kerra.loomis@perrylocal.org, Football Just always keeping short-term vision while keeping long-term visions possible., McKinley grad Dominique Robinson of Chicago Bears far from satisfied after rookie season, Thayer Munford Jr. (a rookie with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Recruited by a number of Division I colleges,Slates chose Pittsburgh. The 1955 season was 8-1-1 breaking the string of championships. Over the last six years, his Perry teams won four Federal League titles and finished as the Division II state runner-up twice in going 59-14. State Final Playoff games have been conducted here since 1994. The Tigers dominated Ohio high school football for six years winning six State Championships and three National Championships. Hoover improved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in the Federal League despite missing senior Zander Bugara, its top receiver, a dangerous return man and a very good defensive back. He was appointed athletic director for all sports. When it was found that the players family could not afford a healthy diet in the depression environment Paul Brown started a booster club to make sure his players would be fed. Anthony has his sight on being a football coach someday. During his first year the (unparalleled in high school facilities) Paul L. David Athletic Training Facility was dedicated. Here come the Tigers through the tunnel to a tremendous roar with orange and black balloons flying. This time the Tigers promoted from within selecting defensive coordinator, Jack Rose, as Head Coach. During this period the Booster Club took on a project to install artificial turf to keep Tiger Stadium ahead of all other high school programs. Perry went 29-7 in Slates three seasons, advancing to a state semifinal in 2000 and a regional semifinal in 2002. Paul Brown Tiger Stadium is located in the academic-athletic complex at One Paul Brown Drive. Perry went 9-1 last fall in winning the league during the COVID-abbreviated regular season. You know, people walk around and they say Oh, Im from New York., and youre like So what? Wakefield spent 29 years as the head coach of Perry split over two shifts, 1982-2003 and 2013-20. He recalls his grandfather taking him to McKinley games as a child, and also watching the U18 USA football team compete in a tournament in 2009. But when I see the ball in the air, Ive got to make a play on it.. Ave. Def. He finished night with 14 carries for 111 yards and three touchdowns. The 42-year-old is down to 290 pounds now, but still stands out as an assistant wrestling coach at Perry. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Peytton Mitchell, who is also in contention, added six strong carries for 33 yards. The game will be held next Friday at home with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 pm. For 2021-2022 the names will cost $5 per line for each of the football (fall sports) and basketball (winter sports) programs/press books. For example, in his last five years the Massillon High basketball team went to the state level tournament reaching the semi- finals three times and the finals once. The game is for the kids. In 1992 they celebrated their 700th win. Gigi Dostal Tom Stacy resigned as head coach of the Tigers in 2008. Its nice to have leadership like Alec Lehman and Zach Ohler up there.. Football came to Massillon in 1894; the first high school game was played in Massillon, between Massillon High School and Canton Central High School. Elmer Snyder (3-4-1) piloted the Tigers in 1920 and then Dave Stewart (38-9-0), who, because he coached Paul Brown, was the precursor of the modern era of Massillon high school football. Home Posts History 2022: Massillon 48, Perry 7, Massillon Rolls Past Perry, Advances to Playoffs Second Round. At special times the live tiger patrols the streets in a cage mounted on a truck. RECEIVINGPerry,Thompson 3-55, Gill 1-8. Adding to the dismal season were accusations of recruiting when Coach Shepas was not even on the scene. He also experimented with closed circuit TV to give the bench a better view of what was happening on the field. Paul Browns innovations in football eventually earned him a place in the Football Hall of Fame. The semifinal loss in 2002 was an overtime 21-20 heartbreaker after leading 14-7 with less than two minutes to play. The Massillon Museum's collection includes a large number of materials and ephemera from both the professional and high school football teams. The collection includes uniforms, footballs, programs, schedules, trophies, clippings, and photographs. Hoover,L.Roach25-133, Dyrlund 12-58, Logan 3-13, Baxter 4-2, TEAM 1-(minus 6). In 1985, they won their 600th game 34-0 over Warren. A seconding meeting with Canton in the playoffs was won by Massillon (10-7) and Massillon advanced to a State Semi-Final game against Cleveland Glenville. MASSILLON Top-seeded Massillon (9-1) wasted no time in establishing dominance in this playoff game enroute to a 48-7 pasting of neighborhood rival and No. He was first team All-Ohio as a junior and senior. He was part of an elite offensive line featuring Thayer Munford Jr. (a rookie with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022) and Vinny McConnell, who played in college for the Cincinnati Bearcats. kasey.pagani@perrylocal.org, Boys Swimming He created only one Massillon. His three year record was 24-4 (85.7%).He stayed as teacher and basketball coach. He was an innovator in the high school passing game and brought excitement to newly renamed Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. He is the only undefeated, untied coach at Massillon. The Tigers again finished the regular season with a 7-3 record losing the final game to Canton McKinley. After the cameras left town, the Tigers were defeated by Perry in the first playoff round. They named the stadium Faucet stadium instead of Fawcett Stadium. He was a 1928 Massillon graduate and served as Head Coach at Longfellow Junior High School. His teams were 20-0 winning two State Championships. Earl would have a distinguished career eventually including Head Coach at Ohio State University. 2022 Perry Football Schedule No upcoming events at the moment CONTACT US 3737 13th St. SW Massillon, Ohio 44646 info@perryfootball.org (330) 477-3486 Ext. The job fell to Charles V. Chuck Mather. Banks, who had beaten two defenders with his 4.44 speed, first juggled the slightly overthrown ball and then quickly secured it, sprinting untouched the rest of the way. In 1939 the new Massillon Tiger Stadium was finished. That tradition flourishes today. In 2003 and 2004 playing arguably one of the toughest schedules in the state, the Tigers fell to 4-6 each year with two straight losses to McKinley. The only other job Paul ever wanted was to be the Ohio State football coach. Massillon Tigers beat the Perry Panthers 41-21 during Friday's game. The Vikings left no doubt after halftime. There is really nothing else like the MEAC or HBCU football with the amount of (fans) that come to our games and how much support in the communities we received as well, Anthony said. The game has been moved to Mansfield's Arlin Field, per the . Perry head coach Zach Slates declined to comment after the game. In the beginning when The Great Creator was drawing plans for this world of ours, He decided there should be something for everyone. On Monday nights during the season the membership came to hear the coach talk about football and there was time set aside for questions and answers. In the second half, they were challenged and they met that challenge.. During next years Superintendent Charles L. Cronbaugh elevated the football program to a well organized activity. The remainder of the night was ground and pound as the Tigers scored touchdowns on seven of their eight possessions, while punting only once. Meetings are held on Tuesday at noon during the football season at a downtown restaurant to hear comments by the coach. In 1989 during a turf meeting the concept of a professional level message board was first discussed. In 1912, Sydney Jones (9-9-1) was the first faculty member to coach the tigers. This time the selection process picked Lee Tressel to coach the Tigers. Joey.Beall@perrylocal.org, Girls Cross Country Bud Houghton returned in 1946. It can be transported to out of town games. Anthony couldnt turn down this opportunity if it means a shot at playing professionally. Coach Stewart had gone 38-9-0 during his tenure at Massillon and captured the 1922 Ohio State Championship. His teams were denied playoff eligibility by the OSHAA because of a recruiting violation by some overenthusiastic fans. Slates anchored an offensive line that powered Perry's potent wing-T offense. It was built with WPA money and can seat more fans than most high school stadiums and was later renamed after Paul Brown. Wakefield made it quite clear in recent years, including when he retired last month, that he believed Slates was the right man to become Perry's next coach once he retired. In 2007 the Tigers were 6-4 including a 23-20 overtime win over McKinley, but they did not make the playoffs. While at Massillon, Coach Mather pioneered the use of IBM cards in grading player game performance. The Massillon high school team received its mascot name from the early professional Massillon Tigers. Im happy to be a part of that.". Northeast Ohio is arguably the cradle of football. RUSHINGPerry,8-81, Church 7-14, Ruiz 1-2, Basham 8-(minus 1). Attention for Massillon football shined on Mather and he received many small college coaching offers, all rejected. The spectators in those early days had to stand to see the contest and the only way to collect admissions was to pass the hat during games. The search committee looked for a coach with a more open style of football. He has fond memories of the stadium. WL McK WLT; Nate Moore: 2015 - 22: 8: 105: 83: 22: 0: 0.790: 35: 19: 23-7: 7-1-0: Jason Hall: 2008 . The furious comeback after trailing 24-3 at the half fell short at 24-17. Perry Football Staff Players (47) Staff (1) Help the team get started If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. A homecoming crowd of roughly 6,000 at Memorial Stadium watched the Vikings steadily take control at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Shoot, it was a surprise to me, Campbell said. Brent McBurney His 100% winning record at Massillon is unmatched. His coaching was oriented to area coaching. He was recognized as a trendsetter. Assist HC & staff in providing each individual participating in the program all the he 6,135 people like this 6,488 people follow this 3 people checked in here http://www.massillontigers.com/ massillonfbc@gmail.com Nonprofit Organization Photos See all A special time is McKinley week. Box 19 Massillon, OH 44648 Promote/maintain interest in WHS Football at the highest level. Anthony enjoyed his HBCU experience and considered Baltimore his home-away-from-home. Slates played at 6-foot-3, 310 pounds as a senior. Games were played on any suitable spot, not on a well-lighted field with eighteen to twenty thousand fans in attendance. Nothing will influence a student to take an interest in school work more effectively than athletics.. He knew that would be enough. PASSINGPerry,Basham 4-9-63-2. The overall record for high school football in Massillon for 1151 games is 842-273-36 (75.5%). ed.mcintire@perrylocal.org And DJ Reed did an awesome job blocking. High school football coach Keith Wakefield announced his retirement Saturday after 30 seasons across two stints with the Panthers. Posted on July 2, 2022 by July 2, 2022 by Copyright 2023 Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club, Inc. In 1993 a 64 by 128 inch Daktronics Starburst Message Center became operational. The Massillon High School football program promoted by super star Paul Brown and Chuck Mather now achieved the pinnacle of public relations, the making of the nationally distributed movie short Touchdown Town. All options are on the table for Massillon native Chris Anthony. During those 9years his team won 80 games, lost 8, tied 2, they won 6 consecutive Ohio State Championships and 4 U.S. Scholastic Championships. After a string of home grown coaches Massillon football turned to the outside with an aggressive search process. Explore the benefits. There have been 23 professional players, 3 NFL coaches and 14 collegiate all-Americans graduated from Massillon High School. Dyrlund found sophomore Mason Ashby on a wide receiver screen late in the third quarter and Ashby jetted down the right sideline for a 34-yard TD that gave Hoover its first lead of the night at 13-10. All Rights Reserved. The 1973 Tigers were 8-1- 1 and were edged out of the playoffs by a narrow margin. He followed with three more fine teams before leaving Massillon in 1925. Generous fathers occasionally supplied several team members with the necessary equipment. P.O. Kevin Knoch Wakefield made those comments to The Canton Repository when Slates was honored for his playing career by being inducted in the Stark High School Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020. Under Coach Rose the Tigers were 48-17 (73.8%) a record envied by many but not lauded in Massillon when including a 1-6 record against McKinley. Chuck Shuff came from two 9-1 seasons at Fremont Ross to coach the Tigers in 1974-75. Akron Beacon Journal. In 1995 the Tigers were 7-3 and lost to McKinley. At this height of community spirit a bond issue for a new high school was passed. Proudly created with Wix.com. The first two years ended with defeat by the traditional rival Canton McKinley Bulldogs. He was succeeded by Dan Atkinson (8-7-3) in 1926 1927. After a 4-6 start he was 41-9 (82%) with five straight wins over McKinley. Originally conceived as maintaining a permanent tiger, the project converted to obtaining a live tiger cub for the football season every year. Our offensive line really stepped up big, Roach said. He was recommended for a teaching and coaching job at Severn Tech, a prep school for the Naval Academy, by Dave Stewart and was fortunate to receive the job. Donate to the Massillon Tigers Recent Posts Become An Active Member of the Booster Club 24 Jan , 2023 Massillon and Valdosta to Face Off in 2023. The school team of 1909, coached by Ralph Hap Fugate (13-4-3), claimed the championship of Northeastern Ohio, winning all its games except one a tie with Akron Central High School. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Leanne Deitz Edison Athletics (opens in new window/tab) . Losing by a 31-17 score the Tigers finished the season with a 10-4 record. Four defensive players put up some good tackle numbers, including Shon Robinson (7.0), Cody Fair (7.0), DeAire Pringle (6.0) and Ryan Page (6.0). Bud Houghton joined the Navy and was replaced by interim Coach Elwood Kam Kammer. . After losing three straight to McKinley, Coach Maronto (20-10, 67%) left in 1987 to pursue coaching in Florida. The previous two years the Tigers were 4-6 and with the late start for Coach Stacy, expectations for the season were low. There were 6 state championships and 4 national championships. The 2008 Tigers topped the OHSFCAs All Academic List. kknoch10s4him@aol.com, Boys Track & Field Perry Panthers Football. Hear this story. On 10/21, the Perry varsity football team lost their away conference game against GlenOak (Canton, OH) by a score of 28-21. Leanne.Deitz@perrylocal.org, Boys Basketball Paul Brown recognized that what happened under the Friday night lights and the final Saturday afternoon game was entertainment for the fans. The team was 7-3 in 1968 including a final game loss to Canton McKinley and Coach Seaman (20-9-1, 69%) moved to the college ranks as an assistant. We trust that in the future the M.H.S. Joe.Altimore@perrylocal.org, Gymnastics Slates has coached a number of talented offensive linemen for the Panthers, includingMichigan State player Matt Carrick likely the best Perry lineman since Slates. That was the first year of a playoff system and the Tigers were defeated in the first round 17-14 on a long field goal by eventual State Champ Cincinnati Princeton. After he finished college he went on to coach high school football, very quickly returning to Massillon from 1932-1940. Paul Brown was one of those players; he played quarterback for Massillon under Coach Stewart and went on to do great things in the world of football. But in between, some great football was played. 2022 college football rankings predictions; twy meaning text. In 1969 Massillon hired head Bob Commings, a dynamic coach from Struthers, Ohio. Hired in 1976, Mile Currence filled the bill. Hes my best assistant, hes loyal and he gives a (crap) about Perry, Wakefield said about Slates last summer. He mixed athleticism, smarts, passion and nastiness with that size to become an elite lineman. The players received their instructions from college boys home on vacation, or some adults who took interest in the sport and would coach after school. Early life and playing career [ edit] Commings was born on Christmas Eve at the height of the Great Depression. Coach Paul Brown put Massillon on the national map. In his nine years (1932-1940) as head football coach his teams were 80-8-2 (90.9 winning percentage). A very small percentage of college football players get into the next level, and I am fortunate to know some of the guys and the toll it takes in some of the guys minds 365 days a year, but if that opportunity comes, I would definitely pursue it., More Stark County Football:McKinley grad Dominique Robinson of Chicago Bears far from satisfied after rookie season. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. He gave us mountains that reach to the sky, deep blue seas, green forests, dry deserts, gorgeous flowers and gigantic trees. P.O. Leading the attack was senior running back Willtrell Hartson, who recorded his 10 th consecutive 100-yard game, matching the record set a few years ago by Jamir Thomas. The grumbling stopped, the team was fed and the program became the rallying point for the community. Paul Brown was nine years old when his family moved to Massillon from Norwalk, Ohio. Coach Tressels two year record was 16-3-0 (84.2%, the Mansfield game in 1957 was canceled because of flu). Then he decided there should be football and he gave us Massillon. On the day of a game the downtown area was awash with the orange and black tiger motif with flags flying and a large sign in the center of town announcing the season schedule. Hoover,Ashby 4-60, Shimek 1-23. Perry High School - Massillon Wrestling Sync Games to Calendar Events Details & Contact Live Now No live events at this time. In the 871 games in the modern era starting with Paul Brown (1932-2013) the Tigers record is 682-171-18 (80.0%), a performance not approached by any Ohio team. According to historians the first official Massillon High team was organized in 1904. He already plans to join the Morgan State coaching staff as a graduate assistant this coming fall along with finishing his masters degree. Anna Fialko In the windows of the businesses, signs exhort the Tigers to defeat the opponent of the week. With the win, Massillon advances to the second round of the regionals and will face first-time opponent Canal Winchester (7-4), a 23-6 winner over Columbus Independence. The new school opened in 1990. Anthony has his sight on being a football coach someday. Paul Brown endorsed him as Head Coach. In his high school career Rick Shepas played at Tiger Stadium in an all-star game and decided he wanted to coach at Massillon some day. In 1964 Massillon and McKinley entered the final game with perfect records and the state title on the line. Coach Lee Owens made a lot of changes to Paul Brown Stadium and to the athletics. Joe Altimore Jeff Thornberry became Athletic Director. The search process resulted in the selection of Tom Harp who had impressed Mather with his coaching at Carrolton. Jr. Massillon Massillon Jackson. craig.whitaker@perrylocal.org, Softball At the time, Massillon coach Nate Moore was in his first season and Anthony was a junior during the 2016 season. In his two year term his teams were 16-1-1. However in 1954 the University made an offer he could not refuse. One of the ties (6-6) was played against Cleveland Cathedral Latin at Cleveland Municipal Stadium before 57,000 fans. Massillons high school football team has been the breeding ground for many great players and coaches. 330-478-6184. OH. The Time When the Tigers Faced an Inconceivably, Unlikely Playoff Scenario, 2022 Booster Club Report Week 11 Post-Perry, 2023 Massillon Football Schedule Released. Gustavus Adolphus 84, Ohio Wesleyan 68. Ashby is so quick. Hoover totaled 283 yards of offense, with 200 of that coming on the ground. massillon perry football coaching staff. Massillon. Are you the coach? It was during this time that the tradition took on the playing of a calliope for the football program. Perry Athletics Perry Athletics The fans were understanding as the Tigers struggled through a 4-6 1998 season and a final game loss to McKinley. ..and through the long, long years to come, wherever we may be, oh alma mater Massillon were true to thee.!. John Maronto was brought in from the Detroit metropolitan area. The impressive stadium opened in 1939 has been beautifully maintained. An opening year record of 4-5-1 stunned the Massillon fans. Bob Commings (December 24, 1932 - February 20, 1992) was a college football player and coach at the University of Iowa. This time the new coach came from out of state. The controversy lasted through the next year and the Tigers aggressively fought the case. In 2015 Keishaun Sims became Perry's first Ohio Mr. Football. . Amazing experience teaching OKRs (Objective Key Results) to students of IIM Ranchi, Blog Designed and Developed By Capstone People Consulting. of the 1990 season. teams may be imbued with the same fighting spirit and that same love of fair play that always characterized their work in the past.. Under Paul Brown the football program generated enough revenue to support all extracurricular activities. Mickey Sabin Both of those coaches would eventually coach the McKinley Bulldogs. On 9/30, the Perry varsity football team lost their home conference game against Hoover (North Canton, OH) by a score of 24-14. A football hero in Massillon High School and Purdue University Augie was loved by all Massillon fans. After the color guard carries the colors, the band swings down the field with the traditional Fan Fare, Tiger Rag, and Carry On, with the Obie skin cavorting along. Tom Stacy was hired in June 2005 as Head Football Coach and Dean of Students. His teams were in the playoffs three times and reached the final game twice. After graduation, he attended Ohio State for a year but felt it was too large for him. On 9/23, the Perry varsity football team won their home conference game against Louisville (OH) by a score of 40-14. Lee formed the Tiger Sideliners during his two year tenure. After winning over Perry in the first playoff game, they were defeated 10-14 in the regional semifinals. He moved that guy right out of the way.. The Tigers knocked on the door of the State title in 1967 but a heart breaking 7-6 loss to Upper Arlington stopped the bid. I will take it into consideration, Anthony said. He worked with and encouraged George (Red) Bird to develop the Massillon Tiger Swing Band and created the greatest show in high school football. Highlights of the season included a 29-6 thrashing of McKinley and a thrilling playoff comeback win 42-24 over Walsh Jesuit after being down 24-7 at the half. Perrys lone score came against this group when Garrett Laubacher raced 67 yards to the end zone. Tours are provided by appointment. Anna Fialko In 1916 Massillon High School was first admitted to the High School Athletic Association. They have been in the playoffs 21 times, the final four 10 times and the final game three times. BEAT HOBAN! Perry tried their best to establish a ground game with their antiquated Wing-T offense, but the Tiger D was just too large, too quick and too talented to allow the Panthers to finish any drive until the second team was inserted late in the game.