# TigerTown Athletics— A Massillon Sports Website > Covering Athletics, History, and Community for the Massillon Tigers ## Posts - [Massillon Museum Exhibit Explores Flag Football in TigerTown](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-museum-exhibit-explores-flag-football-in-tigertown/): The newest exhibit to grace the Massillon Museum’s “Paul Brown Museum” wing takes a look into the newest sport in the Massillon City Schools– flag football. “Play Like a Girl: Flag Football in the City of Champions” explores the game itself, the Tigers’ season, and the players and coaches who led the inaugural team to a 7-1 record and a chance to play for a state title. Inside the exhibit, visitors will find several sections, all carefully constructed by curator Logan Carr. Those who are unfamiliar with the game will be able to learn about the rules and positions in […] - [Massillon Fights Past Tough Warren Harding Squad](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-fights-past-tough-warren-harding-squad/): It was never easy, but the Massillon Tigers took home their 9th straight win on Friday night in a gritty 73-63 victory. The Tigers, now 12-1, are currently the 2 seed in the DII Northeast District, and are ranked 7th overall in the state and 2nd in DII (MaxPreps). The Raiders of Warren Harding (5-11) may not have the excellent record that they had last season, but they still played the same physical brand of ball and kept the Tigers on their toes all night. Massillon would finally pull away in the fourth quarter as they were able to draw […] - [Jackson's Three-Point Barrage Too Much for Lady Tigers](https://tigertownathletics.com/jacksons-three-point-barrage-too-much-for-lady-tigers/): The Jackson Polar Bears (15-1) are amongst the best girls basketball teams in the state and are the best team in Stark County. They clashed with the Massillon Lady Tigers last night, coming out with an 80-58 victory. The game proved to be another test for the Lady Tigers, who have taken on their fair share of top-ranked opponents in the last two weeks. A stretch of games including St. Vincent-St. Mary’s (ranked 18th in Ohio), a team of European All-Stars, Milford (ranked 7th in Ohio), and Jackson has led to a 1-3 stretch but will prove to be  a […] - [Quick Start, Strong Finish Leads Massillon to Victory over Perry](https://tigertownathletics.com/quick-start-strong-finish-leads-massillon-to-victory-over-perry/): The Massillon Tigers are on a roll. Winners of 8 straight contests and ranked at 7th in the state and 2nd in the division, the Tigers were not to be stopped by the Perry Panthers on Friday evening. They rolled to a 35-18 lead at the half, and despite losing some ground in the 3rd quarter, came home with a solid 72-52 victory. 1st Half The Panthers won the tip to start the contest. Xavier Williams quickly took the ball away and fired it ahead to Gio Jackson Jr., who passed it back to Williams for the first score of […] - [Massillon Runs Through Ashland in 92-72 Victory](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-runs-through-ashland-in-92-72-victory/): The Tigers won their 6th in a row and moved to 9-1 on the season with a 92-72 thumping of the Ashland Arrows. Massillon thrived on layups, taking it to the hole time after time as they pulled away to a comfortable victory. 1st Half Ashland started the game off the game with a trademark three-pointer, one of many they would shoot during the contest. Xavier Williams quickly answered with a layup and was fouled; he hit the following free throw to tie the game up. Terrion Wells was the next to score for Massillon following a few misses on […] - [Massillon Lady Tigers Run Over Mansfield for 9th Straight Victory](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-lady-tigers-run-over-mansfield-for-9th-straight-victory/): The Tigers of Massillon were all over the Tygers of Mansfield on Monday evening. Massillon quickly jumped on top and never looked back. Top-notch defensive play often kept Mansfield from advancing the ball past halfcourt as the Tigers picked up numerous steals and limited the Tygers to just 10 points at the half. A running clock in the second half brought the game to a quick and merciful end as Massillon pummeled Mansfield by a score of 74-23.   1st Half Massillon started off the game in Mansfield quickly as Hannah Nicola took a pass following the tipoff and took […] - [Massillon Girls Soccer Program Enjoys Historic Season: The Story Behind the Team’s Success](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-girls-soccer-historic-season-the-story-behind-the-team/): Four years ago, the Massillon girl’s soccer team was 1-11-0. Their only win came versus an 0-15 St. Thomas Aquinas squad. They were outscored by 78 goals and only managed to put up 14 goals in their 12 matches. In 2025, they won 8 games, the most in program history. It was not an easy road for the Tigers, although their record has quickly grown better over the last 3 seasons. The squad owes a large part of their success to their coaching staff, who took a team who won 12 games over 6 seasons and turned them into a […] - [Massillon Pours on 108 Points in Shot Clock Shootout Victory](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-pours-on-108-points-in-shot-clock-shootout-victory/): Massillon traveled down the road to Canton’s Memorial Fieldhouse on Saturday for the annual “Shot Clock Shootout”. The Tigers fast-paced play fit well into the unique style of the tournament, which is the only game where Ohio high school teams are allowed to play with the inclusion of a shot clock. Massillon scored 53 in the first half but only led by 6. They opened up a 21-point lead in a big 3rd quarter and continued to roll until the final buzzer in a 108-83 victory over 7-1 Elyria. 1st Half The Tigers drew first blood as Braylon Gamble rebounded […] - [Massillon Lady Tigers Use 3rd Quarter Surge to Beat Perry](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-lady-tigers-use-3rd-quarter-surge-to-beat-perry/): Massillon had a bit of a slow start to Monday night’s game at Perry, but a huge 3rd quarter led to a big win. The Tigers were only up by 1 at the half, but they poured on 32 points in the 3rd to take a 16-point lead. Massillon finished off the Panthers with a score of 85-67, moving their record to 3-3 on the season. Delaney Pierce, who scored 37 and 32 in the Tigers’ last two games, led the team once again with 28 points. Hannah Nicola added 20 as the second-leading scorer. 1st Half The Lady Tigers […] - [Alumni Highlights: 11/24-11/30](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-11-24-11-30/): NCAA D1 Austin Brawley, Safety, New Mexico Austin Brawley has been making up for missed time over the past 3 games. He earned his second Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week award. 10 tackles, a forced fumble, a sack, and an interception were his highlights on Saturday. Brawley’s plays were timely for the Lobos– the sack stopped San Diego State late in the game and helped force overtime, the forced fumble came in NM territory, and the interception came on the first play of overtime. NCAA D3 Basketball Elijah Farrington, Forward, Mount Union Elijah Farrington has had a good […] - [Player Spotlight: OHSAA Regional Finals Versus Big Walnut](https://tigertownathletics.com/player-spotlight-ohsaa-regional-finals-versus-big-walnut/): Offensive Spotlight Savior Owens, Running Back Savior Owens bore the load for Massillon’s offense on Friday. He scored all 3 of Massillon’s touchdowns while rushing for 293 yards on 35 carries. His resilience and ability to slip through and pick up1st downs, even on 3rd and longs, helped Massillon rally and almost pull off a miracle victory. Defensive Spotlight Ja’Dyn Williams, Linebacker Ja’Dyn Williams’ last game with Massillon was a summary of his career with the Tigers– consistent playmaking and clutch plays abounded for the star linebacker. Williams had 6 tackles and recorded a sack, a tackle-for-loss, and a pass […] - [Massillon Rallies Late But Falls Short in Regional Final Loss](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-rallies-late-but-falls-short-in-regional-final-loss/): Massillon fell for the second year in a row to the Eagles of Big Walnut. A rainy night in Zanesville led to several crucial mistakes that cost the Tigers dearly. Despite falling behind, the Tigers kept clawing back, and had a chance to win it on the final play. Unfortunately for Massillon, the play was blown up by the Big Walnut defense, and the Tigers fell 27-21. 1st Quarter Massillon started off the game with the ball on their own 17. Savior Owens burst through for a 1st down, but the Tigers were forced to punt after an incomplete pass […] - [Player Spotlight-- Regional Semifinals Versus DeSales](https://tigertownathletics.com/player-spotlight-regional-semifinals-versus-desales/): Offensive Spotlight Savior Owens, Running Back The Tigers’ run game played a huge role in their big win over DeSales. Savior Owens was a big part of that run game. He took 18 handoffs, gaining 215 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns. Owens averaged a wild 11.9 yards per carry. Defensive Spotlight Deontay Malone, Cornerback Deontay Malone played lockdown defense at corner. He continually proves that he is one of the best athletes in the state– on defense he recorded 7 tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a deep ball. The runbacks that Malone has are always fun to watch– […] - [Alumni Highlights: November 10-16](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-november-10-16/): NCAA D1 Ardell Banks, Wide Receiver, Kent State I had a chance to watch Ardell Banks from the sideline last week. He pulled in a pair of passes for 28 yards, but his second reception was quite the play. The Flashes had blown a 35-17 lead to Akron and were in overtime. On the first play of the overtime, Kent State quarterback Dru DeShields fired a pass to the right sideline where it was caught by Ardell Banks, who managed to keep his feet inbounds for the go-ahead (and ultimately game-winning) score. Chase Bond, Defensive End, NC State Chase Bond […] - [Massillon Slugs DeSales Behind Power Run Game](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-slugs-desales-behind-power-run-game/): The Tigers ventured down I-71 on Friday for the regional semifinals. DeSales may have been the host seed, but they never played that way. Massillon outmatched them with a pounding defense and power run game that overwhelmed the Stallions in a 48-14 victory. 1st Quarter DeSales won the toss and deferred to open Friday night’s battle. Massillon started off by gaining a 1st down on a Manny Patterson to Gio Jackson Jr. pass (1 of only 6 pass attempts on the night), but they were unable to convert again. After a punt, Massillon’s defense went to work. A run behind […] - [Alumni Highlights: November 3-9](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-november-3-9/): NCAA D2 Ryan Page, Defensive Back, Walsh Ryan Page had a career-high 8 tackles (7 solo, 1 assist) versus Hillsdale. NCAA D3 Nolan Hendricks, Kicker/Punter, Wooster Despite taking multiple big hits and not getting roughing calls all day versus DePauw, Nolan Hendricks still handled his punting in his usual capacity. His 6 kicks went for 227 yards (37.8 per punt). His long was 54. As Wooster’s season has come to a close, Hendricks is the only kicker in the conference (North Coast Athletic Conference) to be perfect on PATs. NCJAA D2 Basketball La’Nia Moore, Tri-C La’Nia Moore has had quite […] - [Massillon Eviscerates Hoover in 62-7 Playoff Victory](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-eviscerates-hoover-in-62-7-playoff-victory/): Massillon is 27-1 against Federal League schools since 2016. This year they toppled the Fed leader (McKinley) and pummeled the league runner-up (Hoover) 62-7. The Tigers proved once again that they are by far the best in Stark County, but their eyes are on a far higher prize– a state title. The road to the title began against the Hoover Vikings. Massillon went down 7-0 early but very quickly turned on the heat, piling on 62 straight points to easily finish off the second round of the OHSAA playoffs. They will now be on the road for the rest of […] - [Alumni Highlights: October 27 - November 2](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-october-27-november-2/): NCAA D1 Chase Bond, Defensive End, NC State The Wolfpack of North Carolina State stunned undefeated, 8th-ranked Georgia Tech. Chase Bond was in on the action– he split a sack of Tech quarterback Haynes King and picked up an assist. NCAA D2 DaOne Owens, Quarterback, Slippery Rock DaOne Owens went 19-34 in the air with 229 yards and 2 touchdowns for Slippery Rock. He also rushed 7 times for 51 yards (7.3ypc). He is up to over 300 yards rushing on the season with 7 touchdowns and has 1269 yards passing with 13 touchdowns. NCAA D3 Nolan Hendricks, Kicker/Punter, Wooster […] - [Local Spotlight Game: Monroy Leads Salem Over Northwest as Quakers Stave Off Late Indians' Rally](https://tigertownathletics.com/local-spotlight-game-monroy-leads-salem-over-northwest-as-quakers-stave-off-late-indians-rally/): Whether it was in the air, on the ground, in the defensive backfield, or on fake punts, Salem quarterback/defensive back/punter Cletis Monroy was making plays for the Quakers. Monroy and Salem may have been the 10 seed visiting 7 seed Northwest, but they did not play like an underdog. The hard-fought battle was never an easy one for either team, but Salem was able to take advantage of mistakes and hold off a late rally from Northwest to upset the Indians in the first round of the OHSAA D IV playoffs. 1st Quarter The Quakers started off the game perfectly. […] - [Player Spotlight-- Week 10 Versus McKinley](https://tigertownathletics.com/player-spotlight-week-10-versus-mckinley/): In the Tigers’ 10th straight victory over McKinley, there were many heroes. Massillon played team ball– there were many outstanding performances. This week’s spotlight features a few more players than usual, but it was a special game with quite a few standout performances. Offensive Spotlight Savior Owens, Running Back After missing some time over the last couple of weeks, Savior Owens got right back in it starting on the first play. Owens ended up with 114 yards on 21 carries and twice scored touchdowns. He was the Tigers’ go-to all day, and he muscled his way through a loaded box […] - [Massillon Alumni Highlights-- October 20-26](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-alumni-highlights-october-20-26/): NCAA D1 Magnus Haines, Punter, Ohio Magnus Haines had a pair of punts versus Eastern Michigan. On only 2 kicks, Haines totaled 117 yards (58.5 average). One of his kicks was 49 yards, and the second traveled an incredible 68 yards and was downed inside the EMU 2-yard line. The kick was a career-long for Haines, surpassing his previous record of 64. Haines’ average of 44.6 yards per kick is just .4 yards below Ohio’s best single-season punt yard average over the last 25 seasons. NCAA FCS Adonis Marshall, Defensive Back, Mercyhurst Adonis Marshall recorded 4 tackles versus Stonehill on […] - [Massillon-McKinley Highlights](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-mckinley-highlights/): Full game highlights and celebration videos below! - [A Decade of Dominance: Massillon Beats McKinley for 10th Straight Time in the Nation's Greatest High School Rivalry](https://tigertownathletics.com/a-decade-of-dominance-massillon-beats-mckinley-for-10th-straight-time-in-the-nations-greatest-high-school-rivalry/): Massillon and McKinley have the most storied history of any two high school football foes. With a combined 37 state championships, 11 national titles, 1,856 wins, and over 75 professional football players (as well as many college and professional football coaches), there is little evidence to the contrary. Since 1894, Massillon and Canton have struggled on the gridiron almost every season. Canton jumped out to a dominant lead early in the series, but Massillon gained and surpassed the Bulldogs– they are now left in the Tigers’ dust as Massillon holds a 78-53-5 record in the 136 games that the two […] - [Player Spotlight: Week 9 Versus Warren Harding](https://tigertownathletics.com/player-spotlight-week-9-versus-warren-harding/): Offensive Spotlight Anthony McMullen Jr., Running Back Anthony McMullen Jr. has exploded in the last few games. In his last two games he has achieved season highs in rush yards– he did so once again this past Friday versus Warren Harding. McMullen picked up 158 yards on the ground and 12 yards receiving while also scoring a touchdown. For his ever-improving play and increasingly important role on the Tigers’ offense, Anthony McMullen Jr. is this week’s offensive spotlight player. Defensive Spotlight Ja’Dyn Williams, Linebacker Ja’Dyn Williams had a wild game. He scooped up a loose ball and took it to […] - [Massillon Alumni Highlights: October 13-19](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-alumni-highlights-october-13-19/): NCAA D2 Willtrell Hartson, Running Back, Ashland Willtrell Hartson picked up his second rushing touchdown of the year and was Ashland’s 2nd leading rusher in Saturday’s game versus Ohio Dominican. Hartson totaled 44 yards on 10 carries. DaOne Owens, Quarterback, Slippery Rock DaOne Owens went 11-19 in the air with 183 passing yards and a touchdown. He also picked up 40 yards (22 net) on the ground on 9 rushes– he had a pair of rushing touchdowns. The Rock trailed several times against Indiana (PA) but prevailed due to a pair of late touchdowns from Owens. NCAA D3 Nolan Hendricks, […] - [Massillon Defense Shuts Down Warren in 42-10 Victory](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-defense-shuts-down-warren-in-42-10-victory/): Massillon will seek to beat their arch nemesis for the 10th year in a row when they take on McKinley in Canton next week. The Tigers got some practice for Saturday’s showdown with the 10th win in a row over their 2nd-longest tenured rival, the Raiders of Warren G. Harding. In the 90th matchup between the two teams, the Tigers used an overwhelming defense to pound the injury-riddled Raiders (who had multiple key starters missing) into submission in a 42-10 victory. The Tigers now have a 62-25-3 record versus Warren. 1st Quarter Warren Harding received the ball first to start […] - [Player Spotlight-- Week 8 Versus Cornerstone Christian (TX)](https://tigertownathletics.com/player-spotlight-week-8-versus-cornerstone-christian-tx/): Offensive Spotlight Anthony McMullen Jr., Running Back The Tigers have a three-headed monster at running back. When one sits, another comes in to pound the defense and put the ball in the end zone. This week running back Anthony McMullen Jr. had a season-best game. He rushed for a game-best 130 yards and scored a touchdown. McMullen’s hard-hitting style of runs often gained him extra yardage versus the Warriors of Cornerstone Christian as he crashed through tackles. McMullen also broke off a few long runs– a 45-yarder was his long on the day. Christian Culler, Running Back Christian Culler also […] - [Alumni Highlights: October 6-12](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-october-6-12/): NCAA D1 Ardell Banks, Wide Receiver, Kent State Ardell Banks and the Golden Flashes of Kent State picked up their first FBS win in 1,050 days. They routed UMass 42-6– Ardell Banks put the icing on the cake for the Flashes with a 34-yard touchdown grab (the first in his collegiate career) late in the 3rd quarter. NCAA FCS Adonis Marshall, Defensive Back, Mercyhurst Adonis Marshall led Mercyhurst in tackles on Saturday with 7. The Lakers got a win over Wagner— Marshall also forced and recovered a fumble in the 19-7 victory. Mike Wright Jr., Defensive Lineman, Youngstown State Mike Wright […] - [Massillon Crushes Cornerstone Christian (TX)](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-crushes-cornerstone-christian-tx/): Orange skies and a Friday night that finally felt like football season were a perfect combination. For Massillon the perfect combo was Anthony McMullen Jr. and Christian Culler, who carried the Tigers to victory with 100+ yards each and a combined 3 touchdowns. The Tigers took on a Texas team for the second time in two years (and the second time in program history) on Friday. Twice the Tigers have thrashed the Southwest schools by a combined score of 86-20. This time Massillon took home a 45-20 victory over Cornerstone Christian. 1st Quarter The opening kickoff took a hop on […] - [Massillon 7th Grade Football Lights Up McKinley to Complete Middle School Sweep](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-7th-grade-football-lights-up-mckinley-to-complete-middle-school-sweep/): The Massillon 8th graders took down McKinley 20-0 last night (read more about that game here)– the 7th graders administered a beatdown on the Bulldogs in their game with a 32-6 victory. 1st Half Massillon ran all over the Bulldogs on Thursday night. Running back Jaxon Smith started the game off with a pair of 1st down runs. Quarterback Peyton Mattox weaved his way through for another 1st. Smith capped the drive off with a 17-yard score. He punched in the 2pt conversion to put the Tigers up 8-0. McKinley went nowhere on their drive– Lance Meismer almost intercepted a […] - [Massillon 8th Grade Runs Over and Routs McKinley](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-8th-grade-runs-over-and-routs-mckinley/): Massillon traveled to Crenshaw Middle School in Canton to take on their rival, the Canton McKinley Bulldogs. The Tigers used a bruising defense and a strong run game to plow over McKinley in a 20-0 win. 1st Half McKinley took the ball first to begin Wednesday evening’s game. Three runs went nowhere and the Bulldogs punted. Massillon hammered the Bulldogs in the run game; it started early with a Donnie McMullen 42-yard run down the sideline for a score. McMullen punched it in for 2 and the Tigers took an 8-0 lead. Erian McCray smashed the Bulldogs in the backfield […] - [Player Spotlight-- Week 7 Versus Ritter Prep (MO)](https://tigertownathletics.com/player-spotlight-week-7-versus-ritter-prep-mo/): Offensive Spotlight: Savior Owens, Running Back The Tigers can’t get enough of junior back Savior Owens. He was a force once again for Massillon on Friday versus Ritter Prep, amassing a team-leading 175 yards of offense (168 rushing, 7 passing). Owens also added a pair of touchdowns. On the season Owens now has 859 yards rushing, 11 rushing touchdowns, and averages 6.2 yards per carry. Owens is 3-4 in passing attempts with 33 yards on the season. His 11 touchdowns are tied for the team lead and his 892 total yards lead the team. For his ever-consistent and reliable play […] - [Alumni Highlights: September 29 - October 5](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-september-29-october-5/): NCAA D1 Ardell Banks, Kent State Wide Receiver Ardell Banks was only targeted once on Saturday versus #5 Oklahoma, but he pulled in a 34-yard pass on his sole opportunity. Those 34 receiving yards were high enough to tie for the team lead in the game. Chase Bond, NC State Defensive End Chase Bond picked up 2 tackles and a tackle-for-loss against Campbell. Magnus Haines, Ohio Punter Magnus Haines had a season-long and career-long punt of 64 yards on Saturday versus Ball State. On 4 punts he averaged 52.25 yard-per-kick. A pair of his kicks were touchbacks and 1 was […] - [Massillon Takes Down Tough Ritter Prep (MO) Squad](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-takes-down-tough-ritter-prep-mo-squad/): Massillon picked up a much-needed victory over Cardinal Ritter Prep (St. Louis, Missouri) on Friday. The Tigers ran over the Lions with 222 yards on the ground and 3 rushing touchdowns. Ritter scored on a pair of big plays- the Lions picked up 321 yards but were held out of the end zone most of the game. 1st Quarter The Tigers had not scored in 6 quarters coming into Friday night’s game. They scored in 3 plays on their first drive of the night. Savior Owens (a name that was called many times for the Tigers on Friday) got the […] - [Spotlight Players: Week 6 Versus Football North](https://tigertownathletics.com/spotlight-players-week-6-versus-football-north/): Defensive Spotlight– Isaac Maxheimer, Linebacker Isaac Maxheimer stood out last week versus Football North. He led the Tigers in tackles for the first time this season with 11 (7 solo). Among those tackles were 2 tackles-for-loss and a sack. He also recovered a blocked field goal. For a team-best defensive performance, Isaac Maxheimer is in this week’s defensive spotlight. Special Teams Spotlight– Rasmus Haines, Punter The Tigers were seriously lacking on offense last week. Most of their drives ended in turnovers (6 fumbles, 1 interception, 2 turnovers on downs). They were fortunate to be able to punt— when they did […] - [Alumni Highlights: September 22-28](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-september-22-28/): NCAA DII DaOne Owens, Quarterback, Slippery Rock DaOne Owens continues to shine for Slippery Rock in his first year of college ball. Saturday’s game was a showdown with #8 California University of Pennsylvania; it ended in a 42-35 loss for the Rock. Owens went 17-29 in the air, passing for 252 yards and tossing 4 touchdown passes. He also rushed for a score. These 5 touchdown break his previous career high (4), set last week versus Shippensburg. The Rock trailed the Vulcans by 21 at one point, but Owens rallied them all the way back to take the lead– a […] - [Massillon Stunned by Football North (Canada) in Running Clock Shocker](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-stunned-by-football-north-canada-in-running-clock-shocker/): The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and sometimes a stunning loss– the game of football has many ups and downs along its unpredictable path. Last week the Tigers tasted the thrill of knocking off Ohio #1 St. Ed’s; this week it was a stunning defeat versus Football North, an “all-star” squad of Canadians who travel the US playing American teams. Did hangover from the big victory play a role? Perhaps, but the Tigers were not only defeated by a Canadian team for the first time in program history, they were annihilated. Massillon was pushed off the ball all […] - [Player Spotlight: Week 5 Versus St. Ed’s](https://tigertownathletics.com/player-spotlight-week-5-versus-st-eds/): The Tigers knocked off #1 yet again on Friday. Four times the Eagles of St. Edward High School have been ranked at the top in the state of Ohio, and four times the Tigers have stunned the state with resounding upsets. Offensive Spotlight Player Savior Owens– who else?– is this week’s offensive spotlight player. It had been said during the offseason that Owens could be the best Massillon running back in recent memory. Week after week he has led the Tigers with his tackle-breaking, defender plowing runs. Owens leads the Tigers with 9 touchdowns and 640 yards rushing on the […] - [Alumni Highlights: September 15-21](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-september-15-21/): NCAA D1 Dorian Pringle Update: Many had previously heard that Dorian Pringle– who was having a standout year at linebacker for Bowling Green– was badly injured in Week 3. Falcons Head Coach Eddie George officially announced that Pringle will miss the rest of the 2025 season with a torn ACL– an injury he suffered in a celebration of his interception. A look at Pringle’s final numbers and their national rankings: Only player in D1 FBS to have 25+ tackles, 6+ tackles-for-loss, and an interception 27 tackles (23rd in nation) 17 solo tackles (12th in nation) 6 tackles-for-loss (4th in nation) […] - [Massillon Knocks off Ohio #1 St. Ed's for 4th Straight Win in Series](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-knocks-off-ohio-1-st-eds-for-4th-straight-win-in-series/): 21-14 may have been the final, but it did not reflect the dominance in which Massillon handled the Eagles. The 28-point underdogs were able to stifle the Eagles’ offense and were a couple of mistakes away from blowing out the top dogs in the state. 1st Quarter Things did not look good for Massillon after one play. St. Ed’s running back Brandon White took off around the end on a counter play and ran 66 yards untouched for a score. The Tigers were quick to respond. Savior Owens was a name that was called all night for the Tigers– the […] - [Player Spotlight: Week 4 Versus L.J. Bennett (NY)](https://tigertownathletics.com/player-spotlight-week-4-versus-l-j-bennett-ny/): Offensive Spotlight: Savior Owens, Running Back For the 3rd time this season Savior Owens is the spotlight player for Massillon’s offense. Owens carried the ball 10 times for 103 yards against Bennett on Friday, scoring 2 touchdowns along the way. He also had 2 receptions for 18 yards. For his tackle-breaking carries and team-leading offensive yards, Savior Owens is this week’s offensive spotlight player. Defensive Spotlight: Braylon Gamble, Safety Braylon Gamble picked up 5 tackles on Friday. A pair of tackles-for-loss, a forced fumble, a recovered fumble, an interception, and a second pick that was called back were among Gamble’s […] - [Alumni Highlights: September 8-14](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-september-8-14/): The best of the best in this week of college football performances of Massillon Tiger alumni. NCAA DI Jayden Ballard, Wide Receiver, Wisconsin The Badgers took on the Crimson Tide of Alabama this weekend. It took a while for Wisconsin to get Ballard involved, but when they did throw to him he made a big play. Ballard’s 1 reception was a 41-yard touchdown, putting him at 141 yards receiving this season. He led the Badgers in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns on the day. Magnus Haines, Punter, Ohio University Ohio took on the tall task of playing Ohio State last […] - [Massillon Overwhelms Bennett (NY) in Battle of Tigers](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-overwhelms-bennett-ny-in-battle-of-tigers/): The Tigers (of Massillon, that is) did what they needed to do against the Tigers of L.J. Bennett (Buffalo, NY). Playing through the absence of their starting quarterback, Massillon’s 3 rotating offensive anchors pulled their weight and got the job done. The Tiger defenders did their jobs well too, earning their first shutout of the season in a 35-0 victory. 1st Quarter The Tigers started out on offense and ran over the Bennett defense. Savior Owens picked up 1st downs on runs (including a fake jet sweep) and quarterback Rasmus Haines completed a pass to Gio Jackson Jr. for a […] - [Spotlight Players: Week 3 Versus Rabun Gap (GA)](https://tigertownathletics.com/spotlight-players-week-3-versus-rabun-gap-ga/): Offensive Spotlight Player– Savior Owens, Running Back Week 1 found Savior Owens in the spotlight; he is featured again in Week 3 for his performance vs Rabun Gap. The Eagles of Rabun Gap boasted D1 players at almost every position. Those numbers and the size of Rabun’s line did not matter to running back Savior Owens. He plowed through the Eagles whenever he had the opportunity, converting crucial 3rd and 4th downs while picking up 182 yards (a career high) and 3 scores. Even when the Tigers were down, Owens did not give up. He almost singlehandedly led a drive […] - [Alumni Highlights: September 1-7](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-september-1-7/): Ardell Banks, Redshirt Sophomore Wide Receiver, Kent State Ardell Banks led the Flashes in receiving versus Texas Tech on Saturday. Banks caught 2 passes for 49 yards– his long was 38 yards. Jayden Ballard, Senior Wide Receiver, Wisconsin Jayden Ballard is finally having a shot to play consistently. He picked up 73 yards on 2 receptions (2nd on the team) for the Badgers. A 58-yard touchdown (video below) highlighted his day. Ja’Meir Gamble, Freshman Running Back, Mercyhurst Freshman Ja’Meir Gamble picked up a career-high 58 yards on the ground in his second game for Mercyhurst. He had 10 rushing attempts […] - [Rabun Gap Outmuscles Massillon in High-Scoring Game](https://tigertownathletics.com/rabun-gap-outmuscles-massillon-in-high-scoring-game/): Massillon fought Rabun Gap on Friday night. A team loaded with D1 talent, Rabun Gap had come off of two close losses– a 5-point loss to the #1 team in Georgia (who were also #4 in the nation) and a 1-point loss to the top team in Tennessee. The Tigers had momentum going into the half with the game tied at 21, but Rabun took the opening kick back for a score. Massillon rallied back once more but Rabun took the lead for good halfway through the 3rd quarter. The final score: Massillon 35 – Rabun Gap 50 1st Quarter […] - [Massillon Freshmen Beaten By St. Ed's](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-freshmen-beaten-by-st-eds/): 1st Half St. Edward started the game off with a big run. After moving the ball into Massillon territory, they were moved backwards by a holding penalty– a pick by Massillon’s Jacoby Boykin ended the threat. Unfortunately for the Tigers, they were backed up near their own goal line. A couple of plays into the drive, ball was fumbled into the end zone and recovered by St. Ed’s for a score. Ed’s pushed the Tigers back and forced a punt on the next drive. A big gain on a screen pass took the game to the 2nd quarter. One of […] - [Spotlight Players: Week 2 Versus GlenOak](https://tigertownathletics.com/spotlight-players-week-2-versus-glenoak/): Offensive Spotlight Quarterback Manny Patterson was high in the record book for pass efficiency in Week 1 versus Glenville– he once again successfully led the Tiger offense with few mistakes and several big plays versus GlenOak. Patterson was 16-21 on pass attempts, gaining 200 yards in the air and tossing 4 touchdown passes. He was not sacked once in the ballgame and did not commit any turnovers. For his smooth play and excellent control in the backfield and in the air, Manny Patterson is this week’s offensive spotlight player. Defensive Spotlight Linebacker DeVaughn “Veech” Williams may be just a sophomore, […] - [Alumni Highlights: August 25-31](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-august-25-31/): Week 1 of college football had fans in a frenzy this weekend. Many Tigers played their season openers– below is a look at some of the top performers from Week 1. NCAA D1 Chase Bond (Defensive End), Redshirt Freshman, NC State Chase Bond recorded his first 2 tackles (including a tackle-for-loss) in the Wolfpack’s 24-17 win over East Carolina. Dorian Pringle (Inside Linebacker), Redshirt Freshman, Bowling Green Dorian Pringle’s starting debut had been long-awaited by Massillon fans. Those in TigerTown have known that Pringle was a storm chomping at the bit to be let loose– the storm broke last week […] - [Massillon Grounds GlenOak for 9th Straight Win in Series](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-grounds-glenoak-for-9th-straight-win-in-series/): The Tigers took win number 17 in their series against GlenOak on Friday night. In 24 games versus the Golden Eagles, Massillon now has a record of 17-4. The victory was also win number 1 of the season for the Tigers and win number 960 in program history, currently 2 games behind Valdosta (962) for 1st place in the nation. Massillon jumped out quickly in the first half and took the Eagles down quickly. A 44-3 halftime lead and a 44-10 victory marked yet another blowout games versus the Golden Eagles of GlenOak, who have lost the last 7 matchups […] - [Massillon Freshmen Shine in Win Over GlenOak](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-freshmen-shine-in-win-over-glenoak/): The Tiger freshmen picked up their first win of the season on Bob Commings field versus the Golden Eagles of GlenOak. Both Ricardo Parker and Graham Oaklief scored a pair of touchdowns and the Tiger defense made big stands to deliver the victory. 1st Half Massillon’s defense had a bit of trouble on the opening drive as a bubble screen and a couple of runs got GlenOak into Massillon territory. Adrian Pascley ended the threat with an interception and flipped the field with a big return. Graham Oaklief barreled through the Golden Eagles’ defense and scored the Tigers’ first touchdown […] - [Spotlight Players: Week 1 versus Glenville](https://tigertownathletics.com/spotlight-players-week-1-versus-glenville/): Massillon fought hard last Friday but fell in a close game to Glenville. Take a look at a couple players who stood out. Offensive Spotlight: Savior Owens, Junior Running Back Savior Owens made his first start on Friday against a very talented Glenville defense. Not one spectator would have assumed Owens had mostly seen “mop-up time” on the varsity field last season– he played like a returning starter against a fearsome opponent. Owens picked up 131 yards rushing and completed 2/2 passes for 26 yards. He was often commanding the offense at wildcat and picked up a touchdown and a […] - [TigerTown Weekly Roundup: August 18-24](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-weekly-roundup-august-18-24/): A look at this week’s scores and news in Massillon. Football Varsity: Lost 27-33 versus Glenville in overtime Story: Barnburner: Glenville Outlasts Massillon in Overtime Thriller Junior Varsity: Lost 7-28 versus Glenville Story: Glenville Controls Second Half to Beat Massillon JV Freshmen: Lost 0-48 versus Glenville Story: Tiger Freshmen Fall to Glenville in Season Opener 8th Grade: Won 34-14 versus Akron East 7th Grade: Opener versus Firestone canceled Soccer Boys: Tied season opener 3-3 versus Tusky Valley Girls: Won season opener versus New Philadelphia 4-2– stats (Lucy Herrera 2 goals, 1 assist; Hannah Nicola 1 goal; Mira Rastetter 1 goal). […] - [Glenville Controls Second Half to Beat Massillon JV](https://tigertownathletics.com/glenville-controls-second-half-to-beat-massillon-jv/): The Tigers played their Junior Varsity season opener versus Glenville. Massillon took a 7-6 lead into the half, but in the second half it was all Tarblooders. The final score was 28-7 in favor of Glenville. First Half The Tiger defense got a stop on the first drive of the game. Glenville took the ball deep into Massillon territory but the Tigers made a couple of good defensive plays on the way. Reymir Jackson picked up a tackle-for-loss and Xavier Hargrove knocked down a pass in the end zone. An incomplete pass on 4th down gave Massillon the ball. Logan […] - [Barnburner: Glenville Outlasts Massillon in Overtime Thriller](https://tigertownathletics.com/barnburner-glenville-outlasts-massillon-in-overtime-thriller/): Tarblooders versus Tigers is a game that has been in the making for a long time. For months it has been hyped up and promoted. Media from all over the state of Ohio and beyond were keeping an eye on the results. The clash of the two very talented teams lived up to the hype. From Massillon’s thrilling comeback and Glenville’s late rally, the two potential game-winning kicks that were attempted, and an the first overtime for the Tigers since a 23-20 win over GlenOak in 2013, this game had it all. First Quarter The first half was not too […] - [Tiger Freshmen Fall to Glenville in Season Opener](https://tigertownathletics.com/tiger-freshmen-fall-to-glenville-in-season-opener/): Massillon’s freshmen Tigers took on Glenville’s JV/FR team last night and were taken down 48-0. The Tarblooders ran with some freshmen and some older players (similar to last year, as readers may remember). First Half Massillon’s Hunter Swann swooped in on the game’s first play to take down Glenville’s running back in the backfield. The Tarblooders found the edge on the next play, however; a screen pass went for a long score. The 2-point conversion was broken up in the end zone. On the Tigers’ end, running back Graham Oaklief picked up a first down but the Tigers were forced […] - [Massillon Welcomes 2025 Football Season with Annual Pep Rally](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-welcomes-2025-football-season-with-annual-pep-rally/): Duncan Plaza was filled with Tiger fans tonight. Massillon cheerleaders, majorettes, Obie the Tiger, and the Massillon Tiger Swing Band performed for the large crowd. Prizes and free t-shirts (courtesy of Liberty Screen Printing) were given to many Tiger fans. A few speakers (including Booster Club President Mary Lou Wilton, Head Coach Nate Moore, ESPN 990 radio personalities Ellery Moore and Ray Jeske, and Washington High School Principal Dave Lautenschleger) talked about the upcoming season and the opener against Glenville. Take a look at some of the photos below! - [Alumni Highlights: August 11-17](https://tigertownathletics.com/alumni-highlights-august-11-17/): Football is ramping up. The NFL preseason has been underway for a couple of weeks, and one Tiger has been able to show out. NFL Preseason Week 2: Dean Clark, New York Jets The New York Jets had a disappointing 31-12 loss against the New York Giants last Sunday. There was one bright spot, however– rookie safety Dean Clark. The Massillon alum led the Jets with 6 tackles, sacked Giants quarterback Jameis Winston, intercepted a pass from quarterback Tommy DeVito, recorded 2 pass defenses, 1 quarterback hit, and 1 tackle-for-loss. It was quite the performance for the undrafted free agent– […] - [Massillon Clashes with Avon in First Scrimmage of 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-clashes-with-avon-in-first-scrimmage-of-2025/): In only two weeks the Tigers will take the field at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium to face Glenville. Today they took the field in Avon for the first of two preseason scrimmages and the first step toward their quest for a 26th state title. Scrimmage Summary Both teams ran several 10-play drives with their first teams to begin the scrimmage. The Tigers gained a few first downs on short passes but relied more on their rushing attack. Massillon’s running backs repeatedly bulldozed defenders and eventually set up a touchdown pass (Rasmus Haines to Deontay Malone). A second touchdown pass (Eli […] - [Where Are They Now? A Look at Active Massillon Football Alumni in College and Professional Sports (Part 1: Pros, D1, and FCS)](https://tigertownathletics.com/a-look-at-active-massillon-football-alumni-pt-1/): Professional Football Massillon can boast of 43 professional football players across its illustrious history. Pro football’s roots run deep in Massillon– the “Massillon Tigers” were an early professional football team in the 1900s that featured stars from the area as well as the nation. Today there are three Tigers who are actively participating in the NFL. Dean Clark, Safety, New York Jets– (Class of 2019): Dean Clark starred for the Tigers at defensive back. His breakout year came in 2017, where he excelled both ways. At wide receiver he gathered 131 yards and a score. On defense he was 2nd […] - [From Fugate to Moore-- A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Newest Massillon Museum Exhibit](https://tigertownathletics.com/from-fugate-to-moore-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-newest-massillon-museum-exhibit/): The Paul Brown Museum at MassMu will be debuting a brand-new exhibit starting Saturday, July 26th. Entitled “Titles and Claims: Cultivating a Championship Program”, the exhibit will look at all 12 Massillon state champion football coaches. I had the privilege of viewing the exhibit while it was under construction and discussing the process in-depth with Paul Brown Museum curator Logan Carr. Logan Carr has been the Paul Brown Museum and Football Heritage curator for the Massillon Museum for several months now, and although he has yet to observe the Massillon spirit in action on a Friday night, he can feel […] - [Bob Fothergill-- Pinch-Hitter Extraordinaire and Baseball Legend from Massillon](https://tigertownathletics.com/bob-fothergill-pinch-hitter-extraordinaire-and-baseball-legend-from-massillon/):   Massillon has had its share of baseball stars. Tommy Henrich, the New York Yankees’ “Old Reliable” was born and raised in Massillon. Henrich played from from ’37-’50 for the Bronx Bombers. He was a solid starter among the legends that walked the field in his time in New York; Henrich was a 5-time All-Star and a 5-time World Champion with the Yankees. Joe Sparma was a World Champion starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in the 1960s.   One star from Massillon that is often overlooked is quite a talented one– perhaps the most colorful character of them all, […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY— May 28, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-may-28-2025/): Massillon Outfielder Commits to Malone University Tiger outfielder Preston Reinhart committed to play baseball at Malone University. He will also study nursing while playing for the Pioneers. Tigers to Clash With Hoover in District Final Massillon baseball will take on Hoover tomorrow at 2pm for a shot at the DII NE District 3 title. The Vikings defeated the Tigers 4-1 in the regular season. The game will be played at Canton’s Thurman Munson Stadium. - [TIGERTOWN DAILY— May 27, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-may-27-2025/): Tigers’ Baseball Romps in Record-Setting Rout of Euclid in OHSAA Opening Round The Tigers played at home today in front of a friendly crowd eager for tournament time— neither the Tigers hitting nor their pitching disappointed. Massillon jumped on top quickly in the first inning with 11 runs. Drew Longwell locked down with a quick inning and the Tigers’ hitters got back to work. They piled on 20 more runs in the second inning to extend their lead to 31-0. The starters left for the dugout and the Tigers played all backups for the third and fourth innings. They added […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY— May 25, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-may-25-2025/): Track Regional Qualifiers A few Tigers placed highly in the OHSAA track districts in North Canton. They will advance to the Austintown regionals on Wednesday. Below are the qualifiers. GIRLS: Shot Put– Isabella Haines (2nd); Mark of 38-4 Discus– Brayli Grant (4th); Mark of 107-1 BOYS: Shot Put– Marcus Garner (2nd); Mark of 50-4 High Jump– Lo’Quan Young (3rd); Mark of 6-2 100M Dash– Ja’Meir Gamble (3rd); Mark of 10.93 4x100M Relay– Massillon (1st), team of Deontay Malone, Jacques Carter, Tra’Yon Williams, Ja’Meir Gamble, Daylan Pringle; Mark of 42.61 4x200M Relay– Massillon (1st), team of Deontay Malone, Jacques Carter, Tra’Yon […] - [Control Issues Doom Tigers in Baseball Season Finale](https://tigertownathletics.com/control-issues-doom-tigers-in-baseball-season-finale/): The Tigers came off a tough stretch of baseball entering today’s game versus Waynedale, the #17 team in Ohio. Games versus #27 University School, #5 GlenOak, and #2 Jackson preceded today’s matchup. The game did not have very high stakes as the Tigers are already set to host round one of the regional tournament versus Euclid next Tuesday. In the ballgame Tigers pitching walked 7 and hit 5 batters, dooming them in an 8-0 shutout loss; the Tigers only picked up 3 hits on the offensive side. Massillon now falls to 10-14 on the season; Waynedale moves to 23-3 with […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- May 23, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-may-23-2025/): Massillon Shot Putter Advances to Regionals Tiger shot put star Isabella Haines advanced out of Wednesday’s district meet in North Canton. She is the first regional qualifier for the Tigers this week– more are likely to come with events continuing this weekend. Tonight’s qualifiers will be posted tomorrow. Tiger Basketball Star Inducted into Local HOF Massillon alum and late 70s Tiger basketball star David McBride was inducted into the Stark County Amateur Basketball Association Hall of Fame. He played for the Tigers from 1977-79. Aidan Longwell Hits Another Home Run for Spokane Aidan Longwell continues to smoke the ball with […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- May 20, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-may-20-2025/): Baseball Scores (5/19): W 11-8 versus Barberton (5/20): L 4-5 versus GlenOak Tigers are now 10-12 on the season Softball Tourney Loss Ends Season Massillon fell to Lakewood 9-0 to end their season. They end their season at 10-13. Track Heads for Postseason Take a look at who qualified for various district events - [Massillon Girls Flag Football Falls in State Final](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-girls-flag-football-falls-in-state-final/): Massillon’s stellar inaugural season came to an end on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers fell to Cincinnati regional champion Mount Notre Dame in the first round. Badin High School from Hamilton took the state title over Willoughby South in the third and final round of the Ohio Flag Football State Championship. The Game The Tigers started off the game with a defensive spark. After a short gain and a flag pull by Haidyn Stephen followed by an incomplete pass, a long shot was batted around and intercepted by Emerson Smith. The Tigers struggled to advance the ball on their end. After […] - [College Coaches Flock to Massillon Football Showcase to View Tigers Gridironers](https://tigertownathletics.com/college-coaches-flock-to-massillon-football-showcase-to-view-tigers-gridironers/): The Tigers hosted their annual Spring Showcase in the David on Wednesday. Coaches from colleges including Indiana, Penn State, Michigan State, Virginia, Yale, James Madison, Miami (OH), Kent State, Eastern Michigan, Buffalo, Boston College, Ohio U, Cincinnati, Duke, UMass, Ball State, Bowling Green, Butler, Toledo, Rhode Island, Youngstown State, Howard, Robert Morris, Central State, California Davis, Edinboro, Mount Union, Ashland, Valparaiso, Albany, Otterbein, Grand Valley State, Eastern Illinois, Saginaw Valley State, Walsh, Lake Erie, Ohio Wesleyan, Wooster, Wittenberg, Capital, Wilmington, Waynesburg, Ohio Dominican, Ohio Northern, West Virginia Wesleyan, Central Lakes College, and others came out to see the Tigers run […] - [Massillon Girls Flag Football Heads to State Finals After 2-1 Day in Cleveland](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-girls-flag-football-heads-to-state-finals-after-2-1-day-in-cleveland/): The Massillon girls flag football team has had an incredible inaugural season. After finishing the regular season 7-1, they swept through two teams (Westerville Central and Shaw) in the first round of the playoffs. Last night the ladies traveled to Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field where they battled and defeated Hoban and roared back versus Mentor before falling for the second time this season to Edgewood. The loss to Edgewood is not the end for the Tigers. By making the final four in the Browns’ North bracket, they qualified for Sunday’s state final. This game, featuring Northern squads Berkshire, Edgewood, Willoughby […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- May 11, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-may-11-2025/): Watch the Girls Flag Team Take on Hoban and Others Tomorrow I’ll have the scoring highlights and scoring updates with on-the-spot coverage for tomorrow’s flag football semifinals. Admission and parking at Cleveland Browns Stadium are free if you wish to attend the game– the tournament starts at 5PM. Coach Kenneth Pryor will also be livestreaming the game for those who wish to watch live. Matchups, Locations Announced for Baseball, Softball Postseason The 11-seed Tigers baseball team will take on Euclid (28-seed) at home on May 27th at 5PM. Softball (12 seed) will play 11-seed Lakewood in Lakewood on May 20th […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- May 9, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-may-9-2025/): Photos: Chris Knight Signing Ceremony Scores: Softball: (5/8) Louisville 10 – Tigers 5— Massillon now 9-8 on the season Baseball: (5/7) Perry 1 – Tigers 0—- Massillon now 8-8 on the season - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- May 7, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-may-7-2025/): Aidan Longwell Has Another Stellar Night The Spokane Indians were led to victory by Aidan Longwell once again. He went 3-4 for the Indians in a 9-2 victory over the Vancouver Canadians. Longwell tied the game in the first inning with an RBI double, retied the game with a solo homer in the third, and blew the game open with a two-run bomb in the sixth. On the night Longwell drove in four runs and scored two. He now has four home runs on the season along with twenty-one RBIs. Softball Triumphs Over Central The Lady Tigers took down Central […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY— May 5, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-may-5-2025/): New Facilities Coming for Massillon Sports The David Foundation is once again helping out Massillon student-athletes. They are finding additions to “The David”, the Tigers’ indoor facility, as well as renovations inside the school’s other athletic facilities. Read more about this and other plans that the school has in this Canton Repository article (click here). Flag Football Bracket Revealed for State Semifinal/Cleveland Browns Championship The bracket is out for the Tigers’ flag games next Monday. The Tigers are a six seed; they will face Hoban once again, a team who they defeated 30-22 in the regular season. A potential semifinal […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY— May 4, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-may-4-2025/): Girls Flag Football Advances to Cleveland Browns Championship The Tigers faced two win-or-go-home games today— they stood up to the challenge and downed both Westerville Central and Shaw. The first round versus Westerville Central was a tough battle. The Tigers jumped on top quickly with a 12-0 lead. The Warhawks responded with a rally to tie the game at 12 at the half. The Tigers defense roared and shut out their opponents while the offense added two scores. At the final whistle, the score stood 24-12 in favor of Massillon. The Tigers advanced to the second game of the bracket […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- May 3, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-may-3-2025/): Chris Fair Commits to USMMA Massillon offensive lineman Chris Fair committed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy this week. USMMA is a DIII college that participates in the NEWMAC conference for football. Chris and his brother Cody will now both play for service academies. Cody was a captain for Naval Academy Prep School (NAPS) last season and may join Navy’s varsity squad at some point. Three New Schools Join D2R7 The OHSAA announced reshuffled regional alignments for the upcoming football season. The Tigers will remain in Region 7 but will be joined by three new teams– Hoover (6-5 last […] - [Press Conference with New Massillon OC Evan Berbari and DC Jeff Kent-- Full Q&A](https://tigertownathletics.com/press-conference-with-new-massillon-oc-evan-berbari-and-dc-jeff-kent-full-qa/): The Tigers held a press conference to introduce their new offensive and defensive coordinators. I was able to ask a few questions– below is the full transcript of all questions and answers. Defensive Coordinator Jeff Kent Q: “You have a lot of experience at different schools down south; what is it like coming this far up north?” A: “At the end of the day football is football and kids are kids; the most exciting thing about coming up north is new opponents, new teams. The schedule is amazing; it was awesome to see once it was finalized. I’ve been fortunate […] - [Massillon Alum Evan Berbari Returns to TigerTown as Offensive Coordinator](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-alum-evan-berbari-returns-to-tigertown-as-offensive-coordinator/): The last time Evan Berbari donned a Massillon uniform was at Akron’s Infocision Field on November 15th, 2013. The Tigers fell to 12-0 Medina Highland that night in the second round of the playoffs. Berbari now returns in much brighter times in TigerTown to head up the Tigers’ young offense. Evan Berbari is a born and raised Massillon Tiger. He wore #57 for the Tigers while playing varsity ball at OL/DL from 2011-2013. While continuing his education at Walsh University, Berbari was an assistant at St. Thomas Aquinas. For the 2016-17 seasons, he came back home and coached for Massillon’s […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 29, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-29-2025/): Flag Football Heads to Playoffs The Tigers (7-1) have qualified for the Cleveland Browns Flag Football Playoffs. The Tigers will participate in the Orange Bracket and will host a few other first round teams at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. The top 16 teams from this and other single elimination brackets will advance to the Cleveland Browns “Northern Ohio” Championship. These games will be held in Cleveland at Huntington Bank Stadium on May 12th at 5:00 PM. If the Tigers advance past these rounds, they will play in the State Championship on May 18th (time TBA). Massillon will host the state […] - [North/South All-Star Classic: South Triumphs in D1-3 Game, North Takes D4-7 Game](https://tigertownathletics.com/north-south-all-star-classic-south-triumphs-in-d1-3-game-north-takes-d4-7-game/): The best unenrolled seniors in Ohio took the field for the 80th annual North/South Game today in Massillon’s Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. The South shut down the North’s offense in the first matchup to win 24-6; the North beat the South in a 10-6 defensive battle in the second game of the afternoon. Game 1: D1-3 All-Stars The South, led by Olentangy Liberty HC John Sansbury, won the toss and deferred to open the game. The North moved the ball with designed runs and scrambles from Copley QB Gabe Mansel, a Charleston (WV) commit. Mansel tossed the first score of […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 23, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-23-2025/): Jayden Ballard Turning Heads at Wisconsin Ohio State transfer and Massillon alum Jayden Ballard is working his way up at Wisconsin. He has been turning heads at practice and is now listed at WR2 (Z) on the depth chart for the Badgers. Take a look at some of his spring highlights below. Flag Football Stats– Season Finale Tripleheader (Games versus Glenville, Edgewood, Nordonia) Izzi McVay– 37-58 passing, 9 TD passes, 5 PATs Denasia Adams– 4 Flag Pulls, 1 INT, 12 Receptions, 3 Receiving TDs, 1 Rushing TD, 4 PAT, 1 PBU Isabella Bowen– 3 Sacks, 2 Flag Pulls, 2 Safeties […] - [Former Colquitt County, Lee County DC Jeff Kent Brings Experience and Success to Massillon](https://tigertownathletics.com/dc-jeff-kent-brings-experience-and-success-to-massillon/):   The Tigers went down South to find a new Defensive Coordinator after Spencer Leno– a Massillon alum and an assistant since the 2018 season– took the Head Coach position for the Perry Panthers. HC Nate Moore has brought on longtime Georgia high school football coach Jeff Kent to head the Black Swarm defense. Kent is Georgia born and raised and is an experienced coach who has worked with multiple excellent programs. He attended Briarwood Academy in Warren County, Georgia, where he played football for four years. Kent then headed to Morehead State (KY) and LaGrange to play college football. […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 22, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-22-2025/): Chris Knight Commits to Mount Union, Joins Tiger Alum Elijah Farrington at OAC Power Massillon basketball star Chris Knight announced today that he will be continuing his career at the University of Mount Union. Chris, who scored 1,265 points with the Tigers (good for second all-time in team history) will join Massillon alum Elijah Farrington at the Mount. Farrington scored 723 points in his career with the Tigers, good for 17th on the scoring list. He emerged as a force for the Purple Raiders last year, averaging 13.8 ppg and 9.3 rebounds. The two Tigers will be a force to […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 20, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-20-2025/): Tigers Flag Plays Trio of Teams in Season Finale Massillon Girls Flag Football rounded out their inaugural season today. The Tigers took down Nordonia 33-19 to start the day. Massillon took their first loss of the season in the second game, falling 35-29 to Edgewood despite a rally at the end of the contest. The day was rounded out with a 26-14 victory over Glenville to put Massillon at 7-1 on the season. The Tigers will now have a bye week as they await the playoff bracket release. Tiger Transfer Pulls in P4 Offer Eastern Michigan transfer and Massillon alum […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY— April 18, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-18-2025/): Scores Baseball: (4/17) JV wins 15-9 over Firestone (4/17) Varsity Baseball wins 6-3 over Firestone (4/18) Varsity Baseball defeats Madison 7-5 - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 17, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-17-2025/): Aidan Longwell Leads Spokane to Victory The Spokane Indians overwhelmed the Hillsboro Hops last night, winning 8-2. Aidan Longwell delivered for the Indians, going 3-5 with a triple (his first this season), a double, and 3 RBIs while also scoring two runs. His batting average now stands at .333 on the season; he has driven in 8 runs. Lady Tigers’ Star Makes College Decision Massillon’s record-breaking rebounder La Nia Moore announced that she will be attending Tri-C next season. Moore was an integral part of a record-setting Lady Tigers squad that had their best season in program history. Moore will […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 15, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-15-2025/): Massillon Flag Football QB Shines in Inaugural Season Tigers’ flag quarterback Izzi McVay went 34-50 passing this past week versus McKinley and Akron Early College. She tossed 8 touchdown passes and completed 6 point-after attempts. The week prior she went 12-22 with 3 touchdowns and 2 PATs. As the Tigers race toward the playoffs, Izzi’s passing abilities will become crucial amidst the hunt for the state title. Massillon will take on Nordonia, Edgewood, and Glenville next week in the varsity season finale. Results: Baseball, Softball, Tennis Tiger boys tennis fell 5-0 to McKinley last night. Softball fell to GlenOak 13-8. […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 14, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-14-2025/): Flag Football Stats (VERUS McKinley and Akron Early College)– All stats courtesy of the Massillon Tiger Flag Football Booster Club Neela Dahlquist– 3 Flag Pulls, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 15 Receptions, 5 Receiving TDs, 3 PATs Madison Burton– 10 Receptions, 3 Receiving TDs, 1 PAT Emerson Smith– 4 Flag Pulls, 1 INT, 1 Reception, 1 Rushing TD, 1 PBU Ella Moore– 2 Flag Pulls, 3 PBU - [TIGERTOWN DAILY— April 13, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-13-2025/): Tigers Baseball Pitches No-Hitter in Victory Over Green Massillon took down Green 7-0 on Saturday. The Tigers’ pitching has been stellar to begin this season, and it continued on Saturday. Tiffin commit Brock Polilli tossed 6 no-hit innings, striking out 13 and walking only 2 batters. His dominant start was helped one more inning by Luke McGeorge, who shut down the Bulldogs for a combined no-hitter. Flag Football Downs McKinley and Akron Prep to Remain Unbeaten The Tigers kept rolling today as they took two more wins home. They traveled to Akron Ellet to take on Akron Early College and […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 10, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-10-2025/): More Tiger Flag Footballers Invited to All-American Camp Flag quarterback Izzi McVay, DB/WR Mariah Zimmerman, and rusher Isabella Bowen joined Neela Dahlquist in receiving offers to the Under Armor All-America Camp in Columbus. McVay went 12-22 passing last week with 3 TDs; Zimmerman has been a star both ways. She had 6 flag pulls, 1 INT, a TD catch, and a PAT last week. Bowen recorded 4 sacks and a flag pull in week 1. Boys Tennis Falls The Tigers fell for the first time this season with a loss to Wadsworth. They fall to 4-1 on the season. Varsity […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY— April 9, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-9-2025/): 20th D1 Offer for Tiger Star Ja’Dyn Williams pulled in another Division 1 offer today. ACC school Wake Forest “got in line” for the talented linebacker, putting Williams’ D1 offer count up to 20. Flag Football Star Invited to All-American Camp Massillon girls flag football star Neela Dahlquist was invited to the Under Armor Flag Football All-American Camp, which will take place in Columbus on the 26th of April. Neela has 2 interceptions (1 pick-6 and a PAT pick), 1 rushing touchdown, 4 receiving touchdowns, 6 PATs, 4 flag pulls, and a PBU in three games. - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 8, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-8-2025/): Boys Tennis Remains Undefeated The Tigers are rolling on the tennis court to start this season. They defeated Alliance yesterday for their fourth win. Those four wins in four matches already surpass last season’s win total (3). Flag Football Stats All stats courtesy of the Massillon Tigers Flag Football Booster Club STATS FROM 30-22 win over Hoban  Neela Dahlquist– 2 Flag Pulls; 1 INT (TD); 6 Receptions; 2 Receiving TDs; 1 PAT Haidyn Stephen– 4 Flag Pulls; 1 INT (TD); 1 PBU Mariah Zimmerman– 6 Flag Pulls; 1 INT; 3 Receptions; 1 Receiving TD; 1 PAT Izzi McVay– 12-22 Passing; […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 7, 2025-- A Weekend Roundup](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-7-2025-a-weekend-roundup/): Flag Football Victorious Again Massillon flag football remained undefeated after a comeback win versus Akron Hoban on Sunday. The Tigers went down 12-0 early but stormed back for a 30-22 victory. A last second drive by Hoban was ended with an interception. The Tigers’ 30 points were the most (and the first) scored against Hoban this season. The JV team defeated Akron Early 30-0. OHSBCA Coach of the Year The OHSBCA named their coaches of the year this weekend. Massillon boys basketball Head Coach Josh Hose was named DII Coach of the Year. The other recipients of this prestigious award […] - [A Look Back at the Stats of the 2024-25 Massillon Boys Basketball Season-- Part 3: Varsity Team](https://tigertownathletics.com/look-at-stats-of-2024-25-massillon-basketball-varsity/): Massillon had a season full of accomplishments. They won 19 games (18 during the regular season), beat McKinley for the first time in years, and had star guard Chris Knight reach second all-time on the team scoring list. The Tigers went 9-1 at home, 9-2 away, and 1-2 on neutral courts. They outscored opponents 1830-1477. Massillon took down 4 in-county opponents while losing to 2. Their season included a 13-game win streak. A few key wins for the Tigers included a tough 71-68 win at Dover, a 74-73 win at McKinley, a 77-46 win over DII runner-up Perry, a 72-67 […] - [A Look Back at the Stats of the 2024-25 Massillon Boys Basketball Season-- Part 2: Junior Varsity Team](https://tigertownathletics.com/a-look-back-at-the-stats-of-the-2024-25-massillon-boys-basketball-season-part-2-junior-varsity-team/): *Thank you to Coach Brian Smith for all the listed statistics! Junior Varsity Statistics The Tigers’ JV had a record of 15-6 this season. They outscored their opponents 1163-993. A couple of key wins came against Perry (71-48), Dover (56-32), and Wadsworth (55-54). The Tigers went 4-4 versus in-county opponents. Stat Leaders (Averages) POINTS: Terrion Wells (8.4 PPG) REBOUNDS: Marcus Garner (6.2 RPG) STEALS: Terrion Wells (2.7 SPG) BLOCKS: Damarion Day (1.0 BPG) ASSISTS: Terrion Wells (3.4 APG) FREE THROW %: Preston Clark (70%) 3pt FG %: Brayden Smith (48%) FG %: Drew Williams (49%) Overall Stat Leaders (The Numbers) […] - [A Look Back at the Stats of the 2024-25 Massillon Boys Basketball Season-- Part 1: Freshman Team](https://tigertownathletics.com/a-look-back-at-the-stats-of-the-2024-25-massillon-boys-basketball-season-part-1-freshman-team/): *Thank you to Coach Brian Smith for all the listed statistics! Freshman Statistics The Tigers’ freshman went 17-5 this season. They opened 1-3 but finished the season on a 14-1 run. The boys had a few key wins on the season– they defeated St Edward’s in the second of two matchups, beat McKinley, and defeated Louisville in a regular season matchup. The freshman went 8-4 versus in-county opponents. Massillon went 10-3 at home and 7-2 away while outscoring their opponents 1221-1011. They placed 3rd in the freshmen tournament after taking out St Ed’s 56-52 in the 3rd place game. Stat […] - [Massillon Tigers Boys Basketball Team Awards-- 2024-25 Season](https://tigertownathletics.com/massillon-tigers-boys-basketball-team-awards-2024-25-season/): The Massillon boys basketball banquet was held last night– many Tiger players from the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity teams were honored with various team awards. A list of these is below. “General” Awards OHSBCA Silver Scholar– Damarion Day OHSBCA Gold Scholars– Chris Knight, Terrelle Keyes, Jalen Slaughter Freshman Awards Best Teammate– Mason Simons Player of the Year– Terrion Wells Junior Varsity Awards Best Teammate– Hunter Warstler Player(s) of the Year– Isaac Maxheimer, Marcus Garner Varsity Awards Best Teammate– Chris Knight Booster Club Hustle Award– Xavier Williams, Isaiah Lamp Booster Club Character Award– Terrelle Keyes Most Coachable Award– Gio Jackson […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 4, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-4-2025/): Multiple Tiger Hoopers Named All-County The Tigers have names all over the board for the All-Stark County awards. For the boys, Chris Knight was first team, Gio Jackson Jr was second team, and Terrelle Keyes and Xavier Williams were honorable mention. Four of the Lady Tigers’ key players made the All-County team. Delaney Pierce and La Nia Moore both landed first team. Hannah Nicola was named second team; Jaryn Wolff was an honorable mention. The biggest honors came for Delaney Pierce and Coach Joe Pierce– they were named County Player of the Year and Coach of the Year respectively. Baseball, […] - [TIGERTOWN DAILY-- April 2, 2025](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily-april-2-2025/): Legendary Massillon Coach Now Officially NFL Title Leader After New AAFC Stat Changes Massillonians have known the legend of Paul Brown for decades. The Tigers’ program is built on his legacy. In his time with Massillon, Brown won 6 Ohio state titles and 4 national titles. He also won a national championship at the collegiate level with Ohio State before winning 4 AAFC titles and 3 NFL titles with the Cleveland Browns, his namesake. He is the only coach in football history to win national titles on all three levels. Now this legend is receiving the proper recognition for his […] ## Pages - [Active Alumni 2024](https://tigertownathletics.com/active-alumni-2024/): This page contains the current statistics for all former Massillon Tigers who are still active in football on a higher level (AS OF 2024). The page will be updated weekly to reflect newly recorded statistics. NFL Thayer Munford— Las Vegas Raiders RT Started 4 Games, played 8 Games STATS Overall: 192 offensive snaps, 32 special teams snaps Week 1 vs. Los Angeles Chargers— 60 snaps on offense, 3 snaps on special teams Week 2 vs. Baltimore Ravens— 63 snaps on offense, 6 snaps on special teams Week 3 vs. Carolina Panthers— 2 snaps on offense (left with injury) Week 4 […] - [TigerTown Daily](https://tigertownathletics.com/tigertown-daily/) - [Active Alumni](https://tigertownathletics.com/active-alumni/): NFL Dean Clark, Safety, New York Jets Thayer Munford Jr., Tackle, Cleveland Browns NCAA DIVISION I                                         Jayden Ballard, Wisconsin Wide Receiver, Senior Ardell Banks, Kent State Wide Receiver, Redshirt Sophomore Chase Bond, NC State Defensive End, Redshirt Freshman Austin Brawley, New Mexico Safety, Senior Nolan Davenport, Wisconsin Offensive Tackle, Freshman Cody Fair, Naval Academy, Inside Linebacker, Freshman Tyler Hackenbracht, Toledo Safety, Freshman Magnus Haines, Ohio Punter, Grad Student Vito McConnell, Miami (OH) Linebacker, Freshman Marcus Moore, Purdue Defensive Tackle, Sophomore Terrence Moore, Toledo Center, Senior Luke Murphy, Coastal Carolina Linebacker, Senior Dorian Pringle, Bowling Green Linebacker Sophomore Andrew Wilson-Lamp, Toledo Safety, Junior NCAA FCS                                        Jacques Carter, Southern Illinois Wide Receiver, Freshman Ja’Meir Gamble, Mercyhurst Running Back, Freshman Adonis Marshall, […] - [Photos](https://tigertownathletics.com/photos/): THE BEST OF WINTER 2025 (Under Construction) THE BEST OF FALL 2024 (Under Construction) Media Day 2024 2024 Kickoff Rally Tigers vs. NFL Academy (Week 1) – Watch Party Junior Varsity Week 1- vs. Wadsworth Freshmen Week 1- vs. Olentangy Berlin - [About This Site](https://tigertownathletics.com/about-this-site/): Hello, readers! 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