REVIEW: 33rd Annual OHSAA Football Tournaments, December 3 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. Chardon at Ravenna, Division III, Region 11 6. 5 Northwest 14, FINAL, No. McKinley has won three State Championships in 198384, 200405, and 20052006. "That's my foundation. "I was a sophomore, in my first year on the varsity," Munoz said. A year later, the Yankees drafted him and he is the only player ever named Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player. They had unbelievable athletes, for sure, and they proved it. 4080 Roselea Place. Central Catholic (15-1) defeats Hoban (14-2) 28-21, Division V: South Range (16-0) defeats Ironton (15-1) 53-27, Division III: Canfield (14-1) defeats Bloom-Carroll (14-2) 35-14, Division I: St. Edward (14-1) vs. Springfield (13-1), 7:30, Division VI: Marion Local (16-0) defeats Kirtland (15-1) 14-6, Division VII: New Bremen (13-3) defeats Warren JFK (13-2) 38-6, Division IV: Cle. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field, Division I, Region 2 6. Thursday. Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. 14-2 Canton McKinley (10-2, Coach John Brideweser) 1978 Semifinals (Akron & Dayton) Berea def. Now he is on Hall's McKinley coaching staff. President Donald Trump awarded Page the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018, an award to recognize people who have contributed to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. Ignatius had the ball with a 19-6 lead when McDaniels stopped the projector, and announced in the dark: "This is the point at which all the people who left the game Saturday don't get to stay.". The All-Ohio tailback steamed around the left side and broke a tackle as he accelerated into a gap. Early in the second half, Ben McDaniels hit Gamble again, this time for a 51-yard TD on a fly pattern. CANTON A lot of familiar faces gathered at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium this past weekend. Copyright 2023, Visit Canton Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau. It was 70 yards against Massillon. 1 national ranking in May and had the weekly success to essentially 'run the table. He was the first defensive player to be named MVP since the awards inception. Pickerington Central at Newark Division I, Region 4 - 4. 8, Fred Wilcox; No. The first full Friday night of games followed the next evening. It was classic theater. Cincinnati Indian Hill at 7. 8 Jackson 0, No. In 2018, Peterson expanded his business interests by opening a Nothing Bundt Cake franchise at Belden Village. 61, Cherry, a 6-2, 270-pound senior, at defensive tackle. Attendance (unofficial): 16,885. 15 Dublin Scioto 17, No. Fairfield, Division II, Region 6 11. Heads on a swivel, the 1997 McKinley Bulldogs turned from the Cleveland St. Ignatius miracle to the Cincinnati Moeller meteor. "Our guys' goal was to win it all," he said, "and that's what they did.". I was the will linebacker. "It occurred to me holy crap, it's been 25 years. 1 West Branch 54, FINAL, No. That was my contribution to the cause. The next day, Paul Brown Tiger Stadium was still filling up when Moeller quarterback Ryan Cooper threw an out cut on the first play from scrimmage. (11-4) Uniontown Lake at 5. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. Wilcox's son, Brailon, was a junior cornerback and receiver at GlenOak. 3 Dover vs. 1. December 4, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. A multi-sport standout, he was offered scholarships to many colleges but opted to play at Kent State University. 2 Lake 33, FINAL, No. Medina vs. 1. "We won as brothers," said Gamble, who is a chef at Samantha's restaurant. "One, it was a misty and muggy night. Lakota West vs. 2. Lancaster at 7. "It was our calling. McKinley, playing on its home field, finished as runners-up for the third time 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. When it opened, it was the only high school in Canton. 73, Hall, was a 6-foot-4, 275-pound left guard in 1997, lining up next to the left tackle, Thompson. "Finishing the job, winning that game, was exhilarating.". They looked big. Hamilton Badin at Trotwood-Madison, Northern Ohio -ivision I, Region 1 11. Thornville Sheridan at 8. No. "I couldn't imagine them being any bigger than the guys we had Kenny Peterson, Jamar Martin and a lot of other big, strong guys.". John "Spider" Miller was in his 14th year on McKinley's coaching staff. The athletic world has seen some of the greatest athletes and coaches in history begin here in Canton. fumbles within its own territory and fell behind 13th-ranked Canton McKinley 10-6 before It's the most wonderful time of year! "The selflessness we had on that team the great coaching.". He played college football for Ohio State University, earned consensus All-American honors, and was a member of the 2002 national championship team. Computer Rankings, Cincinnati I played with Josh Cribbs and James Harrison. 5 Big Walnut 35, FINAL, No. The Cowboys finished 11-0 defeating . 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing. Since the playoff format began, McKinley has won three State Titles, in 1981, 1997, and 1998. "Massillon felt a little bit like it was a home stadium.". Spectrum is the official television partner of the OHSAA. 2 Steubenville 33, FINAL, 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. Visit Canton, the Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau, still has its offices based in downtown Canton. He played football for the McKinley Bulldogs, which won back to back state titles in the 1990s. Some of the '97 backups wound up on the field at crucial times. Learn More. Streaming is free for Spectrum subscribers and $9.99 per game for non-Spectrum subscribers. After high school, Page played college football at the University of Notre Dame, including playing on the national championship team in 1966 and was a consensus All-American. "When we were kids we promised ourselves that when we made it to the next level we would give ourselves a chance to be state champions," Doss said. "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. Pickerington Central at Newark, Division I, Region 4 4. It means as much as it did 25 years ago.". Coaches: 17 6 Hoover 38, FINAL, No. CIF Disclaimer Regarding the Use of Google Translate. Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller at Mason, Division I, Region 1 2. "I remember getting flagged for an early holding penalty at Altoona and the referee walked by and said, 'Welcome to Pennsylvania football.'. They won hands down, and they had the better team that day.". The Great American Rivalry Series which features the nation's top high school football rivalries has highlighted the rivalry 11 times since 2006. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! 7 Col. DeSales 7, No. McKinley High School's enrollment peaked in the 1935 1936 school year with 4,000 students attending.[2]. It's the second straight year all of the state finals will be at Benson Stadium. 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. 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. 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. "I told them to stay in the locker room until they were ready to come out and practice the way we're supposed to practice. Champions [ edit] [1] See also [ edit] 8 Jackson 28, FINAL, No. After his McKinley run, Stewart played for Ohio Northern and earned a pharmaceutical degree. 2 Lake 16, No. Michael Munoz, who played offensive tackle for Moeller, is based in Canton now, as an executive for Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company. Massillon Washington at Canal Fulton Northwest, Division II, Region 8 7. So, after a Tuesday practice, McDaniels made his way to the high school cafeteria to review McKinley's state semifinal comeback against St. Ignatius. 51, Leisure, was a 6-2, 240-pound senior right tackle for the '97 Bulldogs. Cincinnati Colerain at 7. 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Medina at Brunswick, Central Ohio:Division I, Region 3 4. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! I'm glad I'm working with him and not against him.". In Class AA, Wyoming won its first state championship under Bob Lewis. Now it was a fresh week. In 1985 he was appointed Special Assistant Attorney General and soon thereafter was promoted to the position of Attorney General. Canton McKinley is 7th in the nation in football wins all-time, with 827 as of December 2017. I would pass it along to my son.". It hardly seemed that way when Moeller took a 16-10 halftime lead, despite changing QBs because of an injury to Cooper. Marysville at Hilliard Darby (, Division II, Region 5 5. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Alan Page was born and raised in Canton. 2 Lisbon Beaver 48, No. West Chester Lakota West vs. 1. Clarksville Clinton-Massie vs. 3. 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Among Moeller's giants was left tackle Michael Munoz, whose father, former Bengal Anthony Munoz, would be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame two months later. Thom McDaniels follows his sons around the country. Daily Fantasy . 2022 OHSAA football state championship schedule. Jamar Martin, a third-year starter playing his last game before going to Ohio State, remembers soaking it all in. We just looked at them. Cincinnati Winton Woods vs. 6. McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals, but Mighty Moe bounced back to beat Massillon 35-14 in the. His voice conveys a striking appreciation 25 years later. Mentor vs. 6. The kids grew up. Hall was a standout player on McKinley. Born in Canton on March 24, 1981, Mike has the distinction of winning championships on three levels. McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. He gave up the McKinley head coaching job after the 1997 season. 5 Dawson-Bryant 67, FINAL, Stark County High School Football:OHSAA football playoffs: Jackson, Lake rally; Canton Central Catholic, Northwest win big, OHSAA Football Playoffs:Ohio high school football OHSAA playoff first-round scores for Greater Canton on Friday, No. 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. Where are the 1997 McKinley Bulldogs now? Athletic teams compete as the Canton McKinley Bulldogs in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Federal League. 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing.'. I enjoy seeing Officer Pellegrino and all of the other guys. At the same time, it was a good experience. 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. I found a niche, something I love and enjoy. Cleveland Heights, Division I, Region 3 10. Doss continues to serve the Canton community through his Make a Difference Foundation, and his annual football camp at Canton's Fawcett Stadium, which draws 200 students each year. "They were in there for some time. Division IIToledo Central Catholic (15-1). "The friendships have lasted," Lytle said. "Looking back, it's still amazing. "The sentiment among McKinley fans was that the game against Ignatius was kind of the state championship game. He was reelected in 1998, 2004, and 2010. The regular season began Thursday, Aug. 18. 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. Check out the latest updates, events, and new businesses open in Hall of Fame Village. McKinley (Canton, Ohio) will open its season Saturday in arguably the finest prep stadium in the country. No. DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Big back Grant Crosthwaite ran for 100 yards in the first half. Reynoldsburg at 8. St. Marys Memorial vs. 1. 7 Central Catholic 14, No. All six divisions of the 1997 state title games were in Massillon's Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. putting on a record-setting performance to win its first state championship, 50-10. He played football for the McKinley Bulldogs, which won back to back state titles in the 1990s. 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.'". The kids played and won all those games.". 9 Berea-Midpark 24, No. On 11/4, the McKinley varsity football team lost their away playoff game against Mentor (OH) by a score of 19-14. It's hard for a public school to do what we did. Stewart Lytle's son, Jonah, played for McKinley and is a redshirt freshman cornerback with the Cincinnati Bearcats. 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. He continues to return as an inspiration to his former high school team in the annual Massillon-McKinley Rivalry game. Brian Cross (Canton Sometimes when he got there on the blitz I came up when he got to the quarterback.". 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. He has spent recent years teaching and coaching in the Columbus area, most recently at Westland High School. I got mad and threw them off the field. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. That's what we really cared about. Hilliard Davidson, Southwest Ohio - Division I, Region 4 10. View or request the Official Visit Canton Travel Guide. All games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Division I: Top-ranked Cincinnati Colerain (15-0) lost three Born in Akron, Ohio, Munson grew up in Canton and graduated from Lehman High School. I was there with my Bulldog teammates. "I've been asked about that play over the years," Rozier said. 13 Canton McKinley in a sectional final. All Rights Reserved. The original McKinley building on Market Avenue North was opened on March 27, 1918. 10, James Gamble all live in Stark County. "I've always loved Massillon's stadium," McKinley quarterback Ben McDaniels said. Upper Arlington at Westerville Central, Southwest Ohio:Division I, Region 4 3. "One of our wins was a close game against Massillon, in Cincinnati, that went down to the wire. Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Glenville (15-0) defeats Cin. Football. In 1978 Page joined the Chicago Bears for four seasons. "The Ignatius game was competitive," said quarterback Ben McDaniels. Round One: 10/28: H: No. 7 Central Catholic 35, FINAL, No. 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? More Videos; Oct 29, 2022 @ 5:04pm. Columbus, OH 43214. "Our only loss that year was in Altoona, Pennsylvania," Munoz said. Canton McKinley 50-10, 2004 Division I State Champions He was born August 7, 1945 and graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1963, where he excelled in several sports, especially football. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. Ohio high school football regional semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. 10 Salem 21, No. Website, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium1835 Harrison Ave NW 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing. List of Ohio High School Athletic Association championships, "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site", Ohio High School Athletic Association official website, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_OHSAA_football_champions&oldid=1125599228, This page was last edited on 4 December 2022, at 21:42. ", Reach Steve at [email protected], 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? 4658 Duckhorn Drive - Sacramento, CA 95834. and 4, 2004, Fawcett Stadium, Canton (Divisions I, III and IV) 6 McKinley 40, FINAL, No. "We still see Coach McD as Coach McD. Akron Archbishop Hoban vs. 2. Springfield vs. 1. Its the most wonderful time of year! 5 Northwest 49, FINAL, No. Cincinnati La Salle at Lakota East, Division III, Region 11 4. 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. Cincinnati Colerain London vs. 1. McKinley is also second in Ohio in win total. McKinley); Kerry Coombs (Cincinnati Colerain) 11 Orrville 22, No. He was named Most Valuable defensive player on the 2002 Ohio State National Championship team, and Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2003. Senior Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. Columbus St. Francis DeSales, Division IV, Region 16 10. senior quarterback Dominick Goodman rushed for a division record 259 yards and four 1 in USA Today's national rankings, the Bulldogs have scattered, but not so much as one might suppose. Piqua at Clayton Northmont, Division III, Region 9 2. "We knew when we beat Ignatius we were destined to win the championship," Mike Doss, a star junior in 1997, says now. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. "I remember the brotherhood and the camaraderie that was shared among the players. 7 Prior to the start of the current playoff format in Ohio high school football, McKinley had won seven AP poll titles. Honoring his legacy, The City of Canton dedicated a minor league venue, Thurman Munson Stadium, and placed his Jersey in the stadium. McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. Moeller 38, Lakota West20, FINAL, OHSAA Football Playoffs:Central Ohio high school football OHSAA regional final playoff recaps and scores, Region 11: Bloom-Carroll 38, Col. Watterson28, FINAL, Region 12: Hamilton Badin 17, Tippecanoe20, FINAL, Region 17: South Range 49, Lake County Perry21, FINAL, Region 18: Elmwood 38, Liberty Center49, FINAL, Region 19: Harvest Prep 0, Ironton34, FINAL, Region 20: Valley View 21, Milton-Union7, FINAL, All games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Division II: Tol. From Olympic Gold medal winners to the Athlete of the Century, Canton is the proud home to these individuals who have stood out among their peers in their athletic achievements. What's a national championship worth a quarter century later? 0 He and Peterson made plays that helped Ohio State win a national championship in 2022. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. "I tell the guys now, take it all in, because it goes quick," Rozier said. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason Division II, Region 5 - 3. The date was Nov. 29, moving toward winter, but nobody in the stands was shivering. State Champions . Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field, Central Ohio:Division I, Region 3 2. 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. McKinley has had several players move on to the NBA, including Nick Weatherspoon, Phil Hubbard, Gary Grant, Eric Snow, Michael Hawkins, and Keith McLeod. He also rotated in behind No. I have two daughters, 11 and 9. In 1967, he joined the Cape Cod League, where he hit a 0.420 batting average and led his team to the league title. 27, Mike Doss, was a junior strong safety and tailback with the '97 Bulldogs. He works as an inspector for Ohio Pools. McKinley competes in the Federal League, one of the oldest athletic conferences in Ohio. He has spent years as a Canton-area pharmacist, most recently working for Veterans Affairs. 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. 3 Lake County Perry 35, FINAL, No. 5 Big Walnut 21, FINAL, No. But it wasn't as if they had spent three hours getting their ears boxed. Macedonia Nordonia at Ravenna, Division II, Region 7 4. In a recent game against the Raiders in Las Vegas, the Texans took a 20-17 lead into the fourth quarter. By 1943, it was one of four high schools, as enrollment in the city schools dictated Lehman High School, Lincoln High School, and Timken Vocational High School be opened. 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. December 4, 2004 (at Canton Fawcett Stadium) 11 Licking Heights 7, No. "Mike and I worked hand in hand a lot," Lytle recalls. Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Student-Athletes, USA Cheer/NFHS Spirit Safety Certfication, Olympic Development Programs and National Governing Body Events, Association Application for Accreditation. Washington outscored opponents 477-6 for the season, only giving up the points in a 24-6 state championship game win over Canton McKinley. 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