Matt Botos Born: 1973 in Elyria, Ohio Residence: Wadley, Alabama Wife: Amy Athletic highlights Keystone High School (1987-91) 1989 * Division II Ohio state qualifier, pole vault 1990 * Division II Ohio state qualifier, pole vault * Belles & Brawns record invite , 15-0 * Ohio Sports Festival champion 1991 Read more…
“Jimmie” James David Barnes Jr. Born: 1908 in Oberlin, Ohio Died: March 31, 1935 in Petersburg, Virginia Family: Wife: Phyllis (died, 1991). Son: James Franklin Barnes. Grandchildren: Teresa Barnes; Deborah Barnes-Josiah; David James Barnes. Five great-grandchildren. Athletic highlights Oberlin High School Track and field 1925, Class B state runner-up, 440 Read more…
Howard Washka Born: 1931 in Lakewood, Ohio Died: March 7, 1992 in Garland, Texas Family: Wife: Mary (died, 2008). Daughters: Sandra Mueller, Marilyn Hanko. Three grandsons: Bill and Andrew Mueller; Alex Hanko. Professional experience Lorain County Community College 1964-84: Washka was the first physical education professor at LCCC. He was Read more…
Mark Kepler One of only two state track and field champions for Wellington High, Mark Kepler was the 1973 Class A (now Division III) state champ in pole vault at 13-8 as a sophomore and 1974 Class AA state runner-up in the same event at 13-6 his junior year. He Read more…
Lillian Saez Born: 1970 in Lorain, Ohio Family: Children: Britney Williams; Briana Hughes and Steve Williams (triplets). Grandchildren: Armani Williams; Noelani Williams and Idris Edwards Residence: Reynoldsburg, Ohio Athletic highlights Lorain High School (1984-88) 1988: Division I 400-meter state champion with a Lorain County record time of 54.95. Her county Read more…
Hector Garcia Born: 1959 in Lorain, Ohio Family: Wife: Evelyn. Children: Shanna; Selina and Hector Anthony Residence: Lorain Athletic highlights Clearview High School (1974-1977) Track and field 1977: Class AA 180-yard low hurdles state champion (19.9, school record). 1977: Class AA 880-yard relay state champion along with Martin Melendez, Van Read more…
Claire DeChant Born: 1979 in Willoughby, Ohio Family: Husband: John Fisher. Children: Liam Fisher and Noah Fisher Residence: Cleveland, Ohio Athletic highlights Avon High School (1993-97) 1996-97: Two-time Division II state qualifier for shot put and discus. Two-time Lorain County Conference champion for shot put and discus. Baldwin Wallace University Read more…
Jay (Jehu) Anderson Born: 1979 in Oberlin, Ohio Family: Wife: Amber. Children: Andreana, Trinity and Jaye Residence: Oberlin Athletic highlights Oberlin High School (1995-98) 1998: Division III 100-meter state champion (11.19), 200-meter state champion (22.19) 1997: Division III 100-meter state champion (11.01), 200-meter state runner-up (22.15) Anderson is one of Read more…
Donna Schuh Residence: Avon Lake Family: Children: Allison and Dan Theberge. Parents: Don and Vicki Schuh Athletic highlights Track and field Avon Lake High School (1982-84) 1982: Won the Division I state championship for long jump (18-11.25). She was the first Lorain County girl to earn this distinction 1982: Fourth Read more…
Al McKinney Born: 1967 in Youngstown, Ohio Children: Alana, Michaela and Brittney Residence: Tacoma, Washington Athletic highlights Track and field Elyria Catholic High School (1981-1985) Track and field 1985: Division II state runner-up for long jump (22-11.75). State qualifier as a member of the 4×100 relay along with Steve Bungard, Read more…