The remaining high school will retain the McKinley name, mascot, and colors. ', Moeller was Ohio's original playoff-era monster, McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals. 12 Malvern 43, No. Upper Arlington at Westerville Central, Southwest Ohio:Division I, Region 4 3. 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. Spectrum is the official television partner of the OHSAA. Marysville at Hilliard Darby (, Division II, Region 5 5. Phil Armatas' point-after kick made it 17-16, McKinley. Michael Munoz, who played offensive tackle for Moeller, is based in Canton now, as an executive for Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company. I have no idea what was said. After his McKinley run, Stewart played for Ohio Northern and earned a pharmaceutical degree. Troy at 8. He was reelected in 1998, 2004, and 2010. The Yankees gave his locker to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and retired his jersey, number 15. John "Spider" Miller was in his 14th year on McKinley's coaching staff. 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. Learn More. 2 Lake 13, FINAL, No. Pickerington Central at Newark Division I, Region 4 - 4. ", "The Moeller guys went by us and looked at us," said Fred Wilcox, a McKinley senior. "I went there a lot, sometimes for McKinley-Massillon games, often to scout Massillon. 15 Dublin Scioto 17, No. Saturday's McKinley-Moeller headliner got delayed by a five-overtime Division IV marathon in which Germantown Valley View outlasted Manchester. 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing.'. All of the Bulldogs admitted as much. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. "We learned of the No. Cleveland Heights, Division I, Region 3 10. 7 Canton South 28, FINAL, No. "When we see each other, it's almost like time never passes. No. Colerain def. Granville at Hamilton Township, Division III, Region 12 5. He succeeded only in dislodging Rozier's right Nike hightop. 11 GlenOak 22, No. 4080 Roselea Place. 6 Fairless 47, FINAL, No. [10], On May 24, 2021, head football coach Marcus Wattley allegedly forced an unnamed 17-year-old football team member to eat a pizza made with pork, although the student's religious beliefs prohibited him from consuming pork or pork residue. touchdowns. He retains vivid memories of rugged games against Cleveland St. Ignatius left tackle LeCharles Bentley. "We couldn't get much going. "We walked on the field and there was something like a fog," Munoz said. 73, Hall, was a 6-foot-4, 275-pound left guard in 1997, lining up next to the left tackle, Thompson. 3 Westerville South 7, FINAL, No. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Canton McKinley Bulldogs | 6-6. Visit Canton, the Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau, still has its offices based in downtown Canton. ", 1997 McKinley Football - Part 3:No national title for McKinley? He played college football for Ohio State University, earned consensus All-American honors, and was a member of the 2002 national championship team. 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. 14-2 Canton McKinley (10-2, Coach John Brideweser) 1978 Semifinals (Akron & Dayton) Berea def. That left a Moeller linebacker with a chance to make a shoestring tackle. "The selflessness we had on that team the great coaching.". Moeller came to play, under 16th-year with head coach Steve Klonne. I'm glad I'm working with him and not against him.". McKinley won 31-16 on the 25th anniversary of Ohio's first playoff season in 1972. 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. Thom McDaniels stopped wondering the previous day if his Pups would play well. His voice conveys a striking appreciation 25 years later. On 10/22, the McKinley varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Washington (Massillon, OH) by a score of 23-13. The Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championship games returned to town. By 1997, with the Ignatius dynasty in full blaze, Moeller was much respected but hardly invincible. Gerry Faust's squad defeated Canton McKinley 14-2 on a windy, snowy night in Akron. Safety Mike Doss darted in front and intercepted. Ohio high school football regional final playoff schedule and scores - live and final. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! Rozier was gone. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 16 Field 20, No. Cincinnati Winton Woods vs. 6. She has the team hardware. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. 1 in the land by USA Today, then at Ohio State. Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. They fought to national championships together, first at McKinley, where the 1997 Bulldogs were voted No. CIF Disclaimer Regarding the Use of Google Translate. It was His greatest impact was as a coach at Canton McKinley where he taught for over 30 years. Mentor vs. 6. In 1985, he was named to the Stark County Aquatic Association and to Ohio State's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame in 2002. The No. The All-Ohio tailback steamed around the left side and broke a tackle as he accelerated into a gap. He was doing his "retirement job," operating a tractor/mower at Elms golf course. 27, Mike Doss, was a junior strong safety and tailback with the '97 Bulldogs. [9] In 1997, the stadium underwent a major renovation and a name change. 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The projector came back on. "That's my foundation. 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? Alan Page was born and raised in Canton. McKinley Senior High School is a public high school in Canton, Ohio, United States. He was born August 7, 1945 and graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1963, where he excelled in several sports, especially football. Massillon Washington at Canal Fulton Northwest, Division II, Region 8 7. He played football for the McKinley Bulldogs, which won back to back state titles in the 1990s. Massillon Washington made that known to all Saturday afternoon with a . But this was no time to blow off the tradition of the coach narrating the previous weekend's game film for the boosters. 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. Thursday. 3 fullback Mister Simpson added 105 yards rushing for the Cardinals, while senior tailback Early 2023 football rankings. The OHSAA state playoffs start Friday, Oct. 28. Cincinnati Colerain Now it was a fresh week. 9, Curry; No. ", "I didn't really notice Moeller's size," said Matt Curry, a McKinley receiver. Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. More Videos; Oct 29, 2022 @ 5:04pm. Gamble gave McKinley an early 60-yard touchdown catch in the first half on a crossing route off play action. 7 Central Catholic 14, No. DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP But we definitely came in knowing we could beat McKinley if we played well.". Pickerington Central at Newark, Division I, Region 4 4. They are all in their 40s now. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. McKinley has had several players move on to the NBA, including Nick Weatherspoon, Phil Hubbard, Gary Grant, Eric Snow, Michael Hawkins, and Keith McLeod. Now it is the 25th anniversary of McKinley conquest of Moeller, and the game still tugs Michael Munoz's heartstrings. "The first thing that always comes back is how close everybody was," Lemmo said. All games listed kick off at 7 p.m., unless noted. Refurbishing the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton cost $137 million. "It wasn't until our senior year that we had a winning season. CANTON A lot of familiar faces gathered at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium this past weekend. 8, Fred Wilcox; No. Munson won three straight Golden Glove awards, and in over ten years with the Yankees, he averaged 0.292 in batting. It conducts state championship competitions in all the OHSAA-sanctioned sports. It hit Thom McDaniels like a lightning bolt one morning. McKinley is also second in Ohio in win total. The Great American Rivalry Series which features the nation's top high school football rivalries has highlighted the rivalry 11 times since 2006. 5 Big Walnut 35, FINAL, No. 1 Massillon 34, FINAL, No. 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. McKinley (Canton, Ohio) will open its season Saturday in arguably the finest prep stadium in the country. 6 Fairless 0, No. "We hoped to keep it low-score and wear them down. Brian Cross (Canton 5 Young. McDaniels gave the ball to Rozier. 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. I would pass it along to my son.". Website, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium1835 Harrison Ave NW Moeller represented the chance to finish off an epic year at 14-0. "Finishing the job, winning that game, was exhilarating.". Ben McDaniels followed his dad into coaching. Canton McKinley The students of Central High School and North High School were moved to the new building. I was the will linebacker. 50 We had the closest unit I was ever a part of.". Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. Division I State Championship: Sat., March 11 at University of . 1 national ranking in May and had the weekly success to essentially 'run the table. In 1985 he was appointed Special Assistant Attorney General and soon thereafter was promoted to the position of Attorney General. Springfield vs. 1. touchdown. 11 Licking Heights 7, No. 7 "When we do bump into each other now, it's as if time hasn't passed all that much.". "So it was 88 yards against Moeller. That was my contribution to the cause. and 4, 2004, Fawcett Stadium, Canton (Divisions I, III and IV) Columbus St. Francis DeSales, Division IV, Region 16 10. I enjoy seeing Officer Pellegrino and all of the other guys. "That definitely added to the atmosphere. "The Ignatius game was competitive," said quarterback Ben McDaniels. 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. In one shoe, the senior captain stunned the overflow crowd with an 88-yard touchdown dash. "I was a sophomore, in my first year on the varsity," Munoz said. We'd go to Ponderosa with 25 or 30 of us. 44, DeMarlo Rozier, joined Peterson as captains of the 1997 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). 6 Jefferson Area 49, FINAL, Region 6: Avon 20, Toledo Central Catholic28, FINAL, Region 8: Cin. "After that Ignatius game, you could have lined us up against the '85 Bears and we would have won," '97 Bulldog Les Thompson said. Coaches: Parma Heights Valley Forge at 6. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field, Division I, Region 2 6. 1 Massillon 48, FINAL, No. 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 REVIEW: 33rd Annual OHSAA Football Tournaments, December 3 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. 10, James Gamble all live in Stark County. We played well enough defensively.". "He was the strong safety. 72, Les Thompson, was a senior offensive tackle and defensive end in '97. It was 70 yards against Massillon. I feel like we still are. 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.'". Cincinnati Colerain High School The staff would go. The season never left him. He was named Most Valuable defensive player on the 2002 Ohio State National Championship team, and Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2003. Born in Canton on March 24, 1981, Mike has the distinction of winning championships on three levels. He was a three-time All-American in the individual medleys. The Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Washington rivalry is the 13th most played rivalry in the nation, with 129 meetings between the schools. In 1967, Page was a first-round selection in the NFL/AFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, where he stayed for 11 seasons. St. Xavier at Princeton, Division I, Region 1 4. No. Thornville Sheridan at 8. He also has a Super Bowl ring from the Super Bowl XLI Champion Indianapolis Colts. Massillon Washington vs. 1. 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. "I came back here to raise my daughter and I got into social service work. 11 Orrville 22, No. 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. 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. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. I missed an early throw I should have hit for a chunk. 2 Lisbon Beaver 48, FINAL, No. 11 GlenOak (4-7) W. 40-22: Regional Quarterfinals . "We were on the field for practice at Fawcett, doing our stretching, and something wasn't right. St. John Bosco, Mater Dei, Valdosta, and Washington (Massillon) make the list. 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). 10 the most points scored and the largest margin of victory in the big-school title game, and 2004 Division I Football Championships It means as much as it did 25 years ago.". FEDERAL LEAGUE FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT; 1972 Uniontown Lake qualified for the State Championship (AA). "One thing in the midst of a thousand good thoughts and feelings about that season was how well we managed a preseason," he said. Peterson wore No. Bellbrook vs. 1. Elyria at 7. "Mike and I worked hand in hand a lot," Lytle recalls. 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