The annual rivalry game of McKinley vs. Massillon is the 13th most played rivalry in America, with 119 meetings between the schools. The rivalry is also tied for the nation’s 14th oldest, dating back to 1894, and was profiled in the November 14, 1994 issue of Sports Illustrated. Both teams have had documentary films made about the history of their programs.

MVP

Lyron Wilson

Massillon

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Alex Dailey

McKinley

Kevin Stillwell

Massillon

HALL OF FAME

Brian Chaney

McKinley

Eric Wright

Massillon

GAME SUMMARY

On Saturday night, the Massillon Tigers beat the undefeated McKinley Bulldogs 34-7 in the annual "War of 1894,” as 18,700 people watched at Fawcett Stadium. Playing like a team fighting for its life and needing the win, the Tigers clinched one of the eight postseason spots in Division II, Region IV, as well as it’s third consecutive victory over the Bulldogs.