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Middlef ield Young Huskies Growth Continues By Rich Kelly sports@karlovecmedia.com
Building a team of young players without loads of experience at the varsity level can be a challenge. Head Coach Kim Domen is going through this process with a group of girls on the Cardinal Huskies varsity basketball team. The adventure began last season, as most of the team consisted of freshman players, and still keeps things interesting both positively and negatively at times. As the Huskies tangled with a winless Hawken Hawks team Jan. 29 in Huskies Gymnasium, the Hawks took a 15-6 lead after one period, and their chances of falling short seemed imminent. A stern lecture from Coach Domen got the ship righted in time, however, as Cardinal improved to 8-10 overall on the season with a 41-32 victory in non-conference action behind the strength of a big defensive effort in the second half. That early Hawken lead was forged on the strength of a 3-point barrage from freshman guard Sasha Miller, who nailed a pair of long shots in the first period and another early in the second quarter. Hawken (0-17) pushed its way to a 18-10 lead late in the second period.
Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools through February 2025.
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Cardinal’s Ivy Kaminski dribbles during her team’s 41-32 win over Hawken.
During a quick timeout, Coach Domen made her point very clearly. "They just came out and kicked us in the teeth," she said. "There were a couple of girls who I didn't think were giving their best efforts,
and I told them so. I asked them if they liked the idea of being the first team this season to lose to Hawken. I know Hawken has had some great teams in the past, but they are very young this year and are paying the
Huskies Win Big Leaf Basketball Championship
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The Cardinal 5th/6th grade boys basketball team beat Jefferson 34-19 Jan. 26 in the Big Leaf Basketball Championship at Cardinal High School. “They worked hard throughout the season at practices and games to get to this point and it paid off,” wrote Cindy Naftzger, the school's administrative assistant. Pictured, back row, from left: Coach Schrock, Jesse S., Liam B., Ethan K., Connor K., Brayden E., Benton N., Coach Slone. Front row, from left: John Z., Sam S., Lucas K., Gabriel S., Jaxon S., Garret S. Not pictured: Samuel M.
price to play the game, and I asked the girls if they wanted to be the first team to lose to them. “We're still a young team, and the girls need to recognize in game See Basketball • Page 6
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers in Middlefield to deliver meals to local seniors. The meal routes start at the Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Road in Middlefield. The Home Delivered Meal program delivers warm, nutritious lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, to homebound senior citizens in the community. The department on aging is looking for area agencies, organizations, church groups and individuals 18 years old or older, with a valid See Drivers • Page 7
Huntsburg Township: Feb. 18, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Middlefield Township: Feb. 10, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted. Middlefield Village: Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m. – Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities Committee, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission; Feb. 13, 5:30 p.m. – Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. Parkman Township: Feb. 18, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. Cardinal BOE: Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting; Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m., meeting/ work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
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