Gilmour Academy falls to Beachwood

Lancers rally falls short against Bison.

Gilmour Academy got behind early against Beachwood on Friday night and never really could catch up. Despite junior guard David Linane’s 26 points, the Lancers couldn’t overcome a huge early hole and fell to the Bison, 87-79, at home. Sophomores AJ Wright and Colin Zucker scored 10 points each for Gilmour. John Davis III led the Bison with 27 points and Ellis Cohen had 24. "I think we came out a little flat tonight, and Beachwood came out shooting well. …  Obviously they have a tremendous point guard in the Davis kid. We had a hard time defending him," Pfundstein said. Rob Catanese, who Pfundstein considers to be the team’s best defender, injured his left hamstring in the middle of the first quarter and did not return. Pfundstein said …

Ware Enjoys Journey to 300 Victories

Basketball coach in 33rd year at Mayfield

Tony Ware’s  father spent many years coaching football on the high school and college levels. When his son decided to follow in his footsteps, he told him one very important thing – if you find a coaching job that you like, stay there. Some 33 years later, Ware has stayed where he started. And the Mayfield girls' basketball program has benefited from his loyalty. Ware recently reached a coaching milestone with his 300th career triumph in a 59-39 victory over Euclid.  The veteran coach was rewarded with the game ball and a plaque, but his fondest memories are the players he has maintained relationships with over the years. “I never really thought about it that much,” said Ware the day after the achievement. “The fact that they (wins) all …

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