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Past articles by Mark:

Lake Erie wrestler Christian Small finishes as NCAA runner-up

Lake Erie College wrestler Christian Small narrowly missed bringing home an NCAA championship to Lake County. On March 11 at the NCAA Division II National Tournament, Small advanced to the 141-poun… → Read More

Stipe Miocic will fight Jon Jones, says UFC’s Dana White – Morning Journal

Stipe Miocic had a front-row view of Jon Jones’ return to UFC on March 4. What a return it was for Jones, who made quick work of Ciryl Gane in their fight for the vacant heavyweight championship at… → Read More

John Carroll men’s basketball loses at Oswego State, bows out of NCAA D-III tournament

A big run by host Oswego State at the start of the second half was the difference, and the John Carroll men’s basketball team couldn’t recover on March 4. With that, the Blue Streaks’ season came t… → Read More

‘Creed III’ adds to Hollywood’s impressive history in the ring

It’s a fun time to be a fan of boxing films. “Creed III” just opened everywhere and “Big George Foreman” hits the big screen in April. The Creed franchise is a child of the king of boxing films — 1… → Read More

John Carroll men’s basketball opens NCAA D-III tourney with win – News-Herald

The Albertus Magnus men’s basketball team was one of the nation’s top rebounding teams in the country in Division III during the regular season — No. 3 to be exact. On March 3, it didn’t matter to … → Read More

John Carroll, Case NCAA men’s basketball tournament capsules – News-Herald

John Carroll vs. Albertus Magnus What: First-round NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament game When: 3:15 p.m., March 3 Where: Max Ziel Gymnasium, Oswego State (N.Y.) Records: JCU 22-4, Albe… → Read More

John Carroll’s Pete Moran named OAC men’s basketball Coach of the Year – News-Herald

From worst to first has paid off for John Carroll men’s basketball coach Pete Moran. On Feb. 23, Moran was announced as the Ohio Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. The award is the first for th… → Read More

John Carroll’s Luke Chicone of Mentor enjoying being coached by his three uncles

It’s not uncommon for athletes to be coached by a relative, but this instance probably isn’t that common. That’s because when John Carroll men’s basketball transfer Luke Chicone of Mentor arrived f… → Read More

Lake Erie football building with Florida recruits

Year 2 of the Demir Boldin era for Lake Erie football is in full-go mode. For Boldin, that means — for now — going to where it all began for him while building the Storm program. Last season as a r… → Read More

John Carroll men’s basketball wins at Wilmington, shares OAC regular-season title – News-Herald

The regular-season job is complete for the John Carroll men’s basketball team, but there is still plenty of work remaining for the Blue Streaks after their 85-72 win at Wilmington. On Feb. 18 thoug… → Read More

John Carroll’s Luke Chicone of Mentor make Bevo Francis Award Top 50 list – News-Herald

When Luke Chicone arrived at John Carroll, there was little doubt his presence at the University Heights campus would be big for the men’s basketball program. With the regular season nearly complet… → Read More

John Carroll football recruit Caleb Pohto of Mentor is motivated, carrying a chip

As a high school football player at Mentor, Caleb Pohto checked a lot of boxes as a recruit. Division I first-team All-Ohio selection at safety — check A highly productive player — check A love for… → Read More

John Carroll, Mount Union, Case setting up for loaded Ohio March Madness field

With a week to play, nothing is settled as it pertains to the John Carroll, Mount Union and Case Western Reserve basketball programs. For basketball junkies who love any form of March Madness, that… → Read More

John Carroll men’s basketball rallies to win at Ohio Northern – News-Herald

Much-needed free throws down the stretch were the difference on the road for the John Carroll men’s basketball team on Feb. 11. The Blue Streaks rallied for a come-from-behind 95-89 victory at Ohio… → Read More

Ohio college football player Dieunerst Collin’s Popeyes deal includes Super Bowl commercial

The Lake Erie College football player from New Jersey signed a deal that included a Popeyes billboard in his hometown and a Super Bowl commercial. → Read More

Ohio college football player Dieunerst Collin’s Popeyes deal includes Super Bowl commercial

The Lake Erie College football player from New Jersey signed a deal that included a Popeyes billboard in his hometown and a Super Bowl commercial. → Read More

Lake Erie College football player Dieunerst Collin’s NIL Popeyes deal includes Super Bowl commercial – News-Herald

It’s very likely there won’t be a person in Northeast Ohio who has a Super Bowl Sunday quite like Dieunerst Collin. If you’ve never heard of the Lake Erie College football player from New Jersey, c… → Read More

John Carroll men’s basketball rolls past Marietta for 11th straight win – News-Herald

The John Carroll men’s basketball express kept rolling Feb. 4. Marietta — a perennial Division III power that was in the final four a season ago — was again no match against the No. 7-ranked Blue S… → Read More

Destiny Leo scores 30 as Cleveland State women improve to 20-3

The Cleveland State women’s basketball team is having one heck of a season. It should come as no surprise so is CSU junior Destiny Leo of Eastlake North. On Feb. 2 during a rare 11 a.m. tip against… → Read More

John Carroll AD Michelle Morgan named commissioner of college hockey conferences

John Carroll athletic director Michelle Morgan is moving on after five years on the job. The University announced Feb. 2 Morgan is leaving JCU to become the commissioner of the Atlantic Hockey Asso… → Read More