March 4th News

By Shaun Spence

March 04, 2008, 8:08AM

Shaun Spence - ohioHSsports.com

Check back each and every weekday for the top prep headlines from across the state. Here are a list of summaries from some of the major stories around Ohio for Tuesday, March 4th:

Football: Continuity in Coaching at Massillon Proves Difficult

There are no bigger high school coaching jobs in Ohio than the football position at Massillon. The recent departure of former head coach Tom Stacy to Green leaves Ohio's all-time winningest program searching once again for a new coach. Stacy had a very succesful three seasons at the helm, going 26-11 (including 3-1 against rival Canton McKInley) along with a state runner-up in 2005. One problem with hiring a head coach at Massillon is that the position is typically a stepping stone for a coaching position in the college game. Former Massillon and current Ashland head coach Lee Owens echoes the statement that it is tough to gain continuity in coaching at a place like Massillon. Since legendary coach Paul Brown's nine seasons in the 1930's, only Rick Shepas (1998-2004) has lasted more than six seasons as the Tiger's head coach. The Independent

Girls Basketball: Division I and II All-Ohio

The girls Division I and II All-Ohio basketball selections have been released. Brogan Berry, a senior at Dayton Carroll, was a first team selction for the Divsion II All-Ohio team. Last season the 5-foot-9 guard was a second team All-Ohio pick. Berry (14.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists) is headed to play her college ball at Harvard next season. She guided the Patriots (20-6) to the Division II regional for the first time in school history before falling to Kettering Alter, 49-37. Joining Berry on the first team All-Ohio is Sakara House of Springfield Kenton Ridge. House, a 5-9 senior, averaged 19.8 points per game this season. Dayton Daily News

Girls Basketball: Sandusky Perkins Duo Earns All-Ohio Honors

Sandusky Perkins seniors Cierra Bravard and Trisha Krewson were rewarded with plenty of recognition as the girls basketball All-Ohio teams came out last night. Bravard was named the Division II Player of the Year along with Ayana Dunning of Columbus Eastmoor Academy. Krewson was named to the second team All-Ohio. Bravard and Krewson helped the Lady Pirates capture a Sandusky Bay Conference crown and earn the Division II state poll championship. Unfortunately for Perkins, their season ended last Saturday as they fell to Lima Bath in the DII regional final at Ontario High School. Bravard, a 6-4 post who earned first-team All-Ohio as a junior, averaged 21.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. Krewson averaged 15.9 points per game. Both will be playing at the Division I college level next season as Bravard is headed to Florida State and Krewson will be at Bucknell. The Sandusky Register

Boys Basketball: Bowling Green Regional Preview

After three weeks of boys basketball sectional/district play, 64 district champions have been named across the state. Regional play begins tonight as all 16 remaining Division IV teams in Ohio are playing in their respective semifinals. Bowling Green will be the host of a doubleheader as Plymouth (20-3) takes on Van Buren (19-4) and Wayne Trace (19-4) battles Ayersville (21-2). Wayne Trace and Ayersville are Green Medows Conference rivals and this is the second matchup between the teams. The first game was February 8th in Ayersville as the home team picked up a 58-55 win over Wayne Trace as the win wrapped up a GMC title. Ayersville is led by Logan Wolfrum (14.4 ppg) and Matthew Martin (10.7 ppg). The Raiders counter with Aaron Hockenberry (18.2 ppg) and Riley Linder (11.7 ppg). Plymouth and Van Buren tip off at 6:15 and will be followed by Wayne Trace/Ayersville. The Lima News

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