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To earn an Ohio high school diploma, students must meet both the testing and curriculum requirements identified by the State of Ohio. Here is the law with requirements for those who are graduating in the class of 2014 and beyond.
Students must earn 20 curriculum requirements, as they have in previous years. However, the required number of credits needed in mathematics increases from three to four and decreases in elective credits from six to five. Additionally, students must receive instruction in economics and financial literacy as well as fine arts. See the checklist below for more information.
There are temporary exemptions in state legislation for some students. Here is information about opting out of the curriculum requirements for graduation.
The following checklists provide information regarding the testing and curriculum graduation requirements, as well as information about an alternative way to meet the testing requirements.
Use this checklist for students who entered ninth grade for the first time after July 1, 2010.
Graduating Classes 2014 and Beyond
1. It's not about you, its about them. Do not live your own sports dreams through your kids. It's their turn now. Let them make their own choices, both good and bad.
2. Never talk to a coach about your child's play time after a game. Actually you never should. You should have your kid do that. That said, if you just can't help yourself, send an email the next day and ask for some phone time.
3. NEVER yell at referees. They are trying. How would you like it if someone came to your job and screamed at you? Not. So. Much. If you have a real issue file a grievance the next day.
4. Do NOT coach your kid from the sideline. Your job is to be a cheerleader, not a coach. If you wanted to coach, you should have volunteered.
5. It is EXTREMELY UNLIKELY you are raising a professional athlete. I promise you. Relax, let them have a good time and learn the lessons they are supposed to be learning in sports.
6. Kids should play the sport that is in season until they are in middle school. Then they can decide which one or two sports they want to play and become more focused. Cross training prevents injuries and burnout.
7. If you have nothing nice to say, sit down and be quiet. Don't be "that" parent.
8. If you are losing your mind on the sideline of game, it's time to look in the mirror and figure out why. It's not normal to care that much about sports. Put that energy into something more productive.
9. Let them fail. Forgotten equipment, not working out, not practicing at home? Let them suffer the consequences of that. It will make them better.
10. Your kids are watching you. Make them proud not embarrassed.
Four Social Media Mistakes That Can Cost You a Scholarship
Mistake #1: Inappropriate PhotosOnce upon a time, Facebook was only used by college students. In 2011, that fairy tale is over. Because everyone from grandparents to university officials now uses Facebook to browse through photos, it's important to develop a discerning eye before hitting "post." The University of Kentucky uses its website to warn student-athletes that they can lose their scholarships and be kicked off the team as a direct result of having inappropriate pictures posted to Facebook. Make sure photos on all of your accounts are grandma-approved—no nudity, alcohol or drugs. If you've posted those images to your account, or if one of your friends has tagged you in risqué photos, remove them immediately.
Mistake #2: Profanity It's late and you're upset about the night's loss, so you write a quick tweet about the quarterback that includes an F-bomb. No big deal, right? Wrong. That one lapse can cause a school to rethink its scholarship offer. Other obscene language can be just as damaging. According to the Huffington Post, Caitlin Ortiz, a Molloy College softball player, lost her scholarship due to lyrics from a Chris Brown song she posted on Facebook. Always think twice about every status update, making sure both the language and message are G-rated.
Mistake #3: Violating NCAA RegulationsAccording to an article in the New York Times, certain social media communications can be considered violations of NCAA regulations. The article explains that Facebook friend requests to recruits from a college's fans, boosters or alums may be prohibited by the NCAA. No penalties have yet been assessed for these kinds of communications, but some recruits have been the targets of hostile tweets, posts and comments. Avoid the negativity, and any possible violation, by keeping such "friends" out of your accounts altogether.
Mistake #4: Not Updating Your Privacy SettingsFacebook is constantly updating its privacy settings. Stay up-to-date on all changes to maintain your circle of friends, and monitor content other people post about you. Even if you censor your own posts and photos, one raunchy comment or snapshot posted by a friend can do serious damage to your reputation and scholarship chances.
Censoring your social media might seem like a quick way to take the fun out of Facebook, but it has become essential for any high school athlete. Give yourself a better chance by reviewing your social media accounts today.
PARENTS, COACHES: PLEASE BE ADIVISE OF THE NEW RULE FOR RECLASSIFYING (Holding your child back) IN Ohio.......
5.) Bylaw 4?]3?]4, Semesters for Grades 7?]8 (New) Related to the eight?]semester high school rule, this amendment permits students who complete the sixth grade and before entering the ninth grade eligibility for athletic competition for a period not to exceed four semesters taken in order of attendance, whether the student participates or not. The issue was raised by administrators who are concerned about the "redshirting" of students in grades seven and eight. 377 in favor; 64 opposed...
Trying to get more clarification on this rule
1. Does this rule affect an student who is entering 8th grade who parent has decided to retain them in 7th?
2. Does the rule affect an student who just completed the 8th and parents have decided to retain the student?
3. When is the effective date for the rule to go into play?
4. If a parent decide to retain the student and he does not play for the Middle school team but for a club team in the year he was retained. Does this effect there High school eligibility once they are in High School?
No student who was enrolled in 7th or 8th grade during the 2013-14 school year (this most recent school year) will be affected by the new bylaw. Students who were in 6th grade during the 2013-14 school year and those students who were enrolled in grades below 6th grade will be affected by the bylaw.
Whether a student participates in school sports or not has no affect on the semsesters of attendance. If a student has spent 4 semesters in 7th and 7th grade, the student will be affected if the student enters 7th grade this school year or a subsequent year. The new middle school bylaw indicates no more than four semesters of attendance once a student enteres the (7th and 8th grade). The semester bylaw for high school bylaw does not consider middle school attendance but rather semesters of attendance when a student enters high school or is otherwise eligible for high school athletics (e.g. a middle school student who is too old for middle school athletics and participates at the high school).
Re-Cap of the All Star game
The Rising Star AAU All Star Game was held on May 20th at Wayne High School in the Muntz Gym.. Some of the area's best came out to represent their summer AAU teams. Starting off the evening was the East vs. West showdown featuring the class of 2019. Heading the class is Amair Davis of Trootwood/All Ohio Red. He is not only one of the best in the area but also in the state. Look for the 6'0 guard to be one of the best in the nation this time next year. He didn't disappoint with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assist. Leading the way for the East team was Rashad McKee of Wayne/Dayton Pilots with 19 points. McKee scored from the inside as well as knocked down some deep three's. Also in double figures was Steven Victoria of Wayne/Dayton Pilots. The game looked to be lop-sided at the half with the East ahead 44 to 19. The West was lead by hot shooting Malachi Matthews Dunbar/All Ohio Red . In the second half the West made a game of it but came up short 72-50. Matthews was lead scorer with 23 points. Javon Chapman Dunbar/Dayton Elite, Micheal Elmore Dunbar and BJ Johnson of Vandlia/Dayton Elite each had 8 points. A couple of the areas top 6th graders/Class of 2019 also got a chance to showcase their talents . Sammuel Anderson OBC Elite and Carl Blanton Jr of Dayton Elite got a chance to play up and both more than held their own. Look for these two to head-line February 2015 Middle School All Star game.
East Team
Danny Lewis II Northmont/Dayton Nets
Carl Blanton Jr. Richard Allen/Dayton Elite 6th
Steven Victoria Wayne/Dayton Pilots
Rashad Mckee Wayne/Dayton Pilots
Dajuan Allen Richard Allen/Dayton Pilots
Taydren Carter Deca/Dayton Pilots
BJ Johnson Morton/Dayton Elite
Brian Hill II Wayne/dayton Pilots
Amari Davis Trotwood/All Ohio Red
Jeren Smith Dunbar/Dayton Elite
Sammuel Anderson Trotwood/OBC 6th
West Team
Michael Elmore Dunbar
Deshawn Johnson DECA/Dayton Pilots
Jayden Littlejohn Wayne/Dayton Pilots
Tavon Goodwin Richard Allen/Dayton Pilots
Bryson Flucas Meadowdale
Daniel Cummings Boys Prep/Dayton Pilots
Jovaughn Chapman Dunbar/Dayton Elite
Ryan Marchal Centerville/Warrior Elite
Malachi Matthews Dunbar/All Ohio Red
8th Grade East vs. West showdown for the class of 2018. Heading the class was Samari Curtis of Xenia/OBC, Antwaun Johnson Dunbar/Tier 1 and L'Christian Blue Smith Wayne/OBC. All three players are top in their class with Smith being one of the tops in the nation. Smith was lead scorer with 26 points. Matthew Palma led the West while scoring 18 points. While Palma is a relativity unknown he has plenty of upside. I look for him to be one of the top bigs in this area if he continues to develop. A couple of players to watch in the next few years are Joseph Scales of Thurgood/Swish, Diante Lesperance Wayne/Dayton Metro and Jadon Rucker West Carrollton/Rucker Park.
Samari Curtis Xenai/OBC
Payton Knott Franklin/OBC
Raveion Hargrove Trotwood/Dayton Swish
Jack Morga-Elliott Fairborn/OBC
George Anderson DECA/Airmen
Antwaun Johnson Dunbar/King James Tier 1
Rile Mason Pathways/Dayton Pilots
L'Christian Smith Wayne/OBC
Isaiah Bower Sidney/OBC
Philip Harwood West Carollton/Rucker Park
Nykel Davis Fairview/Rucker Park
Jadon Rucker Furlow West Carrollton/Rucker Park
Matthew Palma Wayne/OBC
Diante Lesperance Wayne/Dayton Metro
Davontae McKee Wayne/Dayton Pilots
Jami Dewberry Jr. Meadowdale/Dayton Swiss
Jeraine Groce Trotwood/Dayton Swish
Shawn Reid Jr. Thrugood/And 1 Elite
Joseph Scales Thurgood/Dayton Swish
9th Grade East vs. West showdown with the class of 2017.. Heading the class is Storm Cook of Piqua/All Ohio, Kamron Drollet of Fairmont/Dayton Flight, and Christian Wilson of Northmont/Dayton Pilots. Watch out for D. Capers of Northmont/OBC and Max Morgan-Elliot of Fairborn/OBC to begin to shine. Leading scorers for the East were Jerontae MCComb Meadowdale/Dayton Pilots with 13 points and Christian Wilson Northmont/Dayton Pilots. West leading scorer was D. Capers Northmont with 16, Isiah Trice Wayne/All Ohio White with 15 and Storm Cook Piqua/All Ohio Red.
Dalton Stewart Brookville/OBC
Christian Wilson Northmont/Pilots
Peyton Young Wayne/OBC
Cedric Baldwin Beavercreek/Dayton Pilots
Isaiah Gordon CJ/Dayton Pilots
Jerontae McComb Meadowdale/Dayton Pilots
Kamron Drollet Fairmont/Dayton Flight
D Capers Northmonts/OBC
Craig Rice Horizon/Dayton Pilots
Storm Cook Piqua/All Ohio Red
Isaiah Trice Wayne/All Ohio White
Max Morgan-Elliott Fairborn/OBC
AAU All Star Games
May 20
7th, 8th and 9th Grades
May 20 7th, 8th and 9th grades
7th 8th 9th
Mike Hill Wayne Diante Lesperanmce Wayne Chris Jackson Dunbar
Jayden Littlejohn Wayne Samari Curtis Xenia L'Christian Blue Smith Wayne
Bryson Flucas M'Dale Caleb Johnson Trotwood Dalton Stewart Brookville
Amari Davis Trotwood Payton Knotts Franklin Peyton Young Wayne
Davontae Mckee Wayne Isaiah Bower Sidney Christian Wilson Northmont
Sammy Anderson Justin Allen Stivers D. Capers Northmont
Steven Victoria Wayne Ronnie Hampton Wayne Kamron Drollet Fairmont
Malachi Matthews Dunbar Jadon Rucker-Furlow WC Isaiah Gordan CJ
Andre Gordan Sidney Nykel Davis MDale Craig Rice Horizon
Ryan Machel Centerville Chadler Wren BellBrook Floyd Scott Ponitz
Andre Gordan Sidney Rashad McKee Wayne Cedric Baldwin Beavercreek
Riley Mason Pathways
7th Grade 2019
Mike Hill 5'9 G Wayne Bryson Flucas 5'9 G M'Dale
Amair Davis 6'0 G Trotwood Ryan Machel 5'8 G Centerville
Davontae McKee 6"0 SG Wayne Malachi Matthews 5'9 SG Dunbar
Carl Blanton Jr. 6'1 Richard Allen Jayden Littlejohn 5'9 PG Wayne
Jaren L Smith 5'2 PG Dunbar PJ Bryant-Johnson 6'3 Vandalia
Steven Victorina 5'10 SF Wayne Jovaughn Chapman 5'5 PG Dunbar
Danny Lewis 5'7 PG Northmont Micheal Elmore 5'6 SG Dunbar
Sammy Anderson PG Daniel Cumming 5'10 SF Boys Prep
Taydren Carter 5'1 PG DECA Tavon Goodwin 5'11 SF Richard Allen
DaJuan Allen 5'10 SF Richard Allen Deshon Johnson
8th Grade 2018
Samari Curtis 6'1 PG Xenia Isaiah Bowser 6'0 PG Sidney
Joseph Scates 6'2 Sf Thurgood Diante Lesperannce 6'0 SG Wayne
Payton Knotts 5'6 PG Franklin Justin Allen 6'0 SF Stivers
Nykel Davis 6'1 SF M'Dale Davontee McKee 5'8 G Wayne
Ravieon Hargrove 5'9 PG T'Wood Matt Palma 6'7 C Wayne
Riley Mason 6'1 Pathways
Chadler Wren 6'0 Bellbrook Jadon Rucker-Furlow SF 6'1 WC
Eric Sealy Philip Harwood 5'8 PG W'Carrolton
Jack Morgan-Elliot 5'6 PG Fairborn Shawn Reid 6'0 SF Kiser
Jamil Dewberry Jr 5'9 SG EJ Brown Amari Davis 6'0 PG Trotwood
LChristian Smith 6'5 SF Wayne
Antwon Johnson 6'2 SG Dunbar
9th Grade 2017 EAST WEST
Dalton Stewart 6'1 PG Brookville Kamron Drollet 5'8 PG Fairmont
Isaiah Gordon 6'1 SF Cj D. Capers 6'3 SF Northmont
Christian Wilson 5'9 PG Northmont Floyd Scott 6'4 PF Ponitz
Peyton Young 6'1 SF Wayne Chris Jackson 5'11 SG Dunbar
Cedric Baldwin 5'11 SG B'Creek Craig Rice 5'9 SG Horizon
Kyle Rembert 5'9 SG Thurgood Max Morgan-Elliott'5 PF Fairborn
Jerontae McComb 6'4 PF M'Dale Storm Cook 5'10 PG Piqua
more information will follow
By: Alan Stein
I am 100% opposed to publicly ranking youth basketball players.
Too many players use rankings as a barometer of their value on the court, parents wear it like a badge of honor and coaches use it to pump up their own prowess.
Kids should play basketball for 2 reasons:
My eyes opened to the Player Ranking cult about a decade ago when the Washington Post ran a story claiming a Baltimore kid was the 'best 10-year-old player in the country.'
I couldn't believe it. 10 years old? Really?
First of all, how could you possibly claim a kid was the best 10-year-old unless you had seen every single 10-year-old play?
And what is the point of even trying to determine whom the best 10-year-old is? Who does that benefit? What positive could possibly come of that?
Why would anyone want to burden a 10-year-old kid with the pressure of being 'the best'? Or 12-year-old. Or 14-year-old for that matter?
These are kids we are talking about!
Now, I am fine with naming All-American teams or even publicly ranking players right before their senior year in high school… but I believe in doing so as a way to recognize them for what they have already accomplished… not trying to prematurely
predict their future.
But even then it is a slippery slope, as success is never guaranteed.
What 3 things do Shaheen Halloway and Kenny Gregory have in common?
Publicized Internet Player Rankings are polluting youth basketball.
If a player is ranked really high, they often become complacent and get enabled by a swarm of vultures and hanger-on-ers who see this kid as their conduit to riches and fame. Everyone in his entourage becomes a 'yes man' and kisses their butt. How does that help their development and growth?
If a player is ranked low or not ranked at all, they often become frustrated and question the hard work they have already put in. Oftentimes they become selfish players in order to 'Go for mine' when playing in tournaments and events. They start playing THE game instead of playing THEIR game.
This selfish mentality happens to highly ranked players too… they know that if they don't fill up the stat sheets their ranking will suffer. The result is selfish play at most youth tournaments and AAU events. Too much dribbling, forced shots and no extra passes – the exact opposite of how the game is supposed to be played!
If you want real insight to the dangers of player rankings, I highly recommend you read George Dohrmann's book Play Their Hearts Out.
Going hand in hand with this infatuation with Player Rankings is the need for exposure. After all, you need exposure to get ranked, right? How can you get ranked if no one ever sees you play?
I get a dozen emails a week asking me "what is the best way for me to get exposure?"
My answer?
Become the best player and teammate you can be, the exposure will follow. If you can play – they will find you.
Report: AAU 'power broker' arrested on drug trafficking charges
The man behind the D.C. Assault AAU basketball team, home to scores of college players and multiple pros, has been arrested on drug trafficking charges, according to multiple media reports.
Assault founder and coach Curtis Malone was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration for a year before law enforcement officials finally closed in on Friday, The Washington Post reported.
According to its website , D.C. Assault counts among its alumni NBA players Jeff Green, Keith Bogans and Nolan Smith -- nine McDonald's All-Americans in all.
According to court documents cited by the Post, a wiretap revealed a man was visiting Malone's home in Upper Marlboro, Md., to buy drugs. After the man left Malone's house carrying a bag, police made a traffic stop and discovered the man's bag contained one kilogram of cocaine.
Officers, armed with a search warrant, then went to Malone's home, where they say they found one kilogram of cocaine, 100 grams of heroin and drug-distribution-related materials.
Malone, co-founder of the Assault in 1993, was convicted of drug-related charges three years before starting the team and served a short sentence. Along with several other legal problems since, Malone also ran afoul of NCAA rules in 2012 for sending money to a former Assault player, Kansas State's Jamar Samuels.
The Post described Malone as a "youth basketball power broker." The proliferation of AAU programs across the country has been bemoaned by basketball critics for creating such power brokers who have unchecked influence to steer the best talent to college programs.
A couple of years ago, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said of AAU coaches : "They don't answer to anybody. Who is funding them (and) what are their goals? What race are they running?"
Dayton, OH – The second annual Local Legends Game at Dunbar High School brings the shining stars of the Dayton basketball community together for a good cause and a great evening of entertainment. Fans at the game will be given the chance to win several pairs of autographed sneakers and Tshirts, participate in raffle drawings, and get autographs from hometown superstars. This charity event will take place on Saturday August 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Dunbar High School, 1400 Albritton Drive Dayton, OH 45417. The cause to benefit from this charity exhibition is the Cook Scholarship Fund at Dunbar High School which helps scholars and athletes achieve their college aspirations.
Organizers have compiled impressive team rosters that will ensure an exciting on-court performance. Chicago Bull Shooting Guard and 3-point Shootout Champion Daequan Cook and his Dunbar High School contemporary Norris Cole, Point Guard for the Miami Heat, team up to dazzle the crowd, and bring a taste of professional basketball to Dayton. Southwest Ohio produces an enormous amount of basketball talent from its high schools and colleges, yet has been unable to support a professional team of its own since the 1970's. Perhaps, the annual Local Legends can spark the interest of investors and fans alike in order to bring pro basketball to Dayton, a city that has not only birthed several superstars but is hungry for the sport's return. Other local legends in attendance are Chris Wright, Carl Edwards, Kenny Hayes, Cashmere Wright, Josh Benson, Mark Anderson, Dwight Anderson, Nate Miller, Rhonda Price, Steve Wright, Aaron Pogue, Dionte Vaughn, John Diebler, Brandy Hoskins, Chris Pearson, Daquan Walker, and Earl DJ Bandcamp.
Prior to the game, Daequan Cook and Revival Ministries International will sponsor a Back To School Giveaway where they will give the first 50 boys and 50 girls backpacks brimming with the necessary supplies needed to start the school year off right. Other sponsors involved in the Local Legends Game are Roosters, Coca Cola, Elite Sports and Entertainment, Stafford Jewelers, Original Thought Required, Corporate Got-Em, Eric Bowling and associates, and SYL resources, LLC. The giveaway will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at which point the doors for the game will open and the game will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the game can be purchased at the door for $5.00 kid's admission, and $7.00 adult admission.
If you'd like to get involved, and help sponsor a charitable event with DC4three contact www.dc4three.com or call (773)332-7456. For more information on the Local Legends Game, contact Coach Herbert "Chuck" Richardson at (937)776-7364.
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L'Christian "Blue" Smith Next Level/Spiece Heat (top left) has made unofficial visit to Indiana, UD and Xavier. Reggie Crawford AI9/Spiece Heat has been contacted by several major D1 Schools
Evanston 8th grader Nojel Eastern Spiece Heat (below) on Northwestern's radar and Eastern has made unofficial visit to Depaul, Indiana
Indiana basketball offers scholarships to Paul Scruggs and Zach Gunn
Two of the top basketball players in the incoming high school freshman class received scholarship offers from Indiana on Monday.
Indiana coach Tom Crean offered two players — 6-3 Southport freshman-to-be Paul Scruggs and 6-6 Hamilton Southeastern freshman-to-be Zach Gunn — three weeks after Scruggs and Gunn took an unofficial visit to the school.
Mike Peterson, the pair's AAU coach for the Indy Hoosiers, said Indiana has been interested in both players since last year; the NCAA allows coaches to recruit seventh- and eighth-graders.
"Indiana has been watching Paul and Zach since seventh grade, especially (assistant coach Tim) Buckley," Peterson said. "They've shown a lot of interest. When we went down there for a visit, they took them through and asked them if they wanted to be Hoosiers."
Peterson said Crean and the staff did not pressure the players to make a commitment now. Several other schools, including Xavier, Purdue, Ohio State and Memphis, have shown heavy interest in both Scruggs and Gunn. Last summer IU offered North Central's Eron Gordon prior to his freshman season.
"The talks we've had with the family is that it would put a lot of pressure on them to commit as eighth graders," Peterson said. "There are a lot of eyes following you and it can be tough if you aren't ready for that. So it's probably best to let them see other things and let them get bigger and stronger. (Crean) said he wants them to make the appropriate decisions, but that he also wants them to be Hoosiers."
The Indy Hoosiers took third at the AAU Nationals in Orlando, Fla., last week. Kris Wilkes, an incoming freshman at North Central, and Justin Roberts, an incoming freshman at (Indy Spiece Heat)Pike, are also getting early Division I interest.
Peterson said Scruggs and Gunn are two of the top players he has seen nationally in that age group.
"Scruggs is one of the best combo guards in the country as far as all-around skill and rebounding," he said. "And Zach Gunn is a really smooth lefty shooter. He sort of has a game like (former Brebeuf Jesuit and Indiana standout) Alan Henderson going inside and outside."
(Players please wear AAU jersey with white and dark side, Girls and 7th graders please report early to be place on a team.)
*Please note All Star game partipant will be chosen from boys game to play at 5 pm.
12:00 pm check in
1 pm 7th Grade Boys
2 pm 7th and 8th Grade Girls
3 pm 8th Grade Boys West vs North
4 pm 8th Grade Boys East vs South
*5 pm All Star Game
6:30 pm NBA All Star Game
8th Grade East All-Stars
8th Grade South All-Stars
Paris Minnifield
Amir Foster
Davon Baker
Nick Pluta
Isaiah Gordon
Christian Smith
Ray James
Chris Jackson
Jalen Garrett
Antion Johnson
Nelson Rutledge
Floyd Scott
Isaiah Gable
8th Grade West All-Stars
8th Grade North All-Stars
Maurice Beavers
D'Marco Long
Brandon McCoy
Peyton Young
Maxon Walker
Miles Joiner
Tramain Harris
D'Aadrron Miller
Tyrin Yates
Jerrontae McComb
Cole Pritchard
Jason Watson
Keyshawn Johnson
Daryl Cursoe
Isaiah Trice
Breaton Strange
Congratulation to Chuck Painters Dayton Metro team for finishing 6th place in the AAU D-II National Tournament in Memphis, Tenn..............Last year Painter team finished 9th they follow up with a 6th place finish this year without guards Daushawn Parker and Daruis Quisenberry. I look for big things out of this group in the coming years. Congratulations to John Alessandro, Joe Alessandro, Storm Painter, Cade Morgan, KJ Redmon, TK Robinson , Klye Lawson, Jack Campbell, Alex Reigelsperger and Drew Ashurst......
AAU DII Top 10
1st-Slam& Jam Hoyas; 2nd-Judge's Court; 3rd-Shining Stars-Kelly; 4th-NC Swarm; 5th-Eastside Hoops; 6th-Dayton Metro; 7th-Inland Force; 8th-Indana Blizzard; 9th-Buckeye Prep; 10th
By Kurt Stubbs, JJH Basketball Senior email@example.com May 8, 2013
We were unable to get out the Bill Hensley Memorial Run-n-Slam All-Star Classic this past weekend due to prior obligations, but there was some great coverage around the Midwest from arguably the best stop on the spring travel calendar. Here is a quick overview in case you missed it.
We were unable to get out the Bill Hensley Memorial Run-n-Slam All-Star Classic this past weekend due to prior obligations, but there was some great coverage around the Midwest from arguably the best stop on the spring travel calendar.Here is a quick overview in case you missed it.All-Ohio Red (AOR) continued to progress as a team capturing the 17-and-under Gold Bracket following a (4-1) weekend in Hampton, Virginia. AOR avenged a loss from the NY2LA event handily defeating the Illinois Wolves in pool play.AOR defeated the SYF Players, Team Work (78-72), the Louisville Magic, Spiece Indy Heat, and Team Thad to win the event. By plenty of reports, the gamewith Indy Heat was a classic. Five-star prospect Trey Lyles returned from injury this past weekend for Indy Heat making the game much more intriguing. Louisville Magic and Team Thad are both high level teams and Team Work is a solid program.According to several reports, Jae'Sean Tate (Pickerington Central) and Vince Edwards (Middletown) created plenty of buzz with their play throughout the weekend, and Javon Bess (Gahanna Lincoln) and Evan Bailey (Massillon Jackson) got some ink as well.Tate has committed to Ohio State and it's no secret that Edwards is mulling options from Michigan and Purdue. Bess and Bailey are both drawing plenty of mid-major looks with some mid-major plus teams showing some interest as well.Northwest Ohio Basketball Club (NWOBC) was another major player this past weekend in Fort Wayne thanks to Elida's Dakota Mathias and solid group of players that play an enviable brand of basketball.Coach Al Welch's club made the Final 4 of the 17U Gold Bracket with wins over Team Blaze Select, the Michigan Mustangs (Allison), and the Wisconsin Playground Warriors before losing to Team Thad (TN) in the semis.According to most, Mathias put on an offensive clinic helping his team advance. Following the loss to Team Thad, he ended a memorable weekend by committing to Purdue.According to ESPN/Prep Spotlight's John Stovall, Columbus Grove's Will Vorhees, Lima Central Catholic's Martyce Kimbrough, Liberty-Benton's Ryan Geise, and Lima Bath's Taren Sullivan were all key contributors for the NWOBC.Team Work had another productive weekend making the Sweet 16 in Gold Bracket play with a win over Team NLP (MA) before falling to AOR. Peyton Aldridge (Leavittsburg LaBrae) and Gavin Skelly (Westlake) continue to shine and gain national attention.Ohio Varsity White, the Ohio Basketball Club, the Ohio Hoopsters, and Nitro USA all made the Gold Bracket, but dropped opening round decisions. OV White lost to the Milwaukee Runnin' Rebels, who are led by Kevon Looney- one of the best prospects in the country. OBC lost to Team Thad, who finished runners-up.Stovall mentioned Ohio Varsity players Ty Hairston (Columbus Northland) and Teddy Metzen (Newark) as top performers, while calling Metzen a definite Division 1 player.Multiple reports mentioned Justin Bibbs- a Dayton native- for having an outstanding weekend. Bibbs played his junior seasonat Montverde Academy (FL). Stovall noted Antonio Woods (Summit CD) and Victor Dorsey (Akron Springfield) giving quality contributions as well.In the 17-and-under Silver Bracket, the Ohio Stampede made the Final 4 and DB Hoops advanced to the Elite 8.The 16-and-under division was won by a very good Indiana Elite 2015 squad, which also won the event as 15 year-year-olds a year ago. Elite is led by 6-foot-3 guard Jalen Coleman (Indianapolis Cathedral), who is being recruited by Ohio State along with frontrunner Indiana.The top finishers in this age bracket were All-Ohio Red and the Ohio Basketball Club, who both made the Elite 8. AOR fell to Spiece Indy Heat and OBC fell to the Louisville Magic. Neither were bad losses by any means. AOR's loss was in overtime to a good Indy Heat team led by Brownsburg High School's K.J. Walton.Stovall noted Jordan Dartis (Newark) as standingout for AOR and Carlton Bragg (Cleveland VASJ) and Maverick Rowan (Lincoln Park, PA) as notables for OBC. Bragg garnered the attention of nearly every scribe on hand. Almost every publication covering the event mentioned the 6-foot-9 stretch four-man. It wasn't surprising considering his talent level and the fact that Indiana just offered a day before the event. The aforementioned Rowan is a 2016 prospect.The Ohio Stars- a team featuring 6-foot-9 Luke Knapke of Maria Stein Marion Local- made the Gold Bracket, but was handed an opening round defeat by Indiana Elite.King James Shooting Stars(Love) dropped its opener to Chicago Lockdown, who eventually finished runners-up. Josh Williams (Barberton), Devon Andrews (Lorain), and Chris Oakley (Lyndhurst Brush) drew praise from Stovall.All-Ohio Black- another solid squad- lost to the Louisville Magic. Who Got Game (Austin) and Who Got Game (Dennis) also lost in the first round.Team Work's 16U made the Final 4 of the Silver Bracket behind Beau Justice (Peebles) and Austin Adams (Oregon Cardinal Stritch). Justice is a perimeter assassin, while Adams is a relentless slasher.VJ Sports- also playing in the Silver Bracket- lost in the Elite 8. Triple Double Prospects' Corey Albertson raved about the potential of Montrell McCrae (Cleveland MLK). The 6-foot-8 rising junior is rumored to be transferring to one of the better Division I schools in the Cleveland area.In the 15-and-under division, the King James Shooting Stars enjoyed another solid weekend finishing runners-up in the Gold Bracket. Coach Quincy Simpson's squad defeated Spiece (Hopkins), the Ohio Basketball Club, Illinois Wolves, and Martin Brothers before losing to an outstanding Indy Elite 2016 team.Nearly all the major services mentioned the King James' inside duo of Derrick Daniels (6'7/Thurgood Marshall) and Derek Funderburk (6'8/Lakewood St. Edward). Both players are extremely talented with plenty of upside.Stovall mentioned point guard Xavier Simpson (Lima CC), Anthony Christian (Akron Hoban), Henry Baddley (Akron SVSM), and DJ Hoskins (Thurgood Marshall) as other kids that performed very well for King James.All-Ohio Red's run ended in the Elite 8 thanks to Indy Elite. AOR defeated the Northwest Ohio Basketball Club and the Wisconsin Playground Warriors in tournament play. Willie Jackson (Garfield Heights) and Keith Griffin (Shaker Heights) led the way according to Stovall with Tervell Beck (Cleveland CC) also having his moments.Indy Elite defeated arguably Ohio's three best teams in the 15U group in King James, All-Ohio Red, and Team Work (pool play). The guard trio of C.J. Hedgepeth (Bloomington South), D.J. Wilkins (Merrillville), and Tucker Blackwell (Evansville North) is one of the best in the country. Blackwell scored 20 points in the championship game against King James.The Ohio Basketball Club had another solid weekend behind Wilmington stud Jarron Cumberland, who is just too strong for most guards his age. OBC defeated a good Nova Village team before losing to King James in a close contest.Team Work dropped its opener in overtime to Martin Brothers, who eventually made the Final 4.Ohio Elite Black also made the Gold Bracket losing to Mac Irvin in the opener.In the 15U Silver Bracket, HIdden Gems Black made the Final 4 losing to the Louisville Magic and the Ohio Hoopsters advanced to the Elite 8.The 14-and-under sector also had some good finishers. King James Shooting Stars lost to Spiece Indy Heat in the finals of the Gold Bracket after knocking off perennial powers Meanstreets, Ohio Basketball Club (West), and The Family.All-Ohio Red continued its quality spring with wins over Spiece (Yeoman) and Triple Threat before dropping a decision to Indy Heat in the Final 4.OBC made the Elite 8 defeating the Wisconsin Playground Warriors then losing to King James.The Ohio Stampede was also a Gold Bracket qualifier, but fell to Triple Threat in the Sweet 16.In the Silver Bracket, Team Lima Kings reached the Final 4 losing to Mac Irvin and DB Hoops got to the Elite 8 dropping a nod to the Randolph Boys. The Team Lima Kings beat a very good King James Shooting Stars (Williams) squad in the first round of bracket play.Notes:*All results were courtesy of Gym Rats Basketball Association.*Carlton Bragg (Cleveland VASJ) received an offer from Indiana at the end of last week and is hearing from Michigan, Memphis, Wisconsin, and Missouri this week.*The Ohio Phenoms (17U) played in the Adidas Spring Classic going (5-1) for the weekend and winning the Silver Bracket.
By Kurt Stubbs, JJH Basketball email@example.com Apr 11, 2013
The 2013 Buckeye Prep Invitational Tournament took place this past weekend at four sites in Central Ohio and featured some of Ohio's top up-and-coming talent in grades 4th-11th. Who and what we saw...
Columbus, Ohio – The 2013 Buckeye Prep Invitational Tournament took place this past weekend at four sites in Central Ohio and featured some of Ohio's top up-and-coming talent in grades 4th-11th. Tournament director Rob Taylor always puts on fabulous events and the hospitality is second to none. Taylor's April event often features some of the top junior high talent, while some of the top teams in the older groups either choose not to play that weekend or in All-Ohio Red's case, it was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the NY2LA event. However, there was still some top talent in all the divisions making for a great weekend of basketball in Columbus. Here is a recap and a look at some of the top performers. 17-and-underChampionship Sunday of any AAU event is always survival of the fittest, and this was certainly evident yesterday with Ohio Varsity White surviving a heated match up with Hidden Gems Black in the semis to escape with a, 52-51, victory. Hidden Gems Black played the weekend without its two top inside forces in Toledo Central Catholic's Nate Harris and Ottawa Hills' Geoff Beans. In addition, Black had just played a rivalrygamewith Hidden Gems Orange just 30 minutes prior. Regardless, with the first stop at the Ohio's Best Basketball League coming up this weekend, OV and Hidden Gems Black could be seeing a lot of each other this spring/summer with a rivalry inevitably looming. After dispatching of Black, Ohio Varsity met Elite Skills Select in the title game. Elite Skills Select, a team comprised of Cleveland-area ballers, earned its way to the championship with wins over a good Dayton Nets squad along with a semifinals victory over a solid Team Blaze Select outfit from Indiana. East Tech's Johnell Free led ESS with a game-high 21 points. Kyauta "K.T." Taylor- another East Tech standout- hit for 13 points, including a game-winning step-back triple in overtime. Warrensville Heights' C.J. Franklin also tallied 13 points. Ohio Varsity was able to win the 2013 Buckeye Prep Invitational with a convincing win over the Cleveland-based squad. OV got great play all weekend from Columbus Northlandguards Ty Hairston and Derek McKeithen, Brookhaven guard Ronnie Williams, Newark forward Teddy Metzen, Tri-Valley forward Avery Williams, and Licking Heights guard Babe Murphy. Other key contributors for OV came from DC Wilson, DeAnthony Hosley (Licking Heights), Travis Gleason (Reynoldsburg), and Landon Brazille (Thurgood Marshall).16-and-underWith All-Ohio Red in Milwaukee, All-Ohio Black stepped up for the organization and captured the 16U division with a win over a scrappy Dayton Nets Taylor outfit.Head coach Shaun O'Connell, who is also the headman at Dayton Ponitz High School, rallied his troops in the semis against Ohio Varsity Blue. AOB trailed by 12 points, but rallied for a, 46-43, triumph. Xeyrius Williams (Huber Heights Wayne) and Ryan Mikesell (St. Henry) carried the load for Black in the scoring department. In the championship game, AOB and the Nets went back-and-forth for much of the contest, but All-Ohio was able to pull away late for a, 54-43, victory. Troy Christian guard Grant Zawadzki was instrumental in the win handling the Nets' pressure and cashing in some key freebies in the second half. Zawadzki led Black with 14 points. Dayton Dunbar's Dorian Dawson added nine points, and Mikesell chipped in eight counters. Williams, Archbold's Luke Fisher, Africentric's Jaquan Harrison, and Marion Franklin's Shawon Wilson also played big for the winners. The Dayton Nets got key contribution throughout the weekend from guards Henry Alexander (Springfield) and Daesean Jackson (Springfield) along with forwards Isiah Fairley (Huber Heights Wayne) and Corde' Donald (Miami Valley). 15-and-underThe freshmen division came down to a final four of All-Ohio Black, Dayton Metro, the Toledo Ruff Riders, and Nova Village. Black was able to comfortably get by Metro in the semis, while the Ruff Riders survived against Nova Village with a, 51-50, victory.All-Ohio Black held on for a, 55-52, win over a game Ruff Riders squad in the finals. Bellbrook's Michael Pryce, who has the body of a grown man, led Black with 15 points, and Darius Dunson (Kettering Fairmont) and Malik Harrison (Walnut Ridge) each scored 11 points. Dayton Dunbar's Terrance Landers capped an impressive weekend with seven tallies. The Toledo Ruff Riders, who came into the weekend a bit of an unknown, impressed throughout the weekend with a pool play victory over Black and a tournament victory over a very good Nova Village squad. Keith Smith (Toledo St. John's) led the Ruff Riders in defeat with 13 points, and Trey Buford and Jalen Daoust (Toledo Central Catholic) each netted nine points. Westerville South guard Jordan Humphrey chipped in seven and Groveport-Madison's Trey Charles Martin was good for six. 14-and-underIt's always fun to look at the next crop of freshmen coming into high school, and there were a few good looking prospects in the 8th grade division, which was won by head coach BrooksHall's Next Level team. Next Level got by a good M.A.T.T.S Mustangs squad in the finals with a 62-55 triumph. The Mustangs- a team based in Kentucky- are coached by John Adkins, a legendary name in AAU circles. Adkins coached the highly successful Tallahassee Wildcats before moving back to the Bluegrass state. L'Christian "Blue" Smith (Huber Heights) led Next Level with 22 points and Ethan Bradds added 16 points for the winners. Bradds is the younger brother of Belmont signee Evan Bradds (JamestownGreeneview). Dayton Fairborn's Ryan Profitt and Centerville's Sam Lash also turned in stellar showings. Profitt is a physical, 6-foot-2 post player and Lash is a lights out shooter. The Mustangs got 18 points from Lawrence County, Kentucky's Timmy Dalton (6'2), who played varsity ball as an 8th grader. Trenton Russell (6'4) added 13 points. Russell played varsity at Magoffin County High School in Salyersville, Kentucky and averaged 11 points and nearly seven rebounds per game. Point guard Colin Miller (Liberty Casey County, KY) also turned in a solidperformance throughout the weekend. Two Ohio kids are playing for the Mustangs in Turner Horn (Berlin Hiland) and Michael Karl (New Philadelphia). Two others 14U squads we got a couple looks at were the Cincinnati Royals, who made the final four, and the Team Lima Kings. The Royals had a solid roster featuring Keegan McDowell, who is the brother of former Cincinnati Moeller standout Quinn McDowell, Matt King (Mason), Dan Sichterman (Kings), Matt Dotson (Centerville), Sean Clifford (St. Xavier), and Matt Sichterman (Kings). Team Lima Kings got key contributions from the attacking Jarious Ward (Lima), shooter Jake Fisher, and the versatile Dak Prichard. 13-and-underIn a highly anticipated match up, the Queen City Prophets defeated Murphy AC. We were able to watch QCP a couple times throughout the weekend, and actually got to see the championship game, which the Cincinnati-based Prophets won, 75-71. Other Top Performers: (We saw)17U:Terrell Richardson (6'4/G-F/Cleveland Collinwood)- Elite Skills SelectZach Whiteside (6'5/F/East Cleveland Shaw)- Elite Skills SelectIan Bell (6'2/G/Hawken)- Elite Skills SelectGrant Sims (6'2/PG/Bloomington North HS, IN)- Team Blaze SelectBret Barclay (6'6/F/Crown Point HS, IN)- Team Blaze SelectIsaiah Gooch (6'6/F/Bloomington South HS, IN)- Team Blaze SelectErik Bowen (6'6/F/Kokomo HS, IN)- Team Blaze SelectTyler Truesdale (6'2/G/Bloomington North HS, IN)- Team Blaze SelectSaikou Jallow (6'3/G/Bloomington North HS, IN)- Team Blaze SelectIsaiah Walton (6'3/G/Elyria)- Hidden Gems BlackManny Powell (5'9/PG/Gahanna Lincoln)- Hidden Gems BlackAnthony Glover (6'0/G/Toledo St. John's)- Hidden Gems BlackNate Jameson (6'3/F/Eastmoor Academy)- Hidden Gems BlackMario Davison (5'10/G/Mansfield Senior)- Hidden Gems OrangeJordan Jones (6'1/PG/Thurgood Marshall)- Hidden Gems OrangeAkil Cornish (6'1/G/Africentric)- Hidden Gems OrangeCharles Holland (6'2/G/Columbus West)- Columbus Kings MadisonNate Axelrod (5'7/PG/Dublin Coffman)- Columbus Kings Madison16U:Malik Bocook (6'4/F/Zanesville)- Who Got Game DennisCase Chamblin (6'3/F/Marysville)- Who Got Game DennisDrew Mellen (6'6/C/Marysville)- Who Got Game Dennis15U:Gabe Kennard (6'0/G/Toledo St. John's)- All-Ohio BlackKaleb Younger (6'1/G/Walnut Ridge)- All-Ohio BlackDrew Rackley (5'11/PG/John Glenn)- Ohio Hoopster BlackKyran McClure (6'0/G/Westerville South)- Nova VillageTarik Wright (6'2/G/Walnut Ridge)- Nova VillageBryson London (6'3/G/New Albany)- Nova VillageNick Ward (6'6/C/Gahanna Lincoln)- Nova VillageTrey Landers (6'2/G/Huber Heights Wayne)- Dayton NetsDarius Harper (6'6/C/Springfield)- Dayton NetsMalik Quisenberry (6'0/PG/New Carlisle Tecumseh)- Dayton Nets
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Are you Aware Of The Latest Academic Standards
Written by Ron Crawford AAU Treasurer
Now that the clock starts in ninth grade. The new standards are:
*2.3 GPA for Division 1, up from 2.0
**2.5 for Division II, up from 2.3
***An athlete also must finish 10 core classes prior to his or her senior year. Seven of the 10 courses must be successfully completed in English, Math and Science.
Parents and Coaches have a much larger burden under these new guidelines, simply because young people that are 14 and 15 years old are not aware of what academics mean to their futures as they will later in High School----When it's too late..
OLLU News
WACO, TEXAS (Feb. 18, 2013) -- Lo'Ron Smithof Our Lady of the Lake University has been selected as the Red River Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Co-Players of the Week for Feb. 11-17. Marcus O'Key from Jarvis Christian College shares this award with Smith. This is the 14th weekly award of the season.
Smith, a senior guard from Dayton, Ohio, topped the 1,000-point mark for his career last week while averaging 18.5 points per game. He notched 16 points and six rebounds in a 109-95 win over LSU Shreveport then reached his career milestone with 21 points and 15 boards in an 84-78 victory at Langston University. The Saints now sit in fourth place in the RRAC standings at 14-6 with an overall mark of 18-10.Smith graduated from Warren High School in San Antonio. He is majoring in Business Management at OLLU.
Parents be reasonable about your child level of play when choosing an AAU program. Take in consideration your level of commitment and economic status when choosing a team. Expect to make a $350 to $700 investment not including travel, shoes and food. Make sure that the you are getting more bang for you buck.
GIRLS HOOP TRYOUTGEM CITY Basketball Club will be holding tryouts for girls, all grade at Dakota Center 33 Barnett Street 3rd/4th grades Feb 25 6-7:30. 5th/6th grades Wed Feb 27 6-7:307th/8th Grades Friday Mar 1st 6-7:30 9th/10/11th Grade Mon Mar 4th 6-7:30$10 regristration fee due that day for more information contact Damon Parker 937 610-8488 or Anthony Clements 937 603-5090
GIRLS HOOP TRYOUTNext Level Adidas affiliate 7th-11th grade for more information contact Paul Brumfield 937 831-3091
BOYS HOOP TRYOUTSpringfield CelticsAdidas affiliate 6th-8th grade for more information contact Paul Brumfield 937 831-3091
Boys program
DAYTON AIRMEN MLK TOURNAMENT 2013 results and highlights
3rd Grade Champion: Dayton Airmen
3rd Grade Runner up: Salvation Army
5th Grade Champion:Dayton Airmen
5th Grade Runners up:Dakota Swish
6th Grade Champion: New Birth Columbus
6th Grade Runners Up:Salvation Army
William Thomas
Mekhi Elmore
Airmen 5th grade took home a championship trophy with a convincing win over a good Swish team. leading the way Keshwaun and Keonte Huguely the twin were raining three's all tournament. Watch in the next year these three guards will be some of the best in the area...................
Jerome Francis II
Salvation Army was runner up in the 6th grade division BJ Johnson had a steller performance in the tournament but was in foul trouble the championship game. Jaren Smith continues to show that he one of the best points in the area.
New Birth game into the tournament with a high power offense as well as defense, the team from Columbus took home there second straight MLK tournament championship. With three of the best players in Ohio Coach Bradley's team can score and defend.
Ryan Bass Oakland University
Top Athletic PerformanceScoring 30 points versus Massanutten Military Academy
PersonalFull Name: Ryan Phillip BassBirthdate: June 27, 1992Parents: Russell Bass and Bettina Long? Cousin Daequan Cook played college ball at Ohio State and was an NBA first round draft pick of the Philadelphia Sixers. He currently plays for the Oklahoma Thunder.Sister: Brittany Price (24)
New Rankings come out Jan 2013
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LoRon Smith leads OLLU men's basketball to conference win against Southwest
HOBBS, N.M. (Dec. 1, 2012) -- Lo'Ron Smithled the Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men's basketball team to a 90-86 victory over the University of the Southwest on Saturday evening in Hobbs, N.M.The win moves the Saints to 3-4 on the season and 2-0 in the Red River Athletic Conference, while Southwest drops to 3-2 and 0-1 in the conference.Head Coach Russell Vanlandingham said, "Like all road games, it was good to steal one in Hobbs. We need to have a much better effort tonight against Texas Wesleyan to get two on this trip, but our main focus is improvement."
Junior CollegePlayed his junior college career at Chipola College (Fla.) in 2010-11 and Garden City Community College (Kan.) in 2011-12 ... Played in 25 games at Garden City in 2011-12 ... Led the Broncbusters in scoring with a 19.6 average and also posted a 5.6 rebounding average (fourth on team) ... Also tops on the Garden City team in assists (4.6 apg), field goal percentage (51.4) and free throw percentage (76.4) ... The Broncbusters finished the 2011-12 season with a 17-12 record ... In 2010-11 at Chipola College, averaged 10.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists ... Shot 39 percent from the field and 85 percent from the free throw line ... Helped lead the Indians to a 25-6 overall record and the Panhandle Conference championship ... Chipola's season ended in the NJCAA Region 8 title game.
High SchoolPrior to junior college, played at Dunbar High School in Dayton, Ohio ... As a senior in 2009-10, was rated among the top-100 players in the country (Rivals.com No. 100; ESPN.com No. 56) ... Also ranked among the nation's top-25 shooting guards (Rivals.com No. 25; ESPN.com No. 18) ... Led his high school to the Ohio Division 2 state crown in 2009-10 ... Scored 24 points and dished out seven assists in helping the Wolverines win the state title over previously unbeaten Port Clinton ... For his performance, was named the Ohio Division 2 state tournament MVP ... Named to the Ohio Division 2 All-State first team ... Averaged 16.8 points, 4.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals in helping lead Dunbar to a 25-3 overall record and a perfect 10-0 Dayton City League mark ... The Wolverines also won the Dayton Public League crown and finished the year as the No. 3 team in the state of Ohio ... Selected the Dayton Daily NewsDivision 2 Player of the Year ... As a junior in 2008-09, averaged 18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.9 steals ... Dunbar finished the year with a 14-6 overall record and a 6-2 Dayton City League mark ... Honors earned as a junior included Dayton City League Player of the Year, All-Dayton City first team, Division 2 Southwest Ohio first team, Dayton Daily NewsDivision 2 All-Dayton first team and Ohio Division 2 All-State honorable mention.
PersonalSon of Duana Hancock ... Birthday is August 9 ... An Interdisciplinary Studies major.
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|Good - 63 reviews
Located in Hondo, Executive Inn of Hondo is close to Medina County Museum and Hondo Golf Course. This motel is within close proximity of Hondo Park. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertain...
Overall Rating - Good - 63 reviews
Mediocre 3.0
It was off the road and quite even at night
Just general maintenance stuffmy wife and I stayed there as a sort of halfway point between San Antonio and Utopia.. We had a hot tub in the room. When I say, 'in the room', I mean it was in the middle of the room next to the bed.. Odd but nice.
Poor 1.0
The staff was very nice and accommodating. They allow pets for an extra fee.
The rooms smelled musty, the do not keep the AC on at all, so we arrived at 7:30p and the room did not cool down until roughly 11:30p. In 98 degree weather, they should at least try and keep the room at 80 for when guests do show up.the pool was dirty enough to where we were afraid to go in. Rooms smelled musty, and the beds felt like they could have been bought at a dollar store.
|Okay - 14 reviews
Global Training Academy, 10 miles Poteet Strawberry Festival, 20 miles Seaworld of Texas, 20 miles San Antonio Downtown, 23 miles Alamo and Riverwalk, 24 miles IMAX and Majestic Theatre, 25 miles Fiesta Texas, 28 miles San Antonio International Airport, 35 miles Laredo/Mexico, 130 miles
Overall Rating - Okay - 14 reviews
Poor 1.0
The bathroom paint was peeling. There was no plunger to take a bath. the ceiling above bathtub needs to be cleaned or repainted. Very few out let plugs. One reason booked was due to wifi & computing access. The days we were there the printer brokw
Outside looks nice inside needs Major updatingWay .priced for the quality of the room. I would not recommend this to anyone
Good 7.0
I liked the price and it wasn't too far from downtown S.A.
The restrooms are super small and out of the 3 nights that me and my kids stayed there I only got room service twice.Not a bad place at all if you aren't going to be spending much time in your room. It was clean, the beds were comfortable and the price was right. I would recommend it.
|Good - 38 reviews
Guests at this Hondo, TX hotel are minutes away from the South Texas Regional Training Center, making this property a favorite for business travelers. Enjoy being close to the South Texas Regional Airport to easily catch early or connecting flights. Whether it's a meeting with Hondo Railway HRR or an event at the Southwest Texas Junior College that brings g...
Overall Rating - Good - 38 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The staff was very nice, rooms were clean as well as bathroom The best hotel in Hondo h ands down.
Good 8.0
Clean spacious rooms, comfortable bed.
Parking seemed a bit cramped.
|Excellent - 114 reviews
Hotel Alsace is located in Castroville. Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. E...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 114 reviews
Good 8.0
Conveniently located to wedding reception.
Bedding was old
Excellent 10.0
Small luxury hotel with awesome restaurant located in very charming small town that has a an American/French feeling.
No. Everything was good.The hotel has a very good restaurant that opens for lunch at 1100 hours and has an excellent buffet for only about $10/person. The food tasted very upscale and was very tasty.
|Excellent - 9 reviews
Centrally located between San Antonio and Eagle Ford Shale, our Lytle hotel boasts a superior location close to everything. A trip to SeaWorld® is a must for many guests at our Lytle hotel, with endless shows and underwater entertainment. First Responder Training Camp is also in the area, bringing many guests to our hotel. We have easy I-35 access, so getti...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 9 reviews
Excellent 10.0
What I liked best about this hotel is that is was very clean.
There was nothing I did not like about this hotel.This was one of the best hotel I have stay in. It was very nice and very clean.
Excellent 10.0
Extremely clean and very nice staff!
Everything was perfect!Definitely worth recommending to family n friends
|Good - 16 reviews
Located in Pearsall, Baymont Inn & Suites Pearsall is convenient to World's Largest Peanut Monument and Old Frio County Jail. This hotel is within close proximity of Fireman's Park. Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and 40-inch flat-screen televis...
Overall Rating - Good - 16 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Lots of 'elbow room'--very spacious lobby and hallways. Everything smelled clean; room had a pleasant presentation. Building is old, but not shabby. Renovation work wasn't inconvenient. Breakfast room, away from the main entrance/ lobby, wasn't crowded.
The ice machine on the first floor was out of order, so I had to go fill our ice bucket on the second floor. Second floor ice machine happened to be located next to the very last room away from us on the second level.Breakfast was great! Eggs, bacon, sausage, cold cereal, fruit, and DECAF coffee were all set out. Our bed was just firm enough. Although the hotel is close to the freeway, we could not hear the traffic noise at all. Noticed that the hotel's name is misspelled in Pearsall's yellow pages; spelled 'Baymond'. The front desk staff were relaxed, jovial, courteous, and confident. We will certainly book here again!
Mediocre 3.0
Proximity to business assignment
I was assigned to the third room before one was habitable. First two rooms were filthy and second room smelled of urine.First room and floor had numerous splotches of something like chewing tobaccco and air conditioner did not work!the pool was full of trash.
|Excellent - 44 reviews
With a stay at Southern Inn and Suites Pearsall in Pearsall, you'll be minutes from World's Largest Peanut Monument and close to Old Frio County Jail. This motel is within close proximity of Fireman's Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access kee...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 44 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Very clean. Friendly staff who accommodated a small gathering of my aunts high school friends. Thank you for the southern hospitality.
Excellent 10.0
The room was clean comfortable and reasonable size and price.I will stay here again.The hotel offers a free breakfast starting at about 530am.
|Okay - 8 reviews
With a stay at Regency Inn in Hondo, you'll be near the airport and within the region of Medina County Museum and Hondo Park. This hotel is within the region of Hondo Golf Course. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such a...
Overall Rating - Okay - 8 reviews
Okay 6.0
Mr.Patel the owner very nice man and helpful. Hotel is not 5 stars or fancy but the price is right and clean. Hotel was very close for my needs and worked out well. Would stay again no problems and everything worked.Lots of hot water and the heat worked.
Better breakfast would be nice...
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We invite you to experience the brand new Holiday Inn Express – Pearsall, South Texas' newest hotel! The hotel is located halfway between downtown San Antonio and Laredo . Enjoy the convenience of flying into two nearby airports including the San Antonio International Airport and the Laredo International Airport which are both a short 1 hour drive to the hot...
|Excellent - 22 reviews
Looking for Pearsall TX hotels? The new La Quinta Inn & Suites Pearsall is conveniently located on Interstate 35 at the halfway point between San Antonio and Laredo Texas. Pearsall is home of the worlds largest population of trophy Whitetail Deer, a major flyway for the United States largest dove population and the gateway to south Texas. From our location...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 22 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The staff was very friendly, the room was clean, the housekeeping employee was very nice and helpful. All around it was a pleasant experience staying there.
Excellent 10.0
Great place to stay at. It has great service. Beds are great.
|Excellent - 15 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 15 reviews
Good 8.0
bad tv receptiongood price and location just need to fix tv reception
Good 8.0
room was clean and nice
nothing bad but these town is small. should have brochures of what there is to do in San Antinionice hotel. food close by
|Excellent - 30 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 30 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Excellent staff, great location, reasonably priced.
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Work and play in Pearsall, Texas! The Days Inn Pearsall offers complimentary continental breakfast and complimentary wireless Internet access, along with spacious guest rooms featuring microwave, cooktop and refrigerator. Take advantage of complimentary car and large vehicle parking, and guest laundry facility; as well as business center with computer access...
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Extended stay property with standard room also. Located off the highway with many types of restaurants near by and a major grocery store
|Excellent - 23 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 23 reviews
Okay 6.0
Quiet at night. Parking area well lit. Room a little outdated, but clean. Had a frig, stove and a microwave so keeping snacks in the room was nice and easy. Overall I was very pleased with my stay.
Excellent 10.0
Close proximity to businesses and restaurants.
Train tracks behind hotel. Trains go by every 15 to 30 minutes.Overall, very nice. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable.

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Redditch Sport, Worcestershire Sport, - From The Redditch Advertiser
'Pepsi' signs new contract
5:55pm Wednesday 27th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Tom Kohler-Cadmore has boosted the New Road club by agreeing to extend his contract until the end of the 2016 season.
McClenaghan stays until end of the season
9:30am Tuesday 26th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE have been given permission by New Zealand Cricket to extend paceman Mitchell McClenaghan's spell at New Road through to the end of the season.
Team prepares for vital promotion bid
1:00pm Saturday 23rd August 2014
IT has been a hectic schedule for Worcestershire this season and we are currently recharging our batteries ahead of the push for promotion from LV= Championship Division Two.
Andrew waiting on scan to assess his injury progress
9:10am Friday 22nd August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE all-rounder Gareth Andrew is undergoing a spell of strengthening and conditioning work before having a scan to determine the progress he has made in recovering from his back problem.
Kiwi ace Munro happy to make a Rapid New Road return
10:30am Thursday 21st August 2014
COLIN Munro has admitted his spell with Worcestershire was "an awesome experience" and he is keen to return for another spell at New Road should the club decide they want his services.
Cox commits future to County
1:37pm Tuesday 19th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE wicketkeeper Ben Cox has signed a new two-year contract with the LV= County Championship Division Two leaders.
Former New Road groundsman Prosser dies aged 82
11:10am Tuesday 19th August 2014
GORDON Prosser, former head groundsman of Worcestershire County Cricket Club, has died at the age of 82.
Rhodes hands his players some much-needed time off
10:21am Tuesday 19th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE director of cricket Steve Rhodes is to give his players time off to recharge their batteries ahead of the finale of the push to gain promotion to Division One of the LV= County Championship.
Fell agrees new County deal
10:23am Monday 18th August 2014
TOM Fell has become the latest Worcestershire player to commit his future to the County after signing a two-year contract.
Oliver's century can't save Worcestershire from defeat
7:53pm Sunday 17th August 2014
RICHARD Oliver scored a superb 179 but leaders Worcestershire surrendered their proud unbeaten record in the LV = County Championship as they went down by seven wickets to Gloucestershire at New Road.
County need early wickets after visitors gain upper hand
6:57pm Friday 15th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE will look to bounce back with early wickets tomorrow after Gloucestershire enjoyed the better of the opening day of the LV= County Championship clash.
County duo sign new contracts
11:38am Friday 15th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE all-rounder Joe Leach and paceman Chris Russell have signed new two-year contracts with the County.
Rhodes: Players won't get carried away in title quest
11:10am Friday 15th August 2014
WORCESTER director of cricket Steve Rhodes has named a 12-strong squad for today's LV= County Championship Division Two clash with Gloucestershire at New Road (11am).
Worcestershire switch attention back to title bid
6:51pm Thursday 14th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE bowed out of the Royal London One-Day Cup when beaten by 16 runs at Leicestershire Foxes under the Duckworth-Lewis system.
County chasing vital victory in last-eight bid
7:18pm Wednesday 13th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE need to defeat Leicestershire at Grace Road tomorrow (10.30am) to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Royal London One-Day Cup after going down to Gloucestershire by five wickets at New Road.
Russell back in mix for vital derby encounter
6:00am Wednesday 13th August 2014
PACEMAN Chris Russell has been added to the Worcestershire squad for today's crucial Royal London One-Day Cup clash with Gloucestershire at New Road (10.30am).
County endure frustrating day of rain at Hampshire
9:26pm Monday 11th August 2014
ONLY 25 balls were possible at the Ageas Bowl where Hampshire quickly rattled up 42-0 against Worcestershire in a match eventually abandoned due to heavy showers.
Boss praises stunning one-day success
9:00am Monday 11th August 2014
DIRECTOR of cricket Steve Rhodes hailed Worcestershire's record-breaking batting display when beating Lancashire by seven wickets in the Royal London One-Day Cup at New Road.
Oliver left out while duo return for County
6:00am Monday 11th August 2014
TOM Kohler-Cadmore and Shaaiq Choudhry return to the Worcestershire squad for today's Royal London One-Day Cup clash with Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl (2pm).
Worcestershire in record-breaking successful run chase
7:19pm Saturday 9th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE kept alive their hopes of progressing in the Royal London One-Day Cup in a record-breaking rush to beat Lancashire by seven wickets at New Road.
Moeen bowls England to big victory
6:53pm Saturday 9th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Moeen Ali produced more bowling heroics as England completed a stunning innings victory over India with two days of the fourth Test to spare.
Win today and our cup dream lives on
9:00am Saturday 9th August 2014
IT has been a tough campaign so far for Worcestershire in the Royal London One-Day Cup but we can still reach the quarter-finals.
Injury worry for young County batsman
6:00am Saturday 9th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE will check on the fitness of batsman Tom Kohler-Cadmore before finalising their side for today's Royal London One-Day Cup clash with Lancashire Lightning at New Road (10.30am).
England's Moeen out for 13 in fourth Test
6:02pm Friday 8th August 2014
MOEEN Ali was dismissed for 13 on the second day of the fourth Investec Test with India at Old Trafford.
County crash in one-day cup at Yorkshire
5:03pm Thursday 7th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE suffered a six-wicket defeat after being dismissed for just 141 in the Royal London One-Day Cup at Yorkshire Vikings.
County go in search of second success
7:41pm Wednesday 6th August 2014
MITCHELL McClenaghan returns to the squad for tomorrow's Royal London One-Day clash with Yorkshire Vikings at Headingley (10.30am) as Worcestershire seek a second win in the competition.
County seconds thrash local rivals
12:00pm Wednesday 6th August 2014
MATT Pardoe struck an unbeaten century as Worcestershire won their fourth Second XI Trophy South Division match of the season with a seven-wicket triumph over rivals Warwickshire.
County switch focus to reaching another quarter-final
5:49pm Tuesday 5th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE will strive to bounce back from their NatWest T20 Blast exit with director of cricket Steve Rhodes insisting: "We are desperate to do as well as we can in all competitions."
Run machine won't give up on England
6:00am Tuesday 5th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE skipper Daryl Mitchell admits it would be "a dream come true" to play for England.
Mitchell led the way in T20 campaign
4:31pm Monday 4th August 2014
SKIPPER Daryl Mitchell transferred his fine Worcestershire form in the LV= County Championship into the NatWest T20 Blast.
Harrison to leave County
2:30pm Monday 4th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE paceman Nick Harrison is to be released at the end of the season when his current contract expires.
Roy deprived us of glory says Rhodes
10:00am Monday 4th August 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids director of cricket Steve Rhodes admitted that Jason Roy's explosive half-century "was the difference between the two teams" as Surrey Lions edged to a three-wicket win in the NatWest T20 Blast quarter-final at the Kia Oval.
Surrey bring an end to County semi-final bid
6:25pm Sunday 3rd August 2014
JASON Roy produced one of his trademark top-order assaults to spearhead Surrey Lions' three-wicket NatWest T20 Blast quarter-final win over Worcestershire Rapids at the Kia Oval.
County have eyes on the semi-finals
9:30am Saturday 2nd August 2014
STEVE Rhodes' big game hunters will be looking to bag a prize scalp today when they bid to take down the Lions (2.30pm).
Moeen spins win for England
6:17pm Thursday 31st July 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Moeen Ali led England's surge to a series-levelling 266-run victory with more than two sessions to spare in the third Investec Test against India at the Ageas Bowl.
Rain scuppers County win bid
6:15pm Thursday 31st July 2014
HEAVY downpours washed out Worcestershire's chances of making it back-to-back Royal London One-Day Cup victories at New Road today.
McClenaghan reprimanded for dissent by ECB
10:51am Thursday 31st July 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE overseas player Mitchell McClenaghan has been reprimanded under the ECB Discipline Code.
Shantry wins recall for County cup test
9:00am Thursday 31st July 2014
JACK Shantry is set to return to the Worcestershire side for today's Royal London One Day Cup clash with Derbyshire (10.30am).
Rapids back on track with Steelbacks triumph
5:56pm Tuesday 29th July 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE recovered well to overcome Northamptonshire by 88 runs and register their first win in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
Shantry rested for one-day cup battle
8:00am Tuesday 29th July 2014
DIRECTOR of cricket Steve Rhodes has named a 12-man squad for today's Royal London One-Day Cup clash with Northamptonshire Steelbacks at Milton Keynes.
Munro set to boost County in T20 last eight
7:33pm Sunday 27th July 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids have received a massive boost with Colin Munro given permission by New Zealand Cricket to play in Saturday's NatWest T20 Blast quarter-final with Surrey Lions at the Kia Oval.
County beaten in tough cup opener
7:31pm Sunday 27th July 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids suffered an eight-wicket defeat when they opened their Royal London One-Day Cup campaign against Essex Eagles at New Road.
Ross Whiteley's nine sixes blast County into T20 last eight
9:00pm Friday 25th July 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE face a trip to play Surrey at The Oval a week tomorrow after reaching their fourth quarter-final since Twenty20 cricket began in 2003.
City run rule over striker Richards against Evesham
10:00am Friday 25th July 2014
STRIKER Justin Richards is set to get another chance to impress Worcester City against Evesham United tonight (7.45).
Rapids aim to book quarter-final place
9:00am Friday 25th July 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE Rapids director of cricket Steve Rhodes has named a 13-strong squad for tonight's crucial NatWest T20 Blast encounter with Derbyshire Falcons (5.30pm).
Victory reinforces County credentials
6:02pm Wednesday 23rd July 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE took another massive step towards promotion when they defeated Gloucestershire by eight wickets with a day to spare in a LV= County Championship Division Two encounter at Cheltenham.
Worcestershire force Gloucestershire to follow on
6:32pm Tuesday 22nd July 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE dominated with bat and ball after enforcing the follow-on on the second day of the LV= County Championship clash with Gloucestershire at Cheltenham.
Century number five for Mitchell
6:45pm Monday 21st July 2014
WORCESTERSHIRE skipper Daryl Mitchell registered his fifth century of the season on a see-saw opening day in the LV= County Championship clash with Gloucestershire at Cheltenham.
Rhodes is impressed by progress
1:00pm Monday 21st July 2014
DIRECTOR of cricket Steve Rhodes has admitted that Worcestershire's success in the LV= County Championship has exceeded his expectations.
Saeed happy to make Worcestershire return
11:00am Monday 21st July 2014
SAEED Ajmal has revealed his love affair with Worcestershire and the faithful city – and his desire to play again for the County next season if international commitments permit.


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As you know, the Pope stepped down today. There's a lot of cardinals running for this Pope position. Some of the slogans are pretty catchy. My favorite: "Yes, We Vati-can."
We are now in the middle of Lent. The most common thing people are giving up for Lent this year? Watching NBC.
For the first time in history, NBC is fifth in the ratings. We are now behind the Spanish language channel Univision. As we call that here in Los Angeles, "Cinco de Ratings."
The ratings are so bad that today NBC called Manti Te'o to bring in some imaginary viewers.
Today was Pope Benedict's last day at work. Don't be sad. All the other cardinals are buying him shots at the Vatican Applebee's.
The Pope spoke to 100 cardinals and said, "Among you is the future Pope." And then he said, "Now enter The Octagon." They're going to fight it out with holy relics.
We are 24 hours away from massive across-the-board budget cuts. If the cuts go into effect, major airports could face delays up to 90 minutes — or as JetBlue calls it, an on-time departure.
These budget cuts are serious. It could negatively affect water and sewage services. In other words, all of America is about to embark on a Carnival cruise.
According to a new study, Hawaii is the happiest place in America to live. And I thought it was just a great place to pretend you were born in.
Pope Benedict is officially retired. Apparently there was some last-minute tension at the Vatican because they wouldn't give the Pope his security deposit back.
He left glue on the walls from his Def Leppard posters.
In the next few weeks, a group will assemble in the Vatican. Their job is to select a new Pope. The group will consist of 120 top cardinals and Simon Cowell. He'll say, "Your Pope-ing is rubbish. You're not going to the Vatican."
Pope Benedict has become the first Pope to retire in 600 years. You have to wonder what a Pope does in retirement. I heard a rumor he already cashed in his 401(k).
My favorite part about today was when the Pope left the Vatican, he left in a helicopter — just like "The Bachelor."
Did you know the Pope is a helicopter pilot? He has a helicopter pilot's license, but never got a driver's license. He can fly a helicopter, but he can't drive a car — just like Jesus before him.
Pope Benedict officially retired today. People are actually placing bets on who the next Pope will be. At least that's what I heard during my fantasy Pope draft.
Yesterday the Senate confirmed Jack Lew to be President Obama's new Treasury Secretary. Unfortunately, if the sequester happens he'll have to be let go due to budget cuts.
Actually, with automatic spending cuts scheduled for tomorrow, 300 illegal immigrants have been released from jail in Arizona. Or as officials put it, "Catch ya later."
The NFL is investigating reports that several teams have asked players about their sexual orientation before drafting them. They've been asking questions like, "Do you have a girlfriend?" and "Is she real?"
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I love to swim! What I don't love, however, is the lingering smell and damage from the chlorine.
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For those of you who are interested in Canadian genealogy try this site run by the Library and Archives of Canada.
Firemen of the Poconos
A new book written by local author Rose Schoch titled Wildfire A History of the Firemen of the Poconos has been added to the collection. It is a history of area volunteer fire fighting from 1800s till now.
Family Genealogy and History Internet Education
Nice site to take a look at. www.academic_genealogy.com
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Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Mini Cooper
Mini Cooper owners have reported 9 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 demonstrates the 6 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (2 problems).
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|Number of Problems
|Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems
|Gasoline Fuel System problems
|Fuel Injection Rail problems
|Tank Assembly problems
|Fuel Pump problems
|Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems
Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Mini Cooper
The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Mini Cooper is WMWMF33577_. 2007 Mini Cooper. Consumer states problem with fuel line the consumer stated she noticed a very strong smell of gas inside the vehicle. The next day, the smell wa worse. Read details...
The Gasoline Fuel System problem
The car involved is a 2011 Mini Cooper. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is WMWZC5C53B_. Our countryman unexpectedly ran out of gas when the digital fuel level display still had two bars illuminated and the on board computer indicated there were 57 miles left. Read details...
The Fuel Injection Rail problem
My 2004 Mini Cooper had a bad fuel leak from the fuel rail that sits on top of the engine connected to the fuel injectors. My wife was driving it to work when she was all most overcome by gas fumes. When she got to work she noticed that she had lost a half a tank of gas. Read details...
The Tank Assembly problem
The vehicle involved was a 2002 Mini Cooper. While driving at highway speed fuel tank exploded without warning. As a result, engine failed. Read details...
The Fuel Pump problem
Mini Cooper. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. The consumer stated he experienced a smoking issue under the hood. He took the vehicle to the dealer, but was told, the problem could not be identified or duplicated. Read details...


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Cool. Don't even remember the opponent, but I remember KGB scooping up a fumble at about the Packers' 35, and knowing he was gone for the TD after two steps. Nobody was gonna catch him; great speed at the DE position.
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What Is Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is the legal inability of an individual or company to pay their creditors. Creditors also have the legal right to file bankruptcy petitions, referred to as "involuntary bankruptcies", in the sense of getting something back of what they owed. However, it is mostly the individual or the company who can no longer pay the debts.
In The Point Of History
It is not nothing new in the history of human citizen. The concept of bankruptcy originated in England in 1542 when Laws 34 and 35 were enacted by King Henry VII . At that time it was not for the debtors, it was a relief for the creditors. The creditor could legally seize the debtors asset if the trader failed to pay the debt.
In the ancient Greece it was the male only to lend money. Females were not to do so. As the male were the citizens to count. If the male failed to pay the debt in time he had to release his entire household and property. Including his wife, children, and servants, and along with them, they would all be placed into "debt slavery" until all obligations were resolved.
Types of the Bankruptcy
According to Title 11 of the United States Code, the Bankruptcy Code lists 6 distinct types of Bankruptcy as follows:
» Chapter 7 – the quickest and simplest form of bankruptcy
» Chapter 9 - a government mechanism for municipal bankruptcies
» Chapter 11 - a rehabilitation used primarily by businesses and corporations
» Chapter 12 – used by families who farm or fish for a living
» Chapter 13 – a rehabilitation method involving a re-payment plan
» Chapter 15 – helps foreign debtors to resolve their debts
What is the difference between chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 and chapter 13 are the most common bankruptcies filed by the consumer with approximately 65% of those filings being a Chapter 7. Businesses and corporations usually file either Chapter 7 or 11.
Bankruptcy is always not a pleasant thing to do. But some times it becomes an option. This discussion about the chapter 13 will clear some misinformation. This chapter 13 is used for individuals for court protection when their debts are excessive and they want to keep some allowed assets. There is something I want to make clear about it.
You will lose every thing you have: It is not like that. There are value limits, but your car, furniture, IRA, household goods, insurance value and your house are all covered under chapter 13.
You would not get any loan again: May be you can face a higher interest in the initial stage but if recover this time you would be able to come back to normal.
Filing bankruptcy: Chapter 13 has a eight year retention period. You would be able to buy a house after 2 years at a competitive rate in credit and after 4 years be competitive with credit cards. Some lenders would try to get a higher interest rate against you in that position, don't get nervous find the lender who is a match for you.
Criminal!!: NO, there is legible situations which bankruptcy is available to use. This is not fair to call any body criminal without knowing the situation he/she went through.
There is life after chapter13. You would get chapter 7 comparative to it, if your income is to high or you have a home and other assets you want to keep.


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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown State University's Economics Club hosted a debate between Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman Dave Betras and Ohio Association of Black Republicans President Brenda Mack on Tuesday night.
A topic that came up is if the Mahoning Valley is better off under President Obama's leadership.
Betras said, "So if anyone wants you to think back to 2008. GM was on its knees; no one could get credit and think where we are now. We have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. So the Mahoning Valley is better off."
Mack argued to make the case for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. "If you ran your business like he runs the country you would be down on the east side of Youngstown where a lot of the people are who he left there and has done nothing with these last 31/2 years," she said.
Betras also said President Obama helped bring V&M Star's investment here and Mack praised Governor Kasich's balanced budget.
21 News asked some students attending the debate what they want to hear from the presidential candidates themselves during the first presidential debate Wednesday night.
"The number one issue I really think they need to focus on is the debt that we are in right now. Over $16 trillion, that's 100% of our GDP plus that's going to cripple us in the long term," said YSU student David Yash.
Megan Richards, president of the YSU Economics Club and a YSU student, said, "I'd like to hear how they're going to fulfill the jobs because we know there are jobs that need to be filled and people don't have the skills. So how are they going to get them their skills? How they're going to create job growth and how they're going to cut the deficit."


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'Cats end preseason in top five
No two games are the same — the Linfield women's soccer team can attest to that. With a mixed bag of results during preseason,
conference season is right around the corner, and the polls suggest Linfield is expected to win fourth.
The high number of women that came out this year brought talent to the team. Freshman Emily Fellows was picked for last week's
Northwest Conference Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week. The award earned her a starting position in all games so far. She
"For the rest of the season, I want to keep working hard to improve as a team and individually and hopefully we can all have a
successful season," Fellows said.
The last preseason game wrapped up at home against Warner Pacific with a score of 4-0. Freshman Emily Fellows had all four
goals for Linfield. The third goal was taken by Fellows as well, after being fouled in the box.
"As a team we have been working together, but we're always looking to improve every day in practice and at games," Fellows
The girls had a good start and maintained it, overcoming a weekend of upset as the women had traveled to Corban and Southern
Oregon and lost both games.
"I definitely think we have started the season off well," senior and captain Sara Blake said. "We have set high standards for
ourselves as a team, but we still have a lot of learning and growing to do."
concluded the preseason with seven goals and two assists in four games.
The women's team kicks off the conference season against Willamette University, September 15 at 5 p.m.
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If I dont reply or I take ages to
- It's drafted
- My mood doesn't fit
- I'm trying to equal your perfection
- I'm braindead
- I lost the reply
- I'm easily distracted by something else
- All/some of the above
(via obscura-paradox)
My name is Diana.
I hunt demons for a living. (This is an oc indie rp blog for devil may cry; I'm willing to rp with anyone, including ocs.)
A Multi-ship Blog
Status: Single
Open to Magic Anons
If I dont reply or I take ages to
- It's drafted
- My mood doesn't fit
- I'm trying to equal your perfection
- I'm braindead
- I lost the reply
- I'm easily distracted by something else
- All/some of the above
(via obscura-paradox)
OC does not automatically equal Mary-Sue.
fucking thank you.
(Source: justsoyouknow-rper, via demon-hunter-shadow)
(Source: askboxmemes, via demon-hunter-shadow)
Diana: Hey everyone. Mun is having a really rough time right now, so replies might take awhile. We'll try to be back soon, but I make no promises. She's really stressed out; emotionally, mentally, and physically. So please be patient with her.
((Mental note: when you answer asks on mobile, it automatically sends them privately instead of just publishing them.))
The huntress' face darkened as she immediately pulled out Azriel, resting it's barrel between Shadow's eyes. "Are you suicidal?" She asked with a smug look on her face. Diana leaned in close and whispered in his ear, "If this is your death wish than you're gonna have to work for it. I'm not an easy target." Her tone low and her smile devilish. Her eyes widened after the last of the words left her mouth, she realized that Kurai was influencing her once again; however it was too late to take her statement back now.
Then again, she didn't really want to anyways.
((Is it bad that I like this one better than the first one I did? XD))
Nothing is taboo
surprise me
do it. i don't care what you ask.
Com'on do it, you won't do it.
(Source: katerina-melekov, via argentsentinel-deactivated20131)
This blog is Multi-verse and multi-ship
NONE of the relationships my character have are connected unless stated otherwise.
Even though it is labeled in the same verse, they are all AU
(Source: hellxborn, via demon-hunter-shadow)
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(Source: the-ragna-clones, via demon-hunter-shadow)
#wants to roleplay
#doesn't want to do drafts
#wants to post a starter
#cant think of a damn thing
#reblogs a meme
#forgets to post the thing
(Source: volxble, via argentsentinel-deactivated20131)