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Free tics to Boys State

We are running a fun little promotion leading up the the Boys State Basketball Tournament. Tell us in 50 words or less why you should get two free tickets to this years tournament at Ohio State University March 25, 26 and 27. A complete list of rules and regulations is available on our webpage for this. Check it out. Tickets are getting expensive and the seats won't be low on center court, but they're free if you win. We're hoping for some interesting submissions. We'll announce the winner Friday March 19th.

The State Tournament is a fun weekend, a ton of basketball and a great tradition for me. My first state tournament was 1982. Back then seats we're tougher to come by at St. John Arena. Not the case these days at the Schott, we're if you don't mind the "nose-bleeds", you can get in. That is great because more kids can go, and fans in general. Back at St. John, there weren't nearly as many kids because there simply wasn't the seats avaialble (over 6,000 less seats). That being said, there is nothing better than St. John Arena. For folks that never went to a state game there, or saw the Buckeyes in the old barn, you unfortunately missed out because todays newer huge multipurpose arenas don't come close.

Hoops are here

Just looking through the high school tournament brackets today. Means that the busiest part of the year is here for our sports department. Starting on Monday, we'll cover at least 45 high school basketball games over the next 34 days. This does not include Cavs, Ohio State and the College of Wooster, which will also make their way to the air. WQKT sports started broadcasting this type of high school basketball mania over two decades ago. We're able to do this because of two reasons. First, we have announcers that sacrifice a ton of personal time to broadcast the games. We love it on most occasions but sometimes you wonder where you are after five different gyms on consecutive nights. Second reason, our wonderful sponsors. You might here it alot, but it's true that without them, there is no way we would broadcast this many games. We're lucky to have community support so we can bring March Madness to our listeners. Again this year, we will broadcast all four Girls State Championship games and all 12 games of the Boys State Tournament. There is only one other radio station in the state that can say that. Something we are proud of and enjoy doing each and every year. The road to Columbus begins Monday...hope you enjoy the ride.

Tribe

I attended the Cleveland Indians Winter Press Tour last night. Just not the same excitement as in the past. The Indians have all but said that they are rebuilding. We all know this. The good news is that the last time the Tribe did this, it only took three years to get a serious contender. Normally, however, the plan is built around four or five years. The bad news is that you can't expect lightning to strike twice. Last night's players in attendance ( Aaron Laffey, David Huff and Chris Perez ) were great. Personable, engaging and fun to be around. Chris Perez event bought his own autographed jersey during a playful exchange with auctioneer Junior Miller. Perez then quietly went over and gave the jersey to a gentleman who was bidding for it before things got out of control. You want guys like that to succeed. As a fan, however, you hope it is sooner rather than later. Hold your breath, opening day is 66 days away.

Enough

It seems as if commissioners in our major sports are getting tougher year after year on idiotic, stupid and criminal behavior - and thank goodness for that.

Happy New Year

All the best to you and yours as we put a wrap to 2009. A tough year for many with the financial times that we are in but perseverance seems to be the key.

WQKT - STEVE SMITH CLASSIC

A big thanks goes out to everyone who was part of the WQKT - Steve Smith Classic this past weekend at the College of Wooster.

Ending football

Our high school football season wraps ups this weekend with the State Football Championship games. This will be our 14th consecutive year broadcasting all of the state title games from Stark County.

Something positive

Sports can sometimes bring out the best and the worst in people. We have all witnessed the ugly side of life in sports.

Postseason is here

The High School Football Playoffs start this week...just a little more special feeling involved...five area teams in...hard to believe that the season still has five more weeks until we decide the sta

Time is running out

Just two weeks left in the High School Football season...unbelievable...five area teams in the playoffs seems possible...postseason could go a while for the 'QKT Sports staff...Made a trip to St.

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