Girls Basketball

Former North standout Destiny Leo returned to her alma mater this week to host a youth basketball clinic

Maddie Stevenson completed her high school basketball career this past winter but the Perry graduate has a lot of hoops left to play as she heads to Hiram College this fall.

North senior Cece Hamilton previously committed to Hiram College but as she did so many times on the court, she pivoted and will now continue her education and playing career at Notre Dame College.

Kirtland senior Alex Rosson on Monday made her commitment to Mount Union official.

Independence on Monday held a signing day event for three athletes who will continue their education and playing careers in college.

Brittany Zele has resigned from her position at Kirtland after coaching the Hornets for the past three seasons.

The Western Reserve Conference recently released its 2021-2022 All-Conference Teams following the conclusion of the regular season.

Perry’s offense got off to a slow start but the Pirates amped up the pressure on defense in a 39-21 win over visiting Lake Catholic in a Division II sectional final on Saturday.

Kirtland opened the postseason with a 42-35 win over visiting Pymatuning Valley in a Division III sectional final on Saturday.

North coach Paul Force needed overtime to collect career win No. 250, a 39-37 defeat of visiting Mentor on Thursday.

Mayfield made a run at host Walsh Jesuit but the Wildcats came up short in a Division I sectional final on Thursday, 42-35.

Perry jumped out to a big lead and then held on for dear life in a 54-50 win over host Hawken in a Chagrin Valley Conference showdown on Saturday.

Madison made a late run at host Howland but the Blue Streaks ran out of time and fell to the Tigers in a Division I sectional semifinal on Saturday, 58-52.

Mayfield got off to a hot start in its postseason opener against visiting Ellet on Saturday and went on to win, 64-46.

Cori Marsalis scored six of her 12 points in the fourth quarter as Mayfield came from behind to defeat host Chardon on Wednesday, 51-49.

Two days after beating 19-1 Stow, Perry traveled to Brush and knocked off the Arcs in a non-conference game on Wednesday, 46-41.

Independence honored its three seniors with a 77-26 non-conference win over visiting Lincoln West on Wednesday.

Kirtland bounced back from Monday’s loss to Trinity with a 51-47 non-conference win over visiting Geneva on Wednesday.

Claire Wakim and Riley Montagner both hit key shots to lead Madison to a 63-60 double-overtime win at Mayfield on Monday.

Perry claimed its biggest win of the season on Monday by knocking off visiting Stow in a non-conference game, 41-36.