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See the results of all the Division II consolation semifinals and placement matches.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here are the full results after the Division II consolation semifinals and placement matches of the 2016 OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament.

How they stand (Top 10): 1. St. Paris Graham 231, 2. Canfield 79, 3. Steubenville 69, 4. Lake Catholic 68.5, 5. Wauseon 57, 6. Toledo Central Catholic 54, 7. Uhrichsville Claymont 53.5, 8. Carrollton 47.5, 9. Sandusky 40. 10. Ashland 35, 10. Padua 35.

Third Place Finals
106: Jordan Crace, St. Paris Graham Local dec. Conor McCrone, Mentor Lake Cath. 8-1
113: Lukus Stricker, Akron Arch. Hoban dec. Eric Bartos, Medina Buckeye 6-0
120: Tyler Warner, Uhrichsville Claymont dec. Tony DeCesare, Parma Padua Franciscan 4-0
126: Tra Jones, Sandusky dec. Rosendo Beltran, Tol. Central Cath. 6-3
132: Ryan Thomas, St. Paris Graham Local maj. dec. Jashon Hubbard, Steubenville 9-1
138: Tyler Copeland, Wapakoneta pin C.J. Frost, Canfield 1:36
145: Timothy Gage Grunden, Defiance dec. Dakotah Goff, Steubenville 7-5
152: Seth Boggs, Sandusky Perkins dec. Davey Tunon, Clarksville Clinton-Massie 4-1
160: Kyle Myers, Canal Fulton Northwest dec. David Crawford, Canfield 5-4
170: Ben Knaus, Akron St. Vin.-St. Mary dec. Shawn Livingston, Steubenville 6-2
182: Tre Campbell, Wauseon dec. John Szep, Mentor Lake Cath. 5-0
195: Kavan Sarver, St. Paris Graham Local dec. Landon Hall, Wapakoneta 4-1
220: Jacob Esarco, Canfield dec. Tristen Weirich, Ashland 3-2
285: Jared Hoy, Bellevue dec. Jamez Young, Sandusky 5-3

Fifth Place Finals
106: Dominic Carone, Streetsboro over Jacob Decatur, Cuy. Falls CVCA forfeit
113: Nate Keaton, Circleville dec. Hunter Ryan, Mentor Lake Cath. 5-0
120: Hunter Kosco, Canal Fulton Northwest dec. Matthew Taylor, Ashland 5-1SV
126: Chandler Golec, Uhrichsville Claymont dec. Charlie Nash, Norwalk 8-5
132: Hunter Bray, Franklin dec. Collin Adkins, Bellevue 7-6
138: Miles Mazik, Wintersville Indian Creek dec. Greg Briggs, Lodi Cloverleaf 3-2
145: Jake Henderson, Mt. Orab Western Brown dec. Joe Boley, Mentor Lake Cath. 5-2
152: Joey Sanchez, St. Paris Graham Local dec. Luciano Mendicino, Granville 2-1
160: Kade Byland, Salem over Ashton Eyler, Uhrichsville Claymont default
170: Braden Neuberger, Norwalk dec. Micah Linton, Circleville Logan Elm 6-3
182: Gage Braun, St. Paris Graham Local dec. Dominic Cooper, Canfield 6-0
195: Chris Cook, Akron Coventry dec. Joe Fornaro, Chesterland W. Geauga 3-1TB
220: Johnny Shafer, St. Paris Graham Local dec. Ben Higgins, Alliance Marlington 4-3
285: Michael Furbee, St. Clairsville dec. Wes Cochran, Delaware Buckeye Valley 3-1

Seventh Place Finals
106: Tim Young, Steubenville dec. Dalton Burcher, Gnadenhutten Indian Va. 4-3
113: Jake Gentry, Hamilton Ross dec. Matt Asher, Clarksville Clinton-Massie 5-0
120: Matthew Cardello, Cuy. Falls CVCA dec. Nick Berry, Day. Carroll 7-0
126: Hunter DeShon, Akron Coventry dec. Errik Gerback, Alliance Marlington 4-3
132: LeConte Merrell, Mansfield Mad. Comp. pin Cory Simpson, Mogadore Field 0:56
138: Alex Kowal, Mid. Bishop Fenwick pin Thurston Dyer, Upper Sandusky 1:39
145: Sid Ohl, Ashland pin Dave Esarco, Poland Seminary 0:45
152: Vince Zitiello, Bay Village Bay dec. Michael McIntire, Akron St. Vin.-St. Mary 7-0
160: Tyler Young, Hamilton Ross dec. Keysean Amison, Sandusky Perkins 8-5
170: Anthony Moran, Newark Licking Valley dec. Isaiah Watson-Kirksey, Alliance 3-1SV
182: Stone Day, Germantown Valley View over Shykel Jones, Sandusky default
195: Ben Ocheltree, LaGrange Keystone dec. Abdullah Silmi, Norwalk 3-0
220: Jalen Gowdy, Sandusky pin Karson Chasteen, Hamilton Ross 4:59
285: Logan Ferrell, Tipp City Tippecanoe over Sean Williams, Mansfield Mad. Comp. forfeit

Consolation Semifinals

106:
Conor McCrone, Mentor Lake Cath. maj. dec. Dominic Carone, Streetsboro 8-0
Jordan Crace, St. Paris Graham Local maj. dec. Jacob Decatur, Cuy. Falls CVCA 8-0
113:
Lukus Stricker, Akron Arch. Hoban dec. Hunter Ryan, Mentor Lake Cath. 9-3
Eric Bartos, Medina Buckeye dec. Nate Keaton, Circleville 1-0
120:
Tony DeCesare, Parma Padua Franciscan pin Matthew Taylor, Ashland 3:53
Tyler Warner, Uhrichsville Claymont dec. Hunter Kosco, Canal Fulton Northwest 4-1
126:
Rosendo Beltran, Tol. Central Cath. dec. Chandler Golec, Uhrichsville Claymont 5-3
Tra Jones, Sandusky dec. Charlie Nash, Norwalk 4-2SV
132:
Jashon Hubbard, Steubenville dec. Collin Adkins, Bellevue 7-1
Ryan Thomas, St. Paris Graham Local dec. Hunter Bray, Franklin 3-2
138:
Tyler Copeland, Wapakoneta dec. Greg Briggs, Lodi Cloverleaf 6-1SV
C.J. Frost, Canfield maj. dec. Miles Mazik, Wintersville Indian Creek 9-1
145:
Timothy Gage Grunden, Defiance dec. Jake Henderson, Mt. Orab Western Brown 9-3
Dakotah Goff, Steubenville dec. Joe Boley, Mentor Lake Cath. 5-2
152:
Seth Boggs, Sandusky Perkins dec. Joey Sanchez, St. Paris Graham Local 7-1
Davey Tunon, Clarksville Clinton-Massie dec. Luciano Mendicino, Granville 5-3
160:
Kyle Myers, Canal Fulton Northwest over Ashton Eyler, Uhrichsville Claymont forfeit
David Crawford, Canfield dec. Kade Byland, Salem 4-1
170:
Ben Knaus, Akron St. Vin.-St. Mary tech. fall Micah Linton, Circleville Logan El 15-0
Shawn Livingston, Steubenville dec. Braden Neuberger, Norwalk 6-3
182:
John Szep, Mentor Lake Cath. dec. Dominic Cooper, Canfield 9-5
Tre Campbell, Wauseon dec. Gage Braun, St. Paris Graham Local 6-1
195:
Kavan Sarver, St. Paris Graham Local maj. dec. Chris Cook, Akron Coventry 8-0
Landon Hall, Wapakoneta dec. Joe Fornaro, Chesterland W. Geauga 5-2
220:
Tristen Weirich, Ashland pin Ben Higgins, Alliance Marlington 1:41
Jacob Esarco, Canfield pin Johnny Shafer, St. Paris Graham Local 4:52
285:
Jamez Young, Sandusky dec. Wes Cochran, Delaware Buckeye Valley 5-3
Jared Hoy, Bellevue pin Michael Furbee, St. Clairsville 2:24

Here are Saturday’s Division I consolation semifinal and placement match results from the OHSAA state wrestling tournament.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Here are Saturday’s Division I consolation semifinal and placement match results from the OHSAA state wrestling tournament.

How they stand (top 10): 1. St. Edward 143; 2. Elyria 91; 3. Powell Olentangy Liberty 91; 4. Brecksville 78.5; 5. Grove City Central Crossing 63.5; 6. Perrysburg 57.5; 7. Wadsworth 56; 8. Brunswick 50; 9. Mson 46.5; 10. Walsh Jesuit 42.

Third Place Finals
106: Brakan Mead, Powell Olen. Liberty maj. dec. Gio DiSabato, Hilliard Davidson 8-0
113: Matt Kazimir, Lakewood St. Edward pin Jackson Lakso, Gr. City Central Crossing 3:44
120: Colin Schuster, Mason dec. Nick Henneman, Oregon Clay 3-1SV
126: Alan Hart, Lakewood St. Edward dec. Jake Donahue, Massillon Washington 2-1
132: Corey Shie, Cin. LaSalle dec. Connor Brady, Powell Olen. Liberty 11-4TB
138: Josh Heil, Brunswick dec. Justin DeMicco, Brecksville-Broad. Hts. 9-4
145: Trey Grenier, Powell Olen. Liberty dec. Brock Jones, Perrysburg 5-3
152: Greg Brusco, Delaware Hayes dec. Jack Conway, Lakewood St. Edward 7-3
160: Jared Ball, Hilliard Darby dec. Dylan Roth, Cin. Oak Hills 5-3
170: Victor Marcelli, Massillon Jackson dec. Joey Andrassy, Stow-Munroe Falls 11-6
182: Bubba Arslanian, Aurora dec. J.T. Brown, Elyria 2-1
195: Logan Kemp, Centerville dec. Kyle Vilsack, Cle. St. Ignatius 4-0
220: Jack Meyer, Cin. Arch. Moeller dec. Ben Frye, Dublin Coffman 2-0
285: Nik Urban, Willoughby South dec. Tim Tanner-Blair, W. Chester Lakota West 1-0

Fifth Place Finals
106: Jake Canitano, Solon dec. Zach Shupp, Fairfield 6-4
113: Spencer Dusi, Willoughby South dec. Chad Craft, Clayton Northmont 7-4
120: Harry Feuer, Brecksville-Broad. Hts. over Cody Moosman, White. Anthony Wayne default
126: Garrett Lambert, Brunswick dec. Austin Murphy, Cin. Elder 7-2
132: Sam Dover, Lakewood St. Edward dec. Jarrod Brezovec, Aurora 3-2
138: James Wimer, Gr. City Central Crossing dec. Jake Marsh, Marysville 5-3
145: Ryley Regan, Miamisburg dec. Farouq Muhammed, Shaker Hts. 5-1
152: Jacoby Ward, Cin. Arch. Moeller dec. Andrew Sams, Fairfield 8-5
160: Mikah Price, Elyria maj. dec. Michael Carpenter, Lakewood St. Edward 8-0
170: Alex Jones, Wadsworth over Brandon Goldsmith, Wester. North default
182: Jacob Bria, Fairfield dec. Tyler Stepic, Lakewood St. Edward 6-5
195: A.J. Jones, Worth. Thom. Worthington over Aaron Naples, Brunswick default
220: Eddie Sternad, Brecksville-Broad. Hts. dec. Todd Hastings, Amherst Steele 4-3
285: Arman Samouk, Copley pin Patrick Simon, Olmsted Falls 4:59

Seventh Place Finals
106: Lucas Byrd, Cin. LaSalle dec. Jack Gorman, Aurora 4-2SV
113: Coleton Chase, Lancaster pin Caleb Yates, White. Anthony Wayne 4:26
120: Tyson Long, Shaker Hts. pin Seth Transue, Dublin Jerome 1:33
126: Cameron Lathem, Ashville Teays Valley dec. Andrew Murphy, Dover 3-1
132: Andre Stowers, Maple Hts. maj. dec. Luke Hernandez, Dresden Tri-Valley 11-1
138: Eric Beck, Cin. LaSalle dec. Nathan Langston, Solon 5-3
145: Jack Stein, Mason dec. Chris Motter, Hudson 6-4
152: Cody Surratt, Wadsworth maj. dec. Willy Plaisir, Dublin Coffman 11-1
160: Mario Graziani, Young. Boardman dec. Adam Green, Austintown-Fitch 3-1
170: Tony Caraffi, Olmsted Falls dec. Will Stratton, Hilliard Bradley 6-0
182: Colton Carroll, Ashville Teays Valley dec. Zach Blackiston, Massillon Perry 9-7
195: Grant Martin, Uniontown Lake pin Devin Johnson, Chardon 1:26
220: Quinton Mincy, Cin. Walnut Hills dec. Drew Fenton, W. Chester Lakota West 3-1
285: Jon Spaulding, Liberty Twp. Lakota E. dec. Jonathan Floyd, Springboro 6-4

Consolation Semifinals
106:
Gio DiSabato, Hilliard Davidson dec. Jake Canitano, Solon 6-3
Brakan Mead, Powell Olen. Liberty dec. Zach Shupp, Fairfield 4-2
113:
Matt Kazimir, Lakewood St. Edward dec. Spencer Dusi, Willoughby South 3-2TB
Jackson Lakso, Gr. City Central Crossing dec. Chad Craft, Clayton Northmont 8-4
120:
Colin Schuster, Mason over Cody Moosman, White. Anthony Wayne default
Nick Henneman, Oregon Clay dec. Harry Feuer, Brecksville-Broad. Hts. 4-1
126:
Alan Hart, Lakewood St. Edward dec. Austin Murphy, Cin. Elder 7-1
Jake Donahue, Massillon Washington dec. Garrett Lambert, Brunswick 2-0
132:
Connor Brady, Powell Olen. Liberty dec. Jarrod Brezovec, Aurora 4-3
Corey Shie, Cin. LaSalle pin Sam Dover, Lakewood St. Edward 7:25UTB
138:
Justin DeMicco, Brecksville-Broad. Hts. dec. James Wimer, Gr. City Central Cross 7-5SV
Josh Heil, Brunswick dec. Jake Marsh, Marysville 3-2
145:
Trey Grenier, Powell Olen. Liberty maj. dec. Ryley Regan, Miamisburg 8-0
Brock Jones, Perrysburg dec. Farouq Muhammed, Shaker Hts. 1-0
152:
Greg Brusco, Delaware Hayes dec. Andrew Sams, Fairfield 3-1
Jack Conway, Lakewood St. Edward dec. Jacoby Ward, Cin. Arch. Moeller 4-2SV
160:
Jared Ball, Hilliard Darby dec. Michael Carpenter, Lakewood St. Edward 9-2
Dylan Roth, Cin. Oak Hills dec. Mikah Price, Elyria 8-7
170:
Victor Marcelli, Massillon Jackson dec. Alex Jones, Wadsworth 9-6
Joey Andrassy, Stow-Munroe Falls over Brandon Goldsmith, Wester. North default
182:
Bubba Arslanian, Aurora dec. Jacob Bria, Fairfield 3-2
J.T. Brown, Elyria dec. Tyler Stepic, Lakewood St. Edward 9-4
195:
Logan Kemp, Centerville pin A.J. Jones, Worth. Thom. Worthington 2:37
Kyle Vilsack, Cle. St. Ignatius over Aaron Naples, Brunswick default
220:
Ben Frye, Dublin Coffman pin Todd Hastings, Amherst Steele 3:55
Jack Meyer, Cin. Arch. Moeller dec. Eddie Sternad, Brecksville-Broad. Hts. 4-0
285:
Nik Urban, Willoughby South dec. Arman Samouk, Copley 4-2
Tim Tanner-Blair, W. Chester Lakota West pin Patrick Simon, Olmsted Falls 4:06

See the results of all the Division III consolation semifinals and placement matches.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here are the full results after the Division III consolation semifinals and placement matches of the 2016 OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament.

How they stand (Top 10): 1. Delta 143, 2. Dayton Christian 84.5, 3. Mechanicsburg 81, 4. Oak Harbor 63, 5. Rootstown 59, 6. Milan Edison 55, 7. Genoa Area 51, 8. Apple Creek Waynedale 50, 9. Akron Manchester 45, 10. West Jefferson 40.

Third Place Finals
106: Ronnie Pietro, Day. Christian dec. Cole Mattin, Delta 2-1
113: Graham Shore, Casstown Miami East dec. Christian Wellman, Apple Creek Waynedale 4-3
120: Bruce Hrynciw, Oak Harbor dec. Seth Hayes, Rootstown 11-4
126: Joey Bowen, Akron Manchester dec. John Smith, Ashland Mapleton 4-3
132: Stan Bleich, Elyria Cath. dec. Chase Sumner, Ada 5-2
138: Tanner Smith, Mechanicsburg pin Ryan Ford, Covington 2:40
145: Colt Yinger, Nelsonville-York dec. Derek Gross, Norwalk St. Paul 3-1SV
152: Jake Gutierrez, Spring. Cath. Central dec. Garrett Hall, Doylestown Chippewa 8-4
160: Pat Jordan, Rootstown dec. Damion Vitt, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 5-4
170: Luke Sorboro, Rootstown dec. Sam Stoll, Milan Edison 7-1
182: Corbin Bunsold, Richwood N. Union dec. Tristan Anderson, Apple Creek Waynedale 11-9
195: Jordan Leasure, Amanda-Clearcreek maj. dec. Jake Burns, W. Jefferson 13-4
220: Devon Richard, Delta dec. Reece Human, Carlisle 3-2
285: Chance Veller, Delta pin Brandon Cox, Richwood N. Union 0:29

Fifth Place Finals
106: Dylan Burns, Milan Edison dec. Zach Larue, Akron Manchester 5-3
113: Tyler Wetzel, Mechanicsburg dec. Julian Sanchez, Genoa Area 7-5
120: Ruger Goeltzenleuchter, Haviland Wayne Trace dec. Isaac Elliott, Massillon Tusla 11-9
126: Jonny Wheeler, Northwood dec. Logan Kissell, Garrettsville Garfield 3-2TB
132: Conan Becker, Galion Northmor pin Alex Gordy, Chil. Southeastern 4:53
138: Riley Smucker, Smithville dec. Cody Rhoads, Orwell Grand Valley 10-4
145: Rhett Petersen, Oak Harbor dec. Alex Neuberger, Milan Edison 5-1
152: Hunter Flinner, Wooster Triway maj. dec. Jake Huston, Oak Harbor 10-1
160: Chase Fetter, Sand. St. Mary C.C. over Reid Stanley, Apple Creek Waynedale forfeit
170: David Bell, Archbold over Kyle Ice, Apple Creek Waynedale forfeit
182: Daniel Beemer, Ottawa-Glandorf dec. Josh Bialosky, Beachwood 11-5
195: John Kelbly, Smithville dec. Paul Skye, Mogadore 3-1
220: Cameron Conaway, Greenwich S. Central tech. fall Milan Pozderac, Fredericktown 19-3
285: Francesco Borsellino, Magnolia Sandy Valley dec. Chance Rucker, Caldwell 3-1

Seventh Place Finals
106: Camron Neal, Camden Preble Shawnee dec. Klay Reeves, Johnstown Northridge 9-6
113: Dalton Leightner, Rootstown dec. Evan Guilford, Defiance Ayersville 4-0
120: Michael Sergent, Troy Christian pin Cameron Gessner, Sand. St. Mary C.C. 0:19
126: Alex Isbrandt, Casstown Miami East pin Caleb Brooks, Col. Bishop Ready 4:23
132: Nick Miller, Mechanicsburg dec. Kolby Rayner, Caldwell 3-2
138: Trevor Scherf, Oak Harbor dec. Hugo Villerreal, Gibsonburg 4-1
145: Josh Tompkins, Mogadore dec. Adam Bates, Genoa Area 9-8
152: Luke Buxton, New Lebanon Dixie dec. Corey Bogan, Mechanicsburg 7-2
160: Drake Barnett, Galion dec. Antony Risley, Cadiz Harrison Central 10-5
170: Jacob Thompson, N. Lewisburg Triad maj. dec. Teagan McFadden, Bainbridge Paint V 16-3
182: Hudson Jump, Grandview Hts. dec. Madison Jaso, Gibsonburg 4-3
195: Caide Bunfill, Barnesville pin Jeffrey Botts, Bethel-Tate 2:26
220: Collin Kelly, Mogadore pin Hunter Bodkin, Martins Ferry 3:26
285: Blake Sampson, Bluffton dec. Jack Hagemeyer, Bloomdale Elmwood 1-0

Consolation Semifinals

106:
Cole Mattin, Delta dec. Dylan Burns, Milan Edison 3-2
Ronnie Pietro, Day. Christian dec. Zach Larue, Akron Manchester 6-1
113:
Graham Shore, Casstown Miami East dec. Julian Sanchez, Genoa Area 3-1
Christian Wellman, Apple Creek Waynedale dec. Tyler Wetzel, Mechanicsburg 7-5
120:
Seth Hayes, Rootstown dec. Ruger Goeltzenleuchter, Haviland Wayne Trace 7-5
Bruce Hrynciw, Oak Harbor dec. Isaac Elliott, Massillon Tuslaw 3-2
126:
Joey Bowen, Akron Manchester dec. Jonny Wheeler, Northwood 5-3
John Smith, Ashland Mapleton dec. Logan Kissell, Garrettsville Garfield 4-3
132:
Stan Bleich, Elyria Cath. maj. dec. Conan Becker, Galion Northmor 15-3
Chase Sumner, Ada dec. Alex Gordy, Chil. Southeastern 7-1
138:
Tanner Smith, Mechanicsburg dec. Cody Rhoads, Orwell Grand Valley 6-2
Ryan Ford, Covington dec. Riley Smucker, Smithville 10-7
145:
Derek Gross, Norwalk St. Paul dec. Rhett Petersen, Oak Harbor 3-2
Colt Yinger, Nelsonville-York maj. dec. Alex Neuberger, Milan Edison 10-2
152:
Garrett Hall, Doylestown Chippewa dec. Hunter Flinner, Wooster Triway 8-1
Jake Gutierrez, Spring. Cath. Central dec. Jake Huston, Oak Harbor 3-0
160:
Damion Vitt, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon dec. Chase Fetter, Sand. St. Mary C.C. 1-0
Pat Jordan, Rootstown dec. Reid Stanley, Apple Creek Waynedale 4-1TB
170:
Sam Stoll, Milan Edison dec. Kyle Ice, Apple Creek Waynedale 5-2
Luke Sorboro, Rootstown pin David Bell, Archbold 2:51
182:
Corbin Bunsold, Richwood N. Union dec. Josh Bialosky, Beachwood 9-8
Tristan Anderson, Apple Creek Waynedale pin Daniel Beemer, Ottawa-Glandorf 2:10
195:
Jake Burns, W. Jefferson pin Paul Skye, Mogadore 3:24
Jordan Leasure, Amanda-Clearcreek dec. John Kelbly, Smithville 6-4
220:
Reece Human, Carlisle pin Milan Pozderac, Fredericktown 4:01
Devon Richard, Delta pin Cameron Conaway, Greenwich S. Central 2:25
285:
Chance Veller, Delta dec. Chance Rucker, Caldwell 5-2
Brandon Cox, Richwood N. Union dec. Francesco Borsellino, Magnolia Sandy Valley 11-10

Padua senior Tony DeCesare finished his strong career with a fourth-place finish on Saturday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Padua senior wrestler Tony DeCesare had a difficult weight class to navigate at the 2016 OHSAA Division II State Wrestling Tournament that featured a three-time state champion, another three-time state placer and a two-time state placer.

After losing his semifinal on Friday to St. Paris Graham's Justin Stickley, DeCesare (120 pounds) recovered to finish fourth to complete his high school career.

DeCesare beat Ashland's Matthew Taylor in the consolation semifinals by fall in the second period, but lost to Uhrichsville Claymont's Tyler Warner, 4-0, in the third-place match.

DeCesare finishes his high school career with four state places including two state runner-up finishes in 2014 and 2015.
How they stand

In Division II, St. Paris Graham has a commanding lead with 231 points. Lake Catholic fell to fourth with 68.5 points. Canfield is in second with 79 points, and Steubenville is now in third with 69 points.

Check out full results from Division II's placement matches and consolation semifinals.

In Division III, Delta leads the team standings with 14 points. Rootstown is in fifth place with 57 points and Manchester is ninth with 45.

Here are results from placement matches in Division III.

Match of the day

Rootstown's Pat Jordan got revenge from his quarterfinal loss to Bascom Hopewell-Loudon's Damion Vitt in the third-place match.

Jordan lost by major decision, 10-2, in the quarterfinals. In the third-place match, Jordan won, 6-5, to earn his highest place in his career.

Who stood out

Lukus Stricker, Archbishop Hoban (113): The junior rallied from a semifinal loss to beat Lake Catholic's Hunter Ryan in the consolation semis and defeated Buckeye's Eric Bartos, 6-0, to win third place in Divsion II. Stricker got five of his points late with a takedown and near fall in the final period. Bartos made it to the third-place match after losing his quarterfinal match.

Joey Bowen, Manchester (126): He had a career-best finish when he defeated Ashland Mapleton's John Smith, 4-3, to win third place in Division III. Bowen finished fifth last year and seventh in the previous two years before winning third on Saturday.

Stan Bleich, Elyria Catholic (132): The junior defeated Galion Northmor's Conan Becker in the consolation semifinals and won third place, 5-2, vs. Ada's Chase Sumner. Bleich finished sixth at 126 last year.

Ben Knaus, STVM (170): He defeated Circleville's Micah Linton by tech fall in the consolation semifinals and earned third place with a 6-2 win vs. Steubenville's Shawn Livingston. The senior placed seventh at 152 last year.

St. Edward had six wrestlers finalize their placements on Saturday morning.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – St. Edward junior Allan Hart rebounded from a semifinal loss that denied him a return to the state finals by taking third Saturday at the OHSAA Division I state wrestling tournament.

Hart, last year’s state champ at 113 pounds, lost on a third-period pin to Walsh Jesuit’s Alex Mackall Friday. Hart was winning before the pin.

“I kind of went on the defensive a little bit,” said Hart. “Every time I shot I took him down, but I kind of got scared, trying to protect my lead.”

Hart decided after the match to file it away as motivation for next season, then turned his focus to Saturday. He defeated Cincinnati Elder’s Austin Murphy 7-1 in the consolation semifinals, then Massillon Washington’s Jake Donahue 2-1 in the third-place match.

He was one of six Eagles to finalize their placements prior to the finals. Matt Kazimir (113) was third, Sam Dover (132) fifth, Jack Conway (152) fourth, Michael Carpenter (160) sixth and Tyler Stepic (182) sixth.

How they stand

Despite going 2-4 in placement matches, St. Edward clinched its 30^th Division I state tournament team title – 32^nd if you include state dual titles – during Saturday’s early session. The Eagles have 143 points, followed by Elyria (97) and Powell Olentangy Liberty (91). 

Elyria has three finalists, Olentangy Liberty two.

Match of the day

Kazimir trailed Willoughby South’s Spencer Dusi in the third period of their third-place match, but got an escape off the restart, then pinned Dusi. The win earned the Eagles enough points to clinch the team title.

Who stood out

Harry Feuer, Brecksville (120): The Mentor District champ lost first-round match by in overtime, but finished fifth, ending his career as a three-time state placer.

Josh Heil, Brunswick (138): Heil became Brunswick’s first four-time state placer with the second third-place finish of his career. He won a 9-4 decision against Brecksville’s Justin DeMicco in the third-place match.

Farouq Muhammed, Shaker Heights (145): The freshman reached the semifinals Friday before a loss to returning state champ Dominick Demas of Dublin Coffman. Muhammed finished fifth.

Alex Jones, Wadsworth (170): The first-time state qualifier lost his opening match Thursday, but made his way through the consolation bracket and finished fifth.

Bubba Arslanian, Aurora (182): After losing his first-round match in overtime, Arslanian won five consolation matches to finish third. He defeated Elyria’s J.T. Brown (fourth at 170 last year) in the third-place match, 2-1.

Patrick Simon, Olmsted Falls (285): The senior completed his improbable run to the state tournament with a sixth-place finish. Simon was a district alternate who qualified for state third out of his district and reached the state semifinals.

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Corey Kluber will make his spring debut for the Tribe. Josh Tomlin, TJ House, Tom Gorzelanny, Dan Otero, Giovanni Soto are scheduled to follow.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Get scoring updates from the Indians' action against the Giants at Goodyear Ballpark and join a live chat with beat writers Zack Meisel and Paul Hoynes in the comments section.

Corey Kluber will make his spring debut for the Tribe. Josh Tomlin, TJ House, Tom Gorzelanny, Dan Otero, Giovanni Soto are scheduled to follow.

The Indians have two losses and two ties in their four spring contests. They tied the Chicago White Sox, 5-5, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale on Friday.

The Buckeyes ended their regular season with a loss in East Lansing on Saturday.

EAST LANSING, Mich. --  Denzel Valentine had 27 points and matched a career high with 13 assists in the last home game, helping No. 2 Michigan State rout Ohio State 91-76 Saturday.

The Spartans (26-5, 13-5 Big Ten) have won 10 of their last 11 games, earning No. 2 seeding in the conference tournament.

The Buckeyes (19-12, 11-7) have lost just two of their last seven games, with both setbacks coming against Michigan State.

Valentine and fellow seniors Matt Costello and Bryn Forbes led the way for the Spartans. Costello had 15 points and 11 rebounds. Forbes scored 14, making only one 3-pointer on six attempts one game after setting a Big Ten-record with 11 3-pointers.

Ohio State's Marc Loving scored 21, JaQuan Lyle had 18 points and Kam Williams added 15.

After a relatively close early going, Michigan State was dominant.

Valentine's 3-pointer started a 10-1 run that gave the Spartans a 31-22 lead and control of the game for good midway through the first half.

Michigan State was ahead 47-37 at halftime.

Valentine made a 3-pointer and set up Forbes for a shot from beyond the arc to put the Spartans ahead by 20 with 12-plus minutes left.

The comfortable cushion allowed Michigan State coach Tom Izzo to give each of his four seniors a moment to remember. Izzo checked them out late in the game and each kissed the Spartans' logo at center court, a tradition for seniors in their last game at the Breslin Center.

TIP-INS

Ohio State: Freshman Daniel Giddens will likely lament a reaction during the game. After Michigan State's Alvin Ellis made a 3-pointer and taunted the Buckeyes on the bench, Giddens responded by extending a finger on his right hand.

Michigan State: The Spartans were hosting the highly touted recruit, Josh Jackson, on his official visit. The Detroit native attends Prolific Prep Academy in California. Jackson watched the game with Miles Bridges and Cassius Winston, two of the four players who signed letters of intent last fall to play at Michigan State.

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Michigan State: Big Ten tournament quarterfinals in Indianapolis.

The Buckeyes finished the regular season 19-12, 11-7 in Big Ten play. Watch video

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No eligible Big Ten team with 11 conference wins has been left out of the NCAA Tournament since the field expanded to 64. The Ohio State basketball team will be unless the Buckeyes can win the Big Ten Tournament.

That's the reality of Ohio State's situation now after the Buckeyes lost 91-76 to No. 2 Michigan State on Saturday in the regular season finale.

The Buckeyes finish the regular season 19-12 (11-7 Big Ten). Watch the video above for analysis from cleveland.com's Bill Landis on what Ohio State plays for now that its officially the postseason.

Elyria Catholic girls basketball falls to Hathaway Brown, 53-47, in the Division II Barberton regional final.

BARBERTON, Ohio – The Hathaway Brown girls basketball team is headed for the Division II state tournament after taking command in the regional playoffs.

This comes after Hathaway Brown defeated Elyria Catholic, 53-47, in the regional final on Saturday. Hathaway Brown led at the half, 19-13, after Elyria Catholic outscored the Blazers 11-5 in the second quarter.

Hathaway Brown played keep away midway through the fourth quarter, but gave up some key plays to Elyria Catholic late in the game.

Miscues and missed shots would eventually cost the Panthers under a minute and half of the final quarter.

Sophomores Hannah Harlor and Jackie Carman led Hathaway Brown with 14 points followed by senior Jordan Elhinidi with 13.

Baldwin Wallace signee and senior Riley Schill paced Elyria Catholic with 21 points followed by junior Nora Hopkins with eight.

Saturday was the first meeting this season between both teams after eliminating Villa Angela-St. Joseph and Cortland Lakeview.

The win for Hathaway Brown comes after winning the Nordonia district defeating top seed St. Vincent-St. Mary, 62-60. Elyria Catholic won the Elyria District against Padua, 49-38.

The last time Elyria Catholic reached the regional playoffs was in 2010. The won a title in 2011.

Dating back to 2010, the Blazers have won five district titles. The last time Hathaway Brown won the district title was three seasons ago. The Blazers went on to win the Barberton regional title and state championship against West Holmes.

Elyria Catholic (24-4) will lose four seniors to graduation including Julia Scarpelli, Josie Caradang, Meredith Ternes and Schill.

Check back later to cleveland.com interviews and takeaways from the district final.

Hathaway Brown (18-10) will face the Ottawa-Glandorf in the state semifinal at the Jereome Schottenstein Center in Columbus on March 10. State championship follows on March 12.

Contact Nathaniel Cline via email (ncline@cleveland.com) and Twitter (@nathanielcline)

Tate (18-5) became the third 135-pound champion in UFC history by beating the woman who knocked out Ronda Rousey in November.

LAS VEGAS -- Miesha Tate won the UFC bantamweight title Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, finishing Holly Holm in a rear naked choke with 90 seconds left in the fifth round.

Later in the main event, Nate Diaz beat Conor McGregor by submission with 48 seconds left in the second round for the second spectacular upset of UFC 196.

Diaz (20-10) was battered and bloodied for the first 1 1/2 rounds by McGregor (19-3), the UFC 145-pound featherweight champion and pay-per-view star fighting at 170 pounds.

Diaz, who took the fight on less than two weeks' notice, abruptly changed the bout with an electric series of punches before forcing McGregor to tap out on the ground.

"I thought I landed with some good punches that got him off (his game)," Diaz said in one of his few post-fight comments not punctuated by exuberant profanity. "I started off slow, but I'm faster than anyone later on. My jiu-jitsu is always there for me."

Earlier, Tate (18-5) became the third 135-pound champion in UFC history by beating Holm (10-1), the woman who knocked out Ronda Rousey in November. Holm appeared to be unconscious when Tate finally released her from the choke to celebrate.

"Not many people wouldn't tap out," Tate said. "She went out like a champion."

The penultimate fight at UFC 196 was a thrilling clash of styles, and Tate fought until the waning minutes before finally using her superior ground game to outstanding effect.

"I feel like we had a great game plan," Tate said. "I had to be patient. She's very dangerous. She's capable of catching anyone at any moment. She's a very calculated fighter."

Holm appeared to be winning her first fight since she dethroned Rousey with a stunning head-kick knockout in one of the sport's biggest upsets.

Although Tate controlled the second round on the ground, Holm picked apart Tate with punches for the other three rounds before the fifth. Tate knew her advantages were on the ground, so she tried multiple takedown attempts that were defended well by Holm.

Everything changed when Tate finally landed a desperate takedown attempt and got Holm's back with 2 minutes left.

Holm fought desperately to get out, but the veteran wrestler sunk in a choke that eventually left Holm apparently unconscious. Tate let go when she felt Holm go limp.

Tate was overwhelmed after finally reaching her longtime goal. She lost twice to Rousey earlier in her career, but hasn't lost a fight since 2013.

Holm reveled in a publicity tour and a rally of 20,000 fans in her native Albuquerque after her win over Rousey, but the new champ decided not to wait while mixed martial arts' most famous fighter regrouped for their rematch. Holm agreed to take on Tate, the very definition of a dangerous matchup for less experienced fighters.

The UFC's plans for an incredibly lucrative rematch between Holm and Rousey just got complicated.

Nate Diaz celebrates his second round victory over Conor McGregor during their UFC 196 welterweight mixed martial arts match Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Las Vegas. AP Photo/Eric Jamison 

Saturday's main event was the greatest moment in the career of Diaz, a pugnacious veteran from a notorious fighting family in Stockton, California. Diaz had lost three of his past five fights and was just 5-5 since 2010, but his size and power abruptly finished McGregor, who had boasted of his plans to hold championships in multiple weight classes.

The loss ended McGregor's 15-fight winning streak since November 2010 and put a blemish on the loquacious Irish face of the UFC.

"These things happen," McGregor said. "I learn, I grow. I'll face it like a man, like a champion."

McGregor is still the UFC's 145-pound champion, but he agreed to fight Diaz at the welterweight limit less than two weeks ago when 155-pound lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos dropped out of his matchup with McGregor due to a foot injury.

McGregor set a new UFC record with his $1 million disclosed purse for this fight, but that's only a portion of the wealth bestowed on a champion who gets a percentage of pay-per-view sales and other undisclosed bonuses. He expected a comfortable win over Diaz, comparing the veteran to a gazelle about to be eaten by a lion.

Instead, McGregor got bit.

"I felt good in the first round, but I was inefficient," McGregor said. "He was efficient. I wasn't. I took a chance. It didn't work out."

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is tight with Peyton Manning. Would he consider bringing him here as team president?

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Hey Mary Kay!

Hey Mary Kay: Do you think Peyton Manning would come to Cleveland as president of the Browns now that Alec Scheiner is on his way out?

-- Ben Jones, Macon, Ga.

Hey Ben: With Manning announcing his retirement on Monday, as first reported by ESPN's Chris Mortensen, he will be in demand by teams and networks. Those close to him say he'd love to run a football team, and I'm sure Jimmy Haslam will consider hiring him. With Alec Scheiner announcing Friday that he's stepping down as Browns president, Haslam now has the perfect shingle to hang on Manning's door.

The two are very close from their association with the University of Tennessee. In fact, Haslam is tight with Archie Manning and the whole Manning family. However, I think Manning will have numerous opportunities and it's not a slam-dunk Haslam could land him despite the fact they're good friends. Manning's wife, a part-owner of the Grizzlies, would have to be on board, and she might not want to move here. But it's definitely something to keep an eye on in the coming weeks. I asked Haslam about bringing Manning on board when he first agreed to purchase the Browns, and he acknowledged Manning would be a tremendous asset for any organization.

Hey Mary Kay: After watching a little film on the top 3 QB's in the up coming draft none of them wow me as a No. 2 overall pick. I am from the school of thought if you draft that high, that player should have the potential to be a future Hall of Famer (i.e. Joe Thomas) or at least a multiple time pro bowler(i.e. Joe Haden). My question is do you think there is a QB worthy of being selected No. 2 overall in this class? If so who and why? I am just tired of watching the Browns over reach on QB's and past up better players at other positions.

-- Cordell Wesley, Charlotte, N.C.

Hey Cordell: I actually think North Dakota State's Carson Wentz is worth the No. 2 overall pick in the draft. The Browns haven't picked a quarterback in the top five -- or even in the top 20 -- in 17 years! They've taken some minor gambles on quarterbacks at No. 22 overall (Brady Quinn, Brandon Weeden and Johnny Manziel), but they haven't rolled the dice on one of the top quarterbacks since Tim Couch in 1999 (No. 1 overall) and that's really hurt them. It's time for them to choose between Wentz and Cal's Jared Goff and surround that player with talent and a good defense. I'm picking Wentz over Goff right now because of his overall size, hand size and mobility. Yes, he played at a small school and might need some time. But in the long run, I think he'll be worth it.

Hey Mary Kay: Is Armonty Bryant's suspension tied to his arrest or is this a separate infraction?

-- Dan Swan, @dswanisking

Hey Dan: Bryant's four-game suspension for the violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy was separate from his Christmas morning arrest for Adderall and Oxycodone. Adderall is a performance-enhancing drug when it's used during the season, but Bryant may have tested positively for a PED on another occasion. He also faces possible further discipline under the league's personal conduct policy for the arrest. But if Bryant can convince coach Hue Jackson that he'll remain clean and out of trouble going forward, the Browns might keep him on the team. He showed tremendous potential as a pass-rusher last season finishing second on the team with 5.5 sacks in his new role at outside linebacker, and has generally stayed out of trouble since his DUI conviction as a rookie in 2013. Ray Horton coached him that year, and likes him, so that should help Bryant's cause.  

Hey, Mary Kay: Obviously the Browns are trying to re-structure the receiving corps this season. The possibility of adding Mohamed Sanu is a real one, but where does resigning Travis Benjamin rank comparatively? Not only did he come out as a great receiving threat and someone to game plan for last year, But since he entered the league he has the highest punt return average. Can we afford to lose a blue chip player like that?

- Josh Elswick, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii

Hey Josh: I think the Browns should do everything they can to re-sign Benjamin, but they're not going to break the bank for him and pay him like an elite receiver. Coming off his 966-yard season, he might attract a salary on the open market that the Browns aren't willing to match. Will he take a hometown discount? That remains to be seen. His wife, Africa, is a radio personality for 107.9 and I know they'd both like to stay.
 
Hey, Mary Kay: What are the chances of the Browns releasing Josh McCown, Austin Davis & Connor Shaw and signing Robert Griffin III, and drafting a quarterback with the number two pick in the 2016 NFL Draft?

- Howard Campbell, Atlanta, Ga.

Hey Howard: I think the Browns really like some of the quarterbacks currently on the roster, and I don't see them signing Robert Griffin III. I really believe they'll draft a quarterback either with their No. 2 or No. 32 overall pick and develop that player as their quarterback of the future. McCown can start all or part of next season until the new quarterback is ready, and he'll be a great mentor for a young player. It's a strong quarterback room that will provide a great environment for a rookie. Someone will be the odd man out, but they'll still be in good shape at the position.

The Cleveland Indians, analytics and Carlos Santana as a leadoff hitter: Crowquill

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The use of analytics has permeated Major League Baseball and is also making inroads in the National Football League. The Indians, like any other MLB organization, use analytics to make decisions on every aspect of the game of baseball.

So, it wasn't a surprise when Indians' manager Terry Francona asked for the analytics on Carlos Santana batting leadoff. But imagine if Francona had asked for the numbers on Carlos Santana, the musician, batting leadoff. Could analytics have come up with something for that scenario? After all, Carlos Santana, the musician, has had some pretty big hits.

Crowquill, by Plain Dealer artist Ted Crow, appears three times a week on cleveland.com.

With district champions crowned Friday and Saturday, here is an updated look at all 64 boys basketball tournaments in the state.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — With district champions crowned Friday and Saturday, this is an updated look at all 64 boys basketball tournaments in the state.

Check out all the local matchups and catch up with this year's tournament results with our printable brackets of every district from all four divisions.

First, here is an index of area district championship games:

• Deven Stover, St. Ignatius keep calm for 58-51 win vs. St. Edward, Division I district crown (photos, video)

• Balanced Lorain beats North Ridgeville, 58-40, for another Division I title (photos, video)

• No. 1-seeded Brunswick clinches first district title since 1999

• Garfield Heights comes back to win Division I Solon title over Bedford, 64-52

• Benedictine defeats Cleveland Central Catholic, 62-52, to win Division II Stow

• No. 1 St. Vincent-St. Mary wins Division II Canton District, 85-52, vs. No. 3 Coventry

• Bay beats No. 2 Keystone to win Division II North Ridgeville

• No. 2 VASJ upsets No. 1 Beachwood at buzzer in Division III Garfield Heights District

• No. 2 Oberlin defeats No. 1 Apple Creek Waynedale, 56-51, to win Division III Wooster

• No. 2 Cornerstone Christian defeats No. 1 Bristol, 68-50, to win Division IV Grand Valley

• Second-seeded Lutheran East holds off No. 1 Mogadore

Here are brackets for all 64 statewide districts sorted by division and region.

DIVISION I

Akron-Toledo Regional

Canton District

Copley District

Elyria Catholic District

University of Toledo District

Cincinnati Regional

Wright State 1 District

Wright State 2 District

Wright State 3 District

Wright State 4 District

Cleveland Regional

Alliance District

Euclid District

Solon District

Strongsville District

Columbus Regional

Columbus 1 District

Columbus 2 District

Columbus 3 District

Columbus 4 District

DIVISION II

Athens Regional

Belmont District

Ohio University District

Worthington 1 District

Zanesville District

Bowling Green Regional

BGSU District

Galion District

North Ridgeville District

Ohio Northern University District

Canton Regional

Ashtabula District

Boardman District

Canton District

Stow District

Kettering Regional

Dayton 1 District

Dayton 2 District

Dayton 3 District

Worthington 2 District

DIVISION III

Athens Regional

Columbus 2 District

East District

Ohio University 1 District

Ohio University 2 District

Bowling Green Regional

Lima Senior District

Napoleon District

Norwalk District

Toledo Central Catholic District

Canton Regional

Garfield Heights District

Salem District

Warren Harding District

Wooster District

Kettering Regional

Columbus 1 District

Dayton 1 District

Dayton 2 District

Dayton 3 District

DIVISION IV

Athens Regional

Carroll 1 District

Carroll 2 District

Ohio University 1 District

Ohio University 2 District

Bowling Green Regional

Elida District

Liberty-Benton District

Napoleon District

Willard District

Canton Regional

Barberton District

East District

Grand Valley District

Struthers District

Kettering Regional

Dayton 1 District

Dayton 2 District

Dayton 3 District

Wapakoneta District

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A plethora of quality post players in the Mid-American Conference allows perimeter shooters to fire away.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Go big or go home. The Mid-American Conference Tournament returns to Quicken Loans Arena this week and if you are betting on potential teams moving through the bracket, go big.

"Everybody has some form of a big guy who can play, a back to the basket kind of guy, whether they are a power forward or mostly a center,'' Western Michigan coach Steve Hawkins said.

"There are certainly a lot of good ones. There are some legitimate good big ones, and they are mostly young.''

Even as the plethora of 3-point shots by numerous MAC teams has invaded the league this season, it is a strong list of post players that have been the backbone for success. In retrospect, this may be the best group of quality post players in the league covering the last decade, if not longer.

Toledo center Nathan Boothe posted 13 double-doubles and had one triple-double as well. Eastern Michigan freshman center James Thompson IV has averaged a double-double this season, with an overpowering 20-point, 18-rebound game against Kent State.

Ohio University center Antonio Campbell is right in line with 15 double-double games, including a 20-rebound, 16-point night against Miami.

Then there is Akron's massive 290-pound Isaiah Johnson, who is just about automatic any time he gets a defender on his hip backing down on the block. And there are more.

"Everybody has got one, from that perspective there's more big people in the league now since I've been head coach,'' Akron coach Keith Dambrot said. "There is no Kris Kaman (7-0 NBA post player from Central Michigan currently with the Portland Trailblazers). But there are big guys that can make a difference.

"It allows you to play with the big boys when you have size. You can't win against the big boys without size, because they will just bully you. If they (major conference teams) have to honor you on the block, that helps free everybody else up.''

So who are these MAC big guys? Let's take a look in alphabetical order. And understand, the majority of them will be back next season.

Nathan Boothe, Toledo

Numbers: 6-9, 250, Senior, 19.4 points per game, 8.9 rebounds per game, 3.5 assists per game.

Skinny: Has had a stellar season scoring inside and out, passing for assists, as well as rebounding at a very high level.

Antonio Campbell, Ohio

Numbers: 6-8, 260, Junior, 17.5 points per game, 10.0 rebounds per game, 1.7 blocked shots per game.

Skinny: Despite his girth, Campbell is a very dangerous 3-point threat along with being an inside presence.

Seth Dugan, Western Michigan

Numbers: 7-0, 240, Freshman, 4.8 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game.

Skinny: Lost his starting job at mid-season but still plays quality minutes. At his size the future is still very bright, especially as a defensive presence.

Isaiah Johnson, Akron

Numbers: 6-10, 290, Junior, 13.1 points per game, 7.3 rebounds per game, 1.6 assists per game.

Skinny: Nobody in the conference can belly up to Johnson's size and athleticism, and his passing ability is vastly undervalued.

Luke Meyer, Central Michigan

Numbers: 6-11, 220, Sophomore, 8.4 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, 1.1 blocks per game.

Skinny: Lacks the physical presence and low-block scoring of most on this list. But he can score in the mid-range and alters many shots.

Marin Maric, Northern Illinois

Numbers: 6-10, 250, Sophomore, 12.3 points per game, 8.5 rebounds per game, 1.3 blocks per game.

Skinny: One of several rebounding bruisers in the MAC still capable of scoring on the block or hitting the elbow and short-corner jumper to keep the opposition honest.

Khaliq Spicer, Kent State

Numbers: 6-9, 230, Senior, 7.5 points per game, 6.1 rebounds per game, 1.7 blocks per game.

Skinny: More of a rim protector and rebounder as he plays above the rim, but more importantly gives room for junior power forward Jimmy Hall (16.7 points per game, 8.1 rebounds per game) to operate on the opposite block.

James Thompson IV, Eastern Michigan

Numbers: 6-10, 220, Freshman, 15.0 points per game, 10.5 rebounds per game, 1.4 blocked shots per game.

Skinny: The young prodigy in the league who is already a double-double machine with plenty of time to expand his game.

Waiting in the wings:

Buffalo's Raheem Johnson, a 6-10, 250-pound senior, will return after a redshirt season due to a foot injury.

Kent's Raasean Davis, a 6-8, 250-pound sophomore, should find more consistent minutes with Spicer departing.

Eastern Michigan's 6-8, 225-pound junior Quaran Jones and Nick Madray, a 6-9 245-pound junior are a pair of transfers who become eligible next season.

The dates when Big Ten teams start spring practice and hold their spring football games.

Indiana is home to Maryland today, with Maryland trying to right itself before the Big Ten Tournament begins.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- No. 12 Indiana plays host to No. 14 Maryland today (4:30, CBS) wanting to prove they deserve their Big Ten regular season championship and top seed for the Big Ten Tournament.

• NCAA conference tournament schedules

The Hoosiers (24-6, 14-3) clinched the regular season title by beating Iowa on Tuesday and bring a 16-0 home record into today's game. Maryland (24-6, 12-5) has been struggling of late, losing three of its last four. Once thought to be a contender for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Terrapins now are in danger of missing a top four seed for the Big Ten Tournament if they lose to the Hoosiers.

In another Big Ten battle today, No. 15 Purdue is home to Wisconsin (7:30, BTN).

You can keep up with the scores all day on our live scoreboard, which includes game previews, TV schedules, updates and more.

Today's Top 25 schedule

• No. 12 Indiana vs. No. 14 Maryland, 4:30 p.m., CBS
• No. 15 Purdue vs. Wisconsin, 7:30, BTN
• No. 24 SMU at Cincinnati, Noon, CBS

Saturday fallout: Most of the top-ranked teams won the regular season finales, although Miami lost to Virginia Tech, ending the Hurricanes late-season run. ... North Carolina held off Duke in their ACC showdown. ... No. 1 Kansas held off No. 21 Iowa State. ... Michigan State rocked Ohio State.

LeBron James and Iman Shumpert were terrific as the Cleveland Cavaliers stormed back to defeat the Boston Celtics, 120-103, Saturday night at The Q.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- LeBron James amassed 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and seven teammates joined him with double-digit points as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to dispose of the Boston Celtics, 120-103, Saturday night at The Q. Cavs reserve guard Iman Shumpert had 12 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and two steals.

LeBron became the third player in NBA history to score 10+ points in 700 consecutive games. Michael Jordan leads with 866, followed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 787.

Here is a capsule look at Saturday's game, which was televised by Fox Sports Ohio:

Heating up again: The Cavs (44-17 overall, 27-5 at home) have won three in a row.

Cooled: The Celtics (38-26 overall, 16-16 on road) had won five straight.

Not this time: In the previous game between the teams, Feb. 5 at The Q, the Celtics rallied late to slip away with a 104-103 victory. Avery Bradley made a 3-pointer at the horn.

The Cavs' payback enabled them to win the season series, 2-1.

The Cavs swept Boston in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs last season. But the supremely confident Celtics still probably think they are better.

Rough start: The Cavs were thoroughly outplayed for much of the first quarter and ended it trailing, 35-22. They were behind by as many as 18 points.

On consecutive possessions late in the quarter, Celtics reserve Evan Turner made turnaround jumpers on the right side after being isolated against J.R. Smith. The second gave Boston a 30-15 lead with 3:32 remaining.

Fox Sports Ohio analyst Austin Carr said of the Celtics: "This team means business.''

Fox Sports Ohio play-by-play voice Fred McLeod said: "Yes, they do.''

Carr said: "They mean business, Fred. You can tell that they're trying to prove something to the Cavs, that the last game wasn't a fluke.''

On the ensuing possession, Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving missed a layup. The Celtics rebounded and were feeling so good about themselves that point guard Isaiah Thomas attempted to pull a Steph Curry, launching an ultra-deep triple in transition.

Not so fast. Shumpert rebounded, and the Cavs turned it into a LeBron layup.

The Celtics continued to pick apart the Cavs offensively and physically control them defensively. The Cavs were beset by their usual miscommunications against high screens and rubs. Marcus Smart's 3-pointer made it 33-17 with 2:35 remaining.

Carr said: "The Celtics are just executing the Cavs to death right now.''

Turner's turnaround jumper over Matthew Dellavedova made it 35-17 with 1:22 left. At that point, the Celtics were 15-of-24 from the field; the Cavs, 8-of-20.

Both teams played the previous night, but only one seemed tired.

Carr said: "All of a sudden, the Cavs have no energy. Their body language is really not good.''

The Cavs overcame the bad body language to score the final five of the quarter. But the Celtics had every reason to feel good because, in their past two quarters at The Q, they dialed up 74 points. In the fourth on Feb. 5, they outscored the Cavs, 39-30.

Fun city: The Cavs not only rallied from 18 down to win by 17, they did so against a team whose players strut around as if they are the Golden State Warriors. The Cavs wiped the smirks off (some of) the Celtics faces by outscoring them, 82-50, from 56.1 seconds remaining in the first quarter until 9:38 left in the fourth.

It did not happen by accident. The most important change came defensively. The Cavs simply got tired of Boston running set pieces to perfection and getting open looks. Cavs guards, led by Shumpert, did a much better job of pressuring their counterparts on the perimeter and slowing them down in transition. Cavs bigs, led by Tristan Thompson, did a better job on switches and denials.

All Cavs ramped up the physicality a notch, or five. Nothing complicated. The old-schoolers would have approved.

The Celtics thoroughly enjoy being physical, but they don't like having it done to them. When the Cavs traded body blows, the Celtics whined to the officials about no-calls.

Once the Cavs bought in defensively, their team-oriented offense began to flow. The Cavs, not the Celtics, were the ones scoring in transition and executing in the halfcourt. They spaced the floor and shared the ball, save for a brief stretch in the fourth.

With 1:01 left in the second quarter and the score tied, 53-53, Shumpert drew a loose-ball foul on much-larger Jae Crowder. It occurred after Thomas insisted he was fouled by Dellavedova on a short shot attempt, but the nearest referee correctly determined that Delly stayed vertical and Thomas bumped into him, not the other way around.

Carr said: "It's amazing what happens when you get emotionally involved in the game on the defensive end. It just makes things that much better on the offensive end.''

Shumpert sank both free throws to give the Cavs their first lead since 2-0.

The Cavs led, 55-54, at halftime. Coming out of the intermission, Cavs assistant coach Jim Boylan told Fox Sports Ohio reporter Allie Clifton: "Their game plan is to play physical against us, and that's what they did. They took us out of some of our offensive flow. They attacked us in transition, got some good shots, set some hard screens. The moment we turned that around and started to get a little bit physical with them, it kind of broke their spirit a little bit.''

The Cavs kept pounding and the Celtics kept shrinking.

Late in the fourth, Carr said: "The Celtics did a good thing for the Cavs. They got their attention after that first quarter. From that point, the Cavaliers dominated the game.''

Happy to help: As great as LeBron is, the lineup that got the Cavs back into the game in the second quarter was Shumpert, Delly, Irving, Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson.

Plenty of skill: As the individual point totals suggest, the Cavs received significant contributions from eight players. All logged at least 10 minutes. Five stood out.

* LeBron scored 20 in the second half and finished 11-of-20 from the field in 36 minutes. He had two steals and a semi-chase-down block of Crowder's layup attempt. The latter occurred because LeBron baited Crowder into taking the layup. Let it marinate.

LeBron spoke with Clifton on the court after the game. Clifton asked King if he could fathom the length of the double-digit points streak, which dates to January 2007.

"I've been blessed,'' King said. "I've been very blessed. I've taken this opportunity and I haven't wasted it. I haven't taken it for granted. I love this game with everything. I know I'm not going to be perfect, but I know I put so much into the game, so I'm always satisfied with the results.''

* Shumpert authored his most complete game of the season and a top-three since being acquired from the Knicks in January 2015. When Shumpert performs at a high level, the Cavs can be taken seriously as a title contender. That's how important he is as a two-way player.

A handful of Shumpert's rebounds could be attributed to the expert gauging of carom length from longer jump shots. Some were strictly because of hustle. He finished with six offensive boards.

On defense, Shumpert hounded Celtics guards and/or annoyed their bigs. He fought through screens and clogged passing lanes. He forced passes that cost the Celtics valuable time getting into their sets. He committed five fouls, which, in this game, at least, was a positive. On offense, he shot 4-of-8 from the field, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range, and 2-of-2 from the line. He posted a +26 in 35 minutes.

In his previous two games, Shumpert shot a combined 0-of-9 and scored two. 

* Irving scored 20 on 7-of-13 shooting and had four assists, three rebounds and two blocks. His rejection of Sullinger was fantastic.

Irving's scoring took on added significance because it occurred when his team desperately needed it. He had 15 points in the game's first 18 minutes. Without Irving, the Cavs might have been buried too deep.

* Reserve guard Delly was his typical pesky self en route to 10 points, four assists and two steals. He posted a +26 in 28 minutes.

One of the assists was ridiculous. After getting tripped by Crowder, Delly flipped the ball with his back to the basket to a cutting Thompson, who slammed.

Delly wasn't afraid to mix it up with anybody, including Sullinger and Crowder. Especially Sullinger and Crowder. It is laughable to see the Celtics howl about what Delly supposedly is getting away with, when all Delly is doing is tearing pages out of the Celtics manual.

* Reserve center Thompson had 12 points and five rebounds and was a +15 in 28 minutes.

He is as physical as he wants to be. On Saturday, he mixed it up without hesitation and it paid off handsomely. When he and the Cavs play as such, they don't need an "enforcer'' -- a role that is antiquated, anyway.

Dylan Perry's block, Sincere Carry's 21 points lift Solon boys basketball past Mentor, 64-62, propel Comets to regionals.

EUCLID, Ohio -- Accustomed to ceding size inside, Dylan Perry used a well-timed leap to make sure the Solon boys basketball team could celebrate. 

The 5-foot-10 forward's block of a Jack Korsok layup attempt derailed top-seeded Mentor's final possession and finished off No. 5 Solon's 64-62 victory in the Division I Euclid District championship game Saturday night.

"I always feel as if I play bigger than I am, and with my jumping ability, I always feel like I have an advantage over certain players," said Perry, who rejected the 6-2 Korsok's game-tying shot after an inbound pass with 5 seconds to play. "I take it as a challenge, and I embrace the challenge every night."

Mentor (15-11) had a second-chance opportunity after the ball wound up in Caden Kryz's hands, but the sophomore's buzzer-beating 3-point attempt misfired. 

Solon (13-12) moves into its first regional bracket since 2007 and will face St. Ignatius at 8 p.m., Wednesday at the Wolstein Center on Cleveland State's campus.

"It's crazy because nobody really expected us to make it here," said Solon sophomore point guard Sincere Carry, who scored 21 points. "A lot of hard work just paid off."

The Cardinals defeated their Greater Cleveland Conference rival twice during the regular season but couldn't stop Carry down the stretch Saturday. 

The Comets' point man glided to the basket frequently, sinking several layups and diverting defenders from Solon shooters. Carry found Michael Bekelja for two second-half 3-pointers -- the second of which putting the Comets up 54-47 with over 3 minutes remaining. 

"In my opinion, Sincere's the best point guard in Cleveland, regardless of age," second-year Solon coach Tony DeCesare said. "When he's playing at that level, we can play with any team."

Carry and Jason Steele (14 points) dizzied Mentor defenders in isolation situations for second-half layups to keep the 3-point-reliant Cardinals down throughout the half. But Mentor, which sank 12 3s, didn't wilt. 

Triples from Andrew Valeri (15 points) and Korsok (17) sprung the Cardinals to an 8-1 run that slashed the Comets' lead to 63-62 with 10 seconds left. Carry sank 1-of-2 free throws to create the ending margin. 

Three years removed from a state championship, Mentor advanced this far despite myriad injuries and the summer transfer of Ohio State commit Micah Potter to an Orlando, Fla., school.

"We lost a lot of really good athletes two years ago, a lot of D-I athletes. We looked at last year and this year as this senior group maintaining the quality of the program," Mentor coach Bob Krizancic said. 

- Sam Robinson is a freelancer from North Olmsted.

Rory McIlroy has a three-shot lead heading into Sunday's final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Rory McIlroy takes a three-shot lead into today's final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship at the Trump National Doral, Blue Monster in Miami, Florida.

Televised coverage of today's play begins at noon on the Golf Channel, then continues on NBC from 3-7 p.m. You can also follow Golf Channel's live streaming feed or on our live leaderboard.

McIlroy is at 12-under through three rounds after a 4-under 68 on Saturday. Adam Scott and defending champ Dustin Johnson are three shots back, Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson are five back.

McIlroy and Johnson tee off at 1:50, Adam Scott and Mickelson at 1:40. Here are complete tee times.

WGC-Cadillac Championship

Site: Miami, Fla.

Schedule: Today, final round.

Course: Trump National Doral, Blue Monster (7,543 yards, par 72).

Purse: $9.5 million. Winner's share: $1,612,432.

TV Schedule: 12-2 p.m., Golf Channel; 3-7 p.m., NBC

Notes: Top-ranked Jordan Spieth missed the cut two weeks ago at Riviera in his last start. He won at Kapalua in January. ... The PGA Tour will remain in Florida for the next two weeks for the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor and the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando.

HSBC WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS

Site: Singapore.

Schedule: Sunday, final round.

Course: Sentosa Golf Club, Serapong Course (6,660 yards, par 72).

Purse: $1.5 million. Winner's share: $225,000.

Television: Sunday, midnight-2:30 a.m., 2-6 p.m.).

Leaderboard: Follow the live leaderboard.

Last year: South Korea's Inbee Park beat Lydia Ko by two strokes.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.