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). Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas at Cincinnati Princeton, Northern Ohio:Division I, Region 1 6. 10 Heads on a swivel, the 1997 McKinley Bulldogs turned from the Cleveland St. Ignatius miracle to the Cincinnati Moeller meteor. 14-2 Canton McKinley (10-2, Coach John Brideweser) 1978 Semifinals (Akron & Dayton) Berea def. I enjoy seeing Officer Pellegrino and all of the other guys. Copyright 2023, Visit Canton Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau. 7, Rick Fox; No. Spacing out six championship games in one stadium was tricky. 44, DeMarlo Rozier, joined Peterson as captains of the 1997 Bulldogs. 81 at McKinley before playing for Ohio State, the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos. Mentor vs. 6. 2 Lisbon Beaver 48, No. The regular season began Thursday, Aug. 18. 6 Fairless 47, FINAL, No. Hilliard Davidson, Southwest Ohio - Division I, Region 4 10. Lytle's scoop and score, an encore to his similar play in a tense playoff win over Toledo St. Francis, put McKinley up 24-16. ', 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. 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. All six divisions of the 1997 state title games were in Massillon's Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. He continues to return as an inspiration to his former high school team in the annual Massillon-McKinley Rivalry game. Mason at 8. 1 in USA Today's national rankings, the Bulldogs have scattered, but not so much as one might suppose. 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Televised games are available on Spectrum News 1 on channel 1, the Spectrum News App and at OHSAA.tv. "Play for your team. By 1997, with the Ignatius dynasty in full blaze, Moeller was much respected but hardly invincible. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field Division I, Region 2 - 6. Pickerington Central vs. 1. 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.'". Sunbury Big Walnut at Mansfield Senior, Division II, Region 8 7. "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. The All-Ohio tailback steamed around the left side and broke a tackle as he accelerated into a gap. That left a Moeller linebacker with a chance to make a shoestring tackle. 1 West Branch 41, No. The Bulldogs appeared so far gone that many fans headed for the Rubber Bowl exits midway through the fourth quarter. "It was a back-and-forth game on a very warm night," recalls Hall. 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. View or request the Official Visit Canton Travel Guide. "We were really blessed. A multi-sport standout, he was offered scholarships to many colleges but opted to play at Kent State University. 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. Springfield vs. 1. Dover vs. 1. "Right then," Doss said, "I knew it was over.". Central Catholic (15-1) defeats Hoban (14-2) 28-21. The Cowboys finished 11-0 defeating . NEXT: Coaches, cell-tower techs, pharmacists, fathers, friends. the most points scored and the largest margin of victory in the big-school title game, and Thornville Sheridan at 8. 3 seed Knights rallied from a 22-13 second-quarter deficit to beat No. CIF has added a link to the translation feature developed by Google Translate, a third party service which the CIF has no control over. . Learn More. They have been State Runner-Up three times in 1977, 1985, and 2004. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. All Rights Reserved. Tim Stried, Director of Information Services. McKinley has won three State Championships in 198384, 200405, and 20052006. Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Rivalry:'Who wants it more': Breaking down key matchups, players for Canton McKinley-Massillon 2022. . 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. 8 Jackson 0, No. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. McKinley Senior opened in a new building on the site of Fawcett Stadium. I got mad and threw them off the field. 3 Westerville South 7, FINAL, No. "Those 25 years have flown by," Hall said. December 4, 2004 (at Canton Fawcett Stadium) [11][12][13][14] Wattley's Twitter account no longer exists. 0 "We learned of the No. Canton McKinley 50-10, 2004 Division I State Champions Ohio High School Athletic Association. But this was no time to blow off the tradition of the coach narrating the previous weekend's game film for the boosters. "After college, I played eight years of arena football with six different teams, and I had a blast doing it. His greatest impact was as a coach at Canton McKinley where he taught for over 30 years. He was the first defensive player to be named MVP since the awards inception. He became a Browns fan decades before that. Refurbishing the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton cost $137 million. It was still a one-possession game. 15 Carrollton 13, No. Massillon Washington High School to the NFL: Paul Brown Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. In February 2015, the Canton City School board approved closing Timken as a traditional four-year high school, thus making McKinley the city's only high school for the first time since Lehman became a high school in 1937. "We knew when we beat Ignatius we were destined to win the championship," Mike Doss, a star junior in 1997, says now. The kids grew up. They are all in their 40s now. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Thom McDaniels stopped wondering the previous day if his Pups would play well. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! The translations should not be considered exact and only used as rough guide. Zanesville (10-1) 6-3 Cincinnati Cincinnati Withrow, Division III, Region 9 10. McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. McKinley vs. Moeller wrapped up state championship weekend on a Saturday night. He was born August 7, 1945 and graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1963, where he excelled in several sports, especially football. 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. 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. The No. Solon defeated Canton McKinley 61-40 in the opener and then Midview followed suit with a 70-45 win over Archbishop Hoban.. Solon and Midview will meet up at Medina High School on Saturday, March 4th at 7 p.m. in the regional final with a spot in the . They had unbelievable athletes, for sure, and they proved it. All games listed kick off at 7 p.m., unless noted. "I came back here to raise my daughter and I got into social service work. He was doing his "retirement job," operating a tractor/mower at Elms golf course. Hamilton Badin at Trotwood-Madison, Northern Ohio -ivision I, Region 1 11. 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. State Champions . 1 Massillon 34, FINAL, No. But it wasn't as if they had spent three hours getting their ears boxed. Massillon Washington vs. 1. 1 national ranking in May and had the weekly success to essentially 'run the table. Cleveland St. Joseph (9-2) 13-6 FINAL (Akron Rubber Bowl) Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller (12-0, Coach Gerry Faust) def. 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. 8 Jackson 28, FINAL, No. 12 Alliance 21, No. I missed an early throw I should have hit for a chunk. 15 Dublin Scioto 17, No. Canton, Ohio 44708, 227 2nd St. NWCanton, OH 44702(330) 454-1439toll free: (800) 552-6051. 50 The original McKinley building on Market Avenue North was opened on March 27, 1918. 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. 20, Rashan Hall, and No. 6 Jefferson Area 49, FINAL, Region 6: Avon 20, Toledo Central Catholic28, FINAL, Region 8: Cin. Canton McKinley Bulldogs | 6-6. All games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Fairfield, Division II, Region 6 11. A look at the Buckeye State's top football teams in the MaxPreps Computer Rankings and final Associated Press State Poll. "That definitely added to the atmosphere. Pickerington Central at Newark, Division I, Region 4 4. No, not Christmas, the OHSAA State Football Playoffs! The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. Aurora, Division III, Region 11 9. Glenville (15-0) defeats Cin. 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. ', "The people least prepared to manage notoriety and continued success were 16-, 17- and 18-year-old adolescents. Round One: 10/28: H: No. 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 have arrived to Canton, where seven teams will be crowned Ohio State Champions at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium! 7 Central Catholic 14, No. Lehman and Lincoln reverted to junior high schools, and Timken Senior High School and McKinley Senior High School were their replacements. Colerain def. What's a national championship worth a quarter century later? Cincinnati Colerain at 7. The first full Friday night of games followed the next evening. Ryan Brinson led the Bulldogs with 93 yards rushing, including a 56-yarder for a In a recent game against the Raiders in Las Vegas, the Texans took a 20-17 lead into the fourth quarter. "Looking back, it's still amazing. 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. It hit Thom McDaniels like a lightning bolt one morning. "I've always loved Massillon's stadium," McKinley quarterback Ben McDaniels said. "That's my foundation. "We were on the field for practice at Fawcett, doing our stretching, and something wasn't right. McKinley High School's enrollment peaked in the 1935 1936 school year with 4,000 students attending.[2]. Head Coach Kerry Coombs. It means as much as it did 25 years ago.". 2 Lake 16, No. The kids played and won all those games.". The Friday night OHSAA Game of the Week is specific to the Northeast, Central and Southwest regions of Ohio. Prior to the start of the current playoff format in Ohio high school football, McKinley had won seven AP poll titles. The remaining high school will retain the McKinley name, mascot, and colors. London vs. 1. I played with Josh Cribbs and James Harrison. "The first thing that always comes back is how close everybody was," Lemmo said. I was the will linebacker. But we definitely came in knowing we could beat McKinley if we played well.". 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. 1997 Canton McKinley Bulldogs Undefeated State and National Championship Team Granville at Teays Valley, Division III, Region 12 3. Born in Canton on March 24, 1981, Mike has the distinction of winning championships on three levels. "Our guys' goal was to win it all," he said, "and that's what they did.". Dad would sit in the top row of the away side. Ohio high school football playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. "We were a close-knit family then. I'm glad I'm working with him and not against him.". In 2016 and '17, Ben and former St. Ignatius QB Dave Ragone, coached together with the Chicago Bears. 16 Perry 7, No. He and Peterson made plays that helped Ohio State win a national championship in 2022. "One of our wins was a close game against Massillon, in Cincinnati, that went down to the wire. He gave up the McKinley head coaching job after the 1997 season. In 1985 he was appointed Special Assistant Attorney General and soon thereafter was promoted to the position of Attorney General. and Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, Massillon (Divisions II, V and VI). In 1992, Page was elected to the Minnesota Supreme Court, becoming the first African-American to serve on that court. In the 9,000-plus days since they won Ohio's Division I playoff championship and finished No. Wilcox's son, Brailon, was a junior cornerback and receiver at GlenOak. In the 9,000-plus days since they won Ohio's Division I playoff championship and finished No. The Yankees gave his locker to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and retired his jersey, number 15. Download the App. Pickerington North vs. 2. St. Ignatius vs. 2. New Albany vs. 1. Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit vs. 3. 4080 Roselea Place. Athletic teams compete as the Canton McKinley Bulldogs in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Federal League. "I think they were trying to intimidate us. Home 2022 State Championship Program 2022 State Matchups 2022 Championships Info 2022 Brackets 2022 Regional Matchups . "I got a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Senior "So it was 88 yards against Moeller. 11 Licking Heights 7, No. 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). CANTON A lot of familiar faces gathered at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium this past weekend. John "Spider" Miller was in his 14th year on McKinley's coaching staff. The postseason culminates in theOHSAA state championship games, Dec. 1-4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. The Raiders, whose head coach is Ben's older brother Josh, rallied to win. 6 McKinley 14, No. "When we do bump into each other now, it's as if time hasn't passed all that much.". We have arrived to Canton, where seven teams will be crowned Ohio. and 4, 2004, Fawcett Stadium, Canton (Divisions I, III and IV) McKinley competes in the Federal League, one of the oldest athletic conferences in Ohio. Parma Heights Valley Forge at 6. 9, Curry; No. 13 Buchtel 33, FINAL, No. 7 Canton South 56, No. At the same time, it was a good experience. 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. McKinley is also second in Ohio in win total. 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. Jan. 3, 2003 perhaps was the most. The season never left him. The Fighting Crusaders won state championships in 1976, '77, '79 and '80. On 10/22, the McKinley varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Washington (Massillon, OH) by a score of 23-13. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Marty's family moved to Canton where he attended Canton McKinley High School and excelled as a competitive swimmer. 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. 11 GlenOak (4-7) W. 40-22: Regional Quarterfinals . Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. They came out and we had a great practice.". 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. "It was humbling," said Curry, who led Kent State in receiving yards in 2000. McKinley has had several players move on to the NBA, including Nick Weatherspoon, Phil Hubbard, Gary Grant, Eric Snow, Michael Hawkins, and Keith McLeod. 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. Where are the 1997 McKinley Bulldogs now? He also rotated in behind No. He played college football for Ohio State University, earned consensus All-American honors, and was a member of the 2002 national championship team. Watch this highlight video of the McKinley (Canton, OH) football team in its game Recap: McKinley vs. GlenOak 2022 on Oct 28, 2022. "They housed us in an an auxiliary gym at Washington High School while the other game was finishing up," McDaniels recalls. Under legendary coach, C.F. 1 in the land by USA Today, then at Ohio State. Division II: Tol. Rozier was gone. McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. He played football for the McKinley Bulldogs, which won back to back state titles in the 1990s. He also has a Super Bowl ring from the Super Bowl XLI Champion Indianapolis Colts. It's the second. ", 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? Ohio high school football regional quarterfinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. 6 Division I State Championship: Sat., March 11 at University of . 8, Fred Wilcox; No. Saturday's McKinley-Moeller headliner got delayed by a five-overtime Division IV marathon in which Germantown Valley View outlasted Manchester. Moeller was Ohio's original playoff-era monster. Attendance (unofficial): 16,885. I have no idea what was said. December 4, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. Chardon at Ravenna, Division III, Region 11 6. After graduating from McKinley, Mull went on to Ohio State University where the Buckeyes won a national championship in 1962. 7 Canton South 28, FINAL, No. Champions [ edit] [1] See also [ edit] Ohio high school football regional semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Now it was a fresh week. Findlay vs. 2. 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. It conducts state championship competitions in all the OHSAA-sanctioned sports. I'm just living a regular life.". Marysville at Hilliard Darby (, Division II, Region 5 5. Chaney 35, FINAL, No. It was Rozier, who ran for 1,549 yards and scored 32 touchdowns in '97, was a volunteer assistant on the 2022 McKinley staff. "The sentiment among McKinley fans was that the game against Ignatius was kind of the state championship game. He led the Yankees in three World Series games with a.373 batting average and, in 1977, led the team to the World Championship. 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. Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Bellbrook vs. 1. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason Division II, Region 5 - 3. 61, Cherry, a 6-2, 270-pound senior, at defensive tackle. Prior to the start of the current playoff format in Ohio high school football, McKinley had won seven AP poll titles. REVIEW: 33rd Annual OHSAA Football Tournaments, December 3 "The selflessness we had on that team the great coaching.". He was named Most Valuable defensive player on the 2002 Ohio State National Championship team, and Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player ( MVP) in 2003. putting on a record-setting performance to win its first state championship, 50-10. Cincinnati Colerain Photographer David Stewart has posted a new gallery McKinley @ Washington containing 139 photos. "When we see each other, it's almost like time never passes. The OHSAA state playoffs start Friday, Oct. 28. "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.". 11 Licking Heights 7, No. CIF Disclaimer Regarding the Use of Google Translate 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). ", "I didn't really notice Moeller's size," said Matt Curry, a McKinley receiver. 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 translations should not be considered exact and only used as rough guide. "We couldn't get much going. Safety Mike Doss darted in front and intercepted. "Everything going on that year was a motivator, and a little bit of a distraction," he said. "Those were the best days," Hall says. St. John Bosco, Mater Dei, Valdosta, and Washington (Massillon) make the list. 13 Buchtel 31, No. ", "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. Fax: 614-267-1677. tstried@ohsaa.org. Thursday. I would pass it along to my son.". Canton McKinley def. Spectrum News 1 will televise the football state championship game live, with streaming available for the games at www.OHSAA.tv. Ohio high school football state championship playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. 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