5 Ohio teams celebrating state championships
(WJW) — It was a huge weekend for high school football. Five teams are celebrating state championships!
Massillon Tigers
The Massillon Tigers even won their first title in more than 50 years.
While visiting FOX8 News Monday, Linebacker Dorian Pringle said, “It was big. It was important for us, for the whole community to win that game and get a title under our belt.”
The city will honor the team with a parade on Sunday, Dec. 10. Head Coach Nate Moore expressed how happy they were to take home a gold trophy for the city.
He said of his team, “They play hard, they play for each other and they play for the city of Massillon.”
St. Edward Eagles
St. Edward once again excelled on the field, winning the Division One championship for the third year in a row.
The school celebrated the Eagles with a banner raising and rally on Monday.
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After Saturday’s win in Canton Coach Lombardo said, “First off it means everything for the school and the community and the senior class. I think it’s got to go down as one of the greatest in St. Ed’s history, 3 back to back to back.
Glenville Tarblooders
Glenville won the state title for the second year in a row, crushing division four rival Kettering Archbishop Alter. Last year they turned heads by becoming the first Cleveland public school to win a state championship.
Kirtland Hornets
Kirtland is also celebrating its seventh state championship in the last 13 years, while the Perry Pirates went 16-0 on the season, winning their first-ever state football championship by beating Liberty Center. The two undefeated teams faced off in a thriller of a game that ended with a score of 21-14.
Hornet’s Coach LaVerde has been with the team for 18 seasons and 7 championships.
“These guys played together in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, and they just got better and better,” said LaVerde. “We have great kids, we have great youth coaches and middle school coaches.”
Stay with FOX 8 News in the Morning for Champions Week! On Friday we welcome the Perry Pirates.
Congratulations to all the teams!
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