Akron City Series Spring Sports Championships: Softball, Baseball, and Track Finals
The Akron City Series concludes its spring sports postseason this week with three major championship events. On Tuesday, May 12, Ellet (11-8) faces Firestone (8-9) in the softball final at Firestone Stadium, following Ellet's two decisive regular-season victories over their rivals. The baseball championship is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, featuring a rematch between Firestone (9-5) and Ellet (8-10). The venue for this game remains to be determined after previous weather disruptions. The week culminates on Saturday, May 16, with the track and field championship meet hosted at Ellet. Field events begin at 9 a.m., followed by running events at 10 a.m. Key contenders include Buchtel’s Dwight Shade, a state finalist in the 800 meters, and Ellet’s Trey Carter, who holds the top Division II ranking in the long jump. Firestone’s boys track team, led by coach Janelle Harris, also fields strong athletes like Mekhi Parmer and Emmanuel Roebuck. This series of games highlights the competitive rivalry between local high schools, particularly Ellet and Firestone, as they vie for city titles across multiple disciplines.
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Akron City Series Spring Sports Championships: Softball, Baseball, and Track Finals
The Akron City Series concludes its spring sports postseason this week with three major championship events. On Tuesday, May 12, Ellet (11-8) faces Firestone (8-9) in the softball final at Firestone Stadium, following Ellet's two decisive regular-season victories over their rivals. The baseball championship is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, featuring a rematch between Firestone (9-5) and Ellet (8-10). The venue for this game remains to be determined after previous weather disruptions. The week culminates on Saturday, May 16, with the track and field championship meet hosted at Ellet. Field events begin at 9 a.m., followed by running events at 10 a.m. Key contenders include Buchtel’s Dwight Shade, a state finalist in the 800 meters, and Ellet’s Trey Carter, who holds the top Division II ranking in the long jump. Firestone’s boys track team, led by coach Janelle Harris, also fields strong athletes like Mekhi Parmer and Emmanuel Roebuck. This series of games highlights the competitive rivalry between local high schools, particularly Ellet and Firestone, as they vie for city titles across multiple disciplines.
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