Friday, August 31, 2012
Junior ran for 5 TDs, 196 yards in season debut
As a broad-shouldered Khari Anderson towers over most people with his 6-2, 185 pound frame, he’ll almost make you do a double-take when he suggests that he’s not that big of a man. Perhaps it’s the junior defensive end-running back’s way of reducing the pressure and slowly growing into his role as the team’s leading rusher, but pretty soon, it won’t hold up under scrutiny. Five rushing touchdowns and 196 yards against Western Reserve Academy last week have a way of raising a man’s stature, not just physically, but also in the minds of his teammates and opponents. Anderson’s massive totals highlighted the Hawks’ season-opening 40-14 victory over the Pioneers and have built anticipation for tonight’s 7 p.m. tilt at Lutheran West. But if …
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Here’s what happened in the Mayfield-Hillcrest area this week.
Back to School – All local school districts opened this week. There’s still a chance for many of you to send us your pictures of the big day. Report Cards – Report cards for Ohio schools are supposed to be released Aug. 29. But state school officials may delay the release until September while the state auditor investigates whether school districts have manipulated data for better results. Mayfield Wins – Wildcats quarterback Drazen Markovic had a rough outing but led Mayfield to a 22-21 overtime win at Nordonia in the season opener. Wright Interview – Gilmour Academy rising star AJ Wright sat down to talk about his life and football during an interview with Mayfield-Hillcrest patch. Snow Program – Mayfield Village council signed off on $…
Hawks get victory in a tricky opener over Western Reserve Academy
Western Reserve Academy’s bizarre non-punting, non-kicking style left Hawken coach Clifford Walton rather baffled with onside kicks after scores and no punts on fourth down. But whatever confusion the Pioneers wrought, Hawken running back Khari Anderson was right there to clarify matters Friday evening. Anderson, a junior, ran 24 times for 196 yards and scored five touchdowns as the Hawks defeated the tactics of WRA for a season-opening home win, 40-14. The Hawks pounded out 334 total yards of offense, all on the ground. Seth King had 73 yards and Josh Walters 57. Although Anderson produced gaudy numbers, he fumbled twice which helped the Pioneers rally from a 14-0 halftime deficit to tie the game in the third quarter. Nonetheless, Walton …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Mayfield-Hillcrest Patch is your place to show off your stylish student!
Got a little one going to school for the first time? Do you have a student preparing to load up the backpack and carry a lunch once again? Share your photos on Mayfield-Hillcrest Patch, an ideal space for online galleries! The school season begins today with Mayfield City Schools and Hawken School opening its doors for the 2012-2013 school year. Gilmour Academy began on Monday. Uploading photos to Patch is easy. You can either add them to this article or our Neighborhood Pics & Clips gallery, a running collection of images from all over Mayfield-Hillcrest. Just follow these instructions: 1. You have to be registered as a user to upload a photo or video on the site. It's easy and free to join. Simply click the 'join' button on our homepage…
Monday, August 20, 2012
Anderson ready to step in for departed Simmons
Hawken football coach Clifford Walton will tell you that the game’s dictated by numbers – the more players you have, the better off you are to endure the season’s inevitable injuries. The Hawks don’t have a lot of guys this season, and with some untimely injuries, the team’s numbers have been heading in the wrong direction and the season hasn’t even started yet. After running back Khari Anderson took a helmet-to-helmet blow in a scrimmage with Beachwood on Friday night, Walton’s heart undoubtedly leapt for a moment. Thankfully, Anderson was OK and scored a crucial touchdown in overtime. With the season opening this Friday at home against Western Reserve Academy, going down another player – especial your star, no less – would’ve been a …
School openings, football games and council meetings dot this week’s local calendar
1. School Opens: Mayfield City Schools and Hawken School begin classes for the 2012-2013 school year on Tuesday. Gilmour Academy begins its first classes today. 2. Football Season Begins: Mayfield at Nordonia, 7 p.m., Friday; Western Reserve Academy at Hawken, 7 p.m., Friday; Beachwood at Gilmour Academy, 2 p.m., Saturday. 3. Mayfield Heights Special City Council Meeting, Monday, 5:30 p.m.: City meets for the first time since June 25. Several Board of Zoning Appeals items are on the agenda. 4. Mayfield Village Council Meeting, Monday, 8 p.m.: The Council meeting will be preceded by a scheduled Finance meeting at 7:30 p.m. 5. Family Fun Night, Sunday, 6-8 p.m.: The final Family Fun Night kicks off at the Highland Heights Community Pool on …
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Anderson takes a big hit but gets up to score during an exhibition game with Beachwood
Scrimmages are supposed to be light-hitting affairs without a real score being recorded and special-teams play kept at a minimum. But you wouldn’t have known that from the way Hawken running back Khari Anderson received a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit from Beachwood’s Nate Hamilton on Friday night. Anderson had his bell rung, and the dazed and confused junior looked like he was chiming on the wrong hour for a while on the sidelines at Hawken’s Walton Stadium. But the team’s trainer and doctor cleared him to return in overtime. The young man who had his helmet hidden from him on the sidelines scored the game-tying touchdown on two overtime runs to match an earlier Beachwood TD scamper. Then Ian Bell found senior Mark Murgiano in the corner …
Monday, January 23, 2012
The Cleveland Heights High, Shaker Heights High and Hawken School band will perform in the 16th Annual Tri-C High School Rock Off Final Exam Feb. 11
Lack of Focus just became a band a month ago. The members hadn’t performed live together. But they tried out for the Tri-C High School Rock Off anyway, and snagged a spot in the final round. They were one of 66 high school bands that made it out of 80 applicants, said Frank Imhoff of Live Nation. The band performed Friday night at the House of Blues during round three of the 16th annual event Feb. 11. Cleveland Heights High School student Giles Vondoom was confident they’d move past the first round to the final, known as the "Final Exam,” before he and the band played. “I may feel nervous, but I don’t feel intimated. I feel as a band we’re phenomenal and we have the potential to win it, if not this year, next year,” said 16-year-old Giles…
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Simmons leads group of Hawks recognized for state honors.
Hawken senior running back Jeremy Simmons was named to the first team of the 2011 Associated Press Division IV All-Ohio high school football team and led a group of five players who made the grade. Sophomore defensive lineman Khari Anderson, sophomore defensive back Jacob Gries, senior offensive lineman Baui Senkfor and junior defensive back Ryan Stilson were tabbed as special mentions on the team. The Hawks finished 6-4 on the season.
