In 1978 Page joined the Chicago Bears for four seasons. Pickerington Central at Newark, Division I, Region 4 4. touchdowns. . 5 Young. 5 Big Walnut 21, FINAL, No. They led Ignatius 290 yards to 226. That's what we really cared about. I'm just living a regular life.". CIF has added a link to the translation feature developed by Google Translate, a third party service which the CIF has no control over. Sunbury Big Walnut at Mansfield Senior, Division II, Region 8 7. 61, Cherry, a 6-2, 270-pound senior, at defensive tackle. 9 Berea-Midpark 24, No. McKinley won 31-16 on the 25th anniversary of Ohio's first playoff season in 1972. "That definitely added to the atmosphere. In 1967, he joined the Cape Cod League, where he hit a 0.420 batting average and led his team to the league title. 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This website uses cookies to enhance your user experience on the website. Rozier, who ran for 1,549 yards and scored 32 touchdowns in '97, was a volunteer assistant on the 2022 McKinley staff. Springfield vs. 1. "Our guys' goal was to win it all," he said, "and that's what they did.". Sometimes when he got there on the blitz I came up when he got to the quarterback.". He was doing his "retirement job," operating a tractor/mower at Elms golf course. 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. He was a senior on the 1999 Bulldogs who lost to Perry in the second round of the playoffs. "They housed us in an an auxiliary gym at Washington High School while the other game was finishing up," McDaniels recalls. 0 1 national ranking in May and had the weekly success to essentially 'run the table. 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. 15 Carrollton 13, No. CANTON, Ohio There's no debate as to who rules the gridiron in Stark County. Colerain, which outscored its five tournament opponents 191-22, set a division He has spent recent years teaching and coaching in the Columbus area, most recently at Westland High School. 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. He was a three-time All-American in the individual medleys. 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. Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas at Cincinnati Princeton, Northern Ohio:Division I, Region 1 6. 14-2 Canton McKinley (10-2, Coach John Brideweser) 1978 Semifinals (Akron & Dayton) Berea def. The Bulldogs appeared so far gone that many fans headed for the Rubber Bowl exits midway through the fourth quarter. Cleveland St. Ignatius, Central Ohio -Division I, Region 3 9. 1 West Branch 52, 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. Mason at 8. I would pass it along to my son.". . Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. A look at the Buckeye State's top football teams in the MaxPreps Computer Rankings and final Associated Press State Poll. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field, Division I, Region 2 6. Spacing out six championship games in one stadium was tricky. Receivers from the 1997 team No. "Right then," Doss said, "I knew it was over.". 20 The line got a laugh. 16 Field 20, No. West Milton Milton-Union, Northeast: Cleveland Heights at North Canton Hoover, Central: Columbus St. Francis DeSales at Delaware Olentangy Berlin, Southwest: West Chester Lakota West at Cincinnati St. Xavier, Central: Westerville South at Westerville Central, Southwest: Clarksville Clinton-Massie at Cincinnati Anderson, Northeast and Southwest: Canton McKinley at Huber Heights Wayne, Central: Dresden Tri-Valley at Zanesville, Central and Southwest: Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller at Ironton, Central: Hilliard Bradley at Pickerington Central, Southwest: Morrow Little Miami at Cincinnati Turpin, Northeast: North Royalton at Stow-Munroe Falls, Central: Groveport-Madison at Reynoldsburg, Northeast: Cleveland Benedictine at Brecksville-Broadview Heights, Southwest: Liberty Township Lakota East at Cincinnati Colerain, Central: Hilliard Darby at Lewis Center Olentangy, Southwest: Cincinnati Sycamore at Cincinnati Princeton, Northeast and Central: Columbus Bishop Hartley at Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, Central: Lewis Center Olentangy Orange at Powell Olentangy Liberty, Southwest: Ketter Archbishop Alter at Dayton Chaminade Julienne, Divisional Breakdowns - 2022-23 School Year, Enrollment & Attendance Bylaw Resource Center, Conduct/ Character/ Discipline Bylaw Resource Center, International & Exchange Student Bylaw Resource Center, Joint Advisory Committee on Sports Medicine. Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit vs. 3. Spectrum is the official television partner of the OHSAA. Senior "So it was 88 yards against Moeller. "He was the strong safety. I'm glad I'm working with him and not against him.". 7 Central Catholic 14, No. All of the Bulldogs admitted as much. "Even after all these years, the principles and the ideas of success I learned in Canton still apply," Martin said. Cleveland Heights, Division I, Region 3 10. Now she has the personal prize. Peterson wore No. He was honored by the Canton Jaycees in 2010 with the 71st annual Distinguished Service Award. Born in Canton on March 24, 1981, Mike has the distinction of winning championships on three levels. Athletic teams compete as the Canton McKinley Bulldogs in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Federal League. 8 Struthers 35, No. 12 Streetsboro 21, No. 10, James Gamble all live in Stark County. Cincinnati Elder, Division I, Region 1 10. 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. Visit Canton, the Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau, still has its offices based in downtown Canton. Pickerington North vs. 2. Parma Heights Valley Forge at 6. Lucky to advance? Branin, Marty was a standout on Mckinley's swim teams for four years. 8 Jackson 0, No. They also voted Lake's Ashley Phipps-Komo as Federal League Coach of the . Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. By 1997, with the Ignatius dynasty in full blaze, Moeller was much respected but hardly invincible. We didn't think they had the depth to match ours. Cincinnati Indian Hill at 7. The Raiders, whose head coach is Ben's older brother Josh, rallied to win. 11 GlenOak (4-7) W. 40-22: Regional Quarterfinals . Westerville South, Division II, Region 8 9. Ohio high school football state semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. 12 Malvern 43, No. senior quarterback Dominick Goodman rushed for a division record 259 yards and four Ohio hs football regional semifinal primer. "Looking back, it's still amazing. He succeeded only in dislodging Rozier's right Nike hightop. "We walked on the field and there was something like a fog," Munoz said. McDaniels gave the ball to Rozier. McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals, but Mighty Moe bounced back to beat Massillon 35-14 in the. A year later, the Yankees drafted him and he is the only player ever named Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player. 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. "We won as brothers," said Gamble, who is a chef at Samantha's restaurant. "I tell the guys now, take it all in, because it goes quick," Rozier said. REVIEW: 33rd Annual OHSAA Football Tournaments, December 3 Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP McKinley (Canton, Ohio) will open its season Saturday in arguably the finest prep stadium in the country. Rozier was gone. McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. 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. Ben McDaniels followed his dad into coaching. Ohio high school football regional final playoff schedule and scores - live and final. The Cowboys finished 11-0 defeating . Central Catholic (15-1) defeats Hoban (14-2) 28-21, South Range (16-0) defeats Ironton (15-1) 53-27, Canfield (14-1) defeats Bloom-Carroll (14-2) 35-14, St. Edward (14-1) vs. Springfield (13-1), 7:30, Marion Local (16-0) defeats Kirtland (15-1) 14-6, New Bremen (13-3) defeats Warren JFK (13-2) 38-6, Cle. Findlay vs. 2. 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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 13 Canton McKinley in a sectional final. "The Ignatius game was competitive," said quarterback Ben McDaniels. 8 Jackson 28, FINAL, No. All games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Marty's family moved to Canton where he attended Canton McKinley High School and excelled as a competitive swimmer. "We couldn't get much going. 13 Buchtel 31, No. It was 70 yards against Massillon. Ohio high school football first round playoff schedule and scores - live and final. 1 Massillon 34, No. McKinley has won three State Championships in 198384, 200405, and 20052006. I feel like we still are. 3 Westerville South 7, FINAL, No. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason, Division II, Region 5 3. The No. The Friday night OHSAA Game of the Week is specific to the Northeast, Central and Southwest regions of Ohio. "After that Ignatius game, you could have lined us up against the '85 Bears and we would have won," '97 Bulldog Les Thompson said. and 4, 2004, Fawcett Stadium, Canton (Divisions I, III and IV) The All-Ohio tailback steamed around the left side and broke a tackle as he accelerated into a gap. 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. The Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championship games returned to town. 10 Salem 21, No. Cincinnati Princeton vs. 1. Are you looking for something to do this weekend? In the 9,000-plus days since they won Ohio's Division I playoff championship and finished No. "That's my foundation. 9, Curry; No. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! Lakota West vs. 2. 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. Springfield at Lima Senior, Division I, Region 3 6. 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. On 11/4, the McKinley varsity football team lost their away playoff game against Mentor (OH) by a score of 19-14. Cincinnati Winton Woods vs. 1. The following athletes from Canton went on to play professional sports. 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. 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing. List of OHSAA football champions Read Edit View history 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. state finals record with 463 yards rushing and held McKinley to 127 total yards. "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. He was named Most Valuable defensive player on the 2002 Ohio State National Championship team, and Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player ( MVP) in 2003. Michael Allen Doss (born March 24, 1981) is an American former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. McKinley competes in the Federal League, one of the oldest athletic conferences in Ohio. Carroll Bloom-Carroll at Zanesville, Division IV, Region 16 4. Zanesville (10-1) 6-3 Cincinnati No. "One thing in the midst of a thousand good thoughts and feelings about that season was how well we managed a preseason," he said. It hardly seemed that way when Moeller took a 16-10 halftime lead, despite changing QBs because of an injury to Cooper. Martin was a 6-foot, 240-pound fullback and linebacker who went to Ohio State and got drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2001. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! and Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, Massillon (Divisions II, V and VI). 1981 Ohio Division I State Championship Game: Canton McKinley vs Cincinnati Moeller Wilcox's son, Brailon, was a junior cornerback and receiver at GlenOak. Its the most wonderful time of year! A multi-sport standout, he was offered scholarships to many colleges but opted to play at Kent State University. Canton McKinley vs. 1. Two, I was out there with my brothers making plays.". The kids grew up. It's the second straight year all of the state finals will be at Benson Stadium. Thursday. Chardon at Ravenna, Division III, Region 11 6. Canton McKinley def. Colerain def. The Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Washington rivalry is the 13th most played rivalry in the nation, with 129 meetings between the schools. As the city of Canton's population declined, so did city school enrollment. Moeller represented the chance to finish off an epic year at 14-0. In Friday's Division II final, the Lake Blue Streaks fell 36-10 to Defiance. McKinley, playing on its home field, finished as runners-up for the third time 7 Col. DeSales 7, No. "It was our calling. No. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! "It was the year the Frank Alberta locker room opened at Fawcett Stadium," he said. Columbus, OH 43214. But we definitely came in knowing we could beat McKinley if we played well.". 11 Licking Heights 7, No. Ohio high school football state final playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Findlay vs. 2. Division II: Tol. "Play for your team. Check out these upcoming events in Stark County! There he won the 200 individual medley race in 1962 and 1963. ", "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. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason Division II, Region 5 - 3. The translations should not be considered exact and only used as rough guide. Cincinnati Colerain He was an All-Star seven different years and was named the first Yankee Captain after Lou Gehrig. "I've always loved Massillon's stadium," McKinley quarterback Ben McDaniels said. The postseason culminates in the OHSAA state championship games, Dec. 1-4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. He played football for the McKinley Bulldogs, which won back to back state titles in the 1990s. It's all good. Glenville (15-0) defeats Cin. putting on a record-setting performance to win its first state championship, 50-10. Champions [ edit] [1] See also [ edit] 81 at McKinley before playing for Ohio State, the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos. Each week during the seaso, Spectrum's televised games are available on Spectrum News 1, the Spectrum app and on. 20, Rashan Hall, and No. Piqua at Clayton Northmont, Division III, Region 9 2. "I think they were trying to intimidate us. 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. 4080 Roselea Place. "We were on the field for practice at Fawcett, doing our stretching, and something wasn't right. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Pickerington Central vs. 1. Born in Canton on March 24, 1981, Mike has the distinction of winning championships on three levels. The students of Central High School and North High School were moved to the new building. The lone sophomore to start on McKinley's '97 squad, Hall returned in 1998 on a team that repeated as state champs. 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing. Head Coach Kerry Coombs. 50 St. John Bosco, Mater Dei, Valdosta, and Washington (Massillon) make the list. It conducts state championship competitions in all the OHSAA-sanctioned sports. 8, Fred Wilcox; No. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. "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. 3 Mentor 19, FINAL, No. So, after a Tuesday practice, McDaniels made his way to the high school cafeteria to review McKinley's state semifinal comeback against St. Ignatius. McKinley plays at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (formerly Fawcett Stadium), which seats over 22,500 fans. 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. Stewart Lytle's son, Jonah, played for McKinley and is a redshirt freshman cornerback with the Cincinnati Bearcats. 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. Senior Landon Naylor, who went for 17 . St. Ignatius vs. 2. "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.". 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. Final Running backs coach Bob Neff gleefully skipped onto the field to retrieve the dislodged shoe before Armatas' kick made it 31-16. "The sentiment among McKinley fans was that the game against Ignatius was kind of the state championship game. 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. fumbles within its own territory and fell behind 13th-ranked Canton McKinley 10-6 before 1 in the land by USA Today, then at Ohio State. West Chester Lakota West vs. 1. The Great American Rivalry Series which features the nation's top high school football rivalries has highlighted the rivalry 11 times since 2006. 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. The date was Nov. 29, moving toward winter, but nobody in the stands was shivering. "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. Fairfield, Division II, Region 6 11. Watch this highlight video of the McKinley (Canton, OH) football team in its game Recap: McKinley vs. GlenOak 2022 on Oct 28, 2022. I have two daughters, 11 and 9. ', Moeller was Ohio's original playoff-era monster, McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals. 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