Canfield Sports Briefs

Canfield cheerleaders to host kids cheer camp

The Canfield cheerleaders will lead a cheer camp for children in grades preschool to middle school on Aug. 14-16 from noon-3 p.m. The cost will be $7 per child, per day. For more information, call 330-533-5341.

Canfield accepting nominations for Hall of Fame

Canfield High School is taking nominations for the next class of the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. Nominations are being solicited from the public for former boy and girl CHS athletes from the class of 2002 and earlier who distinguished themselves at Canfield and/or afterward as well. Deserving contributors/supporters from the coaching ranks or community at-large are eligible, too.

Nomination forms are available in the high school athletic office. Plans call for announcing the selectees in early December with official ceremonies tentatively being held in February. For more information, can call 330-533-5341 or send e-mail to gcooper@canfieldschools.net.

Canfield football to host meet-the-team dinner

The Canfield football team will have a dinner/fundraiser on Aug. 18 from noon-6 p.m. in the Canfield High School cafeteria. The meal includes steak, potatoes, corn, salad, dessert and beverages. The cost is $15 for adults and children 11 and up, $10 for children ages 5-10, and children 4 and under eat free. There will also be a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, and silent auction. Walk-ins are welcome and carryout will be available.

Mooney football to play St. Ignatius

Defending state champion Cardinal Mooney will open its 2012 football season with a showdown against defending Division I state champion Cleveland St. Ignatius Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The game is part of a doubleheader slated as the 44th Charity Game sponsored by the Cleveland Browns’ Foundation.

St. Ignatius and Cardinal Mooney have won 19 Ohio state championships between them. Tickets for the match-up are $10 in advance and $12 on game day and are available through the school treasurer’s office. One ticket will be good for both games. The first game of the day will feature North Royalton and Broadview Heights at 2 p.m.

Run with the Rocket

The Lowellville volleyball team will be hosting Run with the Rockets, a 5K run and 1-mile fun walk in Lowellville on Aug. 18. For more information, visit www.runwiththerockets.yolasite.com.

Softball Fall Classic to be held in September

The Canfield Baseball Club will host a softball Fall Classic for 10U-16U on Sept. 22-23. Visit www.canfieldbaseball.com for rules and registration. For more information, contact Kerry Durkin at 330-506-2274.