“Jimmie” James David Barnes Jr. Born: 1908 in Oberlin, Ohio Died: March 31, 1935 in Petersburg, Virginia Family: Wife: Phyllis (died, 1991). Son: James Franklin Barnes. Grandchildren: Teresa Barnes; Deborah Barnes-Josiah; David James Barnes. Five great-grandchildren. Athletic highlights Oberlin High School Track and field 1925, Class B state runner-up, 440 Read more…
Matt Botos Born: 1973 in Elyria, Ohio Residence: Wadley, Alabama Wife: Amy Athletic highlights Keystone High School (1987-91) 1989 * Division II Ohio state qualifier, pole vault 1990 * Division II Ohio state qualifier, pole vault * Belles & Brawns record invite , 15-0 * Ohio Sports Festival champion 1991 Read more…
Al Buckeye Born: 1928 in Lakewood, Ohio Died: Dec. 4, 2017 in Avon Lake, Ohio Family: Wife – Gloria. Children: Diana; Eric; Tom; Alen and Patty. Seven grandchildren Athletic highlights Avon Lake High School 1986, 1988: Two-time Class AA state champion girls cross country. His state teams also were third Read more…
Clarence Bowman Born: 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio Died: December 2, 2010 in Normal, Illinois Family: Wife, Charlotte (died 2009). Children: Ed and Al. Four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Athletic highlights Two-time Class B 880-yard state champ. He is the only Lorain County boy to ever win a state title for Read more…
Colleen (Byrne) Beyer Born: 1980 in Cleveland, Ohio Residence: Lakewood, Ohio Husband – Matthew. Children: Jack and Georgia Athletic highlights Avon Lake High School (1994-98) Division II All-Ohio cross country (4): 3rd, 1996 (18:53); 4th, 1994 (19:02); 5th, 1997 (18:51); 9th, 1995 (19:27). She helped the team to finish 3rd Read more…
Mike Beetler Born: 1966 in Lorain, Ohio Residence: Henrietta Township, Ohio Family: Wife: Diana. Children: Zoe and Chase Athletic highlights 1982: Led Firelands to the Class AA (now Division II) state championship cross country team, the only state team title in school history. He finished third overall in the team Read more…
Bob Bryant Born: 1933 in Oberlin, Ohio Residence: Wellington, Ohio Family: Wife – Phyllis (died, 1997); Wife – Barbara. Children: Karen; Lynn; Neil and Mike (died, 1980). Five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Track and field highlights – 7-time All-Ohio Class B state track and field athlete 1953: Class B Read more…
Theresa (Feldkamp) Brannen Born: 1983 in Cleveland, Ohio Husband: Nathan. Children: Gianna; Grayson Residence: Avon Lake, Ohio Career highlights Amherst Steele High School (1997-2001) 2000-01: Two-time 800-meter Division I high school state champ (four-time All-Ohio) 1999-2001: 12-time Southwestern Conference champ 2001: 800-meter winner – Midwest Meet of Champions 2001: Captured Read more…
Jackie Below Born: 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio Residence: Elyria, Ohio Daughters: Alanna, Marita Track and field highlights 1980: U.S. Olympic Trial qualifier 100 meters 1978: Junior college national champ for 100- and 200-meter dashes Lorain County Community College. Set meet record for 100 meters (11.57). Four-time junior college All-American 1976: Read more…