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CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Wolverines Softball Dominant as Playoffs Begin By Alan Kornspan sports@karlovecmedia.com For the West Geauga Wolverines Softball Team, a main focus of the season has been to play a challenging schedule in order to prepare for playoff softball. With difficult competition, the Wolverines 2025 season started slow as they compiled a 3-9 record through the first twelve games. However, the team's performance over the last month has been stellar as they finished the regular season with a 7-2 record heading into their first playoff game with the Cleveland Central Catholic Ironmen. With a high level of confidence, the Wolverines continued their excellent play against the Ironmen with a 21-2 playoff victory on May 15 at West Geauga High School. In their win over the Ironmen, See Softball • Page 4
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West Geauga starter Lely Percassi struck out the six batters she faced in two innings pitched in the Wolverines’ 21-2 victory over Cleveland Central Catholic in the first round of the state playoffs.
Chester Township
First Responders Warn Students About Impaired Driving Staff Report With high school prom season in full swing, Chester Township fire and police departments conducted their annual mock car accidents for West Geauga High School seniors April 29. Student “actors” recreated scenes from serious crashes caused by alcohol or drugs. “By recreating the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash, we aim to help students understand the real-life dangers and long-term impact that can result from a single poor decision,” the fire department said in a Facebook post. The acting students received makeup courtesy of University Hospitals to portray realistic-looking injuries. In addition, Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home provided a hearse to show the consequences of driving intoxicated. UH Medical Director Don Spanner explained the emergency procedures to students throughout the presentation. “We encourage all students to make safe and responsible choices
CHESTER TOWNSHIP FIRE RESCUE
Chester Township fire and police departments show students through a mock demonstration of what a scene could look like if they drive while intoxicated, using makeup to show injuries, crashed cars and a hearse to make the scene realistic for students.
as they celebrate prom and graduation season,” the fire department
said in its post. “Your safety and well-being are our top priority, and
we want these milestones to be remembered for all the right reasons.”
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