The Canton McKinley Bulldogs showed no mercy to the GlenOak Golden Eagles in their second game of the season, winning by a whopping 49-0. The Bulldogs scored seven touchdowns, four of them by senior running back Kenyatta Huston, who rushed for 167 yards on 16 carries. The Bulldogs defense also shone, holding the Golden Eagles to only 85 yards of total offense and forcing four turnovers. The Bulldogs improved to 2-0, while the Golden Eagles fell to 0-2.
Massillon Tigers Edge Out Warren G. Harding Raiders
The Massillon Tigers had a close call against the Warren G. Harding Raiders, but managed to pull off a 28-21 victory thanks to a late touchdown by junior quarterback Zach Catrone. Catrone threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to senior wide receiver Martavien Johnson, who had 118 yards on six catches. The Raiders put up a good fight, led by senior quarterback Elijah Taylor, who passed for 186 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score. The Tigers remained undefeated at 2-0, while the Raiders dropped to 1-1.
Other Notable Games in Stark County
- The Perry Panthers defeated the Hoover Vikings 35-14, with senior running back Josh Lemon rushing for 234 yards and three touchdowns.
- The Jackson Polar Bears beat the Lake Blue Streaks 24-14, with senior quarterback Hunter Geissinger passing for 202 yards and two touchdowns and running for another score.
- The Northwest Indians routed the Tuslaw Mustangs 42-7, with senior quarterback Jordan Mick throwing for 250 yards and four touchdowns and rushing for another score.
- The Marlington Dukes edged out the Alliance Aviators 21-20, with senior quarterback Connor Evanich passing for 189 yards and two touchdowns and running for another score.