I found a niche, something I love and enjoy. It was classic theater. 6 McKinley 14, No. In the 9,000-plus days since they won Ohio's Division I playoff championship and finished No. 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. The Bulldogs won the state championships from 1957 to 1960, and Marty won individual titles four times. Televised games are available on Spectrum News 1 on channel 1, the Spectrum News App and at OHSAA.tv. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. Lost to Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller 14-2: 1981 The Raiders, whose head coach is Ben's older brother Josh, rallied to win. 11 Orrville 22, No. "It was a back-and-forth game on a very warm night," recalls Hall. The kids grew up. On 11/4, the McKinley varsity football team lost their away playoff game against Mentor (OH) by a score of 19-14. 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing. ", "The Moeller guys went by us and looked at us," said Fred Wilcox, a McKinley senior. The following athletes from Canton went on to play professional sports. McKinley High School's enrollment peaked in the 1935 1936 school year with 4,000 students attending.[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. 0 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. She has the team hardware. Canton, Ohio 44708 In 1967, Page was a first-round selection in the NFL/AFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, where he stayed for 11 seasons. 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? Uniontown Green vs. 2. 5 Big Walnut 21, FINAL, No. Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. 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. Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. Troy at 8. [9] In 1997, the stadium underwent a major renovation and a name change. 1835 Harrison AveNW 2004 Division I Football Championships "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.". He was a senior on the 1999 Bulldogs who lost to Perry in the second round of the playoffs. Martin was a 6-foot, 240-pound fullback and linebacker who went to Ohio State and got drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2001. The remaining high school will retain the McKinley name, mascot, and colors. Cincinnati La Salle at Lakota East, Division III, Region 11 4. McKinley, playing on its home field, finished as runners-up for the third time In a recent game against the Raiders in Las Vegas, the Texans took a 20-17 lead into the fourth quarter. 1 Massillon 42, No. In the spring of 1976, the Canton City Schools closed all four high schools in the city. Elyria at 7. They looked big. With our '97 team, if someone in red and black did it, we all celebrated.". Get news, stories, and more in your inbox. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. He retains vivid memories of rugged games against Cleveland St. Ignatius left tackle LeCharles Bentley. [11][12][13][14] Wattley's Twitter account no longer exists. Now it was a fresh week. 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. "Play for your team. Attendance (unofficial): 16,885. Colerain def. Senior Medina vs. 1. It is the only high school in the Canton City School District and has two campuses: Downtown Campus (mostly known as Early College High School or Timken High School) and the main campus, which is known as McKinley Senior High School. 1 in USA Today's national rankings, the Bulldogs have scattered, but not so much as one might suppose. Rozier was gone. State Champions . Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field Division I, Region 2 - 6. We have arrived to Canton, where seven teams will be crowned Ohio State Champions at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium! Zanesville (10-1) 6-3 Cincinnati He led the Yankees in three World Series games with a.373 batting average and, in 1977, led the team to the World Championship. "Our guys' goal was to win it all," he said, "and that's what they did.". West Chester Lakota West vs. 1. 11 Licking Heights 7, No. "Looking back, it's still amazing. "That definitely added to the atmosphere. 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. Ohio high school football regional final playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Sometimes when he got there on the blitz I came up when he got to the quarterback.". 5 Northwest 14, FINAL, No. The Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Washington rivalry is the 13th most played rivalry in the nation, with 129 meetings between the schools. In 2016 and '17, Ben and former St. Ignatius QB Dave Ragone, coached together with the Chicago Bears. 3 Lake County Perry 35, FINAL, No. Ohio high school football state semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. and 4, 2004, Fawcett Stadium, Canton (Divisions I, III and IV) "The friendships have lasted," Lytle said. 7 Canton South 56, No. 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. It was Olmsted Falls, Division II, Region 7 12. Canton McKinley vs. 1. The athletic world has seen some of the greatest athletes and coaches in history begin here in Canton. In 1967, he joined the Cape Cod League, where he hit a 0.420 batting average and led his team to the league title. What's a national championship worth a quarter century later? "It occurred to me holy crap, it's been 25 years. Ohio high school football regional quarterfinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. "Everything going on that year was a motivator, and a little bit of a distraction," he said. Clarksville Clinton-Massie vs. 3. 10 Now she has the personal prize. Cincinnati Princeton vs. 1. After his McKinley run, Stewart played for Ohio Northern and earned a pharmaceutical degree. Website, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium1835 Harrison Ave NW Marty passed away on January 3, 2011. "We were on the field for practice at Fawcett, doing our stretching, and something wasn't right. . Branin, Marty was a standout on Mckinley's swim teams for four years. "There would be 15 guys over at somebody's house playing the college football video game. Peterson wore No. Phil Armatas' point-after kick made it 17-16, McKinley. He was honored by the Canton Jaycees in 2010 with the 71st annual Distinguished Service Award. Reynoldsburg at 8. 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. 6 Fairless 47, FINAL, No. The first full Friday night of games followed the next evening. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason Division II, Region 5 - 3. Cleveland St. Joseph (9-2) 13-6 FINAL (Akron Rubber Bowl) Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller (12-0, Coach Gerry Faust) def. Born in Canton on March 24, 1981, Mike has the distinction of winning championships on three levels. "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. CANTON, Ohio There's no debate as to who rules the gridiron in Stark County. 7 Canton South 28, FINAL, No. On 10/28, the McKinley varsity football team won their home playoff game against GlenOak (Canton, OH) by a score of 40-22. McKinley has won three State Championships in 198384, 200405, and 20052006. 2 Lake 13, FINAL, No. ", "Two things I remember," said McKinley running back DeMarlo Rozier. 3 Westerville South 7, FINAL, No. He played football for the McKinley Bulldogs, which won back to back state titles in the 1990s. He works as an inspector for Ohio Pools. "The sentiment among McKinley fans was that the game against Ignatius was kind of the state championship game. Under legendary coach, C.F. 9, Curry; No. Born in Akron, Ohio, Munson grew up in Canton and graduated from Lehman High School. Division IIToledo Central Catholic (15-1). 8, Fred Wilcox; No. 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). 14-2 Canton McKinley (10-2, Coach John Brideweser) 1978 Semifinals (Akron & Dayton) Berea def. McDaniels gave the ball to Rozier. Famous former coaches include Don Nehlen (West Virginia) and Ben Schwartzwalder (Syracuse). Central Catholic 7, Week 5 Stark County high school footballLake, Fairless football teams stay perfect, North Canton Hoover, Northwest, East Canton win, College football recruiting: New names emerge in Greater Akron/Canton player rankings, Ohio high school football:Stark County-area high school football midseason awards; breaking down league races, St. Thomas Aquinas 8, Rootstown56, FINAL, Central Catholic 42, Lutheran East 12, FINAL, Stark County high school football:Avantae Burt, DeAndre Church, Poochie Snyder lead GlenOak, Perry, Canton South football, respectively, Middletown (Del.) 20 Colerain, which outscored its five tournament opponents 191-22, set a division He and Peterson made plays that helped Ohio State win a national championship in 2022. Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller at Mason, Division I, Region 1 2. In Friday's Division II final, the Lake Blue Streaks fell 36-10 to Defiance. 81 at McKinley before playing for Ohio State, the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos. 11 GlenOak (4-7) W. 40-22: Regional Quarterfinals . 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. Springfield at Lima Senior Division I, Region 3 - 6. McKinley, playing on its home field, finished as runners-up for the third time to go with its three state championships. "It was the year the Frank Alberta locker room opened at Fawcett Stadium," he said. "We still see Coach McD as Coach McD. McKinley is also second in Ohio in win total. We played well enough defensively.". I was the will linebacker. 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. Watch this highlight video of the McKinley (Canton, OH) football team in its game Recap: McKinley vs. GlenOak 2022 on Oct 28, 2022. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. That was my contribution to the cause. New Albany vs. 1. Massillon Washington High School to the NFL: Paul Brown The date was Nov. 29, moving toward winter, but nobody in the stands was shivering. Cincinnati Elder, Division I, Region 1 10. 4658 Duckhorn Drive - Sacramento, CA 95834. He has spent years as a Canton-area pharmacist, most recently working for Veterans Affairs. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! Round One: 10/28: H: No. The translations should not be considered exact and only used as rough guide. Its the most wonderful time of year! (15-0) 12 Green 22, No. The lone sophomore to start on McKinley's '97 squad, Hall returned in 1998 on a team that repeated as state champs. 44, DeMarlo Rozier, joined Peterson as captains of the 1997 Bulldogs. The postseason culminates in the OHSAA state championship games, Dec. 1-4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. 6 Fairless 0, No. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. The No. Canton McKinley is 7th in the nation in football wins all-time, with 827 as of December 2017. He continues to return as an inspiration to his former high school team in the annual Massillon-McKinley Rivalry game. Division II: Tol. "Finishing the job, winning that game, was exhilarating.". 5 Big Walnut 35, FINAL, No. 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. Hall was a standout player on McKinley. Macedonia Nordonia at Ravenna, Division II, Region 7 4. 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. The six Bulldogs who landed at Kent State didn't celebrate many wins in college. DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 3 seed Knights rallied from a 22-13 second-quarter deficit to beat No. They fought to national championships together, first at McKinley, where the 1997 Bulldogs were voted No. He was a three-time All-American in the individual medleys. 72, Les Thompson, was a senior offensive tackle and defensive end in '97. He was named Most Valuable defensive player on the 2002 Ohio State National Championship team, and Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player ( MVP) in 2003. Visit Canton, the Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau, still has its offices based in downtown Canton. Coaches, cell-tower techs, pharmacists, fathers, friends. Upper Arlington at Westerville Central, Southwest Ohio:Division I, Region 4 3. Check out these upcoming events in Stark County! That left a Moeller linebacker with a chance to make a shoestring tackle. . "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. Brian Cross (Canton Wilcox's son, Brailon, was a junior cornerback and receiver at GlenOak. In 1978 Page joined the Chicago Bears for four seasons. and Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, Massillon (Divisions II, V and VI). Cincinnati Colerain High School 2 Lake 16, No. Canton McKinley vs. 1. Springfield at Lima Senior, Division I, Region 3 6. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. Mentor vs. 6. 1 St. Edward 42, FINAL, No. Ohio high school football regional semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. "One thing in the midst of a thousand good thoughts and feelings about that season was how well we managed a preseason," he said. Ben currently is passing game coordinator for the Houston Texans. 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. 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. 3 Michael Allen Doss (born March 24, 1981) is an American former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. No. Some of the '97 backups wound up on the field at crucial times. Chaney 35, FINAL, No. The season never left him. So, after a Tuesday practice, McDaniels made his way to the high school cafeteria to review McKinley's state semifinal comeback against St. Ignatius. "It was humbling," said Curry, who led Kent State in receiving yards in 2000. ", "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. 12 Malvern 43, No. Washington outscored opponents 477-6 for the season, only giving up the points in a 24-6 state championship game win over Canton McKinley. Canton McKinley def. "The selflessness we had on that team the great coaching.". His voice conveys a striking appreciation 25 years later. 10, James Gamble all live in Stark County. 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. He was named Most Valuable defensive player on the 2002 Ohio State National Championship team, and Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2003. "When we do bump into each other now, it's as if time hasn't passed all that much.". Pickerington Central vs. 1. "One of our wins was a close game against Massillon, in Cincinnati, that went down to the wire. MEDINA, Ohio - Solon and Midview both picked up big wins in the OHSAA Division I regional semifinals at Medina High School on Tuesday night. It's hard for a public school to do what we did. I feel like we still are. 27, Mike Doss, was a junior strong safety and tailback with the '97 Bulldogs. Ohio high school football state final playoff schedule and scores - live and final. "That's my foundation. 8 Jackson 0, No. 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. They had unbelievable athletes, for sure, and they proved it. 5 Northwest 49, FINAL, No. 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. 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. Granville at Hamilton Township, Division III, Region 12 5. He was the first defensive player to be named MVP since the awards inception. 7 Col. DeSales 7, No. "It gives me chills to look back," Peterson said. 13 Canton McKinley in a sectional final. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. We have arrived to Canton, where seven teams will be crowned Ohio. Honoring his legacy, The City of Canton dedicated a minor league venue, Thurman Munson Stadium, and placed his Jersey in the stadium. Lucky to advance? Jan. 3, 2003 perhaps was the most. It conducts state championship competitions in all the OHSAA-sanctioned sports. 2 Lisbon Beaver 48, FINAL, No. His greatest impact was as a coach at Canton McKinley where he taught for over 30 years. We root for Ben wherever he is coaching. "It was our calling. "The story always changes. 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Prior to the start of the current playoff format in Ohio high school football, McKinley had won seven AP poll titles. I was there with my Bulldog teammates. "When we see each other, it's almost like time never passes. "They housed us in an an auxiliary gym at Washington High School while the other game was finishing up," McDaniels recalls. 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. He gave up the McKinley head coaching job after the 1997 season. Canton, Ohio 44708, 227 2nd St. NWCanton, OH 44702(330) 454-1439toll free: (800) 552-6051. 7 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. 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"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.". Ohio High School Athletic Association. I missed an early throw I should have hit for a chunk. On 10/22, the McKinley varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Washington (Massillon, OH) by a score of 23-13. He played football for the McKinley Bulldogs, which won back to back state titles in the 1990s. Their 25th anniversary story the saga of the 1997 Bulldogs runs much deeper than three stars who went to Ohio State. ", 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. 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