", Reach Steve at steve.doerschuk@cantonrep.com, 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? 1 in USA Today's national rankings, the Bulldogs have scattered, but not so much as one might suppose. 1 West Branch 41, No. 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. Clarksville Clinton-Massie vs. 3. They are all in their 40s now. "Those 25 years have flown by," Hall said. "Massillon felt a little bit like it was a home stadium.". 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. St. Marys Memorial vs. 1. The six Bulldogs who landed at Kent State didn't celebrate many wins in college. "The friendships have lasted," Lytle said. Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Rivalry:'Who wants it more': Breaking down key matchups, players for Canton McKinley-Massillon 2022. . McKinley); Kerry Coombs (Cincinnati Colerain) Alan Page was born and raised in Canton. It's the second straight year all of the state finals will be at Benson Stadium. Zanesville (10-1) 6-3 Cincinnati "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. "It gives me chills to look back," Peterson said. 7 Canton South 35, No. Safety Mike Doss darted in front and intercepted. 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. He became a Browns fan decades before that. "It was humbling," said Curry, who led Kent State in receiving yards in 2000. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. In 1978 Page joined the Chicago Bears for four seasons. 5 Big Walnut 35, FINAL, No. Ryan Brinson led the Bulldogs with 93 yards rushing, including a 56-yarder for a The following athletes from Canton went on to play professional sports. Hall was a standout player on McKinley. "Finishing the job, winning that game, was exhilarating.". In 1985, he was named to the Stark County Aquatic Association and to Ohio State's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame in 2002. He works as an inspector for Ohio Pools. (330) 956-7810 In 1967, he joined the Cape Cod League, where he hit a 0.420 batting average and led his team to the league title. 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. "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. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason Division II, Region 5 - 3. "Looking back, it's still amazing. Some of the '97 backups wound up on the field at crucial times. "The sentiment among McKinley fans was that the game against Ignatius was kind of the state championship game. I've made a career in social work, law enforcement and the criminal justice field. Colerain, which outscored its five tournament opponents 191-22, set a division McKinley competes in the Federal League, one of the oldest athletic conferences in Ohio. Receivers from the 1997 team No. He played football for the McKinley Bulldogs, which won back to back state titles in the 1990s. McDaniels gave the ball to Rozier. By 1997, with the Ignatius dynasty in full blaze, Moeller was much respected but hardly invincible. Prior to the start of the current playoff format in Ohio high school football, McKinley had won seven AP poll titles. Famous former coaches include Don Nehlen (West Virginia) and Ben Schwartzwalder (Syracuse). In the 9,000-plus days since they won Ohio's Division I playoff championship and finished No. 1 St. Edward 42, FINAL, No. "We were a close-knit family then. ', "The people least prepared to manage notoriety and continued success were 16-, 17- and 18-year-old adolescents. Under legendary coach, C.F. "Kenny Peterson from McKinley was the state defensive player of the year. "I remember the brotherhood and the camaraderie that was shared among the players. CANTON A lot of familiar faces gathered at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium this past weekend. Massillon Washington vs. 1. I have no idea what was said. So, after a Tuesday practice, McDaniels made his way to the high school cafeteria to review McKinley's state semifinal comeback against St. Ignatius. Early 2023 football rankings. Canton, Ohio 44708 Running backs coach Bob Neff gleefully skipped onto the field to retrieve the dislodged shoe before Armatas' kick made it 31-16. The Bulldogs appeared so far gone that many fans headed for the Rubber Bowl exits midway through the fourth quarter. 5 Northwest 49, FINAL, No. Mentor vs. 6. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field, Central Ohio:Division I, Region 3 2. Ohio high school football regional quarterfinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. 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) Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. They have been State Runners-Up eight times, and hold Ohio records for most appearances in the Championship game (11), Final Four appearances (23), and Sweet Sixteen appearances (48). 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing. We just looked at them. The OHSAA state playoffs start Friday, Oct. 28. 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. NEXT: Coaches, cell-tower techs, pharmacists, fathers, friends. "Our guys' goal was to win it all," he said, "and that's what they did.". Football. . The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. On 10/28, the McKinley varsity football team won their home playoff game against GlenOak (Canton, OH) by a score of 40-22. The athletic world has seen some of the greatest athletes and coaches in history begin here in Canton. Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas at Cincinnati Princeton, Northern Ohio:Division I, Region 1 6. Cleveland Heights, Division I, Region 3 10. "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.". No. Moeller came to play, under 16th-year with head coach Steve Klonne. His son Owen was a senior lineman for the Hoover Vikings in 2022 this past season. Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. "They were in there for some time. 2 Lisbon Beaver 48, FINAL, No. Ravenna at 7. Fax: 614-267-1677. tstried@ohsaa.org. Photographer David Stewart has posted a new gallery McKinley @ Washington containing 139 photos. [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. "When we came out Moeller was getting off the bus. Two, I was out there with my brothers making plays.". 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 He has spent recent years teaching and coaching in the Columbus area, most recently at Westland High School. Are you looking for something to do this weekend? and Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, Massillon (Divisions II, V and VI). "It was the year the Frank Alberta locker room opened at Fawcett Stadium," he said. "It wasn't until our senior year that we had a winning season. Dover vs. 1. "I've been asked about that play over the years," Rozier said. It hardly seemed that way when Moeller took a 16-10 halftime lead, despite changing QBs because of an injury to Cooper. 6 McKinley 14, No. "The selflessness we had on that team the great coaching.". "There would be 15 guys over at somebody's house playing the college football video game. Michael Munoz, who played offensive tackle for Moeller, is based in Canton now, as an executive for Hall of. Carroll Bloom-Carroll at Zanesville, Division IV, Region 16 4. fumbles within its own territory and fell behind 13th-ranked Canton McKinley 10-6 before His prodigious career was tragically shortened when he died in a plane crash in Canton. ", "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. Chardon at Ravenna, Division III, Region 11 6. Canton McKinley Bulldogs | 6-6. Champions [ edit] [1] See also [ edit] "I tell the guys now, take it all in, because it goes quick," Rozier said. Massillon Washington at Canal Fulton Northwest, Division II, Region 8 7. McKinley vs. Moeller wrapped up state championship weekend on a Saturday night. 1997 Canton McKinley Bulldogs Undefeated State and National Championship Team "I remember getting flagged for an early holding penalty at Altoona and the referee walked by and said, 'Welcome to Pennsylvania football.'. Sometimes when he got there on the blitz I came up when he got to the quarterback.". St. Ignatius vs. 2. London vs. 1. state finals record with 463 yards rushing and held McKinley to 127 total yards. They won hands down, and they had the better team that day.". 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The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. When it opened, it was the only high school in Canton. 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. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. the most points scored and the largest margin of victory in the big-school title game, and The Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championship games returned to town. In a 1985 championship showdown, Moeller overwhelmed McKinley 35-11. 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? The school was named for President William McKinley (whose home was across the street from McKinley High School) and his sister, Anna McKinley, who taught in the Canton Public Schools for 30 years. Wilcox's son, Brailon, was a junior cornerback and receiver at GlenOak. Piqua at Clayton Northmont, Division III, Region 9 2. 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. He was honored by the Canton Jaycees in 2010 with the 71st annual Distinguished Service Award. CIF has added a link to the translation feature developed by Google Translate, a third party service which the CIF has no control over. 9 Berea-Midpark 24, No. (15-0) Branin, Marty was a standout on Mckinley's swim teams for four years. The postseason culminates in theOHSAA state championship games, Dec. 1-4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. 27, Mike Doss, was a junior strong safety and tailback with the '97 Bulldogs. McKinley is also second in Ohio in win total. Northern Ohio -Division I State Semifinal - Lakewood St. Edward vs. Upper Arlington at Mansfield Arlin Field, Central Ohio -Division I State Semifinal -- Lakewood St. Edward vs. Upper Arlington at Mansfield Arlin Field, Southwest Ohio -Division I State Semifinal Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller vs. Springfield at Sidney Memorial Stadium, Division II State Semifinal Akron Archbishop Hoban vs. Avon at Parma Byers Field (, Division II State Semifinal Uniontown Green vs. Cincinnati Winton Woods at Westerville Central Warhawk Field, Division III State Semifinal Millersburg West Holmes vs. Chardon at Twinsburg Tiger Stadium, Division III State Semifinal Granville vs. Hamilton Badin at London Bowlus Field, Division IV State Semifinal Port Clinton vs. Youngstown Ursuline at Euclid Community Stadium, Division IV State Semifinal Clarksville Clinton-Massie vs. Carroll Bloom-Carroll at Jonathan Alder Performance Stadium at Volunteer Field, Division V State Semifinal Kirtland vs. Ottawa-Glandorf at Clyde Joe and Sharon Wilson Field, Division V State Semifinal Versailles vs. Canal Winchester Harvest Prep at London Bowlus Field, Division VI State Semifinal New Middletown Springfield vs. Carey at Euclid Community Stadium, Division VI State Semifinal West Jefferson vs. Coldwater at Piqua Alexander Stadium, Division VII State Semifinal Warren John F. Kennedy vs. Newark Catholic at Marlington Stadium, Division VII State Semifinal Bascom Hopewell-Loudon vs. Maria Stein Marion Local at Lima Spartan Stadium, Northern Ohio:Division I, Region 1 2. Spectrum is the official television partner of the OHSAA. The translations should not be considered exact and only used as rough guide. I got mad and threw them off the field. Ohio high school football state final playoff schedule and scores - live and final. 1 national ranking in May and had the weekly success to essentially 'run the table. I'm glad I'm working with him and not against him.". McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. The first full Friday night of games followed the next evening. Computer Rankings, Cincinnati Moeller represented the chance to finish off an epic year at 14-0. Bellbrook vs. 1. 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). "After that Ignatius game, you could have lined us up against the '85 Bears and we would have won," '97 Bulldog Les Thompson said. "Even after all these years, the principles and the ideas of success I learned in Canton still apply," Martin said. "Everything going on that year was a motivator, and a little bit of a distraction," he said. Born in Akron, Ohio, Munson grew up in Canton and graduated from Lehman High School. Glenville (15-0) defeats Cin. John "Spider" Miller was in his 14th year on McKinley's coaching staff. Washington outscored opponents 477-6 for the season, only giving up the points in a 24-6 state championship game win over Canton McKinley. He has spent years as a Canton-area pharmacist, most recently working for Veterans Affairs. 12 Malvern 43, No. Uniontown Lake at 5. Akron Archbishop Hoban vs. 2. "We couldn't get much going. All games listed kick off at 7 p.m., unless noted. senior quarterback Dominick Goodman rushed for a division record 259 yards and four 15 Dublin Scioto 17, No. McKinley, playing on its home field, finished as runners-up for the third time to go with its three state championships. More Videos; Oct 29, 2022 @ 5:04pm. 1 Massillon 48, FINAL, No. Get news, stories, and more in your inbox. At the same time, it was a good experience. Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller at Mason, Division I, Region 1 2. 3 seed Knights rallied from a 22-13 second-quarter deficit to beat No. "We walked on the field and there was something like a fog," Munoz said. The Canton City School District announced that the head coach had been suspended, and later that he had been fired. The All-Ohio tailback steamed around the left side and broke a tackle as he accelerated into a gap. It hit Thom McDaniels like a lightning bolt one morning. "It was a back-and-forth game on a very warm night," recalls Hall. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, part of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village,[9] is also home to the NFL's annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game (The Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Canton). Coaches: "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.". A new Visit Canton Welcome Center opened Friday at the Hall of Fame Village in Canton. Dad would sit in the top row of the away side. The remaining high school will retain the McKinley name, mascot, and colors. 6 Fairless 47, FINAL, No. Greatest teams to never win national title. 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. 2 Mogadore 19, FINAL, Ohio High School Football:Poochie Snyder helps Canton South win two playoff games for first time; West Branch wins, Hoover, Jackson lose on road, No. Cincinnati Princeton vs. 1. We played well enough defensively.". There he won the 200 individual medley race in 1962 and 1963. 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. He was named Most Valuable defensive player on the 2002 Ohio State National Championship team, and Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player ( MVP) in 2003. 6 Jefferson Area 49, FINAL, Region 6: Avon 20, Toledo Central Catholic28, FINAL, Region 8: Cin. 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.'". Spectrum News 1 will televise the football state championship game live, with streaming available for the games at www.OHSAA.tv. 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