Multiple Massillon Hoopers Named on All-Northeast Inland District Team The latest honors for Massillon basketball came from the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association and their annual All-Northeast Inland District team honors. For the boys, Chris Knight made first team, and Gio Jackson Jr, Xavier Williams, and Terrelle Keyes all landed honorable mention. Tigers’ Head Coach Josh …
Chris Fair Falls in Wrestling Consolation Bracket Chris Fair fell in last night’s consolation bracket at the state championships to end his excellent season. Brecksville’s E.J. German won in a 3-2 decision as Fair’s late rally in the 3rd period fell just short. Olentangy’s Daniel Stephens took down Fair 4-1 to claim 7th place. Fair …
Tigers have a State Titleist after OATCCC Indoor Meet Massillon sent multiple athletes to the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Indoor track state meet. The results are below. Alayna Mendenhall took the state title for girl’s seated shot put with a high mark of 9-10.25. Bella Haines places 6th in girl’s weighted …
Massillon Wrestlers Compete in State Championships Chris Fair (285) and Frankie Salvino (190) both competed in the first round of the state championship wrestling tournament (championship preliminaries) today in Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center. Fair quickly pinned Walnut Hills’ Donovan Gayle in the first period to win and advance to tomorrow’s quarterfinals. He will face Mount …
Massillon Alum Hired by BIG 10 School Former Tiger defensive tackle Antonio James was hired by the University of Illinois as their new assistant defensive line coach. James is a member of the WHS class of 2006 was named All-Ohio in his senior season. He has held several coaching jobs prior to this prestigious position. …
I sat down today with Massillon’s newest addition to their coaching staff– Edwin Glick. A 2017 grad of WHS, Glick played defensive tackle for the Tigers and Coach Nate Moore. He will now take on the mantle of OLB coach, filling the slot held by longtime Tiger coach Dave Weber, who retired after last season. …
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Lady Tigers Honored in District Awards The Lady Tigers keep piling on the awards after their record season. Head Coach Joe Pierce was named DII Coach of the Year. Coach Kaylee Pierce was named District 4 DII Assistant Coach of the Year. Freshman Rylee Adams was nominated for All-District. Sophomore Kynslie Williams was also nominated …
Tiger Wrestlers Headed to State Two Tigers qualified for the wrestling state tournament after competing in the state regionals. Both Chris Fair (285) and Frankie Salvino (190) will hit the mat on March 7th-9th to compete for a title. Frankie Salvino (31-17) will start out on mat 6 versus Springboro’s Matt Kowalski (41-3), and Chris …
The Tigers (19-5) were shocked in the OHSAA DII NE District 2 Final by Shaker Heights (9-15) on Saturday. The Red Raiders were deadly inside the paint on offense and limited the Tigers’ three-point shooters in the 72-67 upset. 1st Half Shaker Heights won the tip to start Saturday’s ballgame in Wooster. Misses and miscues …
