Akron native Whitney Mercilus had an epiphany years ago during a memorable practice with the Garfield High School football team. “I'd rather be the hammer versus the nail,” Mercilus, a 2008 Garfield ...

PALMYRA TWP. — Kemp Boyd's passionate postgame talk included a striking statement. Past Garfield football teams wouldn't have overcome the adversity this one did, the longtime coach said after the ...

The Panthers’ sophomore guard scored 19 points and knocked down five 3-pointers in their double-overtime loss. He played off ...

RICHFIELD, Ohio (WJW) — Akron Public Schools’ Garfield Community Learning Center called off its Friday night high school football game against Revere High School due to an infectious illness among ...

Akron Public School Athletic Director Joe Vassalotti does not agree with the Ohio High School Athletic Association's decision to turn canceled games in August into forfeit wins and losses for teams in ...

Akron Public Schools welcomed new board members after a year of leadership changes, aiming to rebuild trust and address a ...

Former longtime Garfield football coach Bill McGee, a 1960 Garfield graduate Former longtime Ellet football coach Joe Yost, a 1971 Ellet graduate Former Ellet and Ball State basketball player Markita ...

See a photo gallery from the game here. AKRON, Ohio — It took nearly 45 minutes for a team to find the end zone, but Jake Fisher powered his way in on a 1-yard quarterback sneak late in the fourth ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Police and the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat to Garfield CLC late Thursday night. According to a release from Akron Schools, a letter containing ...

A look at the Greater Akron high school football players expected to sign with NCAA Division I programs on early national signing day. Archbishop Hoban and Walsh Jesuit high schools lead the area with ...