Tammy (Porter) Derrico Born: 1960 in Elyria, Ohio Residence: Elyria Family: Children: Demetrius; Denzel. Grandson: Braylen Athletic highlights Two-time Class AAA state champ and All-Ohio (top six) for a total of six times 1978: Lorain County’s second-ever girls state track champion for the 100-yard dash (11.0) 1977: state champion as Read more…
Mike Beetler Born: 1966 in Lorain, Ohio Residence: Henrietta Township, Ohio Family: Wife: Diana. Children: Zoe and Chase Athletic highlights 1982: Led Firelands to the Class AA (now Division II) state championship cross country team, the only state team title in school history. He finished third overall in the team Read more…
Tarver “Cy” Perkins Born: 1922 in Memphis, Tennessee Died: March 4, 2015 in Moline, Illinois Family: Wife – Cynthia. Children: Scott, 45; Rachael, 41; Gretchen, 41; Gail, 41; Adrienne, 25. Five grandchildren. Athletic highlights 1939-40: Two-time Class B state mile champion 1947: Third place for the 800 meters at the Read more…
Coach Jim Reynolds Born: 1932 in Ashland, Ohio Residence: Ashland Family: Wife: Portia (died, 2006). Children: Jim; Pam and Jeff. Two grandsons. Athletic highlights Coaching tenure 1977-94, 1996-2006: Avon girls track 1974-79; 1985-88: Avon boys track 1973-93, 1995-2002: Avon boys and girls cross country 1994-95: Elyria Catholic girls cross country, Read more…
Colleen (Byrne) Beyer Born: 1980 in Cleveland, Ohio Residence: Lakewood, Ohio Husband – Matthew. Children: Jack and Georgia Athletic highlights Avon Lake High School (1994-98) Division II All-Ohio cross country (4): 3rd, 1996 (18:53); 4th, 1994 (19:02); 5th, 1997 (18:51); 9th, 1995 (19:27). She helped the team to finish 3rd Read more…
Rodney Moore Born: 1969 in Valley, Alabama Residence: Gatesville, North Carolina Family: Wife: Eboni Branch-Moore. Son: Chase Farris. Daughters: Shae’lyn; Sydney; Leah Moore Athletic highlights Elyria High Six-time All-Ohio Division I track and field 400 meters: 2nd, 1988 (47.19); 3rd, 1987 (47.63); 2nd, 1986 (48.49) 400-meter relay: 4th, 1986 (42.73); Read more…
Jerry Klyop Born: 1950 in Elyria, Ohio Residence: Cincinnati, Ohio Family: Wife, Leigh. Children: Courtney, 39; Justin, 37; Daniel, 37; Melanie, 18; Lauryn, 15. Five grandchildren. Athletic highlights 1966: World age record, 14-3 at age 15 1968: Ohio high school state pole vault record, 15-3 1968: Class AA Ohio high Read more…
Tom Schoemig Born: 1946 in Oberlin, Ohio Died: August 9, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona Family: Wife, Kathleen. Step-daughters: Marlene Falise-Segaert, DeAnne Falise. One grandson. Athletic highlights 1965: Class AA state mile champion, 4:18.1 (state record). Frank Riley Casselman Memorial Award winner for being named outstanding Class AA track and field Read more…
Clarence Bowman Born: 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio Died: December 2, 2010 in Normal, Illinois Family: Wife, Charlotte (died 2009). Children: Ed and Al. Four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Athletic highlights Two-time Class B 880-yard state champ. He is the only Lorain County boy to ever win a state title for Read more…
Ed Dohanos Born: 1926 in Lorain, Ohio Died: March 12, 2021 in Lorain, Ohio Residence: Wellington Family: Wife: Faith. Children: Linda; Lee; Judy; Patty and Dale. 13 grandchildren. 5 great-grandchildren Track and field highlights Athlete Clearview High School (1940-44) 1944: Class B state qualifier. 880-yard relay and 220-yard low hurdles Read more…