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From News 5 Cleveland WEWS, Chronicle Telegram and 11 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
News 5 Cleveland WEWS4 hours ago
Lorain County joins wave of investment in women's sports, on News 5 Cleveland WEWSAn announcement by the Lorain County Leviathan this week is the latest in a wave of investments in women’s sports in Northeast Ohio.
Chronicle Telegram5 hours ago
Avon back in girls soccer Final 4 after 2-0 victory over Sylvania Northview, on Chronicle TelegramThe Eagles junior forward scored twice in the span of 60 seconds late in the first half of Saturday's Division II regional final to send Avon back to the Final Four for the second time in three years.
Chronicle Telegram5 hours ago
Elyria Catholic drops thrilling five-set match in regional finals, on Chronicle TelegramThe Panthers, who are ranked third in Division IV by MaxPreps, rallied from a two-game deficit before falling 25-18, 26-24, 20-25, 24-26, 16-14 in a thrilling Region 13 final at Alliance.
Chronicle Telegram7 hours ago
Cross country: Avon girls, Keystone's Yuronich shine at state meet, on Chronicle TelegramContact Paul Heyse at 329-7135 or ctsports@chroniclet.com
WFMJ9 hours ago
‘Cash Explosion’ to be livestreamed Saturday night, on WFMJBecause of NBC Sports’ college football coverage, “Cash Explosion” will stream at 7:30 p.m. on WFMJ.com, the 21 News app and all your streaming devices.
Akron Beacon Journal15 hours ago
OHSAA soccer tournament scores. Boys, girls regional finals this weekend, on Akron Beacon JournalWe're tracking scores of every Ohio high school boys and girls regional final. Find scores and area recaps here.
Cleveland.com16 hours ago
Toledo Central Catholic freshman gets a taste of the spotlight with two-interception playoff game, on Cleveland.comTroy Yharbrough snagged two first-quarter interceptions in his first playoff game for state powerhouse Toledo Central Catholic.
Chronicle Telegram19 hours ago
Lorain County Leviathan starting women's soccer team, on Chronicle TelegramThe Leviathan men's team played its first season this year as a member of the USL League Two. The women's program will focus on attracting elite collegiate talent, including players looking to compete during the summer months and former college players who want to continue in competitive soccer.
Lorain Times20 hours ago
College athletes from Lorain County record results in 4 sports for the week ending Oct. 25, 2026, on Lorain TimesTwenty-nine college athletes from Lorain County posted results in the week ending Oct. 25, 2026.
Lorain Times23 hours ago
Lorain County college teams have 4 games scheduled for the week ending Nov. 14, 2026, on Lorain TimesLorain County has four college games across three sports scheduled for the week ending Nov. 14, 2026.
crawfordcountynowYesterday
Area prep football roundup Nov. 6, on crawfordcountynowBoxes and scores from local football games for Friday.
Zanesville Times RecorderYesterday
OHSAA playoff football regional quarterfinal round in the books, on Zanesville Times RecorderThe 2026 Ohio High School Athletic Association high school football playoffs took another step in the state tournament on Friday, Nov. 6.
WTOLNov. 6
Avon Lake vs. Central Catholic | Big Board Friday Playoffs Week 2, on WTOLCheck out all the high school football action here... https://www.wtol.com/big-board-friday
Chronicle TelegramNov. 6
H.S. Football Playoffs: Terrible start sets tone in Avon Lake loss, on Chronicle TelegramShoremen fall 35-7 to No. 1 seed Toledo Central Catholic.
Cleveland.comNov. 6
Ohio high school football scores for OHSAA playoffs second round: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, on Cleveland.comHere are high school football scores from Friday’s second round of the OHSAA playoffs around Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.
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Cleveland.comNov. 6
Toledo Central Catholic rolls Avon Lake as Jeremiah Fuller shines with three first-half touchdowns, on Cleveland.comJeremiah Fuller racked up another three-touchdown game while freshman Troy Yharbrough snagged two interceptions as Toledo Central Catholic rolled Avon Lake in a Division II regional quarterfinal.
Chronicle TelegramNov. 6
H.S. Football Playoffs: Avon cruises past Rhodes, on Chronicle TelegramEagles open their postseason with 38-8 win.
Fremont News-MessengerNov. 6
Ohio high school football playoff scores for Week 12, on Fremont News-MessengerHere are the results from Ohio high school football playoffs games held on Friday, Nov. 6.
Crain's Cleveland BusinessNov. 6
Lorain County Leviathan to launch women’s soccer team in 2027, on Crain's Cleveland BusinessThe new team will play at ForeFront Field in Avon and provide opportunities for current and former college players, as well as women hoping to play professionally.
The Crescent-NewsNov. 6
Regional volleyball: O-G to D-IV finals, MC falls in five, on The Crescent-NewsOttawa-Glandorf advanced to its second regional final appearance in the last three years while Miller City was thwarted in its bid for a second straight Elite Eight trip as the
In brief
The short notes of 5AM Lorain’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Avon footballAvon's Eagles opened the playoffs with a 38-8 win over Rhodes.
Avon's Eagles opened the playoffs with a 38-8 win over Rhodes.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Chronicle Telegram
Women's soccerThe Lorain County Leviathan will launch a women's soccer team in 2027.
The Lorain County Leviathan will launch a women's soccer team in 2027. It will play at ForeFront Field in Avon.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Crain's Cleveland Business
SoccerThe Lorain County Leviathan will launch a women's team in 2027, led by the same ownership group behind the men's USL League Two franchise.
The Lorain County Leviathan will launch a women's team in 2027, led by the same ownership group behind the men's USL League Two franchise. The program is aimed at current and former college players.
News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: Cleveland.com, News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Prep sportsAvon (8-2) begins its football playoff run against the Rams (7-4) at 7 p.m.
Avon (8-2) begins its football playoff run against the Rams (7-4) at 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 6, in Avon, per the listing, and the Eagles' boys soccer team beat North Royalton 3-0 to get one win from another Final Four. Avon Lake rallied to beat Kenston in overtime and plays CVCA at 5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 8, per the listing, while Avon's volleyball title defense ended against Wadsworth in four sets.
News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: Chronicle Telegram, Chronicle Telegram, Chronicle Telegram, Chronicle Telegram, Avon vs Cle. Rhodes listing, Avon Lake vs Cuy. Valley Christian Acad. listing