Sylvania Northview boys' and Clay (Oregon) girls' still representing NW Ohio in final OSSCA State Poll

Toledo - OSSCA released their final state coaches' top ten poll and Sylvania Northview (12-0-1) from the NLL are representing the NW Ohio boys in the top ten sitting at number 5 in the Division I boys state poll with Findlay receiving votes.  In Division III on the boys side Archbold still receiving votes in the top ten.  On the girls side Clay (Oregon) have been in the top ten all season pushing up to number 3 in the Division I top ten poll with the Yellow Jackets of Perrysburg receiving votes and a spot out of the top ten.  Lake (Millbury) are receiving votes in Division II and have been for the majority of the season, the Lady Flyers will host the Generals of Anthony Wayne today and hope to gain a result before they enter the tournament.  

Check out the poll!!

OSSCA State Poll

Boys Division I
 1. Copley                                            12-0-1  99
 2. Mason                                             12-0-3  78
 3. Beavercreek                                       12-0-1  71
 4. St. Ignatius (Cleveland)                          10-2-1  69
 5. Northview (Sylvania)                              12-0-1  67
 6. Olentangy Liberty (Powell)                        12-1-2  53
 7. St. Xavier (Cincinnati)                           11-2-1  43
 8. Coffman (Dublin)                                  11-2-0  26
 9. Avon                                              12-0-2  24
10. Canal Winchester                                  13-0-1  15

Receiving votes: Hudson, Findlay, Ashland

 Boys Division II
 1. Revere (Richfield)                                13-1-1  99
 2. University School (Hunting Valley)                12-0-2  88
 3. St. Francis DeSales (Columbus)                     9-2-1  79
 4. Bay (Bay Village)                                 11-2-1  64
 5. Carroll (Dayton)                                   9-1-4  59
 6. Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (Cuyahoga Falls) 9-2-2  54
 7. Archbishop McNicholas (Cincinnati)                 9-3-2  37
 8. Bellbrook                                          9-1-2  16
 9. Memorial (St. Marys)                               9-2-3  13
10. Lexington                                         10-3-1  12

Receiving votes: Dover, Wyoming, Bexley, Warren (Vincent), 
Archbishop Alter (Kettering), Granville, Wapakoneta

 Boys Division III
 1. Western Reserve Academy (Hudson)                  14-0-1  98
 2. Cincinnati Country Day School                     13-1-0  86
 3. Grandview Heights (Columbus)                      10-1-2  84
 4. Seven Hills (Cincinnati)                          11-1-2  65
 5. Worthington Christian School                      10-3-0  51
 6. Hiland (Berlin)                                   11-2-1  46
 7. Mansfield Christian School                         9-2-2  32
 8. Zane Trace (Chillicothe)                          11-2-1  28
 9. Summit Country Day School (Cincinnati)             9-3-1  27
10. Bishop Rosecrans (Zanesville)                      9-2-2  11
    Elyria Catholic                                    7-6-0  11

Receiving votes: Wheelersburg, Archbold, 
Lake Center Christian School (Hartville)

 Girls Division I
 1. Walsh Jesuit (Cuyahoga Falls)                     12-0-1 100
 2. Centerville                                       13-0-0  75
 3. Clay (Oregon)                                     12-0-1  72
 4. Brunswick                                          9-1-2  62
    Mason                                             12-1-1  62
 6. Coffman (Dublin)                                   8-1-4  52
 7. Olentangy Liberty (Powell)                        12-1-1  40
 8. Medina                                             9-2-3  34
 9. Hudson                                            12-1-0  23
10. Twinsburg                                          8-1-4  12

Receiving votes: Perrysburg, Zanesville, Strongsville, 
Bishop Watterson (Columbus), Howland (Warren), Oak Hills (Cincinnati)

Girls Division II
 1. Archbishop McNicholas (Cincinnati)                12-1-0 100
 2. Canfield                                          11-3-0  85
 3. Chagrin Falls                                     11-1-1  76
 4. St. Francis DeSales (Columbus)                     9-1-4  60
 5. Clear Fork (Bellville)                            10-1-2  58
 6. Tippecanoe (Tipp City)                            12-1-1  37
 7. Indian Hill (Cincinnati)                           9-3-3  34
 8. Archbishop Hoban (Akron)                           9-3-2  19
 9. Jackson                                           13-0-0  14
10. Bath (Lima)                                       13-0-0  13
    Holy Name (Parma Heights)                          3-3-2  13

Receiving votes: Bishop Hartley (Columbus), St. Vincent St. Mary (Akron), 
Lake (Millbury), Rocky River, Norwalk, Granville, Monroe, Ontario, 
West Holmes (Millersburg)

Girls Division III
 1. Badin (Hamilton)                                  12-1-1  90
 2. Hawken (Chesterland)                              11-0-2  87
 3. Lehman Catholic (Sidney)                          11-0-2  70
 4. Summit Country Day School (Cincinnati)            10-1-4  62
 5. Grandview Heights (Columbus)                      12-0-2  52
 6. Elyria Catholic                                   10-1-3  36
 7. Worthington Christian School                      10-1-2  27
 8. Lynchburg-Clay                                    12-1-1  26
 9. Western Reserve Academy (Hudson)                  10-3-3  25
10. Ottawa-Glandorf                                   12-1-1  24

Receiving votes: Troy Christian School, Cardinal Mooney (Youngstown), 
Manchester (Akron), Fairbanks (Milford Center), Huron, 
Bishop Fenwick (Middletown), Bishop Rosecrans (Zanesville), 
Cincinnati Country Day School, Van Buren

Deeb's first half goal keeps NDA's TRAC title hopes alive

Toledo - Notre Dame Academy has been scratching and clawing all season for their season-changing moment...key losses to Sylvania Northview, Rocky River Magnificat, Perrysburg and Clay (Oregon) made some people doubt their ability to get a big win - well on a sunny and breezy night Notre Dame's season changing moment came in the early minutes of the game. In the the 9th minute the Eagles were in transition when junior forward Dena Deeb broke through the Findlay back four and was pulled down on a clear goal-scoring opportunity - seconds later Deeb finished off a brilliantly placed indirect free kick from Emily Kozak giving the Eagles an early 1-0 lead.  "We took advantage of what we had, and we did a very good job of getting the ball in behind and pressuring them (creating unforced errors)" said Deeb after scoring the lone goal in the match.  "It's a big win for us and gives us the the right momentum going into our final games of the season". Findlay created some problems at times for the Eagles and right after Deeb's goal Findlay winger and senior Amanda Kovaleski broke through and put a quality shot on frame - testing the outstretched hands of junior NDA goalkeeper Ahalya Rai.  In the second half - NDA looked to be the aggressors and test the Findlay goalkeeper junior Marissa Wintrow, Deeb's volley chance went wide off of a set-piece and sophomore Julia Spencer saw her lofted shot hit the top bar to almost increase their lead to two. NDA head coach Chip Smith was very pleased with the result and the effort the Eagles played with "We knew it would be a tight game and we have been harping these last couple of weeks just play hard, be intense and have a good attitude, this was a great win for us and played really hard and keeps us alive for a TRAC title - we have a lot of respect for Findlay and how they play and they are a very organized and play hard" said Smith, the Eagles (7-4-2) will finish with a very tough stretch but will play local rivals at home hosting Anthony Wayne and TRAC rival St. Ursula Academy and on the road with Cincinnati power Mt. Notre Dame.  Findlay's head coach David LaRocco was impressed with their play but knows they can be better "We gotta go back to work and fix the mistakes (a couple unforced errors and one that led to their goal) - and we gotta get better in front of goal with our opportunities and finish them" said LaRocco. Findlay (6-3-3) will finish with Sylvania Southview, Maumee, a big tilt on Wednesday with Clay to keep them alive for a TRAC title, and finish with a make-up versus Lima Senior. 

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Findlay knocks off St. John's Jesuit - Thomas's first half goal seals the Titans fate

Toledo - Findlay freshman Pace Thomas took advantage of a great opportunity in front of a standing only crowd at Findlay's Graham Stadium. Thomas registered his 10th goal of the season in the 21st minute of the first half giving the young talented freshman the game-winner and head coach Bill Geaman his 100th win as the Trojans figurehead.  With this win - the Trojans can at least get a share of the TRAC title if St. John's Jesuit can take care of St. Francis de Sales who defeated Whitmer tonight 9-0.  Findlay improves to 11-2-0 (5-1-0 TRAC) while the Titans fall to 8-4-0 (5-1-0 TRAC).

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I-75 Showdown at Steinecker Stadium - Perrysburg looks to keep on the right track while Findlay may have other plans?!?

Toledo - As the Northwest Ohio soccer season winds down big matches will come more relevant as the State tournament is right around the corner. Perrysburg Lady Jackets will be put to a major test as TRAC preseason favorite Findlay travels up I-75 for a Monday night showdown, the Jackets are paced by a very strong attack featuring senior Allex Brown and junior Beth Glowacki and a defending trio who may be the best in NW Ohio in Bri Boyd and Lindy DeLong.  If the Lady Trojans want to make noise to stir up issues in the seeding room in next couple of weeks - they will have to play a near perfect game to give the Jackets fits...should be a good one over at Steinecker Stadium on the campus of Perrysburg Jr. High

Game time is 7PM

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