Lakota West vs. 2. Prior to the start of the current playoff format in Ohio high school football, McKinley had won seven AP poll titles. We root for Ben wherever he is coaching. 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. 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. Final Chardon at Ravenna, Division III, Region 11 6. They had unbelievable athletes, for sure, and they proved it. Head Coach Kerry Coombs. 8 Jackson 28, FINAL, No. "The story always changes. NEXT: Coaches, cell-tower techs, pharmacists, fathers, friends. Akron Archbishop Hoban vs. 2. . Division I: Top-ranked Cincinnati Colerain (15-0) lost three It's all good. 9, Curry; No. That's what we really cared about. Computer Rankings, Cincinnati Ben currently is passing game coordinator for the Houston Texans. "It was the year the Frank Alberta locker room opened at Fawcett Stadium," he said. Piqua at Clayton Northmont, Division III, Region 9 2. 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McKinley has had several players move on to the NBA, including Nick Weatherspoon, Phil Hubbard, Gary Grant, Eric Snow, Michael Hawkins, and Keith McLeod. 3 The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. "It gives me chills to look back," Peterson said. 1 West Branch 52, FINAL, No. The postseason culminates in theOHSAA state championship games, Dec. 1-4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. Wilcox's son, Brailon, was a junior cornerback and receiver at GlenOak. He was an All-Star seven different years and was named the first Yankee Captain after Lou Gehrig. I have no idea what was said. Massillon Washington at Canal Fulton Northwest, Division II, Region 8 7. Its the most wonderful time of year! McKinley has won three State Championships in 198384, 200405, and 20052006. Moeller represented the chance to finish off an epic year at 14-0. ', One shoe on, DeMarlo Rozier disappears into night in McKinley football's grand finale vs. Moeller, McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997, Nothing Bundt Cake franchise at Belden Village, elected to the College Football Hall of Fame this year, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. McKinley Senior High School is a public high school in Canton, Ohio, United States. "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. 6 Hoover 21, Westerville South 27, FINAL, No. Phil Armatas' point-after kick made it 17-16, McKinley. Granville at Teays Valley, Division III, Region 12 3. The state swimming championships . ", "Two things I remember," said McKinley running back DeMarlo Rozier. CIF has added a link to the translation feature developed by Google Translate, a third party service which the CIF has no control over. The remaining high school will retain the McKinley name, mascot, and colors. 27, Mike Doss, was a junior strong safety and tailback with the '97 Bulldogs. "The first thing that always comes back is how close everybody was," Lemmo said. Coaches: The postseason culminates in the OHSAA state championship games, Dec. 1-4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. I was there with my Bulldog teammates. In 1985 he was appointed Special Assistant Attorney General and soon thereafter was promoted to the position of Attorney General. In a 1985 championship showdown, Moeller overwhelmed McKinley 35-11. "We still have that bond to this day.". The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field Division I, Region 2 - 6. "I was a sophomore, in my first year on the varsity," Munoz said. 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing. "I've been asked about that play over the years," Rozier said. He was born August 7, 1945 and graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1963, where he excelled in several sports, especially football. All games listed kick off at 7 p.m., unless noted. Bellbrook vs. 1. 15 Carrollton 13, No. 50 Lucky to advance? Moeller came to play, under 16th-year with head coach Steve Klonne. He has spent years as a Canton-area pharmacist, most recently working for Veterans Affairs. Martin was a 6-foot, 240-pound fullback and linebacker who went to Ohio State and got drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2001. Where are the 1997 McKinley Bulldogs now? He was doing his "retirement job," operating a tractor/mower at Elms golf course. They also voted Lake's Ashley Phipps-Komo as Federal League Coach of the . He was a three-time All-American in the individual medleys. 3 seed Knights rallied from a 22-13 second-quarter deficit to beat No. Cincinnati Princeton vs. 1. 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. Cleveland Heights, Division I, Region 3 10. Akron Archbishop Hoban at Twinsburg, Division II, Region 7 7. McDaniels gave the ball to Rozier. 81 at McKinley before playing for Ohio State, the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos. I'm just living a regular life.". 10 Mineral Ridge 7, No. McKinley, playing on its home field, finished as runners-up for the third time to go with its three state championships. No. "Looking back, it's still amazing. Born in Akron, Ohio, Munson grew up in Canton and graduated from Lehman High School. ', 1997 McKinley Football - Part 4:One shoe on, DeMarlo Rozier disappears into night in McKinley football's grand finale vs. Moeller. MEDINA, Ohio - Solon and Midview both picked up big wins in the OHSAA Division I regional semifinals at Medina High School on Tuesday night. Heads on a swivel, the 1997 McKinley Bulldogs turned from the Cleveland St. Ignatius miracle to the Cincinnati Moeller meteor. [9] In 1997, the stadium underwent a major renovation and a name change. Massillon Washington vs. 1. 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. ", 1997 McKinley Football - Part 3:No national title for McKinley? 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. Uniontown Lake at 5. 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. 13 Canton McKinley in a sectional final. St. Xavier at Princeton, Division I, Region 1 4. Ohio High School Athletic Association. Canton McKinley vs. 1. Stewart Lytle's son, Jonah, played for McKinley and is a redshirt freshman cornerback with the Cincinnati Bearcats. McKinley, playing on its home field, finished as runners-up for the third time Aurora, Division III, Region 11 9. 6 Michael Munoz, who played offensive tackle for Moeller, is based in Canton now, as an executive for Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company. "When we came out Moeller was getting off the bus. Macedonia Nordonia at Ravenna, Division II, Region 7 4. 5 Northwest 14, FINAL, No. McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. 7 Central Catholic 14, No. Greater Canton high school football: Stark County-area team-by-team 2022 high school football schedules, Stark County high school football:GlenOak, Green, Northwest, Tuslaw, Carrollton win high school football season openers, Jackson Polar Bears football: 'Where my heart's been' -Jay Rohr settles in as Jackson football head coach, Massillon Tigers football: Massillon football star Freddie Lenix Jr. commits to Kent State, Stark County Football:Week 3 recaps: North Canton Hoover, Jackson, Lake, Perry, Massillon all win, Lake Blue Streaks football: 'Tired of being close' -Lake Blue Streaks football looks for breakthrough in 2022, Ohio high school football:Week 4 high school football roundup: Perry rallies past Canton McKinley; Hoover routs Louisville, Tusky Valley35, Tusc. He also has a Super Bowl ring from the Super Bowl XLI Champion Indianapolis Colts. 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. Parma Heights Valley Forge at 6. A year later, the Yankees drafted him and he is the only player ever named Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player. "We were really blessed. McKinley competes in the Federal League, one of the oldest athletic conferences in Ohio. Ryan Brinson led the Bulldogs with 93 yards rushing, including a 56-yarder for a We have arrived to Canton, where seven teams will be crowned Ohio State Champions at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium! There he won the 200 individual medley race in 1962 and 1963. 6 McKinley 40, FINAL, No. REVIEW: 33rd Annual OHSAA Football Tournaments, December 3 8 Jackson 0, No. It's the second straight year all of the state finals will be at Benson Stadium. 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). Lancaster at 7. He continues to return as an inspiration to his former high school team in the annual Massillon-McKinley Rivalry game. Gerry Faust's squad defeated Canton McKinley 14-2 on a windy, snowy night in Akron. he would say, 'Hey, Stew, I'm blitzing, make sure you cover the flats, because I'm going in. Canton McKinley def. The 23,000-seat facility will host eight McKinley home games this season as well as the Ohio High School Athletic Association state championship games. They came out and we had a great practice.". St. Marys Memorial vs. 1. 11 Orrville 22, No. That fellow you see up in the sky might be Fox, a cell-tower technician. The Great American Rivalry Series which features the nation's top high school football rivalries has highlighted the rivalry 11 times since 2006. Updated: 7:25 PM EDT October 23, 2021. 2004 Division I Football Championships No. London vs. 1. Photographer David Stewart has posted a new gallery McKinley @ Washington containing 139 photos. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field, Central Ohio:Division I, Region 3 2. CANTON A lot of familiar faces gathered at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium this past weekend. 10 Salem 21, No. 41, Jamar Martin, No. "They were in there for some time. 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. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. I enjoy seeing Officer Pellegrino and all of the other guys. The All-Ohio tailback steamed around the left side and broke a tackle as he accelerated into a gap. Branin, Marty was a standout on Mckinley's swim teams for four years. Colerain def. 3 Westerville South 7, FINAL, No. McKinley High School's enrollment peaked in the 1935 1936 school year with 4,000 students attending.[2]. 6 Hoover 38, FINAL, No. Zanesville (10-1) 6-3 Cincinnati Football. Early in the second half, Ben McDaniels hit Gamble again, this time for a 51-yard TD on a fly pattern. Canton McKinley 50-10, 2004 Division I State Champions I would pass it along to my son.". Now it was a fresh week. 5 Big Walnut 35, FINAL, 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. Upper Arlington at Olentangy Liberty, Southwest Ohio:Division I, Region 4 3. Findlay vs. 2. ", 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. No. Honoring his legacy, The City of Canton dedicated a minor league venue, Thurman Munson Stadium, and placed his Jersey in the stadium. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The OHSAA state playoffs begin Friday, Oct. 28. 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. 15 Dublin Scioto 17, No. ', Moeller was Ohio's original playoff-era monster, McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals. putting on a record-setting performance to win its first state championship, 50-10. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason Division II, Region 5 - 3. Spectrum News 1 will televise the football state championship game live, with streaming available for the games at www.OHSAA.tv. The athletic world has seen some of the greatest athletes and coaches in history begin here in Canton. Springfield vs. 1. 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? Watch this highlight video of the McKinley (Canton, OH) football team in its game Recap: McKinley vs. GlenOak 2022 on Oct 28, 2022. The Canton City School District announced that the head coach had been suspended, and later that he had been fired. "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.". The rivalry is also tied for the nation's 14th oldest, dating back to 1894 and was profiled in the November 14, 1994 issue of Sports Illustrated. "Those were the best days," Hall says. 11 Licking Heights 7, No. Pickerington Central at Newark, Division I, Region 4 4. Spacing out six championship games in one stadium was tricky. "It was our calling. The Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championship games were split between Fawcett Stadium and nearby Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon between 1991-2014, and all football state championship games were played at the stadium in 2017 and 2018. 7 Canton South 35, No. Hilliard Davidson, Southwest Ohio - Division I, Region 4 10. St. John Bosco, Mater Dei, Valdosta, and Washington (Massillon) make the list. Jamar Martin, a third-year starter playing his last game before going to Ohio State, remembers soaking it all in. "We walked on the field and there was something like a fog," Munoz said. "So it was 88 yards against Moeller. 6 Fairless 0, No. 7 Col. DeSales 7, No. 7 Canton McKinley Bulldogs | 6-6. 9 Berea-Midpark 24, No. A look at the Buckeye State's top football teams in the MaxPreps Computer Rankings and final Associated Press State Poll. McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals, but Mighty Moe bounced back to beat Massillon 35-14 in the. Televised games are available on Spectrum News 1 on channel 1, the Spectrum News App and at OHSAA.tv. touchdowns. His greatest impact was as a coach at Canton McKinley where he taught for over 30 years. Born in Canton on March 24, 1981, Mike has the distinction of winning championships on three levels. Olmsted Falls, Division II, Region 7 12. The translations should not be considered exact and only used as rough guide. "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. McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals, but Mighty Moe bounced back to beat Massillon 35-14 in the. 6 McKinley 14, No. The coach completed his show-and-tell of McKinley's surge to a 20-19 victory. Thom McDaniels follows his sons around the country. 20 Marysville at Hilliard Darby (, Division II, Region 5 5. It's the second. Canton, Ohio 44708, 227 2nd St. NWCanton, OH 44702(330) 454-1439toll free: (800) 552-6051. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Marty's family moved to Canton where he attended Canton McKinley High School and excelled as a competitive swimmer. Now it is the 25th anniversary of McKinley conquest of Moeller, and the game still tugs Michael Munoz's heartstrings. Sometimes when he got there on the blitz I came up when he got to the quarterback.". "We still see Coach McD as Coach McD. Receivers from the 1997 team No. Glenville (15-0) defeats Cin. Moeller was Ohio's original playoff-era monster. Canton McKinley is 7th in the nation in football wins all-time, with 827 as of December 2017. The Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championship games returned to town. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. "I went there a lot, sometimes for McKinley-Massillon games, often to scout Massillon. CIF Disclaimer Regarding the Use of Google Translate. 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. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason, Division II, Region 5 3. I've made a career in social work, law enforcement and the criminal justice field. At the same time, it was a good experience. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. McKinley Senior opened in a new building on the site of Fawcett Stadium. That left a Moeller linebacker with a chance to make a shoestring tackle. In the 9,000-plus days since they won Ohio's Division I playoff championship and finished No. 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) The Bulldogs won the state championships from 1957 to 1960, and Marty won individual titles four times. Fax: 614-267-1677. tstried@ohsaa.org. Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit vs. 3. 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.) "We knew when we beat Ignatius we were destined to win the championship," Mike Doss, a star junior in 1997, says now. State Champions . Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas at Cincinnati Princeton, Northern Ohio:Division I, Region 1 6. ', "The people least prepared to manage notoriety and continued success were 16-, 17- and 18-year-old adolescents. It was still a one-possession game. "The selflessness we had on that team the great coaching.". "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?". "The Ignatius game was competitive," said quarterback Ben McDaniels. 6 Fairless 47, FINAL, No. At Kentucky, he made first-team All-SEC two times, prior to a pro playing career. In a recent game against the Raiders in Las Vegas, the Texans took a 20-17 lead into the fourth quarter. In 1967, Page was a first-round selection in the NFL/AFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, where he stayed for 11 seasons. 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.". With our '97 team, if someone in red and black did it, we all celebrated.". Since the playoff format began, McKinley has won three State Titles, in 1981, 1997, and 1998. In Friday's Division II final, the Lake Blue Streaks fell 36-10 to Defiance. 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. We had the closest unit I was ever a part of.". 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. The No. McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. 13 Buchtel 33, FINAL, No. Peterson wore No. Get news, stories, and more in your inbox. After his McKinley run, Stewart played for Ohio Northern and earned a pharmaceutical degree. 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing.'. He was a senior on the 1999 Bulldogs who lost to Perry in the second round of the playoffs. But it wasn't as if they had spent three hours getting their ears boxed. St. Ignatius vs. 2. Greatest teams to never win national title. It hit Thom McDaniels like a lightning bolt one morning. "We hoped to keep it low-score and wear them down. 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. "Right then," Doss said, "I knew it was over.". "After that Ignatius game, you could have lined us up against the '85 Bears and we would have won," '97 Bulldog Les Thompson said. The lone sophomore to start on McKinley's '97 squad, Hall returned in 1998 on a team that repeated as state champs. Thornville Sheridan at 8. He also rotated in behind No. Safety Mike Doss darted in front and intercepted. Pickerington North vs. 2. Canton, Ohio 44708 senior quarterback Dominick Goodman rushed for a division record 259 yards and four 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing. Canton Fawcett Stadium, State The students of Central High School and North High School were moved to the new building. 12 Streetsboro 21, No. When it opened, it was the only high school in Canton. 1 Massillon 34, No. Cincinnati Winton Woods vs. 1. "Even after all these years, the principles and the ideas of success I learned in Canton still apply," Martin said. He led the Yankees in three World Series games with a.373 batting average and, in 1977, led the team to the World Championship. Massillon Washington made that known to all Saturday afternoon with a . "I stay in touch with Matt Leisure, Isaiah Robinson, Rashan Hall, DeMarlo Rozier, Ken Cherry, Jamar Martin, Ivan Allen, Rick Fox, James Gamble Antonio Hall is family I can keep throwing out names. Cincinnati Withrow, Division III, Region 9 10. 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