http://www.lakeeriestorm.com en-us en-us http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/camps/summer_camps The Lake Erie Department of Athletics annually sponsors summer sports camps for youngsters in and around the Painesville area. These camps teach the fundamentals of sports and sportsmanship. Click here for more information about camps for basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, wrestling and many more. Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/camps/summer_camps 2013-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/raffle_tickets The annual Lake Erie Wrestling Reverse Raffle is less than one month away. Get your tickets now to take part in the program's biggest event of the year and for a chance to win $2,000 along with other great prizes. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/raffle_tickets 2013-03-28T04:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130309r5w98j Zak Vargo finished second at 157 pounds at the NCAA DII Championships Saturday night (March 9), falling to top-ranked Cory Dauphin 4-2 in the finals. The loss ended the un-ranked Vargo's run that included three shutout victories over top-six opponents on his way to earning Lake Erie's highest finish. His 19 points tied the Storm for 17th overall on the team standings. Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130309r5w98j 2013-03-09T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130308x3i6l5 Junior 157-pounder Zak Vargo became the first wrestler in Lake Erie's three-year history to win an opening round match at the national meet and then became the first Storm wrestler to earn a spot in Saturday's semifinals with a second-round pin. Ian Ross and Dylan Zivcic, Lake Erie's other national qualifiers, bowed out of the tourney after two matches. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130308x3i6l5 2013-03-08T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130307uxid6b Sophomore national qualifier Ian Ross and junior Zev Green were named to the Division II All-Academic Second Team by the DII Wrestling Coaches Association while Jared Merritt, Isaac Morisette and Tyler Tesny were honorable mention selections. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130307uxid6b 2013-03-07T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201303129ecrgk Nate Ball was a first-team All-GLIAC pick while Matt Vandermeer and Zak Vargo earned second-team all-league honors for the 2012-13 season in voting conducted by the league coaches. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201303129ecrgk 2013-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130301777zpz After four weeks sitting on the outside looking in, the Lake Erie wrestling team moved into the Division II Coaches Association Top 20 poll for the first time this week, checking in at No. 19 in advance of the national championships next weekend. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130301777zpz 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130226nxqwpv One of the most anticipated evenings of the year for the Storm wrestling program, the annual Reverse Raffle and Auction Fundraiser, will be held Friday night, April 26 at La-Vera Party Center in Willoughby. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130226nxqwpv 2013-02-26T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201302245d6ptw Ian Ross, Zak Vargo and Dylan Zivcic earned automatic berths to the NCAA Division II Championships and Lake Erie had a fourth-place team finish at the Super Region 2 Championships at Ashland this weekend. The Storm's performance earned head coach Kevin Hoogenboom Regional Coach of the Year honors. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201302245d6ptw 2013-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130225tl4qmb Junior Tyler Tesny won the 174-pound weight class at the National Collegiate Open Wrestling Championships in Richmond, Va. on Sunday (Feb. 23). He earned National Open All-American honors along with Mitchel Porter (2nd at 157) and Nick Bloch (4th at 141). Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130225tl4qmb 2013-02-25T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201302237mmi8y Lake Erie put four wrestlers in the championship bracket semifinals, but all seven remaining Storm grapplers will have to battle their way back through the consolation bracket in order to gain a berth at next month's NCAA Championships. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201302237mmi8y 2013-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/regional_preview Sophomore All-American Matt Vandermeer joins Assistant AD Jason Tirotta to talk about this weekend's regional event at Ashland. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/regional_preview 2013-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130214fq78dv Lake Erie is listed among others receiving votes in the final regular season Division II Wrestling Coaches Association Top 20 Poll released Wednesday (Feb. 14). Sophomore Matt Vandermeer continues to be ranked second at 165 pounds. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130214fq78dv 2013-02-14T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/vandermeer_gliac_aotw Following a 3-0 performance at the Lake Erie Quad II on Saturday, including a victory over defending national runner-up Mason True of Findlay, Storm sophomore All-American Matt Vandermeer was named this week's Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Wrestling "Athlete of the Week/" Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/vandermeer_gliac_aotw 2013-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201302115ywhvt The nonconference wrestling dual scheduled for Tuesday night, Feb. 12, at Ohio Valley University has been canceled, head coach Kevin Hoogenboom announced Monday. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201302115ywhvt 2013-02-11T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130209655qdz Lake Erie found itself in big holes early in all three matches Saturday, losing to #7 Findlay (22-14) and King (21-15) before rallying for a 19-16 win over the Lakers in the final home dual of the year. Zak Vargo, Matt Vandermeer and Mikey Samijlenko each went 3-0 on the day to lead Lake Erie. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130209655qdz 2013-02-09T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/2013020802l82l The Lake Erie wrestlers welcome three teams in the national rankings to the Osborne Center when they host 7th ranked Findlay, No. 13 Mercyhurst and King College (received votes) Saturday (Feb. 9) starting at 10 a.m. for the second quad of the season and the final time in 2012-13 for the Storm on the home mat. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/2013020802l82l 2013-02-08T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130205tw3y88 The latest Region 2 individual rankings is littered with Lake Erie wrestlers. Seven are ranked in the top six in their respective weight classes, while three others are just outside the rankings. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130205tw3y88 2013-02-05T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130202ch2iq3 Freshman Cobey Fehr (141) and sophomore Dylan Zivcic (174) each won individual titles to lead the Storm at the 27th annual John Summa Memorial Tournament at Baldwin Wallace. Lake Erie finished fifth as a team at the event. Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130202ch2iq3 2013-02-02T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201301313hobrd Lake Erie bounced back from a loss this weekend in emphatic fashion, winning four matches with bonus points, three by decision and a pair by forfeit in a dominating performance against a West Liberty team that was ranked 9th nationally two weeks ago. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201301313hobrd 2013-01-31T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130130br02a6 After having their three-match win streak snapped at Notre Dame Sunday, the Lake Erie wrestling team looks to bounce back in another tough road test Thursday night at West Liberty. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130130br02a6 2013-01-31T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130127bftdxx Host Notre Dame won the final six matches - including three by three points or less - to pull away from Lake Erie, 33-6, on Sunday afternoon. Ian Ross and Nate Ball picked up individual wins for the Storm. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130127bftdxx 2013-01-27T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130125afb2fz The Storm puts its three-match winning streak on the line when they travel to face the 5-1 Falcons in big dual meet with conference, regional and national implications. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130125afb2fz 2013-01-25T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/hoogenboom_takedown_interview_jan_25_2013 Head Coach Kevin Hoogenboom was a guest on Takedown Wrestling Radio this week to discuss Lake Erie's season to date and to preview this weekend's match with second-ranked Notre Dame College. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/hoogenboom_takedown_interview_jan_25_2013 2013-01-25T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201301238tx2jx Lake Erie won the first two matches of the night but then fell behind 16-13 before rallying to win the final three matches for the second straight dual and pick up a nonconference win over the rival Golden Knights on Wednesday. Sophomore Austin Gillihan upset 7th-ranked Jose Matos at 133 pounds to spark the Storm to their school-record ninth dual win. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/201301238tx2jx 2013-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130122h5696k Fresh off a 10-point win at 18th-ranked Ashland last week, the Storm return home for a nonconference dual meet against their traditional rival Golden Knights. The match is part of the Storm's annual "Youth Wrestling Night." Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130122h5696k 2013-01-22T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130122jfq95u Tyler Tesny led the way with a second-place finish at 174 pounds, while Christian Baughman and Jon Schafer placed third and fourth, respectively, in their weight classes to lead the Storm contingent at the Mt. Union event. Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130122jfq95u 2013-01-20T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130116aii9go The Storm wrestling program will welcome area youth, middle school and high school wrestling teams for the annual event highlighting the great wrestling programs in Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, Jan. 23 when Lake Erie hosts the Golden Knights. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130116aii9go 2013-01-16T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130115uowxup Junior Tom McVicker's pin of Daniel McNulty 43 seconds into their 141-pound match swung Tuesday nights' match, giving the Storm a lead it would not relinquish as Lake Erie won the final three matches to knock off the Eagles on their home mat. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130115uowxup 2013-01-15T05:00:00Z http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130114bkji1t After splitting a pair matches over the weekend, the Lake Erie grapplers continue their road swing with a contest against the Eagles that has conference, regional and national implications. Head Coach Kevin Hoogenboom talks about the weekend that was and looks ahead to Tuesday night in a special Ashland Preview edition of "Riding Time". Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lakeeriestorm.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130114bkji1t 2013-01-14T05:00:00Z