Purcell Marian, OHSAA and Avon Lake

Avon Lake girls basketball can’t keep Purcell Marian from winning 4th straight OHSAA state title
Perhaps the most dominant stretch in OHSAA basketball history closed its final chapter Friday. Senior forward Dee Alexander had 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Cincinnati Purcell Marian Cavaliers took down the Avon Lake Shoregals,
Avon Lake girls basketball: Purcell Marian’s size, athleticism too much for Shoregals in D-III state title game
It’s one thing trying to prepare for a team like Cincinnati Purcell Marian, but it’s another stepping on the court to play them.
Purcell Marian girls' basketball team wins 4th straight OHSAA Division III title
Purcell Marian jumped out to a 7-0 lead and never led by less than five points the rest of the way, beating Avon Lake, 72-44, to capture the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state championship on Friday at University of Dayton Arena. Purcell Marian finished the season with a 23-6 record. Avon Lake also finished 23-6.
‘Put everything on the line’: How Avon Lake challenging itself resulted in a trip to the OHSAA Division III state final
The old saying in sports, “It’s hard to beat a good team twice,” holds true for the Avon Lake Shoregals girls basketball team, especially in their recent playoff run. Avon Lake head coach Paul Appel,
Avon Lake vs. Cincinnati Purcell Marian girls basketball: Shoregals’ playoff run ends, Cavaliers clinch fourth straight state championship
Cincinnati Marian Purcell was 32 minutes away from winning a fourth state championship, and Avon Lake was the only team that stood in its way March 14.
Purcell Marian Cavaliers lance Avon Lake in OHSAA Division III girls state championship
The Cavaliers are just the fourth team in Ohio High School Athletic Association history to win four consecutive titles.
Brush girls basketball loses in D-III state semifinal to Avon Lake
The Brush girls basketball team advanced the furthest in program history on March 9 in a Division III state semifinal against Avon Lake, but the Arcs couldn’t break through to the
Purcell Marian girls basketball team wins 4th consecutive state championship
Purcell Marian defeated Avon Lake to win the Division III state championship. It is Purcell Marian's fourth consecutive state championship.
Avon Lake Historical Society works to preserve memory of iconic power plant
For nearly a century, the Avon Lake Power Plant stood as a defining feature of the community. While the physical plant may be ...
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Judge dismisses case against Avon Lake's mayor
A Lorain County Probate Judge dismissed the case, writing that Avon Lake has its own process for removing a mayor and the ...
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High school wrestling: Avon Lake’s Rejan Al-Hashash, Jack Valerino honored at LCWCOA all-star meet
The hardware keeps rolling in for Avon Lake. Following impressive senior seasons, Rejan Al-Hashash and Jack Valerino were ...
Westland Heating and Air Conditioning + Plumbing purchasing naming rights to Avon stadium: Short Takes on Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville
The Avon Local Schools recently approved an agreement with Westlake-based Westland Heating and Air Conditioning + Plumbing, ...
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Judge weighs whether to dismiss corruption case against Avon Lake mayor
More than two months after the final implosion at the Avon Lake Power Plant, a group of neighbors is bringing their concerns over the demolition to court.
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Ur Decor and More to begin annual outdoor markets
Ur Decor and More, a home goods store at 680 Moore Road in Avon Lake, is preparing for its annual outdoor warm weather ...
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AVON/AVON LAKE: CRS 36th annual Charity Ball: 'A Night of Heart and Hope'
The Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services’ 36th annual Charity Ball will be held from 6:30-11:30 p.m. on Saturday, April ...