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The Herald
Volume 28, Issue 2 November 2018
Mustangs Finish 12-1 As Regional Runner-Ups
Opinion Teacher Profiles Sports
See Page 6 See Page 7 See Page 10
The Maple Heights
Board Of Education
Michael White, President Rosalind Moore
Connie Rosemond Pam Crews
Wendall Garth
Students,
Faculty,
and Staff:
Happy Thanksgiving!!
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The Maple Heights Herald
November 2018 Vol. 28, Issue 2
News 5 Opinion 6 Student Profiles 8
Senior Update Political Correctness Ariana Hunt
Love is Addictive Terry Johnson
Entertainment 9 Sports 12 Sports 14
I’m Thankful For Football Boys Basketball
Athlete of the Month
Editor-in-Chief Entertainment Editor The Herald is a self-supporting newsmagazine produced
Cimira Crews Adryanna Matthews every month by the Newspaper/Journalism class. It is a
forum for student expression.
Feature Editor Sports Editor The staff will follow proper press law in regards to libel,
Jazmin Crowder Fouad Gaid obscenity, privacy, and school distribution standards.
Members of the staff will determine the general content of
News Editor Layout Editor the paper. The editorial staff will determine the content of
Tonyae Mills Terry Johnson all unsigned editorials; therefore, material may not reflect
Reporters: the policies of the Maple Heights High School faculty or
Sonnita Jones Caleb Browning administration.
Niam Younger Devin Wilson Letters to the editor may be addressed to 1 Mustang Way,
Andrew Campbell Mikayla Smith Maple Heights, Ohio 44137. They may also be dropped
Brion Roberts Talia Steel off at room 269 and should include the author’s name.
Arnayjah Harrison The editorial board reserves the right to edit letters.
The Herald is a self-supporting newsmagazine.
3 Advisor: Ms. Wintergerst
News
The Class Of 2019 News
Caleb Browning The fundraiser for this school year is The Senior Picnic will be held on May 2
Reporter the Peterson’s Nut pamphlet which began from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Your year is here, class of 2019. on November 19 and ends on December 7. The Scholarship Dinner is an invite only
Make this your best year yet. To do Those who participate will be able to earn event and will be held on May 8 starting at
this, please be aware of the many prom credits. 5:30 p.m. in the cafetorium.
important deadlines and dates that are The final senior meeting is on January Prom will be on May 10 at The Great
important for your senior year! 30 and the senior picure will also be taken Lakes Science Center from 7:00 p.m. to
First, make sure you pay your senior that day. 11:00 p.m.
dues. The total amount for senior dues Prom ticket sale dates are April 4-5 The Top 20 Dinner will be on May 23
this year is $150. Students should be and April 11-12. They will be sold in the in the cafetorium at 5:30 p.m. This event is
paying in increments to ensure proper teacher cafeteria during lunch periods. only for students in the top 20 along with
ordering of graduation items. The Only those who have paid their senior their invited guests.
amount of $40 was due already on dues can purchase tickets. Prom ticket Senior Exams are May 23 and May 24.
October 3. The second payment of $40 prices will be set in January after winter Commencement this year will be on
was due on November 28. The next break. May 30 at 7:00 p.m. Females cannot wear
two deadline dates are January 23 with Prom court applications can be picked pants and must wear neutral or black
a $40 payment and March 20 with a up April 4 - April 12 and they are due shoes. Males cannot wear boots, or athletic
$30 payment. April 18. shoes and must have on dress pants.
NHS Inducts 18 Members
Sonita Jones nett, Assistant Principal Mrs. Deanne
ship completed by the teachers was also a
Reporter part of the process. Miklovic, Assistant Principal Mr. Chris
Special guests invited to the ceremo- Sutton, and the Board Of Education
The National Honor Society held a members.
ny included Superintendent Dr. Charles
ceremony in the Maple Heights High The event included a candle-lighting
Keenan, Assistant Superintendent Dr.
School cafeteria on November 14 to ceremony to induct the new members.
induct 18 new members. New members received certificates
The new members are juniors and special gifts and took the National
Mariyah Moore, Michael Shows Jr, Honor Society oath.
Kayla C. Jones, Raven Golliday, Dante Two-year members received a gift
Powell, Tamera Maple, Cameron and gave speeches.
Evans, Chrisean Merritt, Leah Emory, Two-year members include seniors
Destiny Huff, Ariana Rasheed, and Devin Brumfield, Arthur Burdette,
Ashleigh Trobek; and seniors Andrea Erica Collins, Shelby Eggleston, Syd-
Carter, Jazmin Crowder, Jada Keyes, ney Eggleston, A’drieana Gray, Sonita
Makalyn Longmire, Demetria Rous- Jones, Amari Sledge, Anique Travis, and
seau, and Jonai Welch. Janelle Womack.
Having a grade point average of 3.5 The 2018- 2019 officers include
or better, being involved in the junior New members get initiated in a candle
Sledge (president), Eggleston (vice-pres-
or senior class, and being involved in lighting ceremony.
ident), Brumfield (secretary), Collins
three school activities are the criteria Henry Pettiegrew, Curriculum Director and Gray (community liaisons), and
used to choose the qualified students. Mrs. Susan Jarosczak, Principal Mrs. Shay Burdette (student liaison).
An evaluation on character and leader- Price, Assistant Principal Mr. Matt Ben-
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News
Environmental Club Looks
For More Interested Students science. A field trip to the Cleveland Zoo
Mikayla Smith is also in the works.
Reporter During after school meetings, club
members talk about current events in en-
If you enjoy helping your environ- vironmental science and discuss solutions
ment and want to learn more about for our community.
it, you should join the Environmental In the future, the Environmental Club
Club. will compete in the Evirothon and clean
This club is basically about a group of up another park or two in addition to a
students who are interested in helping possible nature hike in spring.
our environment and learning ways to The goal for this club is for students
take care of it. to gain a sense of ownership over their
The Environmental Club started in community and its environment.
the middle of September, and it is run There are no requirements to joining
by science teacher Mr. Kevin Moeller. the Environmental Club. Anyone who
There are currently nine students is interested is welcome to join. Students
involved in this club and they meet most up the park by the library. They will
also attend the Envirothon training should join because “we only get one
Thursdays in room 265. earth, and it is essential that current and
This year students who are joining session, where students will be interact-
ing with professionals in environmental future generations take care of it in the
the Environmental Club will be cleaning right way,” said Moeller.
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Opinion
Is It Good To Be Politically Correct?
Cimira Crews of our favorite artists are being called he thinks women are nothing and they party
out for mistakes in the past; but, when all the time, but he has a wife and two kids at
Editor-in-Chief
it comes to it, should we still support home and spends most of his time with them.
their artistry? That’s when the debate Can a correlation be made here?
Political correctness and being ‘woke’ is gets fuzzy. Take Bill Cosby, for example. Often referred
becoming more and more enforced with This is making creators accountable to as America’s dad, he was found guilty on
the wave of social media use. With apps for their actions and also waking the three charges of aggravated indecent assault
like Instagram; Snapchat; and, more fre- nation up about what is correct and just this past April. His hit show, The Cosby
quently, Twitter, creators on all platforms what is incorrect. It teaches the lesson Show, was taken off of networks during the
are getting called out for mistakes and to make sure you’re careful about what trial but just recently started airing again.
questionable statements that have been you say and do because you never Then, the debate amongst the American people
brought up from the past. know where your life can be years later started. Could I still watch The Cosby Show
Twitter is the main social media site and how it can affect you. even though he assaulted so many women?
where things have been brought back On one side people feel like if a nor- Does me still deciding to listen to Kanye
to life. With just a simple search on the mal person’s social media accounts and West’s music after his remarks about slavery
site you can find tweets dated back from other things can prevent them from being a choice make me a bad person? Does
the late 2000s and early 2010s, when the getting a job or getting into colleges or me purchasing makeup from a company who
political and social climate was much more programs, why can’t celebrities be held lacks representation of all ethnicities make me
light-hearted and unpoliced. to that same standard? Why do they get racist?
The tweets from popular artists today a pass just because they have money The public has not shown consistency when
range anywhere from being racist, sexist, and power? it comes to this topic, but it is slowly shifting
homophobic and anything you can imag- On the other hand, for example, to a no-tolerance climate. Does the art reflect
ine. people feel like what a hip-hop artist the artist and vice versa? Should they be held
This has sparked a huge debate on says in their music does not always accountable and disciplined for their words
whether the artist’s words should be reflect their lifestyle and how they feel and actions? What do you think?
separated from their work. More and more about women. A rapper can say that
Love Is As Addictive As Drugs
Jazmin Crowder
spree with Clyde for two years. Another to the feeling. Some people, when they
Feature Editor example? Rihanna put up with Chris finally get love, start to crave the feelings
Brown’s abuse for a year. it gives them more and more. That is
A drug is something that causes a This not the only thing love can do. what causes people to become clingy and
psychological change in a person’s body. When love releases a person’s dopamine attached to people. When they go through
Love is a deep affection for someone, and endorphins, the release of those a breakup, it’s like a withdrawal because
but it can affect one’s brain just like a chemicals in one’s body is the same their body craves that feeling. This is why
drug can. Love can cause people to do affect that drugs cause in order to make when people break up they completely lose
crazy things. It releases dopamine and a person high. In addition, dopamine contact in order to get over that person.
endorphins, which makes it addictive and endorphins are what makes a Just like when you are addicted to drugs,
just like a drug. person happy. That’s why when people you completely stop using them in order to
Like most drugs, love can cloud a are lonely, hurt, or stressed, they turn to get over them.
person’s judgement. Drugs can make drugs or love. Especially in today’s soci- There are beneficial drugs out there and
people commit crimes or just lose ety, the people who don’t love them- love can be very beneficial if a person finds
common sense. One example is the selves try to get love from somewhere the right one. Still, be cautious because
famous Bonnie and Cylde story. Bonnie else. This leads me to my next point; love can drive people to do things they
was so in love with Cylde that she left love is addictive. never thought they would and can be very
her husband and went on a criminal People who are in love get addicted addictive.
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Teacher Profiles
Maple Hires 3 Security Guards
Terry Johnson I have an opportunity to be the first smiling
face our students see in the morning.”
Layout Editor The most challenging aspect of her job is
Niam Younger not really getting the chance to get to know
Reporter the students.
Her future plans include helping her
There are three new security guards
children reach their goals and traveling with
at Maple Heights High School this
her husband.
school year.
The third new security guard is Mr. Asim
The first one is Mr. Clinton Bunton.
Rose Sr.
Bunton is from Cleveland, Ohio, but
grew up in Euclid, Ohio.
Mrs. Asia James He was born in Cleveland, Ohio but grew
up in Garfield Heights.
He went to Thomas Jefferson Ele- here is Mrs. Asia James.
He attended Cranwood Elementary and
mentary School from kindergarten to James is from Cleveland, Ohio. She
participated in basketball and flag football.
fifth grade. grew up in Bainbridge Township, Ohio.
At Newton D. Baker Middle School, he
During his years there, he partici- The elementary school she attended
participated in basketball, track, soccer, and
pated in flag football and basketball. was Timmons Elementary. The activities
flag football.
He then attended Central Middle she was involved in were basketball, vol-
John F. Kennedy is where he attended
School where he participated in base- leyball, Art Club, boxing and band.
high school. There he played basketball and
ball and football. The middle school she attended was
Kenston Middle School. She participat-
ed in multiple activities including band,
basketball, and Power of the Pen.
For high school, she attended both
Kenston High School and Maple Heights
High School. She only participated in one
activity, which was boxing.
When she went to college, she attended
Bryant & Stratton. She studied Criminal
Justice and completed her program with a
4.0 in May 2018.
Mr. Asim Rose Sr.
Before coming here to work, James football and was part of the 100 Kennedy
Mr. Clinton Bunton worked at the Juvenile Detention Center Men.
Bunton received his Associate’s and for the Maple Heights City School Rose received his Associate’s degree
degree and police certificate from district for five years as an in-school mon- from Virginia Union College and played
Cuyahoga Community College. itor at the middle school. basketball while there.
Before coming to Maple Heights High She currently also works for the Solon Other work experiences include work-
School, he worked at Euclid High School Police Department on their second and ing as a corrections officer, the Director of
and Shaw High School. He also worked third shifts. Security at Warrensville Heights High
at Giant Eagle as an undercover officer. Her job consists of running the metal School and as a case manager at Christian
In his spare time, he plays the Xbox, detector check, watching cameras, and Hall.
spends time with family members, stays monitoring the main hallway. In his spare time, Rose is a full time
fit, and also likes to read. In her spare time, James is dedicated father of two boys.
The best part of his job is helping the to her five children with all of their sports Giving back to youth is what he enjoys
youth and remembering kids from his and school events. She is also a youth most about his job, while “trying to adapt
job. The worst is pleasing everyone. minister that runs a non-profit organiza- to attitudes” is what he finds the most
In the future he plans to be the Chief tion. challenging.
of Police at any police department. When asked what she likes most about In the future, he would like to retire
The second new security guard her job, James responded, “The fact that early and “live my best life.”
7 The Herald November 2018
Student Profiles
Hunt Sets Her Sights On Success
Adryana Matthews Most Embarrassing Moment: “Falling in front of
a crowd of people.”
Entertainment Editor Happiest Moment: Sleeping
Three Characteristics to Describe Yourself: “Qui-
et, nice, outgoing!”
Favorite Movie: Superfly How Do You Want To Be Remembered: “As a
Favorite Actress: Taraji P. Henson good person.”
Favorite TV Show: Are you the One Advice To Underclassmen: “Find your dream and
Favorite Song: “Anything” by The Weeknd chase it!”
Favorite Artist Or Group: Xxxtentacion Where I Want To Be In Ten Years: “Somewhere
Favorite Musical Genre: All far away from Ohio and happy with a lot of money.”
Favorite Website: YouTube Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Video Game: GTA Favorite Time of Day: Afternoon
Favorite Video Game System: Xbox Favorite Month: December
Favorite Book: Returnable Girl Birthday: April 11
Favorite Color: Lime green Best Friends: Devante and Makalyn
Least Favorite Color: Orange Ariana Hunt Family: “I have two brothers and one sister.”
Favorite Food: Taco Salad What Are You Most Proud Of: “That I'm about to
Least Favorite Food: Eggs “Everything!” graduate.”
Favorite Restaurant: Wasabi Favorite Teacher: Mr. Sheredy My Worst Characteristic: “I am very impatient.”
Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: Subway Extracurricular Activities: Cheerleading If I Had Three Wishes: “I would have a lot of
Favorite Beverage: Milkshakes Favorite Sports: Basketball and football money, move out of Ohio and buy a unicorn.”
Favorite Vacation Destination: Miami College I Want To Attend: “Akron University What Will You Miss The Most About High
Favorite Hobby: Cheerleading or somewhere far away.” School? “Nothing!”
Favorite Person: Makalyn Major: Psychology What Motivates You? “I motivate myself because I
Spare Time Activities: Reading and My Idol: The Weeknd want to make it in life.”
sleeping My Worst Fear: Spiders What Does Success Mean To You? “Success
Favorite Subject: Reading Funniest Moment: “Hitting my head on the means everything to me.”
Least Favorite Subject: Math dashboard in the car.” If You Could Change One Thing About This
Least Favorite High School Memory: Saddest Moment: “Losing the person I loved.” School: “The start time because it is too early.”
Johnson Gives Good Advice To Students
Tonyae Mills Favorite Pro Basketball Team: Cavs
Favorite Pro Baseball Team: Indians
News Editor College I Want To Attend: Seton Hill University or
Bowling Green University
Favorite Movie: Scooby Doo Major: Musical Theatre
Favorite Actor: Angela Bassett My Idol: John Legend
Favorite TV Show: Super Girl My Biggest Regret: “Not listening to teachers at
Favorite Song: “No Peace” by Sam Smith times.”
Favorite Artist: John Legend My Worst Fear: Spiders
Favorite Musical Genre: Gospel Funniest Moment: “I ran into a gate running down
Favorite Website: Amazon.com a hill.”
Favorite Video Game: Mortal Combat Saddest Moment: “When my grandmother died.”
Favorite Video Game System: PlayStation 4 Most Embarrassing Moment: “When I ran into a
Favorite Book: Leadership Lessons of Jesus wall walking fast to class.”
Favorite Color: Blue Terry Johnson Happiest Moment: “When I entered high school.”
Least Favorite Color: Green Best Job You Have Had: “The best job I ever had is
Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo Musical and Student Council
Favorite Subject: American History cleaning at Olive Garden.”
Least Favorite Food: Spinach Worst Job You Have Had: “Watching bad kids who I
Favorite Restaurant: Applebee’s Least Favorite Subject: Algebra
Favorite High School Memory: “The 2018 could not control.”
Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: Chipotle Characteristics To Describe Yourself: Trustworthy
Favorite Beverage: Rootbeer Homecoming parade and pep rally.”
Least Favorite High School Memory: “The pep and consistent
Favorite Vacation Destination: Jamaica How Do You Want To Be Remembered: “As a hard
Favorite Hobbies: Reading, taking pictures/ rally got cancelled my junior year.”
Extracurricular Activities: Gospel Choir, Student working, motivated and very dedicated person.”
photography Advice To Underclassmen: “Take the EOC’s serious-
Favorite Person: Mrs. Patton Council, and Business Professionals of America
Spare Time Activities: Gospel Choir, All-City Favorite Pro Football Team: Browns ly because they are important!”
8 The Herald November 2018
Entertainment
I Am Thankful For . . . . . .
Tonyae Mills today. I am also thankful for my husband “I am thankful for my mom because she is
News Editor and parents because they support every- so understanding.”
Adryana Matthews thing I do.” -Junior Amirah Pugh
Entertainment Editor –Mrs. Stevens (Librarian)
“I am thankful for God because without
“For having a good group of kids this “I am thankful for my family and friends him, nothing would be possible.”
year that want to learn and get better because they look out for me.” -Senior Quinten Teague
every day at practice.” –Sophomore Raeshawn Jones
-Mr. Schmidt “I am thankful for my family because they
(Science Teacher) “I am thankful for my life because I am help during hard times.”
still living.” -Freshman Devon Muti
“I am thankful for having too many –Sophomore Aveonna Hallon
things to be thankful for.” “I am thankful for my family because they
-Mrs. Tulciewicz “I am thankful for my four children for adopted me.”
(Art Teacher) the joy and the pain they cause me on a -Senior Thomas Armstead
daily basis.”
“I am thankful for my family because -Mrs. Cleveland “I am thankful for Jesus Christ for waking
they make you want to be a better (English Teacher) me up this morning.”
person.” -Freshman Jayvion Burge
-Mrs. DeCrane “I am thankful for foods that are not
(English Teacher) genetically processed because they harm “I am thankful for being humble because
people and animals.” it’ll get me towards my goals.”
“I am thankful for my mom because -Junior Mariyah Moore -Freshman Andre Cummings
when I am depressed she always brings
me up.” “I am thankful for money because money “I am thankful for my cheer team and my
-Senior Mikayla Smith makes the world go round.” coaches because they are my family.”
-Senior Jasmine Wren -Junior Ariana Rasheed
“I am thankful for my family, safety and
support because my job is a therapist “I am thankful for waking up every day, “I am thankful for my mom because she
and I see how hard it can be without not everyone wakes up.” is superwomen and she makes everything
those things.” -Senior N’iam Younger possible.”
-Mrs. Jeanette Troiano -Junior Larry Reynolds
(Applewood) “I am thankful for education because not
everyone has this opportunity.” “I am thankful for my football team because
“I am thankful for my family because -Junior Saneiya McCully we have overcome so many challenges.”
they make me smile and laugh every- -Sophomore Demel Daniel
day.” “I am thankful for my family because of
-Mrs. Hagen the talents they gave me.” “I am thankful for being alive and healthy.”
(History Teacher) -Junior Traevaughn Wilson -Junior Raven Golliday
“I am thankful for my mom because if “I am thankful for my twin sister; she’s my “I am thankful for the Lord because that is
it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t be who I am best friend.” my savior.”
today.” -Junior Jailin Mathews -Junior Amill Roberts
–Junior Dominique Ross
“I am thankful for my best friend; we’re “I am thankful for being able to sing.”
“I am thankful for my kids because they almost three years strong.” -Freshman Marie Howell
helped me become the person I am -Freshman Jordan Donnell
9 The Herald November 2018
Sports
Lady Mustangs Take First In LEL
are for next year, Varsity Coach Rocco Covelli
Talia Steel
said, “My expectations for next season are to
Reporter defend our championship and go undefeated
The Mustang girls’ volleyball team in our league. Another expectations is to win
finished off a successful season with a 16-8 20 games in a season. We won 16 this year
overall record, a 21-0 league record and a and winning 20 games is a tall task, but it is
first place finish in the Lake Erie League. worth the challenge. And our last expectation
The girls also made it to the second round is to move on to Districts and win the 21st
of playoffs defeating John Adams in the Sectional Championship.”
The team showed exceptional skills in serv-
first round and losing to Nordonia in the The Mustangs discuss strategy
second round. ing this season. “We served 90% this year and
during a timeout. did not miss a lot of serves during the season.
Key players this season included senior
Janelle Womack; juniors Destiny Jones, We were very resilient as well. We never gave
Bell, at libero, was second on the
Shariah Bell, Kamari Finley, and Tiana up in any of our matches,” said Covelli.
team with digs with 251.
Greene; and freshman Dominique Rich- As far as weaknesses, the Mustangs need
At outside hitter, Finley had 70 blocks
ardson. to hit the ball harder and be more aggres-
for the season.
Womack played at the middle hitter sive. Covelli said, “Great teams can hit the
Greene was second on the team with
position and led the team in serving aces ball down on the ground without anybody
195 kills and 45 blocks.
with 60 and in kills with 210. touching it. We need to improve on this skill
Richardson was second in service
At the setter position, Jones lead the to move on in the State tournament.
aces with 55 and in service points.
team in digs with 278 and in assists with Covelli finished with “Quest for 12 . . .
When asked what his expectations
490. mission accomplished!”
Jones Perseveres On The Court
Tonyae Mills before each game.
News Editor Her strengths in volleyball are that she
hustles for the ball and never gives up on her
team.
The volleyball Athlete of the Month is
One of her weaknesses is that she needs to
junior Destiny Jones.
be louder on the court.
Jones was born on November 9, 2001,
Jones enjoys playing with her teammates
in Cleveland, Ohio.
and learning new things.
She attended Barack Obama Elementa-
One thing that she dislikes is all the differ-
ry and was involved with the cheerleading
ent penalties that are called.
mini’s.
During her spare time, she likes to spend
After she graduated from elementa-
time with her family and friends.
ry school, she then attended Milkovich
Middle School.
Junior Destiny Jones plays strong Jones’ favorite subject is math and her least
In middle school she started volleyball defense. is science.
Her favorite college team is Alabama State.
for the first time at the age of 12. The main position Jones plays is
After high school she hopes to attend Ohio
When she came to high school, she setter.
State or Clark Atlanta University to major in
continued to play volleyball for the past Her freshman year, she received
Pharmacology.
three seasons. Most Valuable Player and the Cap-
Advice she would give to future athletes is
Besides playing for the Maple school tain’s Award.
to work hard every day and always believe in
system, Jones has also played volleyball for To prepare for games, she works
yourself.
Precision Academy for four years. hard in practice and listens to music
10 The Herald November 2018Sports
Maple Dominates Lake Erie League
Devin Wilson Abrams had 426 yards receiving, six All District honors and is a three-year
Andrew Campbell touchdowns, 46 tackles, and five pass break- varsity letterman.
ups. Abrams was named 1st Team All LEL Ramsey had 618 yards rushing, nine
Reporters and is a three-year varsity letter winner. touchdowns, and 35 tackles.
The Mustang football team finished Holloway had 642 receiving yards, six The Mustangs were strong this season
the season with a 12-1 record and as Re- touchdowns, 77 tackles, and six pass break- with their skilled players and the senior
gional runner-ups to Archbishop Hoban. ups. He was named 1st Team All LEL and is class leadership. Both the offensive and
The team made it to the third round of a three-year letter winner. defensive lines also exceeded expectations.
the playoffs defeating Boardman, 42-12, Fox had 1,231 yards receiving, 16 touch- According to Defensive Coordinator
and Riverside, 44-14, before falling to the downs, 24 tackles, and six pass breakups. Aaron Bubonics, “A key weakness was the
three-time Divison 2 champions Hoban. Medley finished with 109 tackles and ten number of guys on the team. There were a
Key players this season included se- tackles for a loss and led the teams in sacks lot of guys playing both ways. We needed
niors Devin Dial (quarterback), Bernard with 13. Medley is 1st Team All LEL and is a young guys to step up and get some expe-
Bates (wide receiver), Dante Abrams three-year letterman. rience playing varsity.”
(wide receiver/defensive end), Antio- Gibson-Battles had 61 tackles, eight tack- When asked to comment on the season,
ne Holloway (wide receiver/defensive les for a loss, 12 sacks, four pass breakups Bubonics said, “It was a great season. I am
back), Devon Fox (wide receiver/defen- and three fumble recoveries. He was named proud of the team for all of the accom-
sive back), Charles Medley (lineman), 1st Team All LEL and is a two-year letter plishments they made. They deserved
Tyrese Gibson Battles (lineman), Willie winner. everything they got. These seniors set the
Williams (lineman), Shamarr Simmons Williams finished with 60 tackles and six bar high for the future teams and they
(linebacker), and Manny Ramsey (run- sacks. truly brought Maple Heights football back
ning back/defensive back). Simmons had two touchdowns and led the to where it was!”
Bates had 1,172 all-purpose yards, team in tackles with 135, in tackles for a loss Next season, the team needs the
21 touchdowns, and 371 yards in punt with nine, and in interceptions with three. younger athletes to step up and replace the
returns. He also is 1st Team All LEL and He also had five sacks, two fumble recov- departing seniors. The first goal is once
1st Team All District and is a three-year eries, and four pass breakups. Simmons again winning an LEL Championship.
varsity letterman. finished with 1st Team All LEL and 1st Team
Dial Named LEL Player Of Year
ing the ball.
Adryana Matthews Dial finished the season with 429 rush-
Entertainment Editor ing yards, 3,614 passing yards, a 60.1%
The football Athlete of the Month pass completion rate, seven rushing touch-
is senior quarterback Devin Dial. downs, and 46 passing touchdowns. He
He was born on January 11, 2001, all received 2nd Team All District Honors
in Cleveland, Ohio. and was named the LEL Player of the Year.
Dial attended Barack Obama El- To prepare for games, Dial loves to
ementary School and then attended make sure he and his team are "locked in".
Milkovich Middle School where he He would love to attend college in the
participated in football and basket- future. In his spare time, Dial enjoys play-
ball. ing video games.
He has played football since he In school, his favorite subject is math
Quarterback Devin Dial goes out for
was six when he started with a com- and least favorite is English.
munity league here in Maple Heights. a long pass against Hoban. The advice Dial would give to future
Dial continued playing football in varsity team as a sophomore and the varsity athletes is to "work hard".
high school playing on the freshman team the last two years. In football, Dial states that he "will miss
team as a ninth grader, the junior His biggest strength in football is throw- playing the most".
11 The Herald November 2018Sports
Grapplers Enter Season Strong
Fouad Gaid jah Cummings-Byrd (120 pounds), Aaron Coach Jamie Milkovich enters his 38th
Reporter Alpaugh (126 lbs.), Hunter Aikens (126 lbs.), season as head coach of his alma mater with a
Samuel Lopez (132 lbs.), Te’Jawon Williams career mark of 476 dual meet victories which is
The 2018-19 Maple Heights High
(145 lbs.), Michael Pace (182 lbs.), Richard the most all-time among Ohio Division I coach-
School wrestling team will be head-
Gibson (220 lbs.) and Andre Phillips (285 es. He will once again be assisted by longtime
lined by state qualifier Kolin How-
lbs.). Coaches Rick LaScala and Andrew Wolf.
ard (106 lbs.), district place winner
Superintendent Charles Keenan and Maple Heights will travel to the Brush Pool
Chrisean Merritt (195 lbs.) and Lake
Athletic Director Nick Kaliszewski have Tournament (Dec. 1), The Hudson Holiday
Erie League champions Justin Bencie
announced that the 2018-19 Maple Heights Tournament (Dec. 14 & 15), the Normandy
(120 lbs.) and Billy Flynn (160 lbs.).
High School wrestling season will be dedicat- Triangular with Strongsville (Dec. 20), the
Two-time Lake Erie League Champion
ed to Mike Milkovich Sr., the legendary coach North Ridgeville Triangular with Lakewood
and District Qualifier Antoine Hollo-
who guided the Mustangs to ten state titles (Jan. 3), The Firelands Jim Solomon Memorial
way (152 lbs.) also returns along with
and eight runner-up finishes from 1951 to his Tournament (Jan. 19), The Villa Angela/St. Jo-
two-time district qualifier Dwayne
retirement in 1977. seph Viking Invitational (Jan. 26), the Sectional
Eggleton (126 lbs.).
The dedication will culminate with a dual Tournament (Feb. 23), the District Tournament
Lake Erie League Tournament Place
match versus Garfield Heights on Saturday (Mar. 1 & 2) and the Ohio State Tournament
winners Maurice Coleman (132 lbs.),
February 16 in Maple’s Wylie Athletic Com- (Mar. 7-9).
Eric McNary (170 lbs.), Charles Med-
plex at 2:00 p.m. The Mustangs will host West Geauga (Dec.
ley (220 lbs.) and Nikaleb Matthews
As a wrestler, Milkovich won the 145lb. 7), the 3rd Annual Maple Heights Holiday
(285 lbs.) will also be called upon to
state championship for Garfield Heights Tournament (Dec. 29), the 9th Annual Maroon
provide leadership as the Mustangs
High School during his senior year in 1941. & White Duals (Jan. 12), the Ohio Duals Re-
look to capture their eighth consec-
Fans from both schools are requested to wear gional Semifinals (Feb. 2), The Lake Erie League
utive Lake Erie League title and 45th
bright red shirts in recognition of Milkovich’s Tournament (Feb. 9) and Garfield Heights for
overall since 1950.
remarkable career. A reception will follow. Mike Milkovich Sr. Recognition Day (Feb. 16).
Other returning lettermen include
Keshan Tulshi (106 pounds), Abi-
Girls’ Basketball Schedule
Nov. 24 North Ridgeville 1:30 p.m.
Varsity Wrestling Nov.28 Chardon 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 1 Brush Duals 9:00 a.m. Dec.3 Kenston 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 West Geauga & Parma 6:00 p.m. Dec.5 Youngstown East 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 14 & 15 Hudson Tournament TBA Dec.10 Eastlake North 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 20 Normandy & Strongsville 6:00 p.m. Dec.15 Cleveland Hts. 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 29 Maple Heights Tournament 10:00 a.m. Dec.17 JFK Cleveland 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 3 Lakewood and North Ridgeville 6:00 p.m. Dec. 19 Lorain 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12 Maroon & White Duals 11:00 a.m. Dec.22 Avon 1:45 p.m.
Jan. 19 Firelands Tournament TBA Dec.29 Bedford 2:00 p.m.
Jan. 26 Villa Angela Invitational TBA Jan.5 Warrensville Hts. 2:00 p.m.
Feb. 2 Ohio Duals Semifinals TBA Jan.9 Youngstown East 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 9 L.E. L Tournament 11:00 a.m. Jan.12 Shaw 2:00 p.m.
Feb. 16 Garfield Heights 2:00 p.m. Jan.16 Lutheran East 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 23 Sectionals TBA Jan.23 Cleveland Hts. 7:30 p.m.
Mar. 1 Districts TBA Jan. 25 Garfield Hts. 7:30 p.m.
Mar. 2 Districts TBA Jan.26 Lorain 2:00 p.m.
Mar. 7 State Tournament TBA Jan.28 Hawken 7:30 p.m.
Mar. 8 State Tournament TBA Feb.2 Bedford 2:00 p.m.
Mar. 9 State Tournament TBA Feb.6 Warrensville Hts. 7:30 p.m.
**Home meets are in bold Feb.9 Shaw 7:30 p.m.
Feb.13 Lutheran East 7:30 p.m.
**Home games are in bold
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‘Stangs Look To Rebuild
Arnayjah Harrison Varsity Boys’ Basketball Schedule
Reporter
Dec. 2 John Marshall 12:45 p.m.
Fans can look forward to the varsity boys’ basketball team this Dec.4 West Geauga 7:30 p.m.
season after coming off a 13-9 overall record last year. Dec.12 John F. Kennedy 7:30 p.m.
The returning key players are senior forwards Aaron Harrison Dec.18 Canfield 7:30 p.m.
and Javon Pollard, junior forward Larry Reynolds, and junior Dec.21 Cleveland Heights 7:30 p.m.
guard Perry Fullum. Dec.27 Cornerstone 11:00 a.m.
The coaches this year include Varsity Coach Eric Schmidt, Jan.4 Lorain 7:30 p.m.
Assistant Varsity Coaches Billy Stewart and Remond Houston, JV Jan.11 Bedford 7:30 p.m.
Coach John Temple, and Freshman Coach DeVon Sanders. Jan.15 Warrensville Heights 7:30 p.m.
According to Schmidt, “For the first time in four years I have Jan.18 Shaw 7:30 p.m.
Jan.22 Strongsville 7:30 p.m.
no idea what to expect from my team. We are very young and
Jan.25 Lutheran East 7:30 p.m.
inexperienced but that doesn’t mean we are rebuilding. Most Jan.27 Brush Winter Classic 6:00 p.m.
people outside of our program think we will struggle because we Jan.29 Medina 7:30 p.m.
lost two seniors. However, we are using that doubt to fuel us this Feb.1 Cleveland Heights 7:30 p.m.
season.” Feb.5 Lorain High 7:30 p.m.
The key game this season is the first game on December 2 Feb.8 Bedford 7:30 p.m.
against John Marshall because the team can show themselves and Feb.12 Twinsburg 7:30 p.m.
others what they are capable of. Feb.15 Warrensville Hts. 7:30 p.m.
According to Schmidt, the biggest issue is that most of the Feb.16 Buchtel 7:30 p.m.
players have zero varsity experience. However, once they play the Feb.19 Shaw 7:30 p.m.
Feb.22 Lutheran East 7:30 p.m.
first game they will be fine.
**All home games in bold
The team strengths are that they are very close and get along
well as a team. Schmidt believes that this will help the players get
past any obstacles and make them a strong team.
Girls To Capitalize on Experience
Brion Roberts North Ridgeville.
News Editor The Mustangs come off a 7-14
season. Coward expects the girls
The girls’ basketball team will be kick- to “play hard and give 120% at
ing off their season later this month. all times, be more aggressive on
Coaches this season include Varsity defense, and utilize their strength
Coach Kanisha Coward, Assistant Varsi- and speed.”
ty Coach Kaylee Habeeb, Junior Varsity According to Coward, the girls
Coach Shamarah Thomas-Hutchins, and need to communicate better on the
Freshman Coach Armar Anderson. court and stay aggressive during
Key returning players include junior the entire season while using their
center Tiana Greene, junior guard Tamera basketball knowledge.
Maple, and senior center Freasia Mitchell. Areas of strength include chem-
Key games this season include East- istry, speed, quickness, and having
lake North, Cleveland Heights, Avon, and more experience.
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