April 9th News

By Shaun Spence

April 09, 2008, 10:53AM

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 Wednesday, April 9th:

Track and Field: Pole Vaulter Tommy Marks

Huber Heights Wayne senior pole vaulter Tommy Marks set a personal best by clearing 15 feet, 6 inches at the Warrior Relays yesterday. Marks finished second in the state indoor competition by clearing 14-6. Marks, a University of Cincinnati recruit, will be one of the athletes to watch as the outdoor state competition goes down at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus later in the season. Ironically, Marks' effort isn't even a school record: Les West registered the state's first 16-foot jump in 1975. Dayton Daily News

Track and Field: Northwood Edges out Sandusky St. Mary

Despite Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic's nine first place finishes in a triangular with Northwood and Danbury, the Panther boys came up short to the Northwood Rangers by a score of 67 to 65. The hosting Lakers totalled 37 points. SMCC's girls track team had a first-place finish with 67 points, while Danbury was second (61) and Northwood third (49.5). Sandusky Register

Track and Field: Video Interview with Medina coach/athlete

The following is a video interview by the Plain Dealer with Medina track coach Bob Jenkins and one of their top athletes in Ruben Belen. Plain Dealer

Baseball: Defending Champs Remain Undefeated

Lakota West, the defending Division I baseball champions, improved their record to 6-0 with a dramatic 5-4 comeback win over Oak Hills. The Firebirds, trailing 4-0 and down to their last strike, rallied for five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Lakota West senior Matt Foor had a two-run pinch hit double to tie the game. Foor went on to score the winning run on a wild pitch. The Enquirer

Girls Basketball: Coach Openings in Lake/Geagua Counties

Rival schools Willoughby South and Eastlake North are both still looking for girls basketball head coaches. Ryan Tyna confirmed Tuesday that he resigned his position as North's girls basketball coach. Tyna finished up his third season with the team and had a 20-43 record. South's Michelle Jones stepped down after finishing 5-16 this past year. Also, the Kenston football coaching position is available after Rick Adams left the Bombers for the same position at Rocky River. The News-Herald

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