Cleveland • February 17, 2025
Good morning, Cleveland. Remember that feeling when LeBron brought home the championship in 2016? That same electric energy is coursing through Cleveland's west side, where a game-changing $97 million investment is set to transform industrial spaces into vibrant community hubs. We're talking hundreds of new apartments, retail spots, and even a fresh library branch – all approved by the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority.
While this development reshapes our physical landscape, the Cleveland Play House is busy nurturing our cultural soul. The historic theater, which has been staging world-class performances since Woodrow Wilson was president, just welcomed six new board members to help write its next act. These exciting changes come as our community grapples with uncertainty around HIV care funding – reminding us that true progress means leaving no neighbor behind.
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In a chilly showdown, Benedictine's ice hockey squad edged past Olmsted Falls 3-1, proving that even Bengals can be comfortable on ice. The victory gives Benedictine (7-24) some much-needed momentum before they face powerhouse St. Ignatius, who's been treating the season like their own personal highlight reel at 24-9.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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vs Olmsted Falls* | W 3-1 |
The Louisville Leopards put on a clinic in their 81-50 demolition of John Hay, proving that in the animal kingdom, leopards definitely have the upper hand over whatever John Hay's mascot is. With their 17th win of the season, Louisville looks primed for a deep playoff run while their next opponent, the 1-18 North Vikings, might want to consider taking up chess instead.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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@ Louisville | L 81-50 | |
@ Warrensville Heights | L 57-55 | |
@ Riverside | W 76-53 |
Talk about a Saturday of lopsided affairs in Ohio hoops! Lake Blue Streaks and Norton Panthers both flexed their muscles with 76-point performances, while Elyria Catholic delivered the day's most eye-popping result - an 80-9 dismantling of St. Martin de Porres that probably had the scoreboard begging for mercy. The only nail-biter? West Branch's head-scratching 2-0 victory over East Tech, in what must have been either the world's best defensive showdown or a game of keep-away gone wrong.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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@ West Branch** | L 2-0 (FF) | |
vs South** | L 55-37 | |
@ Lake** | L 76-11 | |
@ Norton** | L 76-21 | |
vs Conneaut* | W 74-36 | |
@ Elyria Catholic** | L 80-9 |
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