The Chronicle-Telegram SPORTS Thursday, March 24, 2016 C3 GIRLS LACROSSE: AVON 8, ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY 5 Eagles feel right at home in stadium

Todd Shapiro front of the school last year, Eagles were of the night off of an 8-meter free but we’re really happy we could win approached Wednesday’s game. The Chronicle-Telegram finally able to play at their own stadium. position. our first home game.” “We put the right people in the AVON — After waiting for more than “Honestly I feel like playing under The Jaguars also won six of 10 Hanna Dilik, Kamryn Wilson and right positions and they responded,” a year to take the field on the Joe Fir- the lights and on our own turf field is draws in the second half. Claudia Smith scored goals for the Eady said. “Having our powerhouse a completely different experience,” “We brought our momentum up Eagles while juniors Teresa Reardon players take care of business and get ment Chevrolet Stadium turf, the Avon said Scheider, who scored Avon’s first and worked hard to get to loose balls and Kaitlyn Nieto each found the an early lead allowed some of the less girls lacrosse team made the most of its goal 23 seconds into the game. “It in the second half,” Jaguars coach back of the net for the Jaguars. experienced girls a chance to get valu- opportunity Wednesday night. boosts our self-esteem, we have a big- Laureen Antall said. “It just felt great “I think we let the early lead get to able varsity playing time. There is a lot The Eagles scored three goals in the ger student section and we’ll play bet- to see them play and start off our sea- our heads and we didn’t take it seri- riding on this season. We have a lot to opening 2:21 of the game and went on ter because there are a lot of people son after the long winter.” ously,” Scheider said. “When Haley prove this year.” to post an 8-5 non-league win over St. watching us.” Kortowich scored two of her goals (DeChant) went down with an injury Contact Todd Shapiro at 329-7135 or Joseph Academy. St. Joseph Academy (0-1), playing in the first half and completed her hat we started to panic a little bit and we [email protected]. Freshman Allison Kortowich had a the school’s first varsity game, fell trick with 18:13 remaining to give the struggled on defense in the second Avon 8, St. Joseph Academy 5 hat trick and junior Anna Scheider behind 4-0 seven minutes into the Eagles a 7-2 lead. half. We’ve made a lot of improve- scored a pair of goals for the Eagles, game and lost four of the five first-half “The draw control is really impor- ments this year. We know the game St. Joseph Academy 0 5 — 5 Avon 4 4 — 8 which improved to 1-1 after starting draws. The Jaguars were a different, tant. If you get the draw you keep posi- better and we’re able to overcome GOALS: (SJA) Ellia Calleri 3, Teresa Reardon, Kaitlyn the year with a loss at Beaumont. Nieto; (A) Allison Kortowich 3, Anna Scheider 2, more confident team in the second tion and go from there,” Kortowich some mistakes that we wouldn’t have Claudia Smith, Hanna Dilik, Kamryn Wilson. The Avon lacrosse program is in its half, cutting the Eagles lead to 7-5 said. “There are still some things we been able to last year,” GOALKEEPERS: (SJA) Danielle Smith (5 saves); (A) Meghan Daymut (4 saves) second season and after playing its with 4:54 left in the game when fresh- need to work on like strengthening our Avon coach Megan Eady was DRAWS: SJA 7, Avon 8 YELLOW CARDS: (A) Haley DeChant, 24:19, second games on a makeshift grass field in man Ella Calleri scored her third goal lax IQ and being able to handle the ball pleased with the way her team half

NFL OWNERS MEETINGS New ejection proposal OK’d for one-year trial

Barry Wilner sure that the players are held accountable to The Associated Press what we expect them to do and how we expect BOCA RATON, Fla. — The NFL is putting them to conduct themselves.” some bite in its on-field discipline. Also approved Wednesday as a one-year trial NFL owners Wednesday approved as a one-year was placing the ball at the 25-yard line after trial ejecting a player who draws two unsports- touchbacks on kickoffs instead of at the 20. The manlike conduct penalties from specific cate- league is seeking ways to reduce injuries on kickoff returns, which it says statistically are the gories. Those categories include throwing a punch most dangerous plays in the game. at or kicking an opponent, taunting and using abu- Most proposals on expanding video replay in sive, threatening or insulting language or gestures. officiating were dismissed. A suggestion by Bal- It’s not quite as strong as what Commissioner timore that would simplify the language in Roger Goodell suggested during Super Bowl replay rules to make clearer what is reviewable week when asked about players committing fla- has been tabled. grant fouls. But it’s a step in trying to curb Expanding the use of video on sideline KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, which hit a tablets, which many expected to pass easily, also Matt Farnsworth, 9, of Brunswick, shakes hands with Ohio State star running back high of 75 in 2015. was tabled until the May meetings in Charlotte. Ezekiel Elliott on Wednesday at the opening of the new Panera Bread in Elyria. “Sportsmanship is important to the member- “There was really good discussion from the ship,” Goodell said as the owners’ meetings con- coaches and some concerns on the technology cluded. “We all have standards. They have two for them to pick me. I think I’ve done that job side and the ramifications of using video,” unsportsmanlike conduct penalties before so it’s all in their hands at this point.” McKay said. “We will use the Microsoft Surface ELLIOTT they’re ejected. The message from the member- Elliott plans to attend the NFL Draft on April (tablets) with photos on the sideline and will From C1 ship, our clubs and the coaches is they’re going 28 in Chicago — “That will be a very special continue to discuss this.” to be held to those high standards.” During the last two years, the 6-foot-1, 225- moment and I’m looking forward to it,” he said Also: Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay, co- pounder totaled 3,699 rushing yards and 41 — but said he will take advantage of autograph Teams no longer will be required to designate touchdowns as the Buckeyes went 26-2 and chairman of the competition committee that signings like the one at Panera’s 2,000th store the one player allowed to return from injured won a national title. proposed the change, said the rule was opening Wednesday night and another this reserve as soon as he is placed on that list. While the numbers were impressive, Elliott amended from permanent to one season after weekend in Toledo. Instead, they will have until the day before the seemed to save his best performances for the feedback from coaches. “It’s always a great opportunity to get out player returns to practice during the season to biggest games. “We have made it a point of emphasis every and get a chance to touch the fans,” he said. designate him. That player must have sat out at After starting quarterback J.T. Barrett was time we felt like it’s beginning to cross the line,” least six weeks in the regular season. “You don’t get a lot of opportunities to be with lost for the season during a win over Michigan McKay said of unsportsmanlike conduct penal- G Goodell said reports of substantial progress the fans and interact with them (while playing in 2014, Elliott sparked a three-game postsea- ties. “We have not been able to affect sports- in talks with the players’ union about reducing at Ohio State), so this is something I enjoy — son run that gave Ohio State its eighth national manship in the way we think we need to, so this his role in player discipline were inaccurate. getting out and interacting with the people title. Elliott rushed for 220 yards and two year we have another section on sportsman- “We are not close to an agreement by any that supported me the last three years. It’s time touchdowns in a 59-0 win over Wisconsin in ship. We have specific points we are emphasiz- stretch of the imagination on making changes the Big Ten championship game, he rushed for to show them some love — come out and ing on sportsmanship. on that,” he said. “But we are open to it and 230 yards and two TDs in a 42-35 win over Ala- shake hands and take pictures, give back to “But we felt like we needed a rule to make keeping an open dialogue with the union.” bama in the Sugar Bowl and went for 246 yards Buckeye Nation.” and four TDs against the Ducks in the title Elliott said his schedule is about to become a game. lot busier as he will be working out for 10 to 15 NFL teams over the next month. special teams ace Johnson Bademosi have departed Last season, Elliott rushed for 214 yards and in the first two weeks of free agency. a pair of touchdowns in a 42-13 road win over “I’m kind of looking forward to this month to BROWNS The Browns will have two new starters at inside the Wolverines. be over with so I can find out what my new From C1 linebacker after releasing 34-year-old Karlos Dansby last home is, my new team, and I can get back to week. They signed Demario Davis from the New York A fan favorite in Columbus, he has also “I’d rather wait until I sort of get a report and Jets and are expected to pair him with Christian Kirksey, become a favorite among NFL teams and is working on my craft, learning that playbook whether it’s appropriate to (meet with him),” a third-round pick in 2014 who has started 13 games. expected to be selected in the top half of the and getting ready for the next year,” he said. Goodell said. “I think it probably depends on first round of next month’s draft. Not that his old home will be far from his the circumstances, and until I understand Meet the rookies Elliott performed well at the NFL combine in mind. what’s in that report. But I might want to do The Browns will host Fan Fest on May 14 at Indianapolis earlier this month and had a solid “I’m definitely going to miss Ohio State,” FirstEnergy Stadium. New this year will be a rookie that. I might choose to do that.” minicamp practice open to the public. pro day in Columbus. Elliott said. “Ohio State fans are the best fan- Goodell said he wasn’t sure if anyone from the The minicamp is usually closed and at team “This process is really long and it’s kind of base in all of sports. There’s nothing like it. NFL has met with Gordon. headquarters, but Jackson liked the idea of including nerve-racking, but I got the hard part over with There’s nothing like playing in front of 108,000 it in Fan Fest. The rookies will sign autographs after “Again, I haven’t gotten that report,” he said. practice. now,” he said. “Now I just have to sit and wait, in Columbus. There’s nothing like those team- “I’m supposed to meet with them next week or Tickets go on sale Tuesday for season ticket visit some teams and wait for the draft. mates and relationships I made at Ohio State.” the week after. holders ($10) and March 31 for the general public “I’m not necessarily sure who wants me Contact Shaun Bennett at 329-7137 “When I get more information we can decide ($15). Tickets for kids 6-17 years old are $5, and kids 5 and under are admitted free. most, that’s not really my job. My job is to go or [email protected]. Like him what the next appropriate step is, whether it’s G The Browns will host a draft party April 28 at the out there and give them every reason that I can on Facebook and follow him @ShaunBennettct on Twitter. me meeting with him or whether they’ve Cleveland Public Auditorium. The event is free and already met with him individually or whether doors open at 6:30 p.m. others have met with him. A lot of these are also Season ticket holders can get their tickets April 5, the general public April 7. BULLETIN BOARD with other people outside our staff, who might be medical professionals.” Trouble for Johnny Gordon has been suspended by the league Goodell said the league continues to investigate the Baseball/Softball three times since being drafted in the second domestic incident involving former Browns RIVALS TRYOUTS: Rivals baseball, based out of Amherst GIRLS LACROSSE round of the 2012 supplemental draft. He’s been quarterback Johnny Manziel. A Dallas grand jury is deciding whether to charge him with misdemeanor and Lorain, will hold tryouts for the 14U travel season. suspended for 27 of the last 32 games. Email coach John at [email protected]. assault. Browns executive vice president of football WARHAWKS OPENINGS: The Lake Erie Warhawks Lucas scores two “Those investigations have been ongoing,” Goodell program has openings for a few more experienced travel operations Sashi Brown said last month during said. “I haven’t gotten an update since before the players in the 11U through 14U classes. For info and tryout but Shoregals lose the scouting combine he would welcome back league meeting. I don’t know where they are. information, call Mark at 647-2726 or email “Lisa Friel, our lead investigator, was out here (NFL [email protected]. WADSWORTH — Sarah Lucas scored two Gordon. But he backpedaled Monday at the meetings). I have gotten updates from time to time. AMHERST OGSO: Amherst is accepting OGSO registration goals and assisted on another as Avon Lake owners meeting when asked about Gordon’s She has not been able to conclude her investigation for all age groups. Contact [email protected], or fell 11-5 to Wadsworth on Tuesday in girls possible return. to a satisfactory level. When she does, if it results in [email protected]. discipline, we’ll announce it at that point.” lacrosse action. “I would just say probably enough Josh chatter,” REBELS HAVE OPENINGS: Rebels fastpitch travel team is The Browns released Manziel on March 11, he looking to fill a couple spots on the 2016 roster. Contact Isabel Calogeras also scored two goals for Brown told a small group of reporters. “I know he’s cleared waivers and became a free agent. League Lindsey Costello at 309-6125 or [email protected] Avon Lake. intriguing but really for us, we’re focused on the insiders expect him to have to serve a suspension ADULT SOFTBALL: before he can play for another team. The City of Elyria Parks and GOALS: guys that are on our roster and if Josh comes back, Recreation Department is having signups for the summer (AL) Lucas 2, Calogeras 2, Marina Wilson. ASSISTS: (AL) Michaela Wolf 2. great, and if he doesn’t, we’re ready.” adult league. League will have games Sunday mornings GOALTENDER: (AL) Megan Mathewson 15 saves. Extra points and Monday-Thursday evenings. Contact Carrie Reardon HALFTIME: Wadsworth 5-3 New coach Hue Jackson isn’t counting on Owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam spoke to a small 326-1501. having Gordon. TEAMS NEEDED: group of reporters Tuesday at the owners meetings The Lake Erie Insanity Memorial Day person. Call 926-2781 to reserve a time slot. Private “I always learned something a long time ago and said it’s too early to say whether the team will Splash is looking for fastpitch softball teams for a qualifier lessons also available. from May 27-29 at the Oberlin Recreation Complex, 225 W. — you never worry about something you never move training camp to Columbus in the future, as Hamilton St. The fee is $425 for 10U, 12U or 14U teams with had,” he said. “I’ve never had any contact with had been widely expected. The team has already a $25 discount for teams entered and paid before May 1. Tennis announced camp will remain at team headquarters in Contact Dave Modock at [email protected]. LCCC SHOOTOUT: Lorain County Community College will him, so I’m going to plan on what’s in our build- Berea this summer. host an indoor doubles shootout Sunday, April 3. The event is ing now and go from there.” G Despite speculation Jimmy Haslam would try to Wrestling open to the public and will be broken up into men’s, women’s add friend Peyton Manning to the front office, he said and mixed doubles divisions. Cost is $20 per team and teams Another departure he hasn’t talked to Manning since he retired from the DREW PARIANO CAMP: Northwestern University coach and will play multiple one-set matches. There are no eliminations. Broncos. Haslam said Manning will be successful in Fairview grad Drew Pariano will host a two-day camo at Register are online at www.lorainccc.edu. Contact Jim Inside linebacker Craig Robertson agreed to a whatever job he chooses but Haslam’s content with Powers at LCCC 366-7652 or [email protected]. Fairview High School on June 21-22. Cost is $150 before three-year contact with the New Orleans Saints, his new regime of Brown, chief strategy officer Paul June 10 and $160 the day of the camp. Contact Drew Pariano according to multiple reports. He was a regular at (847) 293-9237 or by email [email protected]. DePodesta and vice president of player personnel General starter for the Browns the last three years and started Andrew Berry. SPORTS TRAINING: 37 games in four seasons after not being drafted. “We feel good about the group we’ve put together,” The G-PLEX in Garrettsville is offering “I gave it all I had every day, no handouts and I Golf speed and core training for all sports for all ages and Haslam said. wouldn’t change that for anything,” Robertson wrote LESSONS AVAILABLE: Grafton Health and Fitness is athletes. Individual, group and team sessions are available. G Haslam said Alec Scheiner, who’s leaving as offering a Starting New at Golf class on Saturdays from Contact [email protected] or call (330) 527-9000, in an Instagram post. “Thank you cleveland for giving president at the end of the month, wants a bigger 9 a.m.-10 a.m. through April. Cost is $15 and equipment is ext 2. Evening and weekend hours are available. me a shot when nobody else would. I knew what it role than he was going to have with the Browns. provided. To register, call 452-8488. LIFEGUARDS: The City of Elyria Parks and Recreation is meant to be a Brown but most importantly a brother G The Browns considered a buyback program for SHORT-GAME INSTRUCTION: Former LPGA Tour pro accepting applications for lifeguards. Lifeguards must be and a teammate. Thank you Cleveland” Manziel jerseys but decided against it. Vicki Harshberger will hold group short-game instruction certified in CPR, first aid and lifeguarding and/or planning to He’s the latest Browns starter to sign elsewhere. throughout the winter months on Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. take a class to be certified. Applications can be obtained Right tackle Mitchell Schwartz, center Alex Mack, Contact Scott Petrak at 329-7253 or [email protected]. at Grafton Health and Fitness Center. Cost is $10 per online at cityofelyria.org and need to be submitted by April 8. safety Tashaun Gipson, receiver Travis Benjamin and Like him on Facebook and follow him @scottpetrak on Twitter.