Area Sports

By CHRISTINA McCUNE BGNN managing editor Die-hard fans of baseball and its history likely are familiar with Willie Mays’ famous over-the-shoulder catch in 1954. Considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Mays, who passed away last year at 93, capped his second full big league season 70 years ago with “one of…

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH NICHOLAS NFL player and Barberton grad John Cominsky has hosted a football camp in Barberton through the Cominsky Family Foundation, which he runs with his wife and fellow Barberton graduate, Brittany.  The Detroit Lions defensive lineman announced he is medically retiring. By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor Barberton graduate and Detroit…

Graphic courtesy of Joseph Nicholas By MAXWELL SCHEIBELHOFFER BGNN sports writer The Magics baseball team is coming off a tough 7-16 season finishing second to last in the Suburban league. But this team is really excited for what’s to come this year as the coaching staff has really developed talent well and are excited to…

PHOTOS BY JOSEPH NICHOLAS Barberton youth Barberton youth and junior high Barberton Middle School Barberton seniors Barberton seniors and families 2006-2007 BHS Wrestling Team reunited at BHS. The 2006-2007 team went 23-0 and were co-Suburban League Champs. Three went to states and Adam Cogar placed 5th as a sophomore at the State Tournament. (Information and…

By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor Barberton High winter sports for the 2024-25 season are beginning. Fans will be cheering on the Magics in all their home games. This year as you settle in the gym, take a look at all the banners on the far wall. Yes, you will see state championships, state runner-up…

By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor On Nov. 27, the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame will honor its 2024 class at a ceremony at Al’s. This year’s class will feature Mike Lee, Mike Winkler, Jeff Travis, Paul Okolish, Joan Tonathy, Carol Gadanac, Caine’s Flowers, and Brandon and Monica Cramer. Brandon and Monica Cramer have long…

By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor On Nov. 27, the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame will honor its 2024 class at a ceremony at Al’s. This year’s class will feature Mike Lee, Mike Winkler, Jeff Travis, Paul Okolish, Joan Tonathy, Carol Gadanac, Caines Flowers, and Brandon and Monica Cramer. The word trailblazer is sometimes an…

By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor On Nov. 27, the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame will honor its 2024 class at a ceremony at Al’s. This year’s class will feature Mike Lee, Mike Winkler, Jeff Travis, Paul Okolish, Joan Tonathy, Carol Gadanac, Caines Flowers, and Brandon and Monica Cramer. The 1964 Magics football team was…

Caine’s flowers’ Ariel Fuller, left, and Bunde Roebuck, will receive the President’s Award from the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame. By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor On Nov. 27, the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame will honor its 2024 class at a ceremony at Al’s. This year’s class will feature Mike Lee, Mike Winkler, Jeff…

Barberton High School’s seniors on the 1964 Magics football team. Barberton senior Ken Sennett was a standout quarterback and young man who passed away suddenly during football season in 1964 from a health issue. The news of his death sent shock waves across the city, state and even the country. By RANDY FORST BGNN sports…