Cleveland, OH
Cleveland State Women’s Basketball Announces Additions to the 2023-24 Roster
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland State women’s basketball head coach Chris Kielsmeier has announced six additions to the 2023-24 recruiting class, as Grace Ellis (Brisbane, Australia), Brooklynn Fort-Davis (Chicago, Ill.), Filippa Goula (Ano Liosia, Greece), Kali Howard (Zachary, La.), Colbi Maples (Earle, Ark.), and Mickayla Perdue (Springfield, Ohio) will join the Vikings for the upcoming season.
Perdue will join the Vikings with three years of eligibility remaining, Ellis, Goula, Howard, and Maples will all have two years of eligibility, while Fort-Davis will have one year of eligibility at Cleveland State.
GRACE ELLIS | FORWARD | BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Ellis comes to Cleveland State following a three-year stint at Wyoming, where she played in all 88 games during her tenure, helping the Cowgirls to three straight postseason appearances, including a berth in the NCAA Tournament as a freshman.
As a starter last season, Ellis averaged 8.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, while shooting 48-percent from the field.
Prior to her time at Wyoming, Ellis was a first-team representative at St. Peter’s Lutheran College in Brisbane, Australia in basketball, swimming and athletics, earning All-Region honors four times. Ellis was a three-time All-State selection for Queensland Schools team, and was a member of the U18, U17, U16, and U15 teams.
Kielsmeier on Ellis: “Grace’s defensive versatility, along with her ability to score and rebound, will play an important role in our system. Grace has valuable experience winning a lot of games, and advancing in the postseason. We are thrilled to welcome Grace to the Viking Family!”
BROOKLYNN FORT-DAVIS | FORWARD | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Fort-Davis joins the Vikings after spending four seasons at Howard, where she helped the Bison to a MEAC Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance during the 2021-22 season.
As a two-year starter, Fort-Davis averaged 6.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game during her career at Howard, while also adding 73 steals, 58 assists and 38 blocked shots. Last season, Fort-Davis earned All-MEAC Third Team honors after averaging 8.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, eclipsing the 500-rebound mark for her collegiate career. Off the court, Fort-Davis has been named to the MEAC Commissioner’s All-Academic Team twice.
Prior to Howard, Fort-Davis was a two-time City Champion at Whitney Young High School in Chicago, Ill.
Kielsmeier on Fort-Davis: “Brooklynn played a starting role on a NCAA Tournament team and will provide us with great experience as a graduate student next season. Her size and athleticism will bolster our front line along with her scoring and rebounding. We can’t wait to coach Brooklynn on the court very soon!”
FILIPPA GOULA | GUARD | ANO LIOSIA, GREECE
Goula comes to Cleveland State after spending the 2022-23 campaign at Saint Francis, where she started all 29 games for the Red Flash, leading the team with 81 assists on the year. In addition, Goula averaged 7.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, notching double-digit points 10 times.
Prior to her time at Saint Francis, Goula spent two years at Northeastern Junior College, leading the team in scoring, assists and steals as a freshman (13.8 ppg, 2.7 apg, 2.0 spg) and sophomore (16.5 ppg, 4.8 apg, 2.8 spg).
During her prep career, Goula was a member of the Greece National U16, U18 and U20 teams.
Kielsmeier on Goula: “Filippa is a crafty guard who sees the floor well and has the skill set to be a scorer. She has proven to be an impact player at the Junior College, Division I and International levels, and we are looking forward to Filippa joining us on campus very soon!”
KALI HOWARD | FORWARD | ZACHARY, LOUISIANA
Howard joins the Vikings after spending two seasons at Hutchinson Community College, where she led the Blue Dragons to back-to-back 20-win campaigns and an appearance in the second round of the NJCAA Tournament as a freshman. During the 2022-23 season, Hutchinson spent a portion of the year ranked in the NJCAA Poll, including reaching season-high ranking of No. 4.
During her time at Hutchinson, Howard was one of the most efficient shooters on the team, posting a 49.1 field goal percentage throughout her two years as a Blue Dragon. Most recently, Howard averaged 8.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per game as a sophomore, grabbing 216 total boards as one of just two Blue Dragons to record 200+ rebounds on the year.
Kielsmeier on Howard: “Kali fits our system well on both ends of the floor. She rebounds, finishes around the basket, is comfortable at the high post, and gets to the free throw line. We are thrilled that Kali chose to be a Viking!”
COLBI MAPLES | GUARD | EARLE, ARKANSAS
Maples joins the Vikings after spending her first two years at Grambling State, where she appeared in 57 games averaging 8.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game on her career. As a sophomore last season, Maples led the Tigers averaging 12.0 points per game, notching 17 double-digit point performances.
Prior to her time at Grambling State, Maples was a standout at Earle High School, earning All-State (twice), All-Conference (three times), All-Region (three times), and Conference Player of the Year honors, averaging 18.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.
Kielsmeier on Maples: “Colbi is a skilled, playmaking guard, who can create offense for herself and for her teammates. Being the leading scorer on her team this past season, we will look to Colbi to be a scoring threat right away. We can’t wait for her to be in Cleveland this summer!”
MICKAYLA PERDUE | GUARD | SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
Perdue comes to Cleveland State following stints at Glenville State and Toledo. As a sophomore last year, Perdue averaged 17.7 points on a .438 field goal percentage, earning All-MEC First Team honors and helping the Pioneers to a 33-3 record, including an appearance in the NCAA Division II Final Four. With 110 three-pointers last season, Perdue led Division II in the category, while shooting 38-percent from behind-the-arc.
At Toledo, Perdue played in just nine games as a true freshman during the 2020-21 campaign, before redshirting the 2021-22 season.
During her prep career, Perdue graduated as the all-time leading scorer (1,482 points) and three-point shooter (165) at Springfield High School, while earning All-District (three times), All-Conference (three times), All-County (three times), and All-State (once) honors.
Kielsmeier on Perdue: “Being from Ohio, Micky is someone we have recruited and watched play for a few years. As she showed this season, she is one of the best shooters in the country. She has three years of collegiate experience within winning programs, and has just begun to show what she can do on the court. We are excited to have Micky back in Ohio and in the Green & White!”
“Our entire program is looking forward to having all of our newcomers on campus this summer, and we are excited to have this group learn our culture – on and off the court – and get to work ahead of the 2023-24 campaign,” said Kielsmeier. “We are confident that this group of newcomers will blend well with our returners, and will no doubt add depth on the offensive end of the floor as they combined to average over 60 points per game last year, along with adding to our defensive system. We can’t wait to have the entire team together this summer and continue to build on our championship culture on the court and elite level of preparation off the court.”
This group joins incoming freshman Paulina Hernandez who signed back in November.
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Cleveland, OH
Where to watch the fireworks: 26 July 4 celebrations across Northeast Ohio
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The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and many Northeast Ohio counties, cities and organizations have different events planned to celebrate Independence Day.
This year, there are a wide variety of celebrations across Northeast Ohio. From wiffleball tournaments to cultural festivals to the classic barbecue and fireworks, Northeast Ohio has many unique festivities to offer this week.
See the list below for different celebrations planned across the region.
Ashland County:
Wifflefest XXV
Location: Southview Grace Brethren Church (810 Katherine Avenue, Ashland, OH)
Compete in a wiffleball tournament at the adult, high school, middle school or elementary level during July 4-6 (registration required).
Ashtabula County:
Red, White, & Boom Over Lake Erie
Location: Lakeview Park (340 Erie Street, Conneaut, OH).
Watch musical performances and participate in festive activities during July 4-6. A fireworks show over Lake Erie will begin at 10 p.m. on July 6th.
Carroll County:
Carroll County Fireworks Show
Location: Carroll County Fairgrounds (160 Kensington Road NE, Carrollton, OH).
Enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors and kids activities on July 5 beginning at 4 p.m. A fireworks show will begin at 10 p.m.
Columbiana County:
East Palestine Firefighters Association Annual 4th of July Celebration
Location: East Palestine City Park (31 Park Avenue, East Palestine, OH).
Activities will begin at 8 a.m. on July 4, and there will be a fireworks display in the evening.
Coshocton County:
Coshocton Fireworks
Location: Coshocton County Fairgrounds (707 Kenilworth Avenue, Coshocton, OH).
Enjoy a fireworks display beginning at dusk on July 3.
Cuyahoga County:
Grindstone Festival
Location: Coe Lake Park (Coe Lake, Berea, OH)
Spend July 4 participating in lake activities, enjoying live entertainment and watching a fireworks display later into the evening. This event runs from 4-10 p.m.
Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
Location: Clague Park (Clague Park, Westlake, OH)
Spend July 4 in Westlake with activities, including a car show, face-painting, and food vendors and a fireworks show at dusk.
Light Up the Lake: 4th of July Fireworks
Location: Multiple viewing locations throughout Cleveland.
Watch a 20-minute fireworks display launched from the Port of Cleveland at dusk on July 4.
Solon Community Band Concert and Fireworks
Location: Solon Community Park (6679 SOM Center Rd., Solon, OH).
Enjoy an evening of live music on July 3 beginning at 7:30 followed by a fireworks display.
Erie County:
Light Up the Point
Location: Cedar Point (1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH).
In addition to Cedar Point’s coasters and other activities, there will be a fireworks display at night on July 4 and July 5.
Geauga County:
Community Fourth of July Celebration
Location: Kenston High School (95000 Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Falls, OH).
This event will take place on July 5 from 6-10:30 p.m., and there will be a fireworks display at dusk.
Fourth of July Fireworks
Location: Geauga County Fairgrounds (14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH)
Gates open for cars, motorcycles and walk ins at 6 p.m., and fireworks begin at dusk.
Holmes County:
Loudonville Fireworks
Location: Riverside Park (131 W. Main St., Loudonville, OH).
Enjoy a fireworks display beginning at dusk on July 4.
Huron County:
4th of July Fireworks
Location: Huron County Fairgrounds (940 Fair Rd., Norwalk, OH)
Enjoy a fireworks display beginning at dusk on July 4 at the county fairgrounds. A Fourth of July parade will run through the city of Norwalk at 10:30 a.m. that day.
Lake County:
Independence Day Celebration
Location: Mentor Civic Amphitheater (8600 Munson Rd., Mentor, OH).
Watch a free concert at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater at 7:45 p.m. on July 4, followed by a 25-minute fireworks display. There will also be food trucks and beverage sales in the surrounding area that evening.
Lorain County:
Avon Lake’s Fireworks Celebration
Location: Weiss Field (33401 Webber Rd., Avon Lake, OH)
Enjoy a variety of food trucks starting at 5 p.m. on July 3 followed by fireworks at 10.
Mahoning County:
Fireworks and Food Trucks
Location: Wean Park (201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, OH).
The city of Youngstown will host a variety of food trucks on July 4 from 6-10 p.m., and a fireworks display will be held immediately after.
Medina County:
Independence Day Parade, Music and Fireworks
Location: Mill Stream Park (1200 Maple St., Valley City, OH).
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4, this event consists of a parade, a car show, food trucks and fireworks at dusk.
Portage County:
Hiram 4th of July Celebration
Location: Hiram College (11715 Garfield Rd., Hiram, OH).
Beginning in the evening of July 3 with food vendors, this celebration consists of a softball game, a potluck, a pie contest and much more through July 4. A fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. on July 3.
Richland County:
Charles Mill Red, White, and Blue Celebration
Location: Charles Mill Lake Park (1277A State Route 430, Mansfield, OH).
Various events, consisting of arts and crafts, parades and games during July 4-6. A fireworks show over Charles Mill Lake will begin at dusk on the 6th.
Stark County:
North Canton Chamber of Commerce July 4 Fireworks Show
Location: North Canton Hoover High School (525 7 St. NW, North Canton, OH).
This event will take place on July 4 and will consist of food trucks opening at 6 p.m. and a fireworks show at 10 p.m.
Stark County Italian American Festival
Location: Cultural Center for the Arts (1001 Market Ave. N., Canton OH).
Enjoy a weekend of bocce, food and live entertainment from July 5 through July 7.
Summit County:
Rib White & Blue Festival
Location: Lock 3 (200 S. Main St., Akron, OH).
Enjoy plenty of barbecue food, as well as nightly concerts at 7 p.m., starting July 3 through July 6. A fireworks display will take place at 9:45 p.m. on July 6.
Trumbull County:
4th of July Homecoming and Parade
Location: Gustavus Township Park (8867 Youngstown Kingsville Rd., Farmdale, OH).
This festival includes food vendors, a parade, kids activities and more on July 4 beginning at 10 a.m.
Tuscarawas County:
City of New Philadelphia Gigantic Fireworks Display
Location: Tuscora Park Practice Field (161 Tuscora Ave. NW, New Philadelphia, OH)
Enjoy a firework display beginning at 10 p.m. on July 6.
Wayne County:
Wooster 4th of July Fireworks
Location: Burbank/Oldman Road Soccer Field (100 Oldman Rd., Wooster, OH).
This July 4th celebration begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday with food and family entertainment and concludes with a fireworks show at 10 p.m.
Cleveland, OH
Ohio town named most clueless cooking city in U.S., report says
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Cooking is a bit of an acquired art that requires years of honing, practice and experience.
Some people, however, never acquire that art. And some cities are more clueless than others when it comes to cooking skills, one new report says.
In fact, Cleveland is the No. 1 city in the U.S. with the most clueless cooks, according “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Meats by Linz, a family-owned meat wholesaler based in Indiana. Linz conducted its report by surveying 2,010 respondents nationwide in May 2024 about their experiences with cooking and their cooking skills. The report also analyzed Google search volume to determine search interest for basic cooking skills across all cities with a population of at least 250,000 and measured it per 100,000 residents
Cleveland led all U.S. cities with 10,258 Google searches related to basic cooking skills per 100,000 residents. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, (10,020) ranked second on the list as the only other U.S. city to eclipse 10,000 searches for basic cooking skills per 100,000 residents.
The top 10 U.S. cities with the most clueless cooks, according to Linz, are:
1. Cleveland, OH
2. Pittsburgh, PA
3. Seattle, WA
4. Madison, WI
5. Lubbock, TX
6. Portland OR
7. Austin, TX
8. Minneapolis, MN
9. Atlanta, GA
10. Nashville, TN
Beyond the top 10, three additional Ohio cities ranked among the top 30 most clueless cooking cities in the U.S. Cincinnati and Toledo ranked consecutively at No. 16 and No. 17, respectively, while Columbus is 29th on the list.
What’s more, the majority (54%) of respondents said they are not proficient in the kitchen and about one-third (33%) of respondents reported negative feedback about their cooking skills. A similar number (35%) say they have no desire to try to become a good cook, according to the report.
When it comes to hurdles to becoming a good cook, common issues reported were lack of time (54%) lack of motivation (49%) and lack of skills or experience (44%). About one-in-seven respondents (14%) rated their cooking skills as “advanced” or “expert.”
The full report from Meat by Linz on “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” can be found online.
Cleveland, OH
Former Foes During Cavaliers-Warriors Finals Matchups Now Teammates
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The NBA looked much different eight years ago.
Brandon Ingram and Jaylen Brown had just been drafted into the league, Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon saved the dunk contest, Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in a farewell game, and the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors routinely squared off in the NBA Finals.
Flash forward to 2024, and now two foes from those historic matchups are teaming up with one another, hoping to bring a championship to the Dallas Mavericks.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Klay Thompson is set to leave Golden State and is signing a three-year deal to team up with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic in Dallas, creating the league’s newest big three.
BREAKING: Free agent Klay Thompson plans to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50M deal with a player option, sources tell ESPN. Thompson ends his historic Warriors run as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade that’ll also send Josh Green to Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/4GJ5hR3H5o
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
Irving and Thompson each played an integral role in bringing champions to their respective teams in the late 2010s.
Irving will always be known for “The Shot” in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals, which snapped Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought, and Cavs fans still have flashbacks of watching Thompson pulling up from deep in transition and automatically hitting a three.
Thompson was the Warriors’ best permitter defender during those matchups, so he found himself guarding Kyrie in many of those games. An elite scorer such as Kyrie and one of the game’s best stoppers in Klay made their head-to-head matchups a treat to watch.
Funny enough, it was even Thompson who said LeBron James “probably just got his feelings hurt,” which is what sparked Kyrie and the Cavs’ comeback from a 3-1 lead.
No matter what teams Kyrie or Klay are a member of for the rest of their career, they’ll still be tied to those Finals matchups from so many years ago.
For Cavs fans, seeing them as teammates playing alongside one another will definitely take some time to get used to. But the duo, along with Doncic, can potentially be one of the most dangerous lineups in the league next season.
The experience they gained playing against one another in those intense matchups could come back to help them each get back to the promised land of another NBA Championship.
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