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Sunday, February 27, 2011

Final boys basketball power poll

Well the 2010-11 regular season has come to an end and Avon Lake is the Morning Journal Power Poll champions.

Despite losing their final regular season game to Brecksville, the Shoremen remained at the top spot in the Power Poll, finishing with a 19-1 overall record and 13-1 in the Southwestern Conference to share the conference title with Brecksville.

Congratulations also goes out to Western Reserve, Edison and Norwalk for winning their respective conferences.

Here is a look at the rest of the Top 10 and their upcoming tournament games, let the March Madness begin!:

1. Avon Lake (19-1)
The Shoremen will face the winner of the Berea/Olmsted Falls game in the Division I Grafton District tournament on March 4.

2. Edison (17-3)
The Chargers will take on the winner of the Clyde/Port Clinton game at the Division II Ashland District tournament on March 4.

3. Perkins (17-3)
The Pirates will battle the winner of the Norwalk/Bellevue game at the Division II Ashland District tournament on March 4.

4. Western Reserve (17-2)

The Roughriders will face Lakota in the opening round of the Division III Mansfield District tournament on March 1.

5. Norwalk (15-5)

The Truckers take on Bellevue in the opening round of the Division II Ashland District tournament on March 1.

6. Avon (14-6)

The Eagles face the winner of the Padua/Keystone game in the Division II Westlake District tournament on March 5.

7. Huron (13-7)
The Tigers will battle Woodmore in the opening round of the Division III Mansfield District tournament on March 1.

8. Elyria (12-8)
The Pioneers face Medina in the opening round of the Division I Grafton District tournament on March 2.

9. Lorain (12-8)
The Titans take on Brecksville in the opening round of the Division I Grafton District tournament on March 2.

10. Bay (13-7)
The Rockets will take on the winner of the Firelands/Vermilion game on March 4.

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Boys Basketball Power Poll through February 18

Here's the Morning Journal's Boys Basketball Power Poll according to Assistant Sports Editor Anthony Rios through February 18th.

The rankings are based on records, division and opponents faced.

Avon Lake remained in the top spot after victories against Amherst and Midpark. The biggest jump this week was from the Perkins Pirates, who defeated Western Reserve last Saturday at home. The Pirates are now 15-2 overall.

Norwalk had the biggest drop this week, falling from No. 3 to No. 7 after a bad loss to Galion on Tuesday.

Both Bay and Lorain also climbed in the poll this week.

1. Avon Lake (17-0)
The Shoremen defeated Westlake Tuesday 48-29. A win tonight against North Olmsted clinches at least a share of the Southwestern Conference.

2. Perkins (15-2)
The Pirates had an impressive win against Western Reserve last Saturday. On the road tonight to face SBC opponent Margaretta.

3. Western Reserve (15-2)

The Roughriders lost to Perkins last Saturday. Their on the road tonight against Mapleton and host Edison on Saturday.

4. Edison (15-2)

Defeated Monroeville on Monday, on the road against Clyde tonight and travel to face Western Reserve on Saturday.

5. Bay (13-3)
The Rockets defeated Fairview on Tuesday and are on the road to face Rocky River. A win by Bay would put them a game out of first place.

6. Lorain (11-5)
The Titans have won three in a row and are on the road tonight against Shaw, then host Toledo Scott at Southview High School on Saturday.

7. Norwalk (13-4)
The Truckers eight-game winning was snapped with a loss to Galion on Tuesday. Host NOL opponent Willard tonight.

8. Elyria (11-7)
The Pioneers lost to Garfield Heights on Tuesday and host Medina tonight.

9. Avon (12-6)
The Eagles fell to Midview on Tuesday and host WSC opponent Firelands tonight.

10. Oberlin (10-7)
The Phoenix lost to Buckeye on Monday and host PAC-leading Lutheran West tonight.

On the outside: Westlake (9-8), Open Door (10-8), Huron (10-7), Midview (9-8), Clearview (9-9), Sandusky (9-9)

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Friday, February 11, 2011

Boys Basketball Power Poll through Feb.11

Here's the Morning Journal's Boys Basketball Power Poll according to Assistant Sports Editor Anthony Rios through February 11th.

The rankings are based on records, division and opponents faced.

There was a lot movement in this week's poll as Lorain, Avon and Elyria all lost games last week.

That paved the way for Norwalk to jumped from No. 6 to No. 3. The Truckers had a busy week as they moved into first place in the Northern Ohio League with victories against Shelby and Upper Sandusky. Norwalk will try to make it 3-0 this week as they travel to play Tiffin Columbian on Saturday.

The Top 2 spots remained the same with Avon Lake at No. 1 and Western Reserve at No. 2.

Here's a look at the rest of the Top 10:


1. Avon Lake (15-0)
The Shoremen move to 10-0 in the SWC with wins against Amherst and Midpark. Host Olmsted Falls tonight.

2. Western Reserve (14-1)
The Roughriders beat Monroeville on the road last Friday and host New London tonight.

3. Norwalk (12-3)
Defeated NOL opponent Shelby on Monday and beat Upper Sandusky on Thursday. The Truckers travel to face Tiffin Columbian on Saturday.

4. Edison (12-2)
The Chargers defeated Margaretta in double OT last Friday and host St. Mary tonight.

5. Perkins (13-2)
The Pirates beat Clyde last Friday and host Port Clinton tonight.

6. Elyria (10-5)

Defeated Avon last Saturday, but lost to NOC opponent Strongsville on Tuesday. Travel to face Lakewood tonight.

7. Bay (11-3)
The Rockets defeated Firelands on the road last Friday and host North Ridgeville tonight.

8. Lorain (8-5)
The Titans lost to Massillon Washington on Tuesday. Host Warrensville Heights and Clearview tonight and Saturday.

9. Avon (11-5)
Lost to Rocky River and Elyria last week. The Eagles host WSC opponent Vermilion tonight.

10. Oberlin (10-5)
The Phoenix beat Horizon Science last Friday, but lost to Columbia on Tuesday. On the road against Brooklyn tonight.

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Boys Basketball Power Poll through Jan. 21st

Here's the Morning Journal's Boys Basketball Power Poll according to Assistant Sports Editor Anthony Rios through January 21st.

The rankings are based on records, division and opponents faced. This week Avon Lake remained at the top spot, while Bay and Norwalk made their debuts in the Top 10.

1. Avon Lake (10-0)
Defeated Olmsted Falls last Friday and beat Avon Tuesday. The Shoremen host North Olmsted tonight.

2. Western Reserve (10-1)
The Roughriders beat Wellington last Saturday and are on the road tonight to face Crestview.

3. Edison (8-1)
The Chargers defeated Plymouth last Saturday and are on the road to face Perkins tonight.

4. Perkins (10-1)

The Pirates defeated St. Mary last Saturday and host Edison tonight in the battle of first place teams in the SBC.

5. Elyria (8-3)
Snapped its two-game losing streak with a win against Clearview on Tuesday. Hosts Brunswick tonight.

6. Lorain (7-3)

Lost to Shaker Heights last Saturday. Host Maple Heights tonight to try and stay unbeaten in LEL Erie play.

7. Avon (8-3)
Lost to Avon Lake Tuesday and hosts WSC opponent Bay tonight in a much-anticipated battle of first-place teams.

8. Bay (8-2)
Lost to Rocky River on Tuesday, will travel to take on Avon tonight.

9. Oberlin (7-2)
Beat Brookside last Friday. Travel to take on Black River tonight.

10. Norwalk (6-3)
Defeated Willard on the road in OT last Friday, host Fostoria tonight.

On the outside — Open Door (7-4), Huron (6-4), Vermilion (7-5), Clearview (5-5), North Ridgeville (5-5), Monroeville (5-5), Wellington (5-4), Sandusky (4-6), Keystone (5-6), Westlake (4-6)

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Boys Basketball Power Poll through Jan. 14th

Here's the Morning Journal's Boys Basketball Power Poll according to Assistant Sports Editor Anthony Rios through January 14th.

The rankings are based on records, division and opponents faced. This week Avon Lake takes over the top spot after Elyria's lost to Garfield Heights. The Pioneers slipped to No. 5, while Avon dropped to No. 7 after its loss to Vermilion.

1. Avon Lake (8-0)
The Shoremen defeated Midpark last Friday 51-32, and are allowing just 41 ppg. They are on the road at Olmsted Falls tonight.

2. Western Reserve (8-1)
Defeated Mapleton and Norwalk last weekend and are top atop the Firelands Conference. The Roughriders host Plymouth tonight.

3. Edison (7-1)
Defeated SBC opponents Clyde and Huron last weekend and are tied for first in the conference. The Chargers host Plymouth on Saturday.

4. Perkins (9-1)
Beat Margaretta and Oak Harbor last weekend to remain tied with Edison in the SBC. The Pirates host St. Mary on Saturday.

5. Elyria (7-2)

Began a tough stretch of six of its next seven games on the road with a loss to Garfield Heights. Travel to Medina tonight.

6. Lorain (7-2)
Defeated Shaw last Friday and Sandusky on Tuesday. Host a tough Shaker Heights team on Saturday.

7. Avon (7-2)
Lost to Vermilion last Friday and beat Midview on Tuesday. On the road at Firelands tonight.

8. Oberlin (6-2)
Lost to Lutheran West on Friday and defeated Clearview on Tuesday. Host Brookside tonight.

9. Vermilion (6-4)
Defeated Avon last Friday and lost to Rocky River on Tuesday. Host West Shore Conference opponent North Ridgeville tonight.

10. Open Door (6-3)

Lost to Brookside in double OT. At Lake Center Christian tonight.

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Friday, January 7, 2011

Boys Basketball Power Poll through Jan. 7th

Here's the Morning Journal's Boys Basketball Power Poll according to Assistant Sports Editor Anthony Rios through January 7th.

The rankings are based on records, division and opponents faced.

1. Elyria (7-1)
The Pioneers won the LC Holiday Classic, then beat Lakewood on Tuesday. Elyria is on the road against Garfield Heights.

2. Avon Lake (7-0)
The Shoremen won the Brunswick Holiday Classic, then defeated Midview on Tuesday. Avon Lake host Midpark tonight.

3. Western Reserve (6-1)
The Roughriders look to bounce back after suffering their first loss of the season to New London. Western Reserve host Firelands Conference opponent Mapelton tonight.

4. Avon (6-1)
The Eagles won their Holiday tournament for the first time in school history. Avon is on the road tonight to face Vermilion.

5. Edison (5-1)
The Chargers are tied atop the Sandusky Bay Conference and host Clyde tonight.

6. Perkins (7-1)
The Pirates have won three in a row after losing to the Chargers and are tied atop the SBC. Perkins host Margaretta tonight.

7. Lorain (5-2)
Titans went 1-1 in the LC Holiday Classic and host Lake Erie League opponent Shaw tonight.

8. Open Door (6-2)
The Patriots handed Oberlin its first loss of the season on Tuesday. They are on the road to face Brookside tonight.

9. Oberlin (5-1)

The Phoenix look to rebound from their loss to Open Door as they travel to face Lutheran West tonight.

10. Vermilion (5-3)
The Sailors beat Clearview on Tuesday and host Avon tonight.

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