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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

Rodney Ellis
Rodney Ellis
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.

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Sports Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:56 AM · 1 min read
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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 — Lakewood Sports news

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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