Canton McKinley vs. 1. Where are the 1997 McKinley Bulldogs now? The regular season began Thursday, Aug. 18. He was named Most Valuable defensive player on the 2002 Ohio State National Championship team, and Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player ( MVP) in 2003. Champions [ edit] [1] See also [ edit] In 1988, Page was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, and in 2019 was made a member of the NFLs 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. Cincinnati Colerain High School McKinley Senior opened in a new building on the site of Fawcett Stadium. 7 Col. DeSales 7, No. "Our confidence level was so high that you could have rolled out the Cleveland Browns or Cincinnati Bengals, and I think we would have beat them.". "I tell the guys now, take it all in, because it goes quick," Rozier said. Central Catholic 14, FINAL, Newcomerstown 48, Malvern 42, FINAL(2OT), Warren JFK at St. Thomas Aquinas, canceled, Stark County High School Football:Week 8 Stark County football: Canton South, Northwest tied atop PAC-7; Green, GlenOak win, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin 17, Louisville24, FINAL 2OT, Mogadore 40, St. Thomas Aquinas18, FINAL, Malvern 28, Tusc. "I remember the brotherhood and the camaraderie that was shared among the players. McKinley competes in the Federal League, one of the oldest athletic conferences in Ohio. 6 Fairless 47, FINAL, No. It was Springfield at Lima Senior, Division I, Region 3 6. 20 He was born August 7, 1945 and graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1963, where he excelled in several sports, especially football. He retains vivid memories of rugged games against Cleveland St. Ignatius left tackle LeCharles Bentley. 81 at McKinley before playing for Ohio State, the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. vs. Canton McKinley (22-4) at Medina High School, Tuesday, . Michael Munoz, who played offensive tackle for Moeller, is based in Canton now, as an executive for Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company. 72, Les Thompson, was a senior offensive tackle and defensive end in '97. "They were in there for some time. The kids played and won all those games.". Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Rivalry:'Who wants it more': Breaking down key matchups, players for Canton McKinley-Massillon 2022. . 2 Lisbon Beaver 48, FINAL, No. The Bulldogs appeared so far gone that many fans headed for the Rubber Bowl exits midway through the fourth quarter. CANTON A lot of familiar faces gathered at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium this past weekend. 6 Hoover 38, FINAL, No. "Right then," Doss said, "I knew it was over.". Are you looking for something to do this weekend? I have two daughters, 11 and 9. He became a Browns fan decades before that. McKinley won 31-16 on the 25th anniversary of Ohio's first playoff season in 1972. Moeller represented the chance to finish off an epic year at 14-0. Colerain, which outscored its five tournament opponents 191-22, set a division Cincinnati Colerain The six Bulldogs who landed at Kent State didn't celebrate many wins in college. "The sentiment among McKinley fans was that the game against Ignatius was kind of the state championship game. "The story always changes. Tim Stried, Director of Information Services. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, 2022 OHSAA High School Football Playoff Brackets (Ohio) Region 1, Recap: McKinley vs. Massillon Washington 2022. In one shoe, the senior captain stunned the overflow crowd with an 88-yard touchdown dash. ', Moeller was Ohio's original playoff-era monster, McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals. 11 Orrville 22, No. Akron Archbishop Hoban at Twinsburg, Division II, Region 7 7. Pickerington North vs. 2. Wyoming (15-1) 26-6, OHSAA Football Finals Replay: A look back at 2022 state championship weekend in Canton, Marion Local, Coldwater and the OHSAA football playoffs' beast of the border, Midwest Athletic Conference, Ohio high school football scores | 2022 schedule for Stark County. Running backs coach Bob Neff gleefully skipped onto the field to retrieve the dislodged shoe before Armatas' kick made it 31-16. Some of the '97 backups wound up on the field at crucial times. We had the closest unit I was ever a part of.". "That's my foundation. I have no idea what was said. He played football for the McKinley Bulldogs, which won back to back state titles in the 1990s. Central Catholic (15-1) defeats Hoban (14-2) 28-21, South Range (16-0) defeats Ironton (15-1) 53-27, Canfield (14-1) defeats Bloom-Carroll (14-2) 35-14, St. Edward (14-1) vs. Springfield (13-1), 7:30, Marion Local (16-0) defeats Kirtland (15-1) 14-6, New Bremen (13-3) defeats Warren JFK (13-2) 38-6, Cle. DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP December 4, 2004 (at Canton Fawcett Stadium) Canton McKinley 3 7 0 0 10 (11-4) Cincinnati Colerain 6 17 20 7 50 (15-0) Coaches: Brian Cross (Canton McKinley); Kerry Coombs (Cincinnati Colerain) "Kenny, Ben Matt Curry, Fred Wilcox, Les Thompson I grew up with all these guys," said Doss, who works for the Robert Weiler Company (commercial real estate) in Columbus and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame this year. Branin, Marty was a standout on Mckinley's swim teams for four years. 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. In 1978 Page joined the Chicago Bears for four seasons. List of OHSAA football champions Read Edit View history The Ohio High School Athletic Association ( OHSAA) is the governing body of athletic programs for junior and senior high schools in the state of Ohio. Uniontown Lake at 5. He was the first defensive player to be named MVP since the awards inception. The lone sophomore to start on McKinley's '97 squad, Hall returned in 1998 on a team that repeated as state champs. Born in Canton on March 24, 1981, Mike has the distinction of winning championships on three levels. 17 Upper Arlington at Westerville Central, Southwest Ohio:Division I, Region 4 3. Ravenna at 7. Computer Rankings, Cincinnati Michael Munoz, who played offensive tackle for Moeller, is based in Canton now, as an executive for Hall of. St. Ignatius vs. 2. Massillon Washington at Canal Fulton Northwest, Division II, Region 8 7. McKinley Bulldogs Varsity Boys Football Canton, OH FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Football All-Time Roster McKinley Football History Previous Seasons All-Time Roster 2022-23 ( 57 players) Head Coach: Antonio Hall The line got a laugh. McKinley is also second in Ohio in win total. McKinley has won three State Championships in 198384, 200405, and 20052006. DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 13 Buchtel 33, FINAL, No. Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Student-Athletes, USA Cheer/NFHS Spirit Safety Certfication, Olympic Development Programs and National Governing Body Events, Association Application for Accreditation. Prior to the start of the current playoff format in Ohio high school football, McKinley had won seven AP poll titles. Sometimes when he got there on the blitz I came up when he got to the quarterback.". Northern Ohio -Division I State Semifinal - Lakewood St. Edward vs. Upper Arlington at Mansfield Arlin Field, Central Ohio -Division I State Semifinal -- Lakewood St. Edward vs. Upper Arlington at Mansfield Arlin Field, Southwest Ohio -Division I State Semifinal Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller vs. Springfield at Sidney Memorial Stadium, Division II State Semifinal Akron Archbishop Hoban vs. Avon at Parma Byers Field (, Division II State Semifinal Uniontown Green vs. Cincinnati Winton Woods at Westerville Central Warhawk Field, Division III State Semifinal Millersburg West Holmes vs. Chardon at Twinsburg Tiger Stadium, Division III State Semifinal Granville vs. Hamilton Badin at London Bowlus Field, Division IV State Semifinal Port Clinton vs. Youngstown Ursuline at Euclid Community Stadium, Division IV State Semifinal Clarksville Clinton-Massie vs. Carroll Bloom-Carroll at Jonathan Alder Performance Stadium at Volunteer Field, Division V State Semifinal Kirtland vs. Ottawa-Glandorf at Clyde Joe and Sharon Wilson Field, Division V State Semifinal Versailles vs. Canal Winchester Harvest Prep at London Bowlus Field, Division VI State Semifinal New Middletown Springfield vs. Carey at Euclid Community Stadium, Division VI State Semifinal West Jefferson vs. Coldwater at Piqua Alexander Stadium, Division VII State Semifinal Warren John F. 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Spectrum is the official television partner of the OHSAA. 1835 Harrison AveNW Lehman and Lincoln reverted to junior high schools, and Timken Senior High School and McKinley Senior High School were their replacements. ", "It almost felt like we won the state championship when we beat Ignatius," says Antonio Hall, who started at right guard for the '97 Bulldogs. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field, Central Ohio:Division I, Region 3 2. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. They came out and we had a great practice.". 50 Akron Archbishop Hoban vs. 2. Chardon at Ravenna, Division III, Region 11 6. It hit Thom McDaniels like a lightning bolt one morning. 7 Canton South 35, No. 11 Licking Heights 7, No. Each week during the seaso, Spectrum's televised games are available on Spectrum News 1, the Spectrum app and on. "When we see each other, it's almost like time never passes. In a 1985 championship showdown, Moeller overwhelmed McKinley 35-11. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. Columbus, OH 43214. McKinley); Kerry Coombs (Cincinnati Colerain) The All-Ohio tailback steamed around the left side and broke a tackle as he accelerated into a gap. 6 Hoover 21, Westerville South 27, FINAL, No. The Canton City School District announced that the head coach had been suspended, and later that he had been fired. He has spent years as a Canton-area pharmacist, most recently working for Veterans Affairs. Elyria at 7. 3 Lake County Perry 35, FINAL, No. The state swimming championships . Division IIToledo Central Catholic (15-1). Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit vs. 3. The OHSAA state playoffs start Friday, Oct. 28. Ohio high school football state semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Cincinnati Winton Woods vs. 1. "Finishing the job, winning that game, was exhilarating.". Athletic teams compete as the Canton McKinley Bulldogs in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Federal League. Born in Akron, Ohio, Munson grew up in Canton and graduated from Lehman High School. 9, Curry; No. "One, it was a misty and muggy night. We gained new teammates and friends. touchdown. They have been State Runners-Up eight times, and hold Ohio records for most appearances in the Championship game (11), Final Four appearances (23), and Sweet Sixteen appearances (48). Dover vs. 1. In 1985, he was named to the Stark County Aquatic Association and to Ohio State's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame in 2002. 1 Massillon 34, No. Sunbury Big Walnut at Mansfield Senior, Division II, Region 8 7. Westerville South, Division II, Region 8 9. senior quarterback Dominick Goodman rushed for a division record 259 yards and four The athletic world has seen some of the greatest athletes and coaches in history begin here in Canton. West Chester Lakota West vs. 1. 1997 Canton McKinley Bulldogs Undefeated State and National Championship Team 6 Jefferson Area 49, FINAL, Region 6: Avon 20, Toledo Central Catholic28, FINAL, Region 8: Cin. Zanesville (10-1) 6-3 Cincinnati But this was no time to blow off the tradition of the coach narrating the previous weekend's game film for the boosters. Prior to the start of the current playoff format in Ohio high school football, McKinley had won seven AP poll titles. 15 Dublin Scioto 17, No. Cincinnati Elder, Division I, Region 1 10. CIF does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system and will in no way accept liability for loss or harm incurred as a result to them. ", 1997 McKinley Football - Part 1:'The greatest accumulation of talent': Voices of McKinley's grand football champs, 25 years later, 1997 McKinley Football - Part 2:'An unbelievable noise every time we made a play': McKinley football crashes Ignatius dynasty. Regional Tournament Bracket "They housed us in an an auxiliary gym at Washington High School while the other game was finishing up," McDaniels recalls. On 10/28, the McKinley varsity football team won their home playoff game against GlenOak (Canton, OH) by a score of 40-22. 10 Mineral Ridge 7, No. Early 2023 football rankings. "When we got to play the state championship game and it was on Massillon's field, do you understand the feeling I had in my stomach?". No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! His son Owen was a senior lineman for the Hoover Vikings in 2022 this past season. Upper Arlington at Olentangy Liberty, Southwest Ohio:Division I, Region 4 3. Uniontown Green vs. 2. "I was a sophomore, in my first year on the varsity," Munoz said. 9 Berea-Midpark 24, No. Glenville (15-0) defeats Cin. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. 10 "Our only loss that year was in Altoona, Pennsylvania," Munoz said. Spectrum News 1 will televise the football state championship game live, with streaming available for the games at www.OHSAA.tv. It means as much as it did 25 years ago.". The first full Friday night of games followed the next evening. Late in the third quarter, an up-the-gut blitz and sack by Doss forced a fumble that was returned 22 yards for a touchdown by linebacker Stewart Lytle. (330) 956-7810 Hall, 39, is related to Canton icons Ronnie Harris, an Olympic boxing gold medalist, and Wayne Fontes, the winningest head coach in Detroit Lions history. A multi-sport standout, he was offered scholarships to many colleges but opted to play at Kent State University. CIF has added a link to the translation feature developed by Google Translate, a third party service which the CIF has no control over. "It gives me chills to look back," Peterson said. Aurora, Division III, Region 11 9. McKinley, playing on its home field, finished as runners-up for the third time to go with its three state championships. They have been State Runner-Up three times in 1977, 1985, and 2004. In the 9,000-plus days since they won Ohio's Division I playoff championship and finished No. fumbles within its own territory and fell behind 13th-ranked Canton McKinley 10-6 before Central Catholic 6, FINAL, Stark County High School Football:Around Stark County football: Northwest a league champion; Fairless, Louisville win, St. Thomas Aquinas 12, Central Catholic 49, FINAL, Massillon vs Canton. In 2018, Peterson expanded his business interests by opening a Nothing Bundt Cake franchise at Belden Village. Colerain def. The projector came back on. Stewart Lytle's son, Jonah, played for McKinley and is a redshirt freshman cornerback with the Cincinnati Bearcats. Cincinnati Indian Hill at 7. That's what we really cared about. "It wasn't until our senior year that we had a winning season. Mason at 8. Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. He played college football for Ohio State University, earned consensus All-American honors, and was a member of the 2002 national championship team. Anderson 42, Kings Mills 46, FINAL, OHSAA Football State Semifinals:OHSAA football statewide state semifinal pairings: Hoban vs. Massillon up next, Region 2: Olentangy Liberty 7, Springfield35, FINAL, Region 3: Gahanna Lincoln 25, New Albany17, FINAL, Region 4: Cin. "We knew when we beat Ignatius we were destined to win the championship," Mike Doss, a star junior in 1997, says now. Chaney 35, FINAL, No. 12 Streetsboro 21, No. Thom McDaniels follows his sons around the country. McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. London vs. 1. Cincinnati Princeton vs. 1. "We still see Coach McD as Coach McD. Visit Canton, the Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau, still has its offices based in downtown Canton. In 1967, Page was a first-round selection in the NFL/AFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, where he stayed for 11 seasons. 12 Malvern 43, No. She has the team hardware. 7 Glenville (15-0) defeats Cin. "There's ample opportunity to think about a lot of things when you mow for six hours," said McDaniels, head coach of the title team. It's hard for a public school to do what we did. He also has a Super Bowl ring from the Super Bowl XLI Champion Indianapolis Colts. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Download the App. December 4, 2004 (at Canton Fawcett Stadium) Cleveland Heights, Division I, Region 3 10. McKinley (Canton, Ohio) will open its season Saturday in arguably the finest prep stadium in the country. 1 in the land by USA Today, then at Ohio State. Macedonia Nordonia at Ravenna, Division II, Region 7 4. Receiver James Gamble recalls a powerful energy when game day arrived: "Rashan Hall came up to me and said, 'Gambino, you're going to have one of the best games of your career.'". We didn't think they had the depth to match ours. I found a niche, something I love and enjoy. I enjoy seeing Officer Pellegrino and all of the other guys. At Kentucky, he made first-team All-SEC two times, prior to a pro playing career. "There would be 15 guys over at somebody's house playing the college football video game. Born in Canton on March 24, 1981, Mike has the distinction of winning championships on three levels. Hall and Rozier were among six 1997 Bulldogs who wound up with football scholarships at Kent State, joining Matt Curry, James Gamble, Ben McDaniels and Steve Smith. All Rights Reserved. 6 McKinley 40, FINAL, No. 41, Jamar Martin, No. Cleveland St. Joseph (9-2) 13-6 FINAL (Akron Rubber Bowl) Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller (12-0, Coach Gerry Faust) def. 3 seed Knights rallied from a 22-13 second-quarter deficit to beat No. Rozier was gone. "We walked on the field and there was something like a fog," Munoz said. "Those 25 years have flown by," Hall said. Cincinnati Withrow, Division III, Region 9 10. Coaches, cell-tower techs, pharmacists, fathers, friends. "Even though we lost," Munoz says, "it's probably the best memory I have of playing football, just because of all of the history in the Massillon stadium, hearing my dad talking about his time playing for Paul Brown with the Bengals, facing Canton McKinley in the state finals. Hilliard Bradley, Division I, Region 4 9. December 4, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. We have arrived to Canton, where seven teams will be crowned Ohio State Champions at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium! That fellow you see up in the sky might be Fox, a cell-tower technician. The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) is the governing body of athletic programs for junior and senior high schools in the state of Ohio. "It was a back-and-forth game on a very warm night," recalls Hall. 7 Canton South 28, FINAL, No. Olmsted Falls, Division II, Region 7 12. 7 Canton South 56, No. Head coach Thom McDaniels preferred to spend every spare minute on Moeller prep, in that one last win would mean a 14-0 season, Ohio's Division I state championship, and the USA Today national poll title. Receivers from the 1997 team No. Springfield vs. 1. No. Lakota West vs. 2. "We won as brothers," said Gamble, who is a chef at Samantha's restaurant. With our '97 team, if someone in red and black did it, we all celebrated.". 1981 Ohio Division I State Championship Game: Canton McKinley vs Cincinnati Moeller The staff would go. All games listed kick off at 7 p.m., unless noted. Canton McKinley Bulldogs | 6-6. We just looked at them. Their 25th anniversary story the saga of the 1997 Bulldogs runs much deeper than three stars who went to Ohio State. "We couldn't get much going. All of the Bulldogs admitted as much. Clarksville Clinton-Massie vs. 3. In 2016 and '17, Ben and former St. Ignatius QB Dave Ragone, coached together with the Chicago Bears. The Yankees gave his locker to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and retired his jersey, number 15. Thom McDaniels stopped wondering the previous day if his Pups would play well. CIF disclaims and is not liable for any inaccuracies or problems that may be caused by the use of Google Translate feature on our website. St. Xavier at Princeton, Division I, Region 1 4. "We learned of the No. Cincinnati Colerain at 7. "I wish I still had the shoe. Pickerington Central at Newark Division I, Region 4 - 4. Massillon Washington vs. 1. Honoring his legacy, The City of Canton dedicated a minor league venue, Thurman Munson Stadium, and placed his Jersey in the stadium. Senior McKinley 2022:'This game means everything': Massillon football dominates start, cruises to win vs. McKinley, Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Rivalry:'Who wants it more': Breaking down key matchups, players for Canton McKinley-Massillon 2022, OHSAA Football Playoffs:OHSAA releases final high school football computer ratings, setting the playoff field, No. 73, Hall, was a 6-foot-4, 275-pound left guard in 1997, lining up next to the left tackle, Thompson. Lost to Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller 14-2: 1981 They had unbelievable athletes, for sure, and they proved it. It conducts state championship competitions in all the OHSAA-sanctioned sports. Gamble gave McKinley an early 60-yard touchdown catch in the first half on a crossing route off play action. Its the most wonderful time of year! Check out the latest updates, events, and new businesses open in Hall of Fame Village. He was a senior on the 1999 Bulldogs who lost to Perry in the second round of the playoffs. He played college football at Wittenberg, came home, and has worked for the Stark County Engineers the last 21 years.He rattles off the names of '97 teammates. I would pass it along to my son.". 2 Lake 16, No. Alan Page was born and raised in Canton. Moeller's last, best chance came when a penalty stuck McKinley in a second-and-14 from its own 12 midway through the fourth quarter. Ohio hs football regional semifinal primer. CIF does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system and will in no way accept liability for loss or harm incurred as a result to them. 3 Westerville South 7, FINAL, No. "I got a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. 7 Munson won three straight Golden Glove awards, and in over ten years with the Yankees, he averaged 0.292 in batting. The season never left him. 0 Copyright 2023, Visit Canton Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau. He was honored by the Canton Jaycees in 2010 with the 71st annual Distinguished Service Award. McKinley Senior High School is a public high school in Canton, Ohio, United States. All six divisions of the 1997 state title games were in Massillon's Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, part of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village,[9] is also home to the NFL's annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game (The Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Canton). Attendance (unofficial): 16,885. Canton McKinley senior point guard Paris Stokes is the Federal League Girls Basketball Player of the Year, as voted on by the league's head coaches and released Monday. In 1967, he joined the Cape Cod League, where he hit a 0.420 batting average and led his team to the league title. No. Massillon Washington High School to the NFL: Paul Brown No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! Where are the 1997 McKinley Bulldogs now? Tournament Bracket Since the playoff format began, McKinley has won three State Titles, in 1981, 1997, and 1998. 2 Mogadore 19, Poochie Snyder helps Canton South win two playoff games for first time; West Branch wins, Hoover, Jackson lose on road, OHSAA football statewide state semifinal pairings: Hoban vs. Massillon up next, Central Ohio high school football OHSAA regional final playoff recaps and scores, Tol. The remaining high school will retain the McKinley name, mascot, and colors. He also rotated in behind No. 1 West Branch 54, FINAL, No. They fought to national championships together, first at McKinley, where the 1997 Bulldogs were voted No. Hilliard Davidson, Southwest Ohio - Division I, Region 4 10. In February 2015, the Canton City School board approved closing Timken as a traditional four-year high school, thus making McKinley the city's only high school for the first time since Lehman became a high school in 1937. Others, including Travis Pellegrino, now a shift commander with the Canton Police Department, and Rob Thompson, a well-known local brass musician who goes by "Saxy Rob," did not. On 10/22, the McKinley varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Washington (Massillon, OH) by a score of 23-13. I got mad and threw them off the field. ', 1997 McKinley Football - Part 4:One shoe on, DeMarlo Rozier disappears into night in McKinley football's grand finale vs. Moeller. Jamar Martin, a third-year starter playing his last game before going to Ohio State, remembers soaking it all in. At the same time, it was a good experience. Greatest teams to never win national title. "The first thing that always comes back is how close everybody was," Lemmo said. "Massillon felt a little bit like it was a home stadium.". "When we do bump into each other now, it's as if time hasn't passed all that much.". Jan. 3, 2003 perhaps was the most. [9] In 1997, the stadium underwent a major renovation and a name change. Bellbrook vs. 1. It was 90 yards against St. Ignatius. Kyle was in his 14th year as the Ignatius head coach in 1996, when his team beat Canton McKinley 31-24 in a state semifinal battle at a packed Rubber Bowl. "We still have that bond to this day.". Cincinnati Moeller at Mason Division II, Region 5 - 3. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals, but Mighty Moe bounced back to beat Massillon 35-14 in the. John "Spider" Miller was in his 14th year on McKinley's coaching staff. New Albany vs. 1. (11-4) Michael Allen Doss (born March 24, 1981) is an American former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. 13 Buchtel 31, No. 7 Central Catholic 35, FINAL, No. Big back Grant Crosthwaite ran for 100 yards in the first half. "The Ignatius game was competitive," said quarterback Ben McDaniels. 16 Field 20, No. "The friendships have lasted," Lytle said. St. Marys Memorial vs. 1. Freshmen of the merged schools will attend the Freshmen Academy located at the current Timken High School, while grades 1012 attend the senior high school located at the current McKinley building. Updated: 7:25 PM EDT October 23, 2021. In a recent game against the Raiders in Las Vegas, the Texans took a 20-17 lead into the fourth quarter. Check out these upcoming events in Stark County! Under legendary coach, C.F. 24, Massillon42, FINAL, Lake Catholic 10, Central Catholic20, FINAL, St. Thomas Aquinas at Ravenna Southeast, canceled, Stark County football - Week 7:Louisville rallies, Hoover shows toughness, Kayden Davis runs wild, Central Catholic comeback, Northwest survives OT, Central Catholic 49, East Liverpool 6, FINAL, East Canton 47, Tusc. Cincinnati Elder, Division II, Region 1 10 out and we had a great practice. `` Akron... 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