7 Central Catholic 14, No. McKinley, playing on its home field, finished as runners-up for the third time ", Reach Steve at steve.doerschuk@cantonrep.com, What's a national championship worth a quarter century later, 'The greatest accumulation of talent': Voices of McKinley's grand football champs, 25 years later, 'An unbelievable noise every time we made a play': McKinley football crashes Ignatius dynasty, No national title for McKinley? As the city of Canton's population declined, so did city school enrollment. No. Lytle's scoop and score, an encore to his similar play in a tense playoff win over Toledo St. Francis, put McKinley up 24-16. Cincinnati Princeton vs. 1. Akron Archbishop Hoban at Twinsburg, Division II, Region 7 7. "That definitely added to the atmosphere. 12 Malvern 43, No. It hit Thom McDaniels like a lightning bolt one morning. He was the first defensive player to be named MVP since the awards inception. They have been State Runner-Up three times in 1977, 1985, and 2004. FEDERAL LEAGUE FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT; 1972 Uniontown Lake qualified for the State Championship (AA). 20, Rashan Hall, and No. Check out these upcoming events in Stark County! Jan. 3, 2003 perhaps was the most. Chaney 35, FINAL, No. Canton McKinley Famous Bulldogs include Percy Snow, Kenny Peterson, Marion Motley, Wayne Fontes, Ray Ellis, Jamar Martin, the late Pro Bowl linebacker John Grimsley, Ed Grimsley, Mike Doss, Reggie Corner and Josh McDaniels (Current Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach, former New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks coach, former Denver Broncos Head Coach). 2 Lake 33, FINAL, No. He was a senior on the 1999 Bulldogs who lost to Perry in the second round of the playoffs. He was honored by the Canton Jaycees in 2010 with the 71st annual Distinguished Service Award. Ohio high school football regional final playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Early in the second half, Ben McDaniels hit Gamble again, this time for a 51-yard TD on a fly pattern. Football. Tournament Bracket Cleveland St. Ignatius, Central Ohio -Division I, Region 3 9. 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He was an All-Star seven different years and was named the first Yankee Captain after Lou Gehrig. It's the second straight year all of the state finals will be at Benson Stadium. In 2018, Peterson expanded his business interests by opening a Nothing Bundt Cake franchise at Belden Village. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. Cincinnati Elder, Division I, Region 1 10. The Bulldogs appeared so far gone that many fans headed for the Rubber Bowl exits midway through the fourth quarter. ', Moeller was Ohio's original playoff-era monster, McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals. Now it was a fresh week. All Rights Reserved. In the spring of 1976, the Canton City Schools closed all four high schools in the city. 12 Streetsboro 21, No. It was 90 yards against St. Ignatius. But we definitely came in knowing we could beat McKinley if we played well.". putting on a record-setting performance to win its first state championship, 50-10. Born in Canton on March 24, 1981, Mike has the distinction of winning championships on three levels. 7 Canton South 56, No. 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. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason, Division II, Region 5 3. Big back Grant Crosthwaite ran for 100 yards in the first half. Ohio high school football state semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Student-Athletes, USA Cheer/NFHS Spirit Safety Certfication, Olympic Development Programs and National Governing Body Events, Association Application for Accreditation. Upper Arlington at Westerville Central, Southwest Ohio:Division I, Region 4 3. "We learned of the No. On February 25, 2015, Canton City Schools approved the "one community, one school" initiative by merging Timken High School into McKinley High School (also known as the pre-mentioned Early College High School), giving Canton a single high school for the first time since 1937. Early 2023 football rankings. "Those 25 years have flown by," Hall said. He also rotated in behind No. A new Visit Canton Welcome Center opened Friday at the Hall of Fame Village in Canton. Glenville (15-0) defeats Cin. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! 12 Alliance 21, No. 7 "It gives me chills to look back," Peterson said. Hilliard Bradley, Division I, Region 4 9. The Golden Flashes went 0-11 in 1998, 2-9 in '99, 1-10 in 2000 and 6-5 in 2001 under head coach Dean Pees, now the defensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons. After his McKinley run, Stewart played for Ohio Northern and earned a pharmaceutical degree. The Great American Rivalry Series which features the nation's top high school football rivalries has highlighted the rivalry 11 times since 2006. Now it is the 25th anniversary of McKinley conquest of Moeller, and the game still tugs Michael Munoz's heartstrings. Reach Steve at steve.doerschuk@cantonrep.com, 'The greatest accumulation of talent': Voices of McKinley's grand football champs, 25 years later, 'An unbelievable noise every time we made a play': McKinley football crashes Ignatius dynasty, No national title for McKinley? He succeeded only in dislodging Rozier's right Nike hightop. "When we see each other, it's almost like time never passes. In fact, in 1967 he scored a touchdown for Ignatius in the Browns' original home, Municipal Stadium, in what was called the Charity High School Game. 10 Salem 21, No. He played college football for Ohio State University, earned consensus All-American honors, and was a member of the 2002 national championship team. "One thing in the midst of a thousand good thoughts and feelings about that season was how well we managed a preseason," he said. St. Xavier at Princeton, Division I, Region 1 4. 10 6 Hoover 21, Westerville South 27, FINAL, No. Famous former coaches include Don Nehlen (West Virginia) and Ben Schwartzwalder (Syracuse). 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. Lost to Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller 14-2: 1981 Televised games are available on Spectrum News 1 on channel 1, the Spectrum News App and at OHSAA.tv. The OHSAA state playoffs begin Friday, Oct. 28. The Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Washington rivalry is the 13th most played rivalry in the nation, with 129 meetings between the schools. McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. Wilcox's son, Brailon, was a junior cornerback and receiver at GlenOak. Division I: Top-ranked Cincinnati Colerain (15-0) lost three I'm glad I'm working with him and not against him.". 5 Young. He led the Yankees in three World Series games with a.373 batting average and, in 1977, led the team to the World Championship. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. They fought to national championships together, first at McKinley, where the 1997 Bulldogs were voted No. On 11/4, the McKinley varsity football team lost their away playoff game against Mentor (OH) by a score of 19-14. 3 Westerville South 7, FINAL, No. Central Catholic (15-1) defeats Hoban (14-2) 28-21. The season never left him. The postseason culminates in the OHSAA state championship games, Dec. 1-4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. It's all good. London vs. 1. 6 Fairless 47, FINAL, No. The first full Friday night of games followed the next evening. He works as an inspector for Ohio Pools. 41, Jamar Martin, No. "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. ", "I didn't really notice Moeller's size," said Matt Curry, a McKinley receiver. 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, 1997 McKinley Football - Part 3:No national title for McKinley? 0 9, Curry; No. 12 Green 22, No. 3 Lake County Perry 35, FINAL, No. Cincinnati Princeton vs. 1. Gamble gave McKinley an early 60-yard touchdown catch in the first half on a crossing route off play action. Daily Fantasy . CANTON, Ohio There's no debate as to who rules the gridiron in Stark County. "It wasn't until our senior year that we had a winning season. Streaming is free for Spectrum subscribers and $9.99 per game for non-Spectrum subscribers. 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. 8, Fred Wilcox; No. 17 He gave up the McKinley head coaching job after the 1997 season. December 4, 2004 (at Canton Fawcett Stadium) 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing. All six divisions of the 1997 state title games were in Massillon's Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. Alan Page was born and raised in Canton. The athletic world has seen some of the greatest athletes and coaches in history begin here in Canton. 10 Mineral Ridge 7, No. Ohio high school football regional semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. "I tell the guys now, take it all in, because it goes quick," Rozier said. 72, Les Thompson, was a senior offensive tackle and defensive end in '97. Cleveland Heights, Division I, Region 3 10. 81 at McKinley before playing for Ohio State, the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos. "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?". "Mike and I worked hand in hand a lot," Lytle recalls. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. When it opened, it was the only high school in Canton. "We were a close-knit family then. Columbus St. Francis DeSales, Division IV, Region 16 10. "One of our wins was a close game against Massillon, in Cincinnati, that went down to the wire. "We were really blessed. The Canton City School District announced that the head coach had been suspended, and later that he had been fired. Moeller was Ohio's original playoff-era monster. Mason at 8. The coach completed his show-and-tell of McKinley's surge to a 20-19 victory. With our '97 team, if someone in red and black did it, we all celebrated.". McKinley is also second in Ohio in win total. 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. 8 Struthers 35, No. and Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, Massillon (Divisions II, V and VI). He was doing his "retirement job," operating a tractor/mower at Elms golf course. The six Bulldogs who landed at Kent State didn't celebrate many wins in college. 2 Lake 13, FINAL, No. 20 St. Ignatius vs. 2. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field, Division I, Region 2 6. Piqua at Clayton Northmont, Division III, Region 9 2. Pickerington North vs. 2. Upper Arlington at Olentangy Liberty, Southwest Ohio:Division I, Region 4 3. Thom McDaniels stopped wondering the previous day if his Pups would play well. "It occurred to me holy crap, it's been 25 years. 13 Buchtel 33, FINAL, No. But this was no time to blow off the tradition of the coach narrating the previous weekend's game film for the boosters. The remaining high school will retain the McKinley name, mascot, and colors. [9] In 1997, the stadium underwent a major renovation and a name change. Running backs coach Bob Neff gleefully skipped onto the field to retrieve the dislodged shoe before Armatas' kick made it 31-16. Olmsted Falls, Division II, Region 7 12. 6 Hoover 38, OHSAA football playoffs: Jackson, Lake rally; Canton Central Catholic, Northwest win big, Ohio high school football OHSAA playoff first-round scores for Greater Canton on Friday, No. No. ", "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. Lost to Akron St Vincent-St Mary 42-6: 1977 Canton McKinley beat Cleveland St Joseph 13-6 in the State Semifinals (AAA) Canton McKinley qualified for the State Championship (AAA). Pickerington Central vs. 1. Visit Canton, the Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau, still has its offices based in downtown Canton. 3 Mentor 19, FINAL, No. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Final Since the playoff format began, McKinley has won three State Titles, in 1981, 1997, and 1998. 6 Prior to the start of the current playoff format in Ohio high school football, McKinley had won seven AP poll titles. He was named Most Valuable defensive player on the 2002 Ohio State National Championship team, and Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player ( MVP) in 2003. ', "The people least prepared to manage notoriety and continued success were 16-, 17- and 18-year-old adolescents. At Kentucky, he made first-team All-SEC two times, prior to a pro playing career. He has spent recent years teaching and coaching in the Columbus area, most recently at Westland High School. Major Sporting Events in Americas Playing Field, Being the home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Village, Americas Playing Field is attracting. We played for each other. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. NEXT: Coaches, cell-tower techs, pharmacists, fathers, friends. Thornville Sheridan at 8. The kids played and won all those games.". Thom McDaniels follows his sons around the country. McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals, but Mighty Moe bounced back to beat Massillon 35-14 in the. State Champions . "I think they were trying to intimidate us. On 10/28, the McKinley varsity football team won their home playoff game against GlenOak (Canton, OH) by a score of 40-22. 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. On 10/22, the McKinley varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Washington (Massillon, OH) by a score of 23-13. McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals, but Mighty Moe bounced back to beat Massillon 35-14 in the. Heres a look at the Stark County-area week-by-weekschedulefor the2022 high school football season. "We still see Coach McD as Coach McD. Sunbury Big Walnut at Mansfield Senior, Division II, Region 8 7. Canton McKinley is 7th in the nation in football wins all-time, with 827 as of December 2017. Granville at Teays Valley, Division III, Region 12 3. Home 2022 State Championship Program 2022 State Matchups 2022 Championships Info 2022 Brackets 2022 Regional Matchups . In a recent game against the Raiders in Las Vegas, the Texans took a 20-17 lead into the fourth quarter. Michael Munoz, who played offensive tackle for Moeller, is based in Canton now, as an executive for Hall of. 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. Regional Tournament Bracket In 1971 the honor of being named both the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year and the APs NFL Most Valuable Player titles were won by Page. Head Coach Kerry Coombs. Attendance (unofficial): 16,885. Ravenna at 7. 7 Central Catholic 35, FINAL, No. Thursday. In the 9,000-plus days since they won Ohio's Division I playoff championship and finished No. (330) 956-7810 Cincinnati Indian Hill at 7. I was the will linebacker. "I went there a lot, sometimes for McKinley-Massillon games, often to scout Massillon. Lehman and Lincoln reverted to junior high schools, and Timken Senior High School and McKinley Senior High School were their replacements. Coaches, cell-tower techs, pharmacists, fathers, friends. Pickerington Central at Newark Division I, Region 4 - 4. "They housed us in an an auxiliary gym at Washington High School while the other game was finishing up," McDaniels recalls. and 4, 2004, Fawcett Stadium, Canton (Divisions I, III and IV) "After college, I played eight years of arena football with six different teams, and I had a blast doing it. 73, Hall, was a 6-foot-4, 275-pound left guard in 1997, lining up next to the left tackle, Thompson. 16 Perry 7, No. "When we do bump into each other now, it's as if time hasn't passed all that much.". Lancaster at 7. Watch this highlight video of the McKinley (Canton, OH) football team in its game Recap: McKinley vs. GlenOak 2022 on Oct 28, 2022. 1835 Harrison AveNW "Right then," Doss said, "I knew it was over.". Colerain def. Learn More. So, after a Tuesday practice, McDaniels made his way to the high school cafeteria to review McKinley's state semifinal comeback against St. Ignatius. The translations should not be considered exact and only used as rough guide. He continues to return as an inspiration to his former high school team in the annual Massillon-McKinley Rivalry game. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Marty's family moved to Canton where he attended Canton McKinley High School and excelled as a competitive swimmer. In the 9,000-plus days since they won Ohio's Division I playoff championship and finished No. Division IIToledo Central Catholic (15-1). McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals, but Mighty Moe bounced back to beat Massillon 35-14 in the '82 title game. fullback Mister Simpson added 105 yards rushing for the Cardinals, while senior tailback "Everything going on that year was a motivator, and a little bit of a distraction," he said. Peterson wore No. It's the most wonderful time of year! Hamilton Badin at Trotwood, Division IV, Region 15 2. 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"Those were the best days," Hall says. ", "The Moeller guys went by us and looked at us," said Fred Wilcox, a McKinley senior. Gerry Faust's squad defeated Canton McKinley 14-2 on a windy, snowy night in Akron. It conducts state championship competitions in all the OHSAA-sanctioned sports. Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. Cincinnati Winton Woods vs. 1. "Looking back, it's still amazing. Each week during the seaso, Spectrum's televised games are available on Spectrum News 1, the Spectrum app and on. Massillon Washington vs. 1. fumbles within its own territory and fell behind 13th-ranked Canton McKinley 10-6 before 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. Canton McKinley 50-10, 2004 Division I State Champions We'd go to Ponderosa with 25 or 30 of us. 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. Cincinnati Colerain Cincinnati Moeller at Mason Division II, Region 5 - 3. Cincinnati Withrow, Division III, Region 9 10. They had unbelievable athletes, for sure, and they proved it. View or request the Official Visit Canton Travel Guide. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. Washington outscored opponents 477-6 for the season, only giving up the points in a 24-6 state championship game win over Canton McKinley. 6 McKinley 14, No. His greatest impact was as a coach at Canton McKinley where he taught for over 30 years. That fellow you see up in the sky might be Fox, a cell-tower technician. 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). The Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championship games returned to town. Canton McKinley def. The regular season began Thursday, Aug. 18. 6 Fairless 0, No. In 2016 and '17, Ben and former St. Ignatius QB Dave Ragone, coached together with the Chicago Bears. Findlay vs. 2. 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. St. Clairsville vs. 1. Division I State Championship: Sat., March 11 at University of . Findlay vs. 2. They came out and we had a great practice.". senior quarterback Dominick Goodman rushed for a division record 259 yards and four The OHSAA state playoffs start Friday, Oct. 28. McKinley has won three State Championships in 198384, 200405, and 20052006. That's what we really cared about. Sometimes when he got there on the blitz I came up when he got to the quarterback.". DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Reynoldsburg at 8. He also has a Super Bowl ring from the Super Bowl XLI Champion Indianapolis Colts. 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.'". He played football for the McKinley Bulldogs, which won back to back state titles in the 1990s. That left a Moeller linebacker with a chance to make a shoestring tackle. Under legendary coach, C.F. "When we came out Moeller was getting off the bus. 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) Senior Landon Naylor, who went for 17 . - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 1 in the land by USA Today, then at Ohio State. In Friday's Division II final, the Lake Blue Streaks fell 36-10 to Defiance. Sometimes. Some of the '97 backups wound up on the field at crucial times. I enjoy seeing Officer Pellegrino and all of the other guys. 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. 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