Rodney Ellis

Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH

Rodney has spent over eight years reporting on Cleveland’s professional and amateur sports scenes, with a background in sports broadcasting from Bowling Green State University. He has contributed to ESPN Radio and other local stations, where his vibrant coverage has garnered a loyal following.

2 stories from Rodney Ellis in Akron

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Akron East's Terrel Karim tore his ACL in Week 2, but his coach says the injured senior was still the team's MVP

ORRVILLE, Ohio – Moments after the handshake line following a 34-30 loss to Orrville in the first round of the OHSAA Division IV, Region 13 Playoffs, Akron East senior Terrel Karim, Jr. put his arms around fellow seniors Lawrence Cherry, Jr. and Emmanual Jefferson.

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Red Riders survive scare, advance in Division IV playoffs

ORRVILLE, Ohio – In a game of big plays, it was two plays just seconds apart that helped lead Orrville to a 34-30 win over Akron East in the OHSAA Division IV, Region 13 first roundon Friday night.

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