GAME SUMMARY

Paul Brown Tiger Stadium was teeming with energy as the Massillon Tigers and McKinley Bulldogs prepared for another legendary showdown in one of the nation’s oldest rivalries. Thunderous roars from the tens of thousands of spectators reverberated across the historic stadium, confirming the epic proportions of this storied game. Following a few empty possessions, Massillon struck first with a massive touchdown reception over two Bulldog defenders. The Tigers remained on the prowl, quickly posting another score on the ground before the first quarter ended. Unable to gain any offensive momentum, the Bulldogs sidelines begrudgingly watched as Massillon tallied yet another touchdown, taking a 23-0 lead with the help of a couple successful two-point conversions. Before all hope was lost, however, McKinley fired back with a score of their own to make it 23-7 heading into halftime. After the half, a much more conservative game saw both teams taking to the ground to generate offensive impetus. A key McKinley interception gave the team the spark it needed, and they rapidly capitalized on their newfound momentum with another rushing touchdown. Ultimately, this score would be the last of the game for either team, as a sluggish defensive battle whittled down the clock to double zeros. Tigers win, 23-13.