Mark Hazelwood

NORWALK — The Flyers did what was needed. St. Paul used a dominating first quarter by 6-foot-7 senior Nolan McCall and grabbed a 23-5 lead over visiting New London in a Firelands Conference game Saturday.

NEW LONDON — The size advantage will always be there. But New London's ability to capitalize on that is always the key to any big game.

NORWALK — The challenges were well-known coming in. Not only was the Norwalk boys basketball team playing for a third time in four days when it hosted Shelby in a non-league game Monday night.

COLLINS — To call it a “house of horrors” by this point wasn't strong enough. The Monroeville boys basketball team not won a game at Western Reserve since 2001.

ORANGE TWP — This one had everything. In four of the previous five meetings entering Monday, visiting St.

From teams competing on the biggest stage in three sports, to athletes making trailblazing history at their school, the 2024 calendar year was another exciting one for area high school athletes.

By MARK HAZELWOOD, Reflector Sports Editor, [email protected] Just what was needed.

TIFFIN — Not enough at the right times. The St. Paul boys basketball team fell behind early, but gave itself chances to compete in Thursday's non-league game at Tiffin Calvert.

NORWALK — Steve Minor wanted a response. After two road losses in four days, the St.

WILLARD — The opportunities were there. Down double-digits at halftime against Margaretta in a game for sole possession of first place in