• Case's Greg Debeljak is top regional coach
Case Western Reserve University football coach Greg Debeljak has been named the American Football Coaches Association's "Regional Coach of the Year," in Region 2, and one of five finalists for the Liberty Mutual Division III "Coach of the Year."

• COLLEGES
In men's basketball, Notre Dame went 2-1 in three games. The Falcons split against Canadian teams Algoma and Windsor in the NDC-hosted Holiday Classic.

• Comet girls are undefeated
Coaches like to look forward but not necessarily predict the coming season. That's especially true when a basketball team comes into a season with little experience.

• Hockey teams busy this weekend
Solon is 7-5-1 overall and 2-2 in the Blue North Division following a 5-1 loss to Chagrin Falls. Junior forward Jordan Manias had the lone Comet goal

• Solon boys are trying to get hot
The basketball season can be a lot of fun, but for coaches around the .500 mark it can be somewhat frustrating.

• University School sixth, Twinsburg 11th at Brecksville Holiday Tournament
Teams from all across Ohio and even beyond competed in the 48th annual Brecksville Holiday Tournament last week.

• Good riddance to 2008; pray that 2009 is better
Normally, I don't write about my life, but I decided to share my 2008 because it probably reflects what most of us desire: promise of a better future.

• Registration open for TYSL softball
Registration for the Twinsburg Youth Softball League is under way for recreational fast- and slow-pitch play.

• Scholastic sports provided a lot of drama
Here's a nod to a few more exceptional players. Shaniqua McGinnis of Shaker Heights finished her career by taking second in the 400 meters at the Division I state meet. Caitlin Hartnett of Solon was second in the 800 and Ashley Rockwood of Beaumont third in that event.

• SPORTS ROUNDUP
Twinsburg has a deal for its fans. With purchase of a ticket to a home game at Garfield Heights, receive a coupon to buy six wings and get six free from the Rush Hour restaurant. On Saturday, Twinsburg faces Brush at Cleveland Heights Pavilion, then hosts West Geauga Sunday.