. Norttreastem, 6-8, 270, sr.; Joe Mileham, Mairemont; _6·0, 200,· sr•. QB-AUsUn Boucher,-:A!ter, 6~1, 190, jr• Backs-Corey Roark, Alter,.S·lO,_ 184, sr.; Brad Swantan, Carlisle,.6-0, 190, sr.: Reggie Clay, Roger Ba- -. St:Xavier. . ·_ , colt, ~' :180,sra Rerum SpeciaH.St-~osh Dol~, Defensive player _fA the year: Fred Cfaig, St. Bmokv1Ue, 5-10, 170, jr. Ncker-Kurt Brackman, Mil~ Xavier. · ton~Union; 5-11, 150, sr. D.efense: Unemen-Domlnic Bayer,- Aitsr, 5-li, toaOh: SteVe ·specht, ·St Xavier. 192.-sr.; Jordan Brightt Wyoming, 6~7, 225.sr.; second Team OffCnse: Ellds.:..Phi/Jip Bamett,-·JWiildletown, . Jason Porter, Batavia~ -5-10,· 18S, sT.i Spencer 6--2, 1871 _sr.; Jeff,Duc.:kwo.rlh,--Prineeton, 6-0, Running,. Clintort·Massle. &:-;1, 220,,sr._ unebacfl~ 186, ·jr. line~en-letbie sanders, Norlhmon~ 6-6, ers-;Keeton Daleyr Ferrwk:k; _ &-0,190, -jr.; Seth 276, sr.; RickSchmeig, Oak Hills, 6-S, 310,· sr.; Heeter, BrooHvl!le, 5-10.185i-~r.; ~ric Gerbus, Ba· Steve Hengefwld, Elder, 6·2, 225, sr.; Owen din, 6-3, 210, sr.;. Cocty S~a)V, Springfield North· Egler; Springboro, 6·2.- 270, sr.; Andrew Phe- eaSlem, 6-1, 210,_ sr. B<ttl{s-ftobert:Gray, N. Col~ lan, Lakola West, 6·5, 290, ,... QB-'Spenwr ware, PrinCeton, S·U, 205, so.~ James cravens, Centerville, &o; 2:15, sr.; Kendall OWens, La Salle, 5-8-, 175, sr.; Bud Golden Sycamore; 6·0, 189, jr. RetUrn Specialist-Deejay Hunter, MiddMown, 6-0, 196, sr. Kicker-Zach Smith, Centerville, 5-11, 100, Sf, ' . . Defense: Unemen-Adam Replogle, 'Centerville, · 6-2,245, jr.; Matt Pritchard. · Jan: Smen:ina, Lebanon, Orlom, Lakota West, B·D Tyler. WJJI!a'nis, Center~~Ule.-

I ,s., ndretiiSiraus,Lal!o1aWes1,6-1;200, sr.; Eric Unn~an, Elder; 5-10, 170, sr. Punter-

l•slj• ~teig~L,:'r&!'!~,% ~!::~ "·

'- .- DJohn RoC~, S;iri_ngboro; DlJSty Isaacs, le.banoil; Chase COchran, lebanon; T)'iar Gllbert,.lebanon; Trent Brands, Springboro: Alex Rowc.n!Je, Springboro; Dmel! Mundt,.Sprll'lgbom; . Mike Kind¢, Springboro; thris_ ~tone; Springboro; Taylor WJI!iams, l.al!ol:a East; -Caleb Wa~lns, Middletown;::_-Allen .Ro~.erts .. ·_Middletown; Phillip Manley, Ha:m,, Xevin MJ!Isr, laXota East; Damlen Mc:Jiltosh, Ham.;_ Daloolr Comnlenes, Middlrttown; Sean GDbeJt:Lak,ota .East; James Joyc_e, FalriieJd;- Kenny: veal, H.am. :- , .. Matt Farley, Amelia;.Camernn Cool.ey; Amelia; Jesse Held, Amelia; Doug Reynplds; Colerain; _Chris~ Uan Wilson; Colerain; Evan Borchers; Cal_eraln; Tbom· .as Good; Colerain; Nick Olthaus, Elder; Brett Ham. bric~. Elder; N.lck Olthaus, Elder; Paul Mullin ex, . Glen Este; Drew Risk, Glen Este; Randy DosS, ·Ha·mson: Cqdy Adams)1arrison; mot Hebeler,- Eld~r. BJian Wozniak, Loveland; Charlie_ Mather, loVe:. Kel·

Jege Hil~ S.6, · 165 Ji.;.;_:·GuiJiter: _Calbounr CIJnton-FIJassle, 6·0,19-S,·:fr,;:Wlll McClanahan,. Maderia, 6·.1, -185, jr. i'vmer;:·D&nlen_RUdy, Oakwood,:6-1.:185,jr.

l'irsUeam

200, sr.; Adaril

Dltm~r; Arcanum~

6·1,285 ,sr. Mat·

thew Mcfu!ever, Wayot!sville, 5-1D,185, sr.; Ryan o,.. tuft, CHCA; S.O, 200, sr."Willie C?x, Deer Park,

~2, 2SO,.sr~ QB-lt:\'l Woodruff, W"liberty-Salem, 6·0,170; sr. Backs-$am· Smallwood, Miami East, 5·7,-18Q,jr.;Joe Mai~Hi, Twin Valley South, 6·0, 170, sr.; Ben Rascona, ~r Park, 5·7, _175, sr. Return Spec·lallst-RyanMa~~. Belbei,.5~B;1BO,sr.

Kicker-

Eric Sal~y,w: Uber\)'·Salem, 6-0, 170, "- : Defense:. Unemen'-MasOiJ Meyer, Readil1g,

&:1, 185; sr.;_ Dustin Hogall, Wayne~vile, 6·0, 225, ·

sr.; Eflc Nir;k.amp, Anna,,G-4, 215,jr,;-Gary Barnett, Deer Par}{,'-~~~ -230, Sr.- unebackers-F/Jatt Mcfadden, East Clinton, 5•10, 190,jr.;J.T. Stone, TWin Valley_ South, '6·4,· 235,-sr.; -s~ane Englert, Deer Parlt, 5·~ ~OD, sr.j Nate Lambert, CHCA, S.D, 195, st. Sa<l<s-Danlel WWck, W, Uberty-Sa-· !em, 6-1, 185; sr.~ Brady Deter.;,. Waynesville, 6·0, 175, Jr.; Michael Welling, Reatling, 6·1, 185,- sr. Punter-Keith Raddish, Deer Parlt,-5-9, 170, sr. Deer~r:sive player of the.rear. Ben Rascona,

. _ Defensive PbYers of ~he year:·Dustin Hogan, -Waynesville; Mlch\\-el Welling; Readirig

First Team · Offehse£ EndS-Roy Roundtree, Trotwcod-Madi~ son, 6-2,-185,_5r,; Andy'Cmse, CTurpln, 6·4 210, sr. Uneilien-CoJY-Sor\ce, Day. Ca11oll, -6.-4, 32D, sr.; Kyle Perk)ns, Piqua, 6-2, 261, sr.; Nitk&lbinnann, Anderson, 6-l, 240, sr.; Robbie 09borne, Edge. wood, 6-0,230, sr.; Aaron Van Kuiken, Turpin, 6-7 3DS,sr. QB-Ryan Martin, Turpin, &.2185, sr. Backs-David McComas, Day, Carroll, 6·0, 190,

Storey, Anderson, 6..0,190, sr. Return SpecialistDerrickHarris,Kings,6-1185,jr.Kicker-AIIdrew flint, Oxfard Talawanda, 5-W, 170, sr.. Defense: Unemen-shea Selsor, Piqua, 6-3. 226, sr.; Ike_ Washington, Trotwood-Madison, 6·2, 28B, sr.;: Tommy McBride, Taft, 6--0, 205, jr.; Brandon Halas, Northwest, _&..2, 225, sr. Unebackers-ScottSI1ear, Day. Carroll, 6-4, 230, sr.; Da· Vid Rolf, Piqua, 6-5; 221, sr.; -Chaz King, Winton wo·ods, 6--1; 228, sr.; Luke KellY, Turpin, 6·4 . 183, sr. Backs-Josh McKee,- Tecumseh, 6·1, 16_2, sr.; Nate Scheidt, Day. C_arroll, 6~0,-,175_, sr.; DltStin Slusher, Edgewood, 5-11, 185,_sr. Punter-Xavier Fugate,- Edgewood, ~-4,200, jr.;: Ausi~l Ust, · Greenville, 6-1: 19; jr. · -· · Offensive player OftheYear: Ryan Manin, Tur·

-_-.:;

Offense: Erxls-llavis Quentin, W. Uberty-Salem, 5-10,170 ~r.; lsabbCfleatbam; Sbroder, S-9, 155tsr._Unemen-AI1Mn Schaefer, Mi.am·r East, 6·0,

CarPenter, St:>:avler; Nlj:X Schnekler, St avief. -Alden OIVerson,;Sycamore; -DB Steve Hutl, Sycamore; Demaico EdWards, Western Hills;-MyClleangeloJuiner, Vlpodwatd; V\k ft11kle~ ~~~~~~• '

jr,;MarciJSW~ght, Day, Dunbar, 5·10, 205,sr,; Bljah

lotal Hcmorable Mention StsveJohilson, Mlthlletown Madison, Alex Bnms, Fenwick; Tyler Motley, &aom; Justin Buc:hanan, Mid· dletown MadfSon; MidQltlown MadlSOn; .J.C. He)singer, Femvlck; . _, . Kolby Watl{lns, Mktd!etown MOOiso"n; Ted KuniZ, Fenwlck; togan McCOunlck, CUnton-Massie; David BrolheJ?; Cllnton-Massi;e~ Brett McKinney, Badin; Pat· rick Dawson, AnneytOW'i1; Jimmy Sammons, Finneytown; Dante Powell, Flrmeytown; Jason Freeman, Ma· rlemrml; Brian Kroo_i~. Mariemont: Brtan Baird, Marierm:mt; VInce CariQtta, RDger-Bacon; John Hoeh, · Roger Bacon; Cody Pillller,· Roger Bacol'l; lach Mink, Taylor; cameron Boy\j 1 Wyoming; John Wlrl1, Wyo~ mingi Ja~ob Green, \\)'=1ioN V

· · Coachesoftheyear..ScottCottlngim,.Twin Val~ ley South; Max Cu1rent, MiamrEasl Second Team Offeltse:_EmB-KregBsass, Anna, 6·3, 190, sr.; Troy Dmz, Bethel 1 5-10, 155,sr. Unemen-Aiex Hunsucker, Anna, e~Q, 195, sr.; B n Dalton, Twin vaney · 6-0

Mik~

Twill Valey South, &S,205, sr. BacKs-Roger Smilh, Day. Chnstian,-5-10, :lOO. sr.; Joel Naseman, Anna, 6-0, 175, sr._; Seth Mill~r, WaynevJie, 5:e, 165, so. Return Specialist-Houston Walkei', Miami East, 5-6, 155, sr .. Kicker..:.Joe Reifu:nberi CHCA; 5·11, 170, sr. Defense: U>'emen-NateSmith,EastClinton, 5·7, 200,_jr.; 1\ustln Featherlngham, Anna 5·10, 210, sr.; Zac:h Rllldler, Versa \lies, 5·10, 160, sr.; Chr\S Hlllsamer, Bethel, 5~11, 240, sr. UneUacker-Davld ;·Jackson, Mmmi East,-5·8, 191, sr.~ CU!tis Hoffman, Bethei,:S-9; 175, sr.; Blake Wirick, W. liberty-Salem.· 6·0, 19Q,sr.; Cario Sanchez..Geraci, Purcell Marian, &.o,-.190, sr. Back.s-Ben-Meisberger, Wil· liamsburg,5-9, 165, sr.;TaylorSteinke,Aooa, 6-2: 170 jr,; Nick Miller, Dhde, 5· 7, 155, sr. Punter-Shawn

--~~n~Oefensive-plnyet'#th~.Yellr:·oa..id·Rolf;·Piq· _w~n_::_·~~~~s~~tii;:~.:as~·Me'ntion-. ua.

· Coach ottheyear.'Rob StOll, TUrpin.

Steven Mt-.Fadden,East Clinton; Drake Browne, CHCA: Shane McGowan;- Deer ·pam: Ricky Hunter, Deer Park; Travis Sralg, Reading: David Anderson, Purcell Marian; Anthony Davis, Shroder; Cody Watson, Williamsburg; Josh Ross, WiUiamsburg. DMS10N VI

Second Team Offense: Ends-David Lane, ROss, 5-9, 158, sr.; Darrlon Brow~ Withrow, 6.0 170 sr. unemen-Jeremy JohnSOil, Spring. South, 6·4, 300, sr.; Kevin Mack, Taft, 6--0, 210, sr.; Mike Aohre, Bell· brook, 5·9, 225, st.; Pete Cary, Turpin, 6·4 265, sr.; Vonne Brown, Winton Woods, li-91253, sr; · QB-Justln· Hemm, Piqua, 6·0, 179, sr. :Sacks-Ml· cnae,l Shaw, Tro.twood-Ma.d!SoJl, _6:1, 192, sr._; lon El· der, ~gewood,: S.S, ~65,, sr.; ·-Bia~ _Hay_for, Western Brown, s~. Return Speclakst-Josh To!Jp, Sidney, 5-11, lBO,,jr, K!cl«!r.:....Joey Bibeihausen, Kings, 6-0t 160, sT. _.· _ . . . __ . Defense: Unemen-:-Sr:ott Davl~. Bel\broC*, 6-1, 230, sr,; Zac Randal!, Green\'Uie, 6-.0, 240,,_sr.; Bob Kutd~nberg, Anderson, 6--0, 205, sr~; Cortlen Banks, Edgewood, 6-1, 220, sr. Unebackers-Co~_ dy·Fyffe, Seftbrook, 6·0, 190, jr.; Michael Relcher, Day. Marshal!, 5-9, 200, jr.; Vet Smelko, Teaumseti, 5·10, 205, sr., Noah Krall, Talawanda, 5·10, 189, jr. 'Backs-Derrieus Purdy, Trotwood-Madison, 6-2, 170, sr.: Ryan Musselman, Pfqua, 6·0 171, sr.; Eddfe Jenkins,·w_ithmw, 5-8165, sr.. Local Honorahle Mention

Fir.it'Team

Offensm Ends-MattJames, Jefferson, 6-3, 190, sr:;JoeWebb.Mechanicsburg6-llBO,so. UnemenClyls Morman, Spring, Catll, Ce~t-6·2, 200, sr.; lo· ga_n Hall, Covin@On, 6-0, 190, sr.; Rithie Hacker, New Miami, 5·8, 200, jr.;-Nick Pulfet, Sfdney lehman Cath. · .1 Catholic, 5-10, 195, jr.; fohn Rabiner, Cin. Country Day~ $-2,290, sr. QS-Srendan Kelty, Spring. Cath. Cent,6·0, 1/0,jJ.. Backs-OanJacob,Sidpeyte_hman Catfl.,-6•0, 195, sr.:. Er!C BeisOOr, Ansonia; 6-3,200, sr.; Mike Case, Lockland, 5·9, 165, sr. Return Spnclatist-Brock Iddings, Covington; 5-10, 160, sr. Kicker-Brian Cassady, Mechanicsburg, 6-5, 290, sr. Defensn: Unemen..:JJ ..Thompson,· Covington,

6-2,265, sr.; A.J.'Catamaro,SpJing. Catf1. Cent;6.0, ·. 220, sr.; Jim Brandewfe, Fort loramie, 6·0, 180·, sr.; EV6n Edger, ,\nspnia, 6-l, :2:15, sr. Unebacker-Brtan _Wagner, S_PI\ng. Cath. Cent, 6·2, 220,sr.;Jordy8urelisen, COI'm~n, 5·11, 215, sr:: Matt-lippert; Sum~ mit Countcy Day, 6-0, 200, sr.j Ken Booker, ·

Michse! \-Vafker, Wilmington; Spenser.SmiUl, Wil·

Lockland, G-3,225, sr;Backs-Ky!e DeWitt, Splirtg. Catli.-Cent., 5-ll, 170,-sr., DaVid Spearman, Sidney. tHtman Calh., 6-1,.165, so.: Jeremy Barnes, Sum·· mftCounttYDay, 6-0 17S,·sr; Punter-Alex Dietl,. Cln. Countcy Day1 6-_2,18~, jr. Offenstve player of the year: Dan Jacob, Sidney tellmil\l Cath. _, _ :_· Defeusive player of the year: Brian Wagner, Spring. Calf1. Cent · Coach_ of the year: Steve DeWitt, Spnng. Calh.

mfngttm; M!Ke Ebner; Ross; Erik Geiser, Ross; Matt Hoskfi1s, Tafawanda; Austin House,.B:!gewood;Taylar Mi!i-er, Edgewood; ,Ciuts Gaston, Ross; Ryan Napier, Tala-_ wanda;·ray!or .Miller, Edgewood; Johnny Harding, Edgewood; Brandon -Marcum, EdgeW'Ood;Oanin. Dewalt, Aiken; Darius P1essley, Aiken; Daniel f«Jd, _AA· tfemon; John Runk, Anderson; AndrewNmwall; Anderson; Wa'lf1e Sutler, Hughes; Justin Hagood, Hughes; , Brur.e Ernest, Kings; Danny Hagee, Kings;. Comer ' WBI}"e, Kings; Ryane W~nn,.'Mount Healthy; Marquaz i Nelson, Maunt Healthy; Derek Mincy,- Mount Heallhy; , .Byron Thompson, .Northwest; Zach Bmwn, Northwest; Kenneth Trimble, .Taft; Wes Titfbel!, Turpin; Nick Pesta, Turpin; Cliristian J=urbay, Turpin; Phillip Furbay, Turpin; Ben Helser, Walnut Hills. Dan Weintraub, walnut Hills; Jeff Mardis, West" -em Brown; ShaWn Davis; Western Bro~t.n; J:J. Ellis, WesteinBrown;JeremiahGolns, Winton Woods; Dom· inique 8rown, Winton WOods; Cluis Wiliams, WlnWn Woods; Antonio Etter, Winton Woods; Ju8ndez Brown, Withrow; Bra1dton Williams, Withrow; Jo-shua Smith,

Cent

SecOnd Team Offense: Ends-Charfes Buakingftam, Sum,mit Countcy lt.ly, 6--7, 200, sr.; Matt Shor:~ey. Spring. Cuth. ~lit;- 6-4, 215, sr. linemen-Connor Gram, SOutheastern,, 5~10, 205, sr.; Mike Mitchell. Rivetside, 13-0, 240, sr.; Nathan Brandewie, Fort lorami_e, 6-6,:24\l,jr."; Cody Rowland,' Ansonia, 5·9, 220, jr.; Rudy Pfflug,_Locldand, 5·9,·19&, sr, QS-8111 DiCkey, Ct'Jvington, 5-10,150(sr.- Backs-Sell! Parker, Rlversk:!e, 5-9,175; sr.; Max Dietr, Cin. Country Day, s.t~ 175, so.j Josh Hampton, New Miami, 5~10, 165~ Jr. Return Sp_~J~list-Nathan Brunk, Mis· slsslnaw;a Valley, 5·10,170,sr. Klcker-WadeSchme-

lMthrow; Oavon Green, Withrow. . DII'ISION Ill ·First Team

· der, Skluey lellman Calh,, 5-4, 123, Jr, Deh!nse: Uoomen-Nick Carano, Rlverslde, 5~ 9,200. ~r.; Trent James, Tll·CCilnty Nortli, 6-3, 255, sr.;Oavl~i Bethel, Mechanicsburg, 6-2, 175,jr,;Mason sr.Unemen-Ryan Locker, Eaton,5_·11, 245,jr.; Brett Kee~ M~lssinawa Valley,,6-0, 185, sr.linehackersRfc:htEr, Mcmrve, S..~ 305, sr.; Josh Anderson, Elhan P1tce, Mechanicsburg, 5-9, 165, jr.; logan Whl~ Bellefcllta/Jle, 5-10, 258, sr.; RolandSammer,lndi~ taker, RiveJSide, 5·10, 1B5, sr.;Max Cartwright, Sidney anlfi/1,6-2, 220,jr~; Matt Catron, Tippecanoe; 6~2, Lehman Cath., ~-0, 165, jr. COl}' Mar, Jefferson,-6-1, 223, sr. QB-Bo Cordell, Indian Hill, s-o; 190, jr. 210, jr. Sacks-Jereirliah Hibbam, New: Miami,· Backs-Jared Ferguson, Monroe, &:; 215, s_r.;· 5--S, 155, sr.; Zac .Sch_mitz, ~!dney lehman Cath., }(y!e Corbin,·nppecanoe 6·2, 225, sr.; sean Egler, 5-10, 165, jr.;_Ancly Spad<s; CO\'i.rJgtOn, 6-3,170, jr. Bellefontaine, 5·10, 185, sr. Return Specialist-Leon· Punter-spenG:er Pe!tier,Sidney, lehman Cath. 6-0, ani Riston, Indian Hill, 5-10, 165, jr. Kicker.Jor- 160. sr. dan BelgnlfJ; Tippecanoe, 5-7, 15 7, sr. . Local HcJri&rable Mention Defense: Unemen-Dane ~ope,_ Indian La~, .5~ D.:~vid Marm, Cin. Christian; Kris Roberts, New Mi· 10, 190, sr.; Mike Miller, Monroe, 6-2, 215, sr.; ami; Josh Hanis, Cin. CoulltfY Day; -Dustin Arinstlong, Justin Sprague, Chamine£1e.Julienne, 6-3. 245, sr.; Cin. Country Day; Zak Stewart. Summit Cotintly Day.. Ross Lockwood, Indian HiiiG--1200, sr. U~ebacl< ers-Teddy Jennings, Chaminade·Ju!lenne, 6·6, 215, sr:; Mlcttael Conlm, Eaton, 5-10, 185, sr.; Christian

. Offense: Ends~Danlet HaddiK, UdniniJ, 6· 0,190, sr.; Nick Kereia_kes~ Indian Hill, 6--l, 170, ~

KENTUCKY HIGH

·Gomes, UrtJana._6·2, 190, sr.; Ouslin Colbert, Tippecanoe, 6·2, 200.-sr. Backs-Keith Morgan, Be!leron· talne, 6-1, 195, ·sr.; Jeremy Stol!irigs, Spring. Kenton Ridge, s.-7, 148, sr.; Matt Keller, Indian Hill, 5--8,_ 155, sr~ Punter-lance Steiner, Greenon, 5:9, 17 !3, jr, Offensive players of the year: Jared Ferguson, Mo11roe; Bo Cordell, Indian Hl)l. ~nsive pJayer of the yrtar. Mike. Miller,

·SCHOOLS

Monroe. Coat:h of the year:_ Charlie BUTgl}aGher, Tippecanoe. Second Team Offense; Ends~Zack Kauth, cmrminade-Jull: erme, 6·5, 190, sr.; JasonOsten»~n, M~nioe, s-a; 185, jr." Unemen-Desmis Poelking, Ch-amlnacle-JuD-_ · e111'Je, 6-3, 248, sr.; Dennis MajOJS,- Monroe~S~lO, 245, sr.; Frank Mullen, Greenan, 6-2: 236, sr.; Matt Mmer, Spring. Kenton Ridge, 6-0, ·233,· sr.; Robby

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Bowman, New Richmond, 6-4;.260, sr. QB-T)'Ier. Osterman, Monroe, 6~2, 175, sr. Backs-:-Josh Slemker, Eaton, 6-0 185, jr.; Nkk Napier; Goshen, 5-10,162, sr.;WesleyMIIIer, SPring, S~awnee; 5_·11, 200, s.r. ~etum Spepianst-Jor~anDecker, Eaton. 6·0, 1BO, sr. .UCker-MidllaeiBoyd, ValleyView,5~10, 165, . jr.

Defense: Unemen-Zach Puffirnlll; Vaile_). VieW, 6-3, ·225, sr.; Jon- Krall; Tippecanoe, 5·10,' 190,sr_; Mitch Wren, Bellefontaine, 6~2 •.195, sr.; Jim Braun,

McNI<holas, 6;2.185, or. lll1el>acker.;-Kyle Dog, gett, Urbana, -5·8, 205, sr.: Trey Michael, Valley View, 6·0, 200, sr.;·Matt Marshall, Indian lake, 6-0 ,200, st.; Jeff Miller, Gashen, 5-9,189, sr. Back~-:-:~ic~ Franklin, Chaminade-Ju!ienne, 5-11,177' .sr.; sean FIgley, Valley VIew, 5-11, J80, sr.; Allen Comer,Jippece- · noe, 5-8, 150, jr, Punter....:Jason Weigand,.McNi·

oholas, 6·3, 185, sr. . . _ local Honorable Mention" Braden McMonigle, Monroe: B~fileBhY, Monroe; Lucas Donson; BRiy Whitacre, Gosh!m; Jolm Strong, Goshen; Tee! Bolser,_ Jnclian Hill; Denny Gi!l,lndien Hill;. Steve Rice, McNlcbolas; Jeremy Sco~Nol\vood; I?YI,~

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DIVISION IV Fii5!Team Offense: Ends..:Nate'Jackson,· Badin, ·s-10, 1Sl.r sr.; Von Wise Finneytown,G-4,- 205, sr~ li· nemen-Evan Johnson, Alter, 6·4, 253, sr.; Evan Neff, Alter 1 6·2,-220, jr,; Andrew Fisher, Cllnton·Massie, 6-3, 275 Jr.J Frank Busse, Mllton-Unioii,. 6-3,

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Bombers stifle Mentor's offense Cardinals QB Tanski struggles mightily vs. St, X By Brad Bournival Enquirer cmztributor

CANTON - Mr. Football, meet the Bombers. · Mentor quarterback Bart Tanski came into the Division I state final Saturday as the much-ballyhooed besl football player. in the state, according to the Associated Press. Then the 6-foot-2, ZOOpound senior ran into ar,bruably the toughest defense in Ohio·, and it added up to St. Xavi~:r's second big-school crown in three years, this time in a 27-0 win over the Cardinals at Fawcett Stadium. Led by Stanford recruit Fred Craig and D-1 prospect Greg Scruggs, the Bombers frustrated a usually calm Tanksi all evening, leading to 17 first-half points and nothing but trouble for Mentor,which fell to 0-~~ in state finals. ''We knew we had to k<;ep pressure on him because i( he got loose, bad things could happen," said Scruggs, a dcfensiv~ end. "Coach (Steve) Specht told us at halftime the defensive line would bethe. difference-maker, and in the end we came through. 'To shut out a team like this shows. it. All we heard about was their offense, but we came out strong. We might have been overlooked just a bit.·· St. X, which danidlhe Cardinals by deferring the opening kickoff, pressured the Cardinals in the first 24 minutes, leaving a discrepancy in total . yardage of 218-89 - and a big . rushing.advanj:age of192 to mi, nus-5 - in the first half Tanksi coughed up the ball twice through two quarters. and threw an interception as St.X'sEvanMiller (two sacks), Tim · Bayer (interception), Luke Kuechly (fumble recovery), Billy Rci.mpke (fumble recovery), Craig . (sack) and Scruggs (sack) frustrated the Cardinals to the point of near despair for the first three quarters. A Mentor offense that lweiaged 456 yards of offens~, and 40 points per game walked into halfti.me down 17, having crossed midfield on just one play, while Tanski limped into intermission 9-of-19 · for ·94 yards with a pick. Tanski overtlu·ew, underthrew and .sailed passes all night, finishing 19-of-38 for 179 . yards as the Cardii1als turned the ball over four times on the evening. · But St. X is built on defe1ise and allowed just 212.2 yards pergamein the regular season, so those aren't surptising numbers for Bombers followers. It also shouldn't shock those same fans that the second half wasn't much ·different. The Cardinals picked up just 197yards. · . That's nothing new for a . Bombers squad that held nine opponents to seven points or less and recorded .four shut-outs en route to beating teams·. like Colerain, Elder, Moeller, · Louisville.· Ttinity, DeMatha (Md). and. Cleveland St. Ignatius. · · "Any tlmeyou can shut out a team like Mentor in the finals shows what a testament it is to your defense," Craig· said: "it shows how resilient we've been all year."

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St. Xavier's Danny Mllliganruns untouched into the end zone against inthe Division I state ·championship game in Canton, St. Xwon 27-0 for its second ~•"•" •·'•'" in three years.

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Mentor for stat falling in the final minutes, a frozen white glaze coated the artificial turf and made footing tricky.. But, St X . and Ashley beat the frigid elements to uphold their lofty billing. A crowd of 12,442 watched St. X (15-0), ranked atop the Associated Press state poll all year, take an early 140 lead. That was too much for No. 10 Mentor (11-3), which never came close to scoring. St. X also was rated anywhere fromNo.ltoNo. 5allseasoninvarious national polls. · Ashley, committed to Louisville, missed most of the season's first montl1 with a sprained anlde. "Iknewitwasn'toverformeyet," Ashley said. "I knew I was coming The Enquirer/ Jeff Swinger back." · Ashley broke the D-I state title St. Xavier running back Darius Ashley eft) and teammate Luca gmnerushingmarkof259yardsset Romeo embrace after wrapping their second state title in by' Colerain qumierback Dominick three yea'rs with a 27-b win agai Mentor on Saturday. Goodman in 2004. St. X content I .. . to mille the clock after getting up named Ohio .Mr. Football earlier in . greatest teams. in Cincinnati 17-0 by halftin1e. the week. ifanski, said to be .consid- ' foot)>all history, along With the St. Xavier coach Steve Specht, ering Ivy League schools, completBombers team that ruso was with his second state title in four ed 19 of 38 passes for 179 yards. · and state champion. seasons as coach, was asked how TheStXdefensehadeverything Senior offensive lineinan Max tllis one was different.· · to say about that. . who helped cl<*!f Ashley ''111e expectations," he said. The Bombers recorded just the of at least 1,400 "Peoplesawtl1escheduleweplayed second big-school title game shutseason, was thrilled to and were telling me Iwas out of my out in the tournament's 36 years, get the rushing record. mind. I feel great pride for these along witl\. Canton McKinley's J.3.0 . &~serves it," Baumann said. ldds, because they did all we asked win over Moeller in 1981 · · '""-· '-..--· honor to block for him." andmore.". EvanMillerandFredCtaigeacl:l .the trophy ceremony at 1 Specht drew cheers from his as- had· a couple of sacks for'StJC, as ' numerous !,1ombers playsembled team at midfield when he Mentor niadefour tumo'vers. St. X toward one end wne was handed·a blue locking chain. It turned it over three times. . onto the icy turf l , was the 15th link in a chain that has ''We tried to mix and match dewhich l been assembled all year, signifying fensively.~' Specht said. ·~e rushed ·. · FridaY' 1 a 15-0 record. As Specht snapped fourandgotgoodpressure.Toshut state l the finallinl{, tl1e Bombers players · that team out, I wouldri't have · :first 1 raised their hehnets and roared. dreamed it in a million years." l St.XoutrllshedMentor371-18as Ross ~orartd, St. Xavier senior 1 the Cardinals, like most teams, had defensive back, is one of several 1 no answer for the St. X defensive Bombers: with brother coimectiori.s 1 front to the 2005 state title team. Mo1 St. X sophomore quarterback rruid's brother, Frank, was a start" l Luke Massa, who replaced starter ing senior DB on the '05 team: · ' · l John HurleywhenHurley suffered "I've been waiting for rhy oppor', l a tom lmee ligament in mid-Octo- tunity," Ross Morand $aid. 'T() l ber; was 7-for-10 for .40 yards, one watch him go 15-0 and how for oUr l 1D m1d one interception Saturday. · class to· do it, you couldn't ask for l · The St. X defense contained more." : 1 Mentor. quarterback Bart T~ski, S~ Xavier will go down as one 'of

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· ago?Youlmowyou've done well when you're asked to rate your Between the we-did-it lmgs and championships, It's a fruitless the soft, satisfied smiles of a · question, like comparing sunsets .chmnpion, Darius Ashley stood at · or your kids. How could one best the 40-yard line of Fawc<;tt Stadibe better than another? um, pellets of frozen rain bonne'This one," saidAshley, without ing like popcom off his head. He . hesitation. "This one I did with my tried to put in perspective 36 carteammates, the guys around me ries, 271 yards, two touchdowns all four years. We have a bond and and a second state title ii1 three a commitment that's hard to de-' years. It was harder tlum creasing scribe!' · . ·· · . Ashley got no argument from the Mentor defense. ''We wanted to go out on top, fellow seniorGreg01y Scruggs; and that's exactly what we did," Scruggs, a defensive lineman, was said the senior. · . playing drums in the St. X band . I asked him which title meant two years ago. That's depth, call. more. The 27-0 win Saturday ii1g on a drummer to play D-line · ni oM. or th!l:first kiss, two yem·s <' fur you. wThis was fulfillment,"

The game started with wind said sd-uggs. 'There was no bur- senior line~en who ~eigh more · den whatsoever. Itwas,more ' than Delaware. Is itlegalto have a whipping snow squalls sideways about staying humble and putting · high school 0-line where every · and a temperature df 30. Not the in.thework". · i guy is as.big as Anthony Munoz? best night to be runhing a passing game out there agaillstan unbeat· Leave it, then, to the experts : Let loose the nine seniors on deen team with nine senior starters. from Montgomery to Price Hill to ' fense, to have some fun. Meantime,' the Bombers just North Bend Road to debate who's Mentor needed its all-state . mashed. Their offen~ive line quarterback BartTanski- Mr. best These Bombers did what • (average weight 270) dwarfed a they could. They're a ridiculous Football in Ohio- to have an allMentor front seven :that averaged 40-2 in :thelastfour years. TheY:re state•night throwing the ball. ranked in the Top 5 nationally, for . Which is a lot to ask of a kid 1'-.. about 200. For the <l;;u-dinals, it playing against St. X and the • · was like stopping a )lousing develwhat tll.at's worth. Theyplayed a he-mad schedule, one national weather. Why a...high school team •. opment by hugging. a tree. The Bombers innnediately told prep wl:iter Dave Krider judged to from northern'Oliio would build be the ~est in the country. an offense around passing, and ex, everyone bow the riightwould be, driving 62 yards fo~ a touchdown · They won the title game lik~'it pect to win in Canton in December, is a pretty good question that the first time they Had the ball. was a Friday night in October~ . Give the ball to Ashley. Watch. got answered emphatically Satur' The drive featured Ashley who, at· 5-9, all but hiddeJt behind his him niggyback the blocks of five day night. 1

line. It's hard tosee i 5-foot-9 running back, following the lead of a 6-foot-5 tackle~ As.hley scooting in the pawprlnts ofleft tackle Matt Deye was like watching James · Brooks dance in the wake of Max Montoya. Ashley had 119 yards in the. first half. On his second effort of the third quarter, he started off right · tackle, cutback all.the \Vay to the· . left sideline ands made a40-yard run a 'work of art · That led to a field goal and a 20-0 St. X lead. Ballgame. · . · ' Destiny was served on a raw · night in Canton. Doing what's ex· pected can be heavy work. The Bombers..!Il.aJ!e it look airless.

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Withrow senior quarterback Juandez Brown was 15-for-20 for 300 yards and five touchdown passes as the Tigers defeated Mount Vernon 47-21 Saturday.

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Bombers become TV stars :today · t. Xavier will make some Cincinnati football history today, as the first local ·. high school team to play ·:on the main ESPN network. ·' · The Bombers, rated No. 4 <Q:ationally by USA Today, will ::race No.5 DeMatha Catholic '·(Md.) at noon on ESPN. The ;:iame will be available in the :-()incinnati area and will not be ~. blacked out, ESPN spokesperson Tilea Coleman said. The game is the marquee attraction of the Kirk Herbstreit Challenge, . The Enquirer/ Josep:·1 Fuqua II which began in Moeller's Patrick Blanks (center) tries to split :Mission Viejo defenders as he looks for running room Saturday at Nippert Stadium. >Tom 2005 with Colerain beating Tyler ::Groeschen -.~-..---(fexas) Lee 27-12 in a game telecast .·onESPNU. .:::With ESPN expanding its ;'nigh school coverage this sea-:~on, St. Xavier will be the first ;:;Cincinnati team to play on the -self-proclaimed "Worldwide · Leader in Sports" main network. "It's a great honor," St. Xavj.. e1· senior linebacker Nick Schneider said. "It's really just a tribute to past St. X teams, to be ·on this stage." · St. Xavier coach Steve By Carey Hoffman Specht said he would rather play Friday night football in Enqliirer contributor . high school stadiums. That's '\vhat Specht did as a Bombers' Moeller's second appearance in . defensive back in the 1980s, but the Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA he knows it's a different world Challenge was every bit as disapnow. pointing as its first. · "What a neat opportunity for Last year, the Crusaders lost a 21ahigh school kid, to play on 20 heartbreaker to Byrnes, S.C., on live TV on ESPN," Specht said. a touchdown with less than 3:30 to -"From an educational standplay. Saturday, visiting Mission Vie'point, it's something they're gojo ·gave Moeller that late sinking ing to remember the rest of feeling once again, scoring the gotlJeir lives." ahead touchdown with1:14 togo ina The ESPN game originally 26-22 victory. 'was to pit Colerain vs. Hoover "I thought (Mission Viejo) -- T{:Ala:]-ttJday.That-game·was- ~-j-~gairJeci'-moJr-e-ai!ld-mOJ:-e-c:onfi:dellrepushed back to Saturday after as the second half progressed, and the Alabama High School Ath· especially in the fourth quruter," Jetic Association, citing Sunday Moeller coach Bob Crable said. ''I 'as a day of worship, voted tell the kids all the time that if you against Hoover's request to keep making mistakes, the great The Enquirer;Joseph lt'uqua II :·play on a Sunday. teams are going to make you pay." ou~orteorbao:kAI Bridgeford (left) handed off on this· play but finished the game 17-ofc29 Enter the St. X-DeMatha seeMission Viejo seemed as if it · yards and two touchdow'rs. ;'11'm·io, after both teams agreed ' might blow out Moeller, racing to a ·~to alter their oliginal2007 · 14-0 lead in the first five minutes. I Viejo hadn't got- run by C!:raig Woods. but threw too deep. '''schedules. Moeller (1-1) responded with a that point, line in the Bridgeford completed 17 of 29 "We knew what we had to do and 22-0 spurt to close the half, but Mis- ten past its own :~ · "It's the first time we've been · passes for 282 y-Mds. Chandler had knew we didn't have a lot of time to . on TV, and the kids ru·e very exsion Viejo (1-0) made the fourth half. Three plays later, AI Bridgeford seven catches for 140 yards. do it," Crable said of the last drive. •:cited about it," DeMatha coach quarter into a big finish. Moeller got a big night from se- "... Some things were there and ~ •·Bill McGregor said. "We've got a really good team hit Kevin Chandler on a 20-yard :·: ·· TI1e ESPN announcers will doctor, aod we had a couple of heart slant-in pattern f4r a touchdown. A niorTml. Uecker, who ran 14 times players made wrong reads. But •:, he Dave Ryan (play by play), transplants," joked Mission Viejo t:'o-point _converyion pass was too for 102yards and caught seven pass- that's why it's high school football." . Mission v;,10 ______ u _26 ::Tom Luginbill (analyst) and coach Bob Johnson. "We didn't play high, leavmg Morller ahead 22-20. · es for 56, yards. 14 0 0 Moeller dodgrd a bullet when Moeller quarterback Ross Olto- Moeller._____ 7 1s o -~ -22 ',,Craig Haubert (reporter). very well after getting up 14-0, but MiSSiOn ViejO missed a 32-yard rik hit Ubckerwith a screen paSS for MVMV- Reuland 69 pass from Bridgefurd (Casey ~ck)) ,: Ryan, according to a Wlkipe· we got out of it." ,.j Woods 1 run (Casey kick) ;.• dia.org online biography, has The Crusaders' 22-14lead began field-goal atternp but the Diablos a key 111:-yard gain on fourth-and-1 Moe-Uecker50run(Sunderman!Ock) 'th 3 21 Ia fr th Mj · Vi • 37 'th 4 MoeOl!Drik 1 run (kick failed) ,:; been known mostly for calling to unravel less than a minute into got baCk the ball rru : tOp y. Om ~ SS!On IeJO W1 1- Moe-Safety,fumbleoutofthecacKoftf1eendzor-re Bridgeford and Chandler seconds remaining, giving Moeller Moe-Uecker9 pass rrom OltoriK(Sundennan Wekl, ·PBA bowling events on the nel:the fourth quarter after a shanked MV- Chandler 20 pass from Bridgeton:! (pass failed) ::work. He also has done college puntwent3yardsandgaveMission hooked up again for a 26-yard gain, onelastcyfora win. Oltorik tried to MV-WoOds5run(WcKblocKed) 11 '--football sideline reporting, colViejo the ball at the Moeller 21. To setting up the gafue-winning 5-yard throw tolthe corner of the end zone Records: Mv l-o, Moe ' :,'lege basketbcll, lacrosse and ,J::ittle League World Series ,games. ' Luginbill mainly has been a ::college football analyst for '· ESPN. Haubert has been a re:: cruiting coordinator for Scouts :'Inc. and has more than a decBy Tom Groeschen :;: ade of coaching experience. "When your tgroeschen@en.quirer.com · The 2007 Herbstreit event teammates just :; began Saturday with four Tom Bolden's mother gave the •games at UC's Nippert Stadium hand it to you, I Colerain football coach some good:;~and four at Canton's Fawcett natured motherly advice Saturday, just put on the '·.Stadium, with three more today after the Cardinals' thrilling 20-17 :at UC. The event features Ohio exclamation overtime win over Hoover, Ala. ·t~ams against out-of-state June Bolden, standing in the ,teams. point." first row behind the ,Cardinals' ;. . : Today, the second and final Colerain kicker Maril Tabar bench at UC's Nippert Stadium, :Herbstreit game day, features gave her son a kiss and a hug. Tom · 'St. X-DeMatha at noon, Clayton Bolden's wife, Usa, and children alat the Cardinals' 37-yard line. :~Northmont-Pittsburgh Central so lined up for some affection. . "We showed everybody we can ·~catholic at 3 p.m. (ESPNU), "No more like this, Tommy!" still play," said Smith, who also had :and Highlands vs. TrotwoodJune Bolden said. "No more!" an interception. . ·Madison at 6 p.m. Tom, now 2-0 in his first year as Said Bolden: "I give all the c:·edit : Herbstreit, a former Ohio Colerain coach, smiled and said to our defensive coaches and kids. ,:state quarterback and now an what most sons would. They did more than lise to the oc=ESPN "College GameDay" aoacasion." "OK, Mom." '•lyst, said he hoped to be in Cin· The Cardinals, rated No. 23 naBolden said Colerain is pleased :cinnati at some point for to day's tionally by USA Today, won with a to start 2-0, with wins over perenni··event. 42-yard field goal from senior Mark al Division I playoff team H1.\ber :.·'. Herhstr:eitwas to be at the The Enquirer; Joseph Fuqua II Heights Wayne and now Hoower. Tabar and a strong defensive effort :,East Carolina-at·Vrrginia Tech in overtime. It was the second of Tristan Purifoy is unable to hold on to what "It's probably the two best te!affis ;~game early Saturday, then at four Kirk Herbstreit Challenge we've ever played back to bacJk to the game-winning TD pass in overtime. '-·the Tennessee-at-California games Saturday at UC. start a season," Bolden said. "Firom ';:game Saturday night. Then, he Colerain also benefited from just a matter of Cardinals wound up losing 6 yards that standpoint, it means a lot.:" :"was to catch a red-eye flight on the possession, setting up TaColerain, the Ohio Divisi®n I some admitted clock mismanage- away." ~:back for today's games at UC. Colerain· ment by Hoover. bar's 42-yard field goal to make it champion in 2004, has won 21rcon:··- . "If everything works out," he With the score 17-17 aod under ly by USA . ZQ-17. Tabar said it was redemption secu.tive regular-season games. .:said, "I'll be there." 15 seconds left in regulation, Hoo· of four of for missing another 42-yarder, For Colerain, QB Doug Rey, :•· . MILESTONE: Wyoming footver was driving. Class 6A which hit the right upright as the nolds completed four of 10 passes _: ball coach Bernie Barre record·with a third-and-goal from the first half ended. for 43 yards and one interception. . ed his 275th career win in the 14-yard line, Hoover's Jemeriz Ow"When your teammates just Hoover, like most teams, had <Cowboys' 2007 season opener, ens rushed over left end for 8 yards hand it to you, I just put on the ex- trouble running on Colerain (34 ;47-9 over Mount Healthy. to the Colerain 6-yard line. clamation point," Tabar said. carries, 88 yards). The Bucs' Ray :>· .That gave Barre a 140-41 reAs Owens was tackled, time ex"There was no pressure." was 13-for-28 passing for 198 yards 'c.ord at Wyoming (17th year), pired in regulation. Colerain's defense then stifled with one ID and two interceptions. :after going 135-54 at BeechHoover coach Rush Propst said ' •\vood (16 years, including the Hoover's OTpossession, including Hoover ....-------·------· 3 1 o 1 o -17 it was his fault. a big pass breakup at the goal line Colerain ...-·--·-·- 7 1 o a a -2o ,;J984 Kentucky Class A champiby defensive back Lavell Smith. c-Sherrer 1 run (Tabar KicK) "We just didn't manage the '•cinship). H-Creig 22 FG . '<· Colerain's Tyon Dixon later H'Punfoy 66 pass from Ray(Creig kick) clock," Propst said. "Really, I put sacked Hoover QB Tyler Ray on ~;:;:r'~i ;'!;"(Tabar kicK) the blame on myself. We should <E-mail tgroeschen@enquirer third down. 'The game ended on an ~~~~~~~~(Craig KicK! have called a timeout and kicked a :',com

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DraJJrtatic catch deflates Lancers Game defined by one late play By Carey Hoffman E>tQtdrer contributor

. Indianapolis Cathedral's Jack Lupo wasn't able Saturday to replicate his four-ID reception performance of a week ago against Louisville Pleasure Ridge Park Instead, he had to settle for just one touchdown catch - the biggest of his career. Lupo helped the Fighting Irish put an afternoon of frustration behind them by making a leaping 29-yard touchdown catch over a defender with 2:59 left in the game, setting up a 7-6 victory over La Salle in the Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge event at Nippert Stadium. Lupo's catch of quarterback Andre Pimentel's pass tied the score. Cathedral fans then held their breath as sophomore kicker Scottie Miller, who had missed on three field-goal attempts to that point, knocked the go-ahead extra point through the uprights. ''We were frustrated (to that point), but we never pointed any fingers at anyone," Lupo said of the mind-set on the Cathedral sideline. 'This was a huge win," said Cathedral coach Jim O'Hara, whose teams are now 3-for-3 in matchups wit)1 La Salle. "It gives us momentum going into a big game with Chatiu-d next week." The frustration from Cathedral's sideline quickly flipped across the field to the La Salle lose on a throw like that was one of the toughest losses I've ever experienced as a head coach," said veteran La Salle coach Tom Grippa. Cathedral is 2-1 on the season; La Salle falls to 1-1. Neither team could run the ,ball consistently nor sustain long drives. TlU1lov'ers and mistakes gave both sides opportuni· ties to score, but few were cashed in. La Salle scored the game's first points on a 28-yard field goal by Aaron Walter that came 3:08 before halftime. The big play that set up that score was a 32-yard completion by quarterback Brendan Jones to star receiver DeVier Posey. Posey, an Ohio State commit, caught five passes for TI2 yards in the game and also had three pass breakups as a cornerback while doubling up on defense in the second half. ''Wherever Coach Grippa and our team needs me, I'll line up,'' Posey said. "I played some tight end today. At tl1e end of the game, we were kind of worn down, but that's no excuse really." With just the slim 3-0 lead in the second half, La Salle looked to be in good shape with eight minutes to play when lineback· er J .K Schaefer recovered a Cathedral fumble at the La Salle 16 to kill another scoring chance. La Salle then moved 66 yards to the Cathedral 12, but the Lancers had to settle for a 3Dyard field goal from Walter. That made it 6-0 with 4:02 to play. On the first play of Cathedral's possession, a pump fake fooled Posey and Pimentel hit Lupo for a 46-yard gain to the La Salle 36. Following a 7-yard completion to Stevie Wilson, Pi· mente! and Lupo then hooked up for the game's onlyiD. Lupo led Cathedral with four catches for 125 yards. Pimentel was 13-of-23 passing for 237 yards, while La Salle's Jones was 10-of-27 for 180 yards but was sacked five times and threw three interceptions. "Cathedral made the plays at the end," La Salle's Grippa said. o ·o o 7 La Salle.......................... 0 3 0 3 l- Walter 28 FG l ~ Walter30 FG . 1 C -lupo 28 pass from Pimentel -(Miller kick} Cathe<iral ......................

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.Program's success .can be traced to elementary teams By Mark Schmetzer ·Enquirer co1ltributor

There is a longstanding saying that raising children is a job for more than just the parents. Steve Channell col\ld say the same thing about coaches and putting together winning high school football programs. The athletic director and football coach at Edgewood High School has watched virtu.ally the entire Butler County city come together to help him build one of the state's most proconsistent ~hannell grams. "Our community . loves all sports - don't get ine wrong - but this is one of those situations where our games are attended by large portions of the community," said Channell, who opens his 18th season at Edgewood when the Cougars face Kings on Friday at Princeton as part of the annual Crosstown Showdown. "They just like football, and when you win, they're that much more supportive." That hasn't been a problem for more than a decade. The Cougars moved last season from the MidMiami League to the presumably more challenging Fort Ancient The Valley Coll:ference Scarlet Divi- Players such as quarterback Nate Thomas are exposed to sion and still went 8-1 overall and wood program's system starting as early as "'"m<>n+" s~o to earn its division chamPion~ a couple of ship. The Cougars qualified for players start learning as early as mo1re-iiJ1S. We the Division II playoffs, where the first grade what the high Most of they avenged their only regular- school varsity players are executhnrnAo·r<lum Most of seasonloss by beating Trotwood ing on Friday nights. from Madison before losing to FAVC "All ofthe offenses arid defensCardinal Division champion Tur- es are the same as they are in high pin. school," senior wide receiver-lineThe winning season was the. backer Jon Kugel said. "They try l3th straight for Edgewood, which to•• do the. same. concepts down nade seven consecutive ptayOfi tliefe as the f:{lacl~es here at the appearances before falling short high school. We try to do the same in 2004 and 2005. drills, so thaf when you walk into The Cougars aren't just scrap- highschool, you\e not blind. My ing by, either. They've won at least. brother (Matthew) is only in the seven games every. season since seventh grade, and he already they started their streak of con- knows it all." .secutive winning seasons. "If you trace most successful Community support is mea- high school programs over a perisured by. more than just atten- od of time, most of the time you'll dance at high school games, find connections between the Pee Channell said. It starts at the Cou- Wee and. high school programs," gars' Pee Wee level, where the Channell said. "That way, they l

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Division: II Coach: Steve Channell (129-58) Last year: 9-2 (5-0) Last league title: 2006 Players to watch: Senior RB Jon Elder, senior QB/DB Nate Thomas, sophomore OL/Dl Taylor Miller. Other key players: Senior TE/LB · Austin House, senior OL/DL Cortlen Banks. · Formations: Offense- Wing-T; Defense- 50. Outlook: Talk about consistency. For the second consecutive season, 17,starters return for the Cougars, led by Elder, who has gained 1,300 yards rushing each of the last two seasons. Thomas had seven interceptions last season, and Channell says the 6foot-5, 285-pound Miller already is being recruited by Division I schools. "We have an experienced team, and speed will be a strength," Channell said.

Division: Ill Division: II Coach: Steve Metz Coach: Brian Butts (6-4) Last year: 4,6 Last year: 6-4 (3-2) Last league title: Last league title: 2001 . Players to watch: Player to watch: Senior FS/WR Tenbrink, sophomore Chris Gaston, senior CB/WR David Scott, senior Ol/DL Lane. senior CB Mike Bell, Other key players: Senior OT/NG Mike Ebner, junior CB/WR David Mill- Redd .. Other key players: er. Formations: Offense - I and wan Odeh. Formations: vllt:ll~t•l Spread. Defense - 3-3 Stack. Outlook: The Rams lost 17 staiters fense - 3-3 Stack. from last' season's team, and their Outlook: Tenbrink roster includes just 12 seniors- three Yiable task of stepping i with varsity experience. "We have uated Adam Reynolds, Vision with 1,59.6 yards some very talented underclassmen, and our expectation is that they will season and added 841 He is the leader of a step up and fill the shoes of last year's seniors and allow us to have a movement. "This is a with only four seniors," verfsuccessful season," Butts said. "Our opponents will be expecting us _strong junior class will of the season." to be down. We feel that we are just going to reload."

2. Talawanda Division: II Coach: Mike Wright (9-11) Last year: 6-4 (4-1) Last league title: 2001 Players to watch: Junior QB Braden Pam, senior WR/DB Adam Sullivan, senior RB/DB Ryan Napier, junior LB No• ah Krall, senior LB Jared Brosey. Other key players: Senior C/OLB · Andrew Anderson, senior OG/DT Cody House, senior DG/NG Graden Hinkle Formations: Offense - Spread/ Multiple. Defense- 50. Outlook: The Braves contended with an inexperienced bunch last season and have eight starters back on· offense and six on defense. "Offensively, we expect to be.very balanced in our attack by being able to run or ; pass," Wright said. "Our defense should be quicker than the past few years. We are not big on either side of the ball, but we should be able to run and,make some plays." :; · . ~

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Division: II Coach: Jeff Neal (3-7) Last year: 3-7 (2-3) Last league title: 1990 Players to watch: Senior RB/DB Chris Thomas, senior DT Brandon Halas, senior LB Byran Thompson. Other key players: WR/DB Susumu Dukes, OL Kendall Peterson. Formations: Offense - Spread. Defense- 6-2. Outlook: Halas was first-team alldivision last season after leading the Scarlet with eight sacks. Thomas can be electrifying on special teams. He had two touchdowns on returns and . led the division with an average of 24 yards per punt return. "Special teams will be crucial for success in 2007," Neal said. "Northwest's theme is 'No excuses.' Our strength will be our de'fensive line and linebackers, along with our skill player,;, on offense.'' ........... ·--·----·------

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Coach sees opportunities after move to }AVC-B Mark Schmetzer Enquirer contributor

Among the Athletic Department Strategic Objectives adopted by the Milford school district in May is the goal of winning five Fort An·cient Valley Conference Buckeye Division . championships this school year. . In his first season as the Eagles' .football coach, Pat Fagan's goal is simpler. He just wants to make it cool for Milford students to play foqtball. . , ''Trying to get attitudes changed in Milford is a •chall~Ciige,;; said. Fagan, who was promoted . from defensive backfield coach to replace Dick DeWitt. "We graduated a very large senior class last year that hadn't won a lot of games. "I spent the entire spring feeling like a college recruiter. I was beating the halls, and Ifeel like I got a handful of influential athletes who hadn't played last year or not at all." Fagan and Milford supporters hope that more interest and a change of conference seenery will help turn around the fortunes of an Eagle football program that, .at best, struggled during its 18-year tenure in the prestigious Greater Miami Conference, which has produced five big-school state championship teams, including Ptinceton and Colerain. That .term ended with Milford going 2-8 overall and 1-6 in the conference during each of the school's last three seasons. Fagan, who spent a year as defensive coordi. nator at Princeton before joining the Milford staff, isn't prepared to say that winning was the primary reason for Milford's move from the

GMC to the sprawling FAVC. "I don't really feel any ofthat," Fagan said. "I don't think anybody feels like it's a step down in league. Anybody would· be thrilled not to have to play Colerain, and Lakota West ha,s been coming on strong lately. I think anybody would take Anderson, Glen Este and Winton Woods over those teams any day of the week "I think, with the people behind the decisionmaking, it's a better fit athletically and geographically. We have neighborhood tivalries that didn't exist in the GMC. The travel tiffies, and With five league games and five non'league games, it allows for some .creative scheduling. I thinki maybe they really feit like It was tfffie.for·.-- ; '· somethingdi:fferent.Weweren'tlookingtoget · out, but when the FAVC came calling, it felt like a good fit." . · Two additional non-league games allowed Milford to s.;hedule teams such as Hughes and Woodward, along with keeping Little Miami. ''Those are teams we're hoping we can be successful against- maybe even get some playoff points," Fagan said. The strategic plan was developed to go along with the move- which, essentially, was a trade, with Mason moving· from the FAVC to the GMC. One ofthe objectives is to spend $1.5 million by Augu~t 2012, to upgrade the football fa· cilities. That might help make it cool to play football at Milford. "We want to have the athletes· and the fucilities to be one of the class programs in the league," Fagl\11 said. "We want to be the school that other schools look at and say, 'That's the program we want to be.'"

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Division: IV Coach: David Wirth (14-16) Last year: 7-3 (5-2) Last league title: 2006 Players to watch: Senior WR/DB Nate Jackson (5-9, 181) will see increased time on offense and has seven interceptions in 19 games; senior WR/LB Andy Mick (6-3, 195) has good speed and is difficult to cover, senior OL Tyler Conrad (6-4, 256) i$ a first-team all-league player who is a dominating blocker, accordilig to Wirth; j4nior QB Zach Toemer (6-3, 200), who was 9 of 16 passing for 92 yards and one touchdown, has a strong ann and is vel}' athletic. Other key. players: Senior DE/LB Eric Gerbus had 2.5 sacks. Formations: Offense - Spread. Defense- 4-3. · Outlook: This is the first senior class that has played throughout their career with Wirth, and the Rams should benefit An improved line on both sides of the ball will be the core, and th.ere are some big and athletic players that make Badin the favorite to win its second consecutive league title. "Badin was probably the best Division IV non-playoff team in the state ... I guarantee you that," Fenwick coach Fred Cranford said.

Division: I Coach: Steve Specht (36-3) Last year: 10-2(3-0) Last league title: 2006 Players to watch: SeniorTB Darius Ashley'(5-9, 190), a first-team all-state selection, rushed for 1,450 yards and scored 18 touchdowns fast season and has several Division I scholarship offers; senior QB John Hurley (6-2, 195) has a very strong arm and started the final two games of last season; senior !VP Danny Milligan returns for third season as an "all-purpose" player and has played a significant role as a receiver and punt returner; senior FB Luca Romeo (6-1, 215) was first-team all-league last season; senior LB Fred Craig (6-2, 210), who has orally commit- . ted to Stanford, was second-team all-state; senior ILB Nick Schneider (6-3, 230), who starts for his third season, .was first-team all-league; senior LB Evan Miller (6-0, 195) was first-team all-league; senior CB Ross Morand (6-1, 175) was first-team all-league. Other key players: Senior CAndrew Carpenter (6-3, 285) was second-team all-league and has improved significantly, according to Specht; senior G Max Baumann (6-2, 270), a second-team all-league selection, returns for his third season at left guard. Formations: Offense- Pro Style'! formation (multiple); Defense- Odd stack 3-3-5. Outlook: The Bombers face a brutally tough schedule and will be tested in Week 2 when they play DeMatha (Md.) in a nationally televised ESPN game at Nippert Stadium. Ashley returns for his third season as starting tailback and will be needed to produce as he has the past two seasons. "... Darius has the ability to run through or around defenders, but what sets him apart is his balance and vision," Specht said. The biggest question mark on offense will be replacing three starters on the line, but five players have the ability to step in, Specht saicl.

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2. Elder Division: I . ·Coach: Doug Ramsey (89-29) Lastyear:6-4(1-2) last league title: 2003 Players to watch: Senior TE Kyle Rudolph (6-7, 230), who has orally committed to Notre Dame, is rated the No. 1 tight end and No. 25 player overall nationally by Rivals.com. Rudolph had 32 receptions for 402 yards and seven touchdowns last season., Senior WR-KR.Nick Olthaus had 38 receptions for 501 yards and two touchdowns.and is a Division 1 L kl prospect; senior B RickY Otis had 78 tac es; senior QBJohn Groenethrewfor948Yards and eighttouchdowns and rushed for five touchdowns. Other·key player: Junior WR Josh Jones. , Formations: Offense _ Multiple; Defense _ Multi.

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Division: IV Coach: John Rodenberg (first season, 82~62 overall) Last year: 5-5 (2-5) Last league title: 2005 Players to watch: SeniorTBReggie Clay (5-9, 210) rushed for 795 yards on 161 carries (4.9 ypc.) and five · touchdowns; senior OL Vince Carlotta (6-4, 275); junior OL Tony Kaehling (6-5, 280); senior WR Derek Westendorf (6-0, 215) caught 11 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns; junior.TE Cody Parker (6-4, 220); senior lB John Hoel1 (6-2, 245) had a sack and fumble recovery. Other key players: Senior DL Mike Hicks(5-9, 155) ; senior lB Jay Frentsos (6-0, 205). Formations: Offense - Spread no-huddle. Defense 3-3 Stack, Outlook: Rodenberg returns to the GCL after leading Covington Catholic to the KentuckY 3A state title in 2006.RO(lenbergcoachedatMcNicholasfor11years before going to CovCath. :me Spartans will be solid on the offensive line and Clay shows promise. The defense . will be strong and fast

Hurley, who became the starter durmg · the openmg · week of tl1e 2006 playoffs, is 6-footc4 and 200 pounds and can make all the throws. His targets will include 6-5 . 'd S h Ball seruorWI eottt tep on ,son of former Bengals running back Eric Ball and also a Division I prospect. Hurley said the preseason ratings have not been a big topic.

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yet," Hurley for the first week, and ton Woods." The Bombers are working on a three-year. streak where they have gone 9-0 in the tough GCL South, sweeping Elder, La Salle and Moeller every year since 2004. Another such run could make Bombers se- . niors go down as perhaps the school's gyeatest class ever. "You cim't say that because there have been a lot of gyeat classes go through here," Craig said. ''I just want to be remembered as good guys who worked hard. If you're doing tl1e rightthmgs, those other things will take care of themselves." · The Bombers finished No. 5 in the final USA Today national poll in 2005, their highest finish ever in that 25-year-old poll. This year, PrepNation.com poll editor Jamie DeMoney said if the Bombers somehow run the table against their tough schedule, they would deserve to be No.linAmerica. Opponents include No. 3 nationally ranked DeMatha (Md.). ·· "We're gyeat on paper," Specht said, "but, games aren't won on paper. All I can tell you is the guys have put in the work they needed to do, and we'll just try to be the best possible team we can be."

180) moves from the tailback position where he rushed for 585 yards and five touchdowns last season; senior 0 6 2 250 T-DTlim Payne ( • • l will be6a key player on the defensive line; senior C Matt Foltz ( ·1, 240). fro~~rmatlons: Offense- Spread, Defense- Eight man

Division·. Ill Coach: Steve l<lonne (177-60) Last year: 4-6 (2-5) Last league· title: Co-champs l'n 2001 Players to watcp: Senior lB Matt Fugazzi (6-0, 195) had a fumble recovel}' and ali interception last season; senior DE Jim Braun (6-2; 195) had two sacks; senior LB Andrew Thole (6-1, 225) and senior ILB Jake Blatt (6-1,

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a!}'. Expect Groene to throw the ball more this season as Rudolph, Jones and Olthaus are capable of big plays. Moeller coach Bob Crable thinks the receiving corps could be o·ne of the best in the state; Elder faces an immediate test with Lakota West then .plays Charlotte Independence, which has a 108-game win" ning streak. Elder doesn't have a home game until Week 7 against Moeller.

3. Moeller Division: I Coach: Bob-Grable (42-26). Last year: 5-5 (2-1) last league title: Co-champions in 1999 Players to wa~ch: Senior QB Ross Oltorik, who is getting Mid-American Conference lool<s and is also a .. baseball pitching prospect, has improved on reads; senior RB Tim Uecl<er, who rushed for 641 yards and· four touchdowns, has added. about 10 pounds to his frame;senior OT Kevin Kapellas and senior OT Fitz Williams (6-4, 275) should be consistent; senior WR Patrick Curtin is a solid possession receiver and caught 23 passes for 235 yards and four touchdowns; senior DL Jake Lennan is ·strong pass rusher. · Other l{ey players: Junior WR Tony Harris also will play special teams; senior WR Ben Smith has good speed; senior DB Matt Morrison moves from the cor- · nerback position to safety. Formations: Offense ~ Multiple; Defense - Multiple with a base front of 30 ·stack. Outlook: The Crusaders will put patches on their uniforms and stickers on their helmets to honor their late teammates- linebacker Jordan Bessey and offensive lineman Andy Carter- who died. this summer. Crable said he doesn't want to dwell on the sadness, but he reminded his players during training camp at Mount ·st. Joseph how much Bessey and Carter would want to be practicing with 'them. "The only way to honor these guys is tci put eve!}' bit of heart and soul (into ttie season)," Crable said. . "I think every time we step on the field we are going to be playing for Jordan and Andy," Oltorik said. The Crusaders return 10 starters (seven on offense, three on defense).

4. La Salle Division: I Coach: Tom Grippa (140-72) Last year: 5"5 (0-3) Last league title: 1995 Players to watch: Senior QB Brendan Jones (6-3, 200) is improving from his tom right labrum (throwing side) injury and needs to be healthy for the Lancers to succeed; senior WR/CB DeVier Posey,(6-3, 190), who has orally committed to Ohio State~ was firstteam all-state and had 35 receptions for 750 yards and seven touchdowns; senior LB JX Schaffer (6-1, 210) is one of the better linebackers in the GCL and has orally committed to Cincinnati. Other ltey players: SeniorDE Alex Kummer (6'3, 210); senior K/P Aaron Walter is a two-year starter. Formations: Offense: Spread I; Defense: 3-4 .. .Outlook: Grippa realizes St. Xis the No.1 team but said his squad could compete for second place. Posey is one of the best players in the state and should have another solid year. "He has a focus, and he is running great routes," Grippa said. "He is vel}' good." The key might be how healthy Jones is at quarterback. Grippa said Jones was 80-85 percent in early August but should be 100 percent by the season opener against Covin~on CatiJolic.

be the best team in the city." For now, St.Xavierisgettingthe big bnildup, being rated No.1 nationally in the preseason Rise magazine and PrepNation.com polls. · (Colerain is No. 20). St. Xavier returns 15 starters from ateCiffi thatwentlO;~. the losses coming to nationally rated Lake.land (Fli) and Colerain. Thatfollowed a. 2005 season when St; X went 15-0 and won the progyam's first state championship. Four St. Xavier seniors were sophomore starters ·on the 2005 team- tailback Darius Ashley, linebackers Fred Craig imd Nick Schneider, and punter/placekicker Danny Milligan. "I know for a lot of guys on \he state title team, we kiRd of expected to g~ 15-0 every year," Craig said. ''I think last year was really good for. us. We came up a little short, but it gave us more motivation as a jumping-off point in the offseason. We've really been working hard." · Craig committed to Stanford in ·late July. He·is one of half-dozen Bombers seniors who have either received Division I college offers or will wind up at that level. 'Ashley is the marquee name, ·having rushed· for a combined

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4. Purcell Marian Division: v Coach: Brian Miller (2-8) Last year: 2-8 (1-6) Last league title: 1999 Players to watch: Senior FS Kashif El-Amin (6-0, 185), who had a rushing touchdown and six interceptions, is gettng some Mid~Amertcan Conference looks; .senior ILB Carto Sanchez-Geraci (6-0, 190), who had two sacks and an interception, was an all-league selection; juniorTE/OLB Martin Goins (6-3, 190) was also allleague; junior RB David Anderson (6-3, 205) had four receptions for 56 yards. · Other key player: Senior CB latonia Chambers had two interceptions. · Formations: Offense - 1-fonnation. Defense - 50. Outlook: There are 12 returning starters - six on each side of the ball. "The attitude and effort are light years ahead of where we were last. year," Miller said. The defense will be vel}' fast and should be the team's strength•.

L Carroll Division: II 1 Coach: Steve Bartlett (143-75) I Last year: 9-2 (6-1) Last league title: 2005 (Mid-Miami · Laague) ·· Players to watch: Senior. DL Sean Janson (6-0, 245), who had three sacks, was I an all-league selection; seniorS Nate 1 Scheidt (6-0, 175) was all-league; senior TEe ILB Scott Shear (6-4, 235), who had six re-1 ceptions for 104 yards and .one touchdown, has several Mid-American Conference offers; junior RB David McComas (6-0, 195) was I the fourth-leading rusher in the GCL last I season (1,029 yards.and 11 touchdowns). Other key players: Senior FS TJ. Young (5-9, 175); senior GAnthony Matheson ! (6-0, 195); seniorWR Evan Daubenmire i had 10 receptions for 204 yards and three touchdowns; senior RB Adam Fearing (5-9, i 175) had 558 yards rushing on 108 canies I and four touchdowns; junior OT Col}' Sorice · (6-4, 300) and OL Mike Manfreda (6-3, 275). · Formations: Offense- Split-back veer; Defense - 5-2. Outlook: Ihe Patriots return eight starte on defense who will be seniors, and that could be the detennining factor. "If they have a good year, we'll be tough," Bartlett said. "They will be the stable of the defense." There are five starters back on offense, including McComas, one of the toughest running bac~ in the league.

· Outlook: With 26 seniors, the Rockets have more exKlperience thari a year ago when they fell below· .500. onne said up to eight players return on defense. Payne has improved from being just an offensive lineman to now being on defense. l<lonne said the shotgun no-huddie approach will be used on offense, and he feels confident Rice can be vel}' elusive in that fonnation:

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Division: IV Coach:.Ed Domsilz (202:130) Last yain: 14-1 (7 -0) · Last league title: 2006 Players~lo watch: Senior DE Hank Keighley (~-3, 215), who had 1.5 sacks and a 63-yard ihterception for a touchdown, has exceptional speed .and is getting looks from Mid-Americian Conference schools; senior DT Tim Cablec~ (6-2, 230) had 3.5 sacks and a fumble r~covery; senior RB Corey Roark (5-10, 1851 rushed for 457 yards on 87 carries and five touchdowns; junior OL Evan · Neff (6-2, 225) started 15 games as a sophomore; junior QB Austin Boucher (5-11, 180)'was 11-for-22 for 121 yards passing and one touchdown, Other key players: Senior DB Brian Dougherty (5-9, 155); senior MLB Ben Girmann (5-ld, 175); senior OLB Tony Boyle (5-9, 170) i

Formations: Offense -Wishbone; Defense ~ Multiple. Outlook: With 90 players on varsity, this squad should be strong again. Alter lost to Steubenville 34-33 in the Division Ill state final. There are 35 seniors, and Domsilz said they are hung!}'. Alter, which averaged 32· points last season, has won 27 of the past 28 league games with its last previous loss coming at Roger Bacon in 2005.

3. Chaminade-Julienne Division: Ill Coach: Andy Helms (50-34) Last year: 5-5 (3-4) Last league title: Co-champions in 2000 Players to watch: Senior OLB Teddy Jennings (6-6, 210) transferred from Worthington Kilbourne; senior DB Ricky Franklin is a three-year staiter and had three interceptions last season; junior QB Kurt Hess won the starting job after Week 3 and is a lot more comfortable in the position, Helms said; senior WR Travis Jackson had 11 receptions for 285 yards and five touchdowns; senior WR Zack Kauth (6-4) had 20 receptions for 382 yards and two touchdowns. . ·Other key players: Senior LB Justin Turney had a fumble recovel}' and an interception: senior Ol-DLJustln Sprague is versatile on both sides of the ball. Formations: Offense- Multiple one bacl1; Defense - 3-4..

Outlook: With 25 seniors, Helms. is looking for a playoff berth despite a tough schedule. C-J may be better defensively with five starters returning. Helms also wants his team to finish games after leading at halftime or the end of the third quarter- something that was a common problem last season.

4. Fenwick · Division: IV Coach: Fred Cranford (3-7) ·Last year: 3-7 (2-5) Last league title: 2004 (Mid-Miami League) Players to watch: Senior OL Nic Cunningham is the anchor of the line and probably the strongest player on the team; senior DLJimmy Robertson was second-team allleague and is a·captain; seniorWRTyler Zaidel had 28 receptions for 367 yards (13.1 ypc) and a touchdown; senior OLAiex Bruns (6-8, 245) is probably the team's top college prospect; junior QB-MLB Keeton Daley threw for 673 yards and six touchdowns. · Other key player: Junior OL Teddy Kunlz was second-team all-league. . Formations: Offense - Wing-T; Defense 50. Outlook: The Falcons are well-balanced and have 18 starters returning. Cranford said it's been a solid offseason and a good test should be Week 2 against Monroe. Cranford said his team's three non-league games,are crucial to getting g,omputer points:

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y now; the Internet chat ' boards already have selec ··. · ed numerous candidates t . . replaceBob Crable as Mo 1'ler football coach. ·· ·: Everyone from Bill Belichick o .Nick Lachey seemingly has bee mentioned, but take it from me that only two people have the inside dope on this. Moeller princip Blane Collison and\ athletic director Baf"-

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for this job. An speculation you might be reading s . .. strictly spetulatio . Groeschen . .'The search I . ' · . collliilittee is B9· · · .· " andme," Collison . said. '.'We Will have input from v ious other people, yes." ' · Moelleris one of the mosthig - . profile jobs there is. The program Geriy Faust built into a monster ' still has national cachet, and joh ·. applications could arrive from all over.-· · Borman said that;, entering the ."Thanksgiving weekend, Moeller· had received about a cjozen appli.cations. It was less than a week :since Crable had-been o]!s_ted. As a private school, Moeller is under no obligation to release cari"didates' names./ "Our concern is confidentiality," Borman silid. "It's a verjr deli.cate sitm1tio11.We'll be into De:cember of a school year, and if · someone wants to. apply for ajo b . at this time, we don't want their .names out thereoit may affect the ctedibility of the· school they're .currently with,'.'. rj · · ' · Ifs a different stoiy with public schools, as we learned last year when jobs such as And~rson, ·Colerain and Mason opened iand · candidates' names were revealed

· ·,.~·inseveraln.ewspapers;inc!u<Ung··· this one. · i . Borman said he tmderstarids that some candidates' names still . might become public, should the ;candidates themselves wish to put · their names out there. We don't do unnamed sources here at The .'Enquirer except in extreme cir. cumstances, ·but obviously wt; will stay on top of the Moeller sihjation. ; · "We're going to take a iook at every resume that .comes in," Bor. man said. · · i . That includes current head coaches, formerhead coaches and · qualified assistants at both Mdel. : ler and elsewhere, Bonniln and ·Collison both said. . Borman said there is no secret mega-candidate. . . "I know there are all kinds of · ·names floating around out there, .. but we don't have a short list,"'. Borman said. · ' . . Crable was dismissed Nov.16 after seven seasons and a 48-30 record. He got Moeller to the playoffs six times. in his seven seas9ns, but it was not enough as the :Crusaders never reached the state 1

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At Moeller, the faithful would like another state chanipionship sometime soon. The Crusaders ·won five state titles under Faust . between 1975-80 and two more im.der Steve Klonne (1982, '85), but none since. ·. .. . . : "Ifs it big job," Collison said.: . "We'll be loolcing'for a coach wllo u11derstands the culture and mission of Moeller." . Resumes Will be accepted ·through Dec. 15, and Borman said .. the ~chool hopes to announce a :· new coach by mid:T anuary. Send, resumes to Borman itt bborman · @moeller.org. , · BREWER CHARITY: Princeton .. :boys' basketball coach Bill Brew; . er,who died ofaheartattack , Nov. 2 at ag~ 42, is survived by · ,'Wife Peggy and three young :daughters. Princeton AD Scott · . Kaufman said those. wishing to ' . help fund the girls' educations can ··make deposits to the "Brewer Ed... ucation Fund" at any Fifth Third 'Bank· ' . ' ljl Brewer also was president of the local coaches' association .. (Ohio District 16). Madeira coach ·, .Jim Reynolds said that he, Moeller coach Carl KI"emer and Walnut ·.Hills coach Walter White probabl~ · , willmeet this week to formulate a : pianfor leadership in the associa. lion, Reynolds said an emergency .. election might beheld to select a ; ·replacem7nt

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tor (7-2); 5 No RoyaiiOn (9·1) at4.Solon (B-2); 7 Cleve. Glenville (8-2) at 2 Cleve. St Ignatius (8·2); 6 YoUllgs. Boardman (7-3) at3 Euclid 19-1) Region 2: 8 Canton Glen Oak (6-4) at 1 Brunsv.;ck (10·0); 5 Wadsw!Jth (9-1)'at 4 Tol. Whitmer (8-2);7Tol. St. John's (6·4) at 2 N. Canton ijoover (8·2); 6 Penysburg (8·2) at 3 Macedonia Nordonla (9·1)c · Region 3: B Upper Arlington (8-2) at 1 Hilliard Darby (9-1); 5 Growpon-Madison (7-3) at 4 Cols, Brookhaven (9-1): 7 Lancaster (7-3) at 2 Pickerington CenL (10·0); 6 Gahanna Uncolni(7-3) at 3 Dublin Coffinan (10.0) • Region 4; 8 Elder

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110.01; 5 Princeton 18·21 at 4 Centerville (8-2); 7 Clayton Northmont (7-3) at 2 Colerain IIO.QI; 6 · Moellerl6-3) al3 Sycamore 19-11. DIVISION II All Games af7:30 P.lll• friday . , Region 5:8 Mad!son(7-3) atl Warren Howland ··, (10·0)1 5 Mayfield (7-3) at 4 Panna Padua (7-3); 7 :Akron Firestone (7-3) at 2 Tallmadge (9-1); 6 Cleve. : Soulh (8·2) at 3 Parma Normandy (B·2). Region 6: 8 Grafton MlrMew (8-2) at 1 Avon ·.Lake (10.0); 5 Powell Olentangy Uberty (B-2) at 4 :Ashland (9-1): )lexington (8-2) at2 Sylvania South· •view (9Ll); 6 Piqua (7·3) at3 To:. CenL Cath.(8-2). · Region 7: _8 zanesville (8-2) at1 Cofs. OeSales (10·0);:5 Cols. Marion· Franklin (9·1} at 4 Canfield ~~-1,);~~7~;U~nl;o~nt;;oi·~w,n~La~~ke ~(7t~-3~!)~a:t~2n!ltosulsville (8-2);6 (9-1). -31 all Turpin 110-01; Trot\\Ood-Madlson (7-3) at 4 Edgewood IB-ll;.7 Kings IB-21 al2 Ande,.on 18-21; 6 Day. Carroll (9-1) at 3 Wfthrowl9·ll ' DMSION ill friday 1 Cuyahoga r: · at 4 Auro~ [9·1); 7 Hubbard (7-3) at 2 Rocky River (10·0);6 Ravenna (8·2) at Mentor Lake Calh.(G-4). '· '-ReWoO .10~.-Rossfmd.(!l4haLLSuoblll)'..BI .' Walnut(9-1); 5 Shelby (8-2) at 4 Belief<intalne (9-1);. '1: lUrbana (9-1)at2 Napdeon(9·1); 6Ciyde(9-1) at3 _;Tipp CrtyTippecanoe (IO.Q), ·. ' . Region 11: 8 Poland Semina~ [7-3) at I Canal Fwron Northwest [!0·0); 5 Canton South [6-4) at 4 Do.,.er(7-p); 7 Granville (7-3)at2 Newark Uc~ngVa!ley {9·1);6 NewConcon:IJohnGienn (8-2} at3 Beloit West Brnich (8·2). ! Region 12: 8 Eaton (6·4) at11ndian HiiiiB-21; 5Ci~leviile (7-3) at4 Washlntl!On Cou~House (8-2); .7 Germantown Valley Wew (5-5) at 2 Canal Winchester (9-1); 6 Monroe (8-21 al3 Goslr'en 19-11. I· DMSION IV I . ·. All Games at 7 p.m. Salurifay . , Region 13: BCoshocton (7-3)at ~Youngs. Mooney (10-0); 5 Peny (9-1) at 4 Akron SL Vincent-St Ma~ (8-2); 7 Cuyahoga Valley ChrisUan Academy (9:1) at 2 Steubenville (10·0);.6ZoaNIIIe Tuscarawas Ya·l'·ley 18'2) at3Canton Cent Calh.(9·1). Region 14:8 8yna Galh.(B-2) at! PembeNille Ea$/ood [9-1); 5 Genoa Area (9-1) at 4 Sparta Hlllhland (9-1); 7 .ottawa-Oiandort.(B-2). at .2. Fostona · (8·2): 6 oak Harborl8·2) at3 Manon Pleesant(9-l). , ! RegioJ:115: B lrohton Ror11 HIIIJ7·3) at 1St. Cia(rnville (10·0); 5 Portsmouth (8-2) at 4 Pataskala UcklngHeights (9-1); 7New le.11ngton (8·2) at2 VIII!iamsport Westfall.(lO.O); _6 Belmont ;Union local 19-1) at 3 \'Iaverty (9-1). ,· ' Regionl6r 8 Day. Oak\\Ood (7-3) at 1Kettering Arc~blshop !~Jter (10·0); 5 ColdWater (9'1) at 4 Plain

ant (9-ll 2!.4000. 4, Highland (9·!) 20.7500. 5, Gepoa Area (9-l) 20.0500. 6, Oak Harbor (8-2) 19.6600. 7, Or~wa-Giando~(8·2) 19.2500. 8, E~ha Catholic (8-2) !8.0000. 9, Huron (7-3) 17.7500. 10, Wauseon(7-3) !7.2000. Region 15-l, St ClaiiSVille (10.0) 25;9770. 2, Williamsport Westfall (10-0) 23.3500. 3, Wavefly (9-1) 22.2500. 4, Ucklng Heights (9-1) 21.2000. 5, Portsmouth (8·2)20.4500. 6, Belmont Union lncal (9·1) 19.6600. 7, New lf>i~on (8-2) 16.9310. 8, lrontcn Rock Hill (7-3),13.0500. Q, Amanda·Ciear· creek (6·4) l2.2000.10,1ronton (5-5) 12.1500. Region16-!,A~hbishopAiter(l0·0)27.4500.

2, w.MIIton Milton-Union (9·1) 26.9000.3,CIIn!on· Massie 19-1122:6000.4, Plain CicyJonathon Alder (8-2)22.1000. 5, Coldwater(9-1) 18.7500. 6, Wyo. ming IB-2118.60QO. 7, Brookville (7·3) 17.6500. 8, Dayton Oakwood (7-3) 17.3500. 9, N. College Hill (8-2) 15.3000. 10, Flnneytown 17-31 12.3500. DMSIONV Region 17-1. N. uma s. Range (10.0) 22.050D. 2, Young, Urnullne(8-2)20.0000.3, Apple Cmel< Wayaooale (B-2) 18.8500. 4, Gates Mills Gil· mourAcad. (fH) 18.4998. 5, Vienna Mathews(10·0) IB.2270. 6, W. SalemNV/(9-1) 17.8500. 7, Bedford Chane/(6·4) 17.1000.8 (tie), Cleve,Cuya.H~-19-1), ~Jtland 18-2) 16.1500. 10, Mineral Ridge (8·2) 15.0500. Region 18-1, Hamler Patrick Hen~ (9-1) 20.4500. 2, And!ayUberty-Benton (10·0) 19.8500. 3; Sherwood FaiNiew (9-1) 19.7500. 4, Uma CenL Cath. (9'1) l8.3000: 5, Bucyrus W)'llford (10·0) 17.7000. 6, Def. Tinora (8·2) 16.2500. 7, A~hbold (7·3) 15.9500, 8, UbertyCtr. (7-3) 14.1500. 9,Jaromes"lle Hillsdale (8-2) 13.4000.10;DeiPhosJefferson (7-3) l3.25iO.' · Region 19-1, .Cols. Ready (9-1) 23.5080. 2, Wash.~ Buckeye Trail (10·0) 21.5000. 3, Wheele~burg (7·3) .19.4140. 4, Johnstown-Monroe (8·2)

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18.4500. 5, Minford (8-2) !6.4290. 6, VI. Lafayette Ridgewood (9-1) 14.7500. 7, F18dericktown (8·21 14.7000. B, Belpre (7-3) 14.2120. 9, Coal Grove Oawson-8~ant(7'2) 14.06!4, !0, Bait Uberty-Union 17-3) 13.4000. Region 20-1, WestJeiTernon [10·0) 20.9500. 2, Mana Stein Manon locai[10-0) !9.1500. 3, Deer Park IB-2116.6000•.4, west Uoerty-Salem (9-1) 15.3000. 5~ Wayresvilie (7-3) 15.0000. 6, Cin. HillS: Christian (8-2) 14.6660. 7, Casstown Miami E: (8-2) 14.4500. B, Milford Ctr. Failbanks (9-1) 14.0500. 9,Rockford Parkway(8-2)!3.6000.10,Aha ·3 ll.3§Q.Q • --·-~ 'C'"IlMSibNVF'c'"""·::" -Region21-1, Bascom Hope·m!ll·lnudon (10-D) 21.2500. 2, NonvalkSt Pauil9-1) 18.6000. 3, Warren Kennedy [8-2) 18.4000. 4, Mogadore (9-1) 18.1000. 5, Coiumblana(l-3) 15.1000. 6, McDonald (8-2) 13.5070. 7, Monraevi!!e(6·4)10.950D.8, lee· tonla (7-3) 10.2500,9, Dalton (5·5) 9.7500.10, Tif· fln Calvert (6-4) 9.6000. Region 22-1. McComb (9·1) 16.6500. 2, Carey (8-2) 13.4500. 3; Ada (6·4) 13.1000. 4, Arlington [8-2) !3.0500. 5, w. Unicy Hilltop IB·2) 11.9900. 6, Antwerp (7-3) 11.9000. 7, Oef, Alernvllle (7·3) 11.8500. 8, Tol. CMstian 18-2) 10.5760. 9, Columbus Grove (6·4).9.8750.10, Con~oy CresMew (5-5) 8.8000. · Region 23-1, Newark Cath.(8-2) 19.9500. 2, Shadyside (9·1) 18.7120. 3, Hannlb~ River (9-1) 18.4510. 4, Danville (7-3) 14.6500.5,Malvem (8-2) 13.B500. 6, Beallsville (10-0) 12.6120. 7, Steub. Calli. CenL 18-2) 12.5660.· B. Sugar Grove Be me · Union (6-4) 12.2000. 9, Wate~ord (9-1111.39!0.10, Lano RsherCath. (5-5) 10.4000. Region .24-1, Covington (10.0) 18.9500. 2, Sp~~g. Calh ..Cent. (10.0) 18.4000._3, Sciotov!!le Community (10-0) 16.6280. 4, lockland (7•31 15.2230. 5, Sidney lehman (7-3) 13.2450. 6, Mechardcsllurg (6-4) 11.2500. 7; Waynesfield-Goshen 18-2) 10,0000. 8, Ports. Notre Dame (6-4) 9.9620. 9, Cln. Country Day 16-4} 9.9000.!0, Forrloramle (8·21 9.1570.

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cunjon·M"''· 19-11. . DIVISION V . : : · : AI Games at 7:30 p.m. Friday · Region; 17: 8 Kirtland (8-21 at '1 N. Uma s. ~anie (10.0); 5 Vienna Mathews (10-D) at 4 Gates MIIISGilmoUr AC<ld, (B-1); 7 Bedford Ci1an¢1(6-4)at 2 Youngs: Urs4!!ne (8-2) 6 Wflst Salem Northwestern ' (9:11. at'3 Apple creek Waynedale (8c2J.\ Region :IB: a Uberty Cent.r (7·3) at 1 Patrick He 0ry(9·1); 5 Bucyrus Wynford·(!O.Q) at 4 Uma Cent.· ·calh.'(9·1); ~Archbold (7-3) at 2 Ftndlay Uberty-Benton· (10-0); ~6 Defiance 11nora (8·2)"at 3 Sherwood FaiNiew (9-1). I , Region19:8.flelpre(7-3)At!Col<.Ready(9-l); 5 Minford (8-2) at4 Jolmstown-Monrrie (8-2); 7 Fred· · encktown (8-2) at2 .Lore Cicy Buckeye Traii(!O·O); 6 west ~fayett¢ Ridgewood (9·1)-at 3 Wheelersburg (7-3). : BMilford Center Fairbanks (9-1) atl

0);--5 waynesville (7·3)'at 4 West );}_Casstown MiarilL.E. 1(8:2) ~t 2_-, local(lll{}); 6 Cfri:-Hms ClriiS. Oeer Park 18·21· · ,. i ;. . DMSION VI ; -All Games at 7 p.m. Saturday Region2~ 8 Leetollla (7.-3)at18ascom Hope· well,lnudon 11P·0);,5 Columbiana (7-3) a! 4 Mogadore (9·1); 7 Monroeville (54) at 2Norwa~ StPaui (9-1); 6 McDonald (8-2) at 3 WarrenJFK (8-2). · · Region 22:8 To!. Christian (8-2) at !I McComb (9·1); 5 WestUhity Hilltop (8·2)at4 Anington (8-2) 7 fm.:;e A~~~(~e \7-3) at 2 Carey (~·2); 6 Antwerp

Reglon23:8 StJgarGroveBemeUt1on (6-4) at I Newark Cat1J.il8-2); 5 Malvern (8·2) at 4 Danville 1 (7-3);7Steubenvllle Cath. cent (8-2)at2Shadyslde I (9-1); 5,Beallsvllle [!0-0) at3 Hannibal RWer (9-1). · Region 24: BPortsmouth Notre Dame (6-4)at1 I Covington (10·0): 5 S:dney.lehman Cath.(l-3) at~ Lockland (7-3); ·7 Waynesvme~Goshen (8-2).at 2 SplingU~Id Cath. cent. qo-O);.fiMechan!csburg (6·4) at 3 portsmouth ..Sclotovii!e Commurlily_(1Q-.O). 1

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Region 1-1,Mentor(7-2) 29 6111. 2,Cieve:SL Ignatius (8-2) 28.9180. 3. Euclid (9·1) 27.3910. 4. So~n (8-2) 26\7190. 5, North Royalton (9-1) 21.650o:· 6, Youpg. Boardman (7-3) .21.600D. 7, GlenVIlle ,Acadcm~c Campus (8-2) 20.8250. B, Painesville Rlvers:~e (7-3) 18.1000. 9, Lakewood St. Edwarn (4·5) .17.9674. 10, Strongsville (6·4) 16.6610.! ... i Region 2-1,! Brunswick (10-0) 35.2500. 2, N. .Canton Hoover (8-2} 29.1000. 3, MacEdonia Nordonla (9·1)28.7500, 4, To!. Wl11l!lter(8·2) 28.!000. 5, WadS\\Ortl] (9-1), 24.8500. 6, Penysburg (8·2) 22.5500. 7, Tol. St.John s (6·4) 19C5000. 8, Cant I GlenOak (6·4) 18.5000. 9, Fremont. Ross (7·3) 18.2500.10, Stow-Munroe Falls (7·3) 17.0500. ,. Region 3-l, Hilliard Darby (9·1) 35.4000. 2,

Pickerin~Ofl Hiijh ~cnool c(IQ·~PM~~~. J1Dij~~~ ~~man (1o.m ~0'.10~~- 4. &Is. B~o~haven 19-1) 23.7000. 5, Groveport-Madison (7:3) 23.6500. 6,

Gahanna Uncoln (7-3) 21.9500. 1; Lancaster (7-3) 20.5640, B, UpperAhingtOri(8-2) 19.4500. 9, \VorI'l son(7 thington Kilbourne (6·4) 15.9000.10, Hilliard Davld-3)'15.5500

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Coleraln '110·01 ·32.4390. 3, Syeamore l9·ll 29.3000. 4, Centejvi!Je (8-2) 26.9000. 5, Princeton 18·21 25.0000. 6, Moeller 16·3124.6414. 7, . Clayton Northmont (7·3) 24.5560. 8, Elder 17·31 · 23.2250, 9.• Huber Hts. Wayne (8-2) 22,0500.!0, La Salle f5·512L4580. ' DIVISION II j RegiOn 5-1, Warren Ho'Niafld (10·0) 27.6000. 12, TaUrnadge·(9-1} 26.7500. 3, Parma Nonnandy \18-2) 24.6500. 4, Panna Padua (7-3) 20.6190. 5, '~ayfield (7-3) 19.7000. 6, Cleve. Soulh 18-2)

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lmsted Falls (7-3) 17.2500. I Region6-l, Avon Lake (10.0) 27 B500. 2, ~yl , yan!a Southv~w (9~1) 27.0500. 3, Tal: Cent. Cath. (8·2) 26.7720 . .4, Ashland (9-1) 24.7000. 5, Olentangy Uberty(8:2) 23!2000. 6, Piqua (7-3)22.BOOO. lexington (8-2) 20.5000!B, GraftonM!dview (8!2) 7.8000. 9, Bow .. ling·G.reen (6-4_) 17.6000.. 10, Medi' a Highland (6-4) 15.3500. Region l-1. Cols. DeSales (10-0) 34.0500. 2, uisville (8-2) 27.3500. 3,lngan (9-1) 25.2500. 4, nlield (9-1) 2. 4.4500... 5, CO!s. Manon Franklin (9'1) .3500. 6, DreSden Tri.Yalley (9-1) 21.9000. 7, ,niontown Lake (7 ·3); 21.8500. 8, Zanesvil~ (8·2) 21.2710. 9, New Albany (7-3) 19.7000. 10, Dublin oto (6-4).18.2000. Region Bel, Tu.Pin 110.01 27.8500. 2, An· d rson 111-21 27.3000. 3, Wlfhmw (9·11 . 2 .5820. 4, ~gewood IB-11 25.8327. 5, Trot, od-Madt;on,(7-3) 2:4.6200. 6, Day. Carroll(9·1) 24.4000. 7; Kfngs ;IB-21 2L0680. 8, Wlnjon Woods 17·31182420. 9, Taft 16-3117.6U0.10, , dalia Butler(5·5) 16.3500. DIVISION Ill Region 9"1, Cuya. Falls Wat;h Jesuit (8-1)

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2 ~7217. 2. Ro.cky R~.". (10-0) 2H5.(9-1) 00•. 3 •. M.entor·. La eCath.(6-4) 22.9500. 4, Aurom 22.650Di 5, Cortland lakeview (8-2} 21.9000. 6, Ravenna

(B ) 19.7500. _7, Hubbard (7-3) 19JOOO 8, Mogal do Reid (9-!}•,!8.8500. 9, Chardon ND-Catlledml Latin (6-4) 18.5940. 10, Werrensvil~ Heights (7-3)1 18.f430. . • ·i . I . Region 10-!, SunburJ Big Walnut (9-1)1 2R3000. 2, Napcleor~ (9-1) 26.5000, 3, .l!pp Cicy Tippecanoe (!O.Q) 26.0500: 4, Bellefontaine (S·l) · 23.9000. 5. Shelby (S-~) 6, Clyde (9-t) 22.4000. 7,Urbana (9·1)!8.3500.8,Ross~rti (6-4) 16.3,000. 9, lewistown Indian Lake (6-4) 16.2500. 10, St. Ma~s Memorta: (7-3) 16.1500. lftegion 11-:-1,. Canal .Fulton N.W.. (lG-0) 34.&500. 2, Ne~~a.rk UdtingVa!iey(9·l) 25.4350. 3, 1

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18.5000. 5, Cant Soutll'(6-4)'17.9000. 6, New concord !John Glenn (8-2) 17.9000. ·1, Gr.inville (7·3} , 15.8500, 8, Poland serllina~ 17-3) 14.8000. 9, Martlngton . ' ' . 22.1500. 2, .Canar, nc es r 9·1) 2 .1000. 3, Go&hen:(9·11 18.332tJ. 4, Washington CH 18-2)18.1500. 5, Ciroleville if-3) 17,9000. 6, Monroe (8·2117.7500. 7, Germjntown Valley. VIew (5·5) 17.3500. 8, Eaton (6-4) 17,2410.. 9•. Cols. ·Eastmo_or Aced. (9-1) 16.8000.10, Thomv:lle Sheridan 17-3) 14.3000, i , DMSION'IV R\!gion 13-!, Young, Mooney (10.0) 39.4230. 2, Steqbenvllle (ID-Q) 2B.6730. 3, Car~t CenL Cath. (9-1) :?8.2500. 4, Akron .SL Vincent-SLMa~ (8-2) 26.82\0. 5, Peny (9·1) 26:550D. 6, Zoarville Tusc. VB ley (8-2) 20.3500. 7, ;Cuya, Falls Cuya, VOlley Christian (9'1) 18.7500,. • B; CoShocton (7:31 · 17.7~0• 9, OrJ\1·1.~.,(6·.4) 1.3.3500.10, Peninsula Woodn ge (B-2) 13:2500. , , . • on 14-1,' PembeNille Eastwood (9-1) 23.300 .2, Fosto11a (8-2}~1f9500. 3, Marion Pieas•

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y now, the Internet chat · . boards already have select· .· · ed numerous candidatesto · replace Bob Crable as Moel·let football coach. Everyone from Bill Belichick to Nick l.achey seeminglyhas been mentioned, but take it from me :that onlY two people have the in· side dope on this. , · Moeller principal Blane Collison and athletic director Bar· ry Borman are a twoman search committee for this job. Any . speculation you . 'T' might be reading is • J. om strictly speculation. Groeschen "The search · committee is Barry and me,'' Collison said. "Wewillhaveinputfromvar· ious other people, yes." . Moeller is one of the most highprofile jobs there is. The program · Gerr}r Faust built into a monster still has national cachet, and job applications could arrive from all over. · Borman said that, entering the Thanksgiving weekend, Moeller · had received about a dozen applications. It was less than a week since Crable had been ousted. As a private school, Moeller is · under n:o obligation tO release candidates' names. . "Our concern is con:fidentiality,"Borman said. "It's a very deli· cate'situation. We'll be intO December of a school year, and if someonewants to apply for a job at this time, don't want their names out there. It' may affect the . credibility of the school they're currently with." · It's a different story with public . schools,.as..welearneqJastyear.... · whenjobs.such as Anderson, Colerain and Mason opened and candidates' names were revealed · insevera! newspap~. including .this one. . . . . . . Borman said he understands that some candidates' names still ·might become public, should the . candidates themselves wish to put •their names out there. We don't .do unnamed sources here at 1be · : Enquirer except in extreme cir· ' cunistances, but obviously we will stay on top of the Moeller situa- · · tion. · < "We're going to take a look at every resume that comes in," Bor- · :man: said. That includes current head ·coaches, former head coaches and : qualified assistants at both Moe!· · ler and elsewhere, Borman and .Collison both said. . . . · . Borman said there is no secret mega-candidate. •. "I know there are all kinds of · names floating around out there, . butwe don't have a short list," Borman said. Crable was dismissed Nov.16 · after seven seasons .and a 48-30 record. He got Moeller to the playoffs six times in hls seven seasons, but it was not enough as the Crusaders never reached the state . :final. . At Moeller, the faithful would · like another state championship sometime soon. The Crusaders won five state titles under Faust •between 1975-80 and two more un· · der Steve Klonne (1982, '85), but · none since. "It's a big job," Collison said.

"We'll be l~ol'iing for acoach who understands the culture and ··mission of Moeller." · R6sumes will be accepted .through Dec. 15, and BormaiJ. said · the school hopes to announce a new coach by miManuary. Send ::resumes to Borman at bborman : @moeller.org. ·· · BREWER CHARITY: Princeton . boys' basketball coach Bill Brewer, who died of a heart attack Nov. 2 at age 42, is survived by wife Peggy and three young daughters. Princeton AD Scott · Kaufman said those wishing to help fund the girls' ~ducations C3l). . make deposits to the "Brewer Ed. ucationFund" at any Fifth Third.· ·Bank. Ill Brewer also was president of ,the local coaches' association ·(Ohlo District 16). Madeira. coach Jim Reynolds said that he, Moeller coach Carl Kremer andWalnut · Jiil!s coach Walter Whlte probably · will meet this week to formulate a · ·plan fodeadershlp in the associa. .tion.Reynolds said an emergency .election might be held to select a replacement