Chris Knight Scores 38 to Rally Tigers from 18 Point Deficit
The Tigers found themselves down 37-19 in the second quarter of tonight’s game versus Ashland (9-7). Chris Knight and the Tigers told the Arrows “it’s not over yet” and pulled within 6 points at the half. They cut Ashland’s lead to 4 after the 3rd quarter and took a 65-64 lead with under 6:30 left in the game. Clutch shots from Braylon Gamble, Gio Jackson, Chris Knight, Terrelle Keyes, and Xavier Williams kept the Tigers in pace with the hot-shooting Arrows in furious late battle that saw an 86-81 Massillon victory as the final result. Scoring for the Tigers– Chris Knight (38), Terrelle Keyes (18), Gio Jackson (11), Braylon Gamble (9), Xavier Williams (8), Isaiah Lamp (2).
Massillon to Play in “Shot Clock Challenge” Next Season
The Tigers are set to play in a “shot clock challenge” in partnership with the OHSBCA on December 26-28, 2025. The Tigers will take on the Pioneers of Elyria. This challenge involves new shot clock systems which was installed in Canton’s Memorial Fieldhouse this season. This will be the second time in Ohio high school basketball history that an event will employ shot clocks. The OHSBCA is seeking more teams for this event at this time; 15 teams (10 boys and 5 girls) participated at the first challenge this season in Canton.
Massillon Museum to Feature LEGO PBTS in New Exhibit
Massillonians Shaun Doherty and his son Collin embarked on a journey to build a LEGO stadium from scratch last January. That build was Massillon’s Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. Built from 16,500 bricks and measuring 5’6 x 5’6, this incredible homemade construction will now find a home in the Massillon Museum’s new “Legendary Turf” exhibit. The exhibit (which will be featured in a later article) will open February 8th and run until July.
Two Tigers Earn MAC Offers– Others Visit Schools
Linebacker Ja’Dyn Williams and defensive back Demari Clemons both received offers from Miami (OH) yesterday. Defensive back Lennox Lemon attended Miami of Ohio’s Junior Day; defensive back Lo’Quan Young visited Marietta.
