'Destroying a tradition': Hoban vs. St. Vincent-St. Mary break fires up fans
Not many high school football rivalries are so intense that they inspire a documentary. But for Archbishop Hoban and St. Vincent-St. Mary, that was the case.
Now that "the Akron Holy War" between the Knights and the Irish has been suspended, now it may be time for a sequel.
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Fans online are fired up about the regular season rivalry game ending. The ripple effects are being felt from Akron to the NFL. Here's a look at what people are saying about the end of Hoban versus STVM:
Parris Campbell of the Indianapolis Colts disappointed by game's cancellation
very disappointing.. as an alum. this was a game you lived for! crazy to see it go.. https://t.co/Mi5tPJeSB6
— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) February 26, 2023
Canceling Akron's 'Holy War' is destroying a tradition
When things get hard, don’t run. Just get better. Destroying a tradition that is the highlight of every Hoban and St. V Alum. True shame. #BringTheHolyWarBack https://t.co/QZhFxrbDeN
— Daulson Fitzpatrick (@DFitzpatrick56) February 25, 2023
Could LeBron James help bring back St. Vincent-St. Mary vs. Hoban?
@KingJames make it happen again https://t.co/DlQXwK4beg
— Travis Howe (@mrhoweitsdone) February 25, 2023
The STVM football team needs to be turned around
What a terrible decision by @STVMAthletics. If you want to return to winning championships, playing the best is how to get it done. Being OK with mediocrity is not why I attended STVM. The football program needs a turnaround ASAP!
— Zack Olson (@zolsxn) February 26, 2023
Hopefully the same energy is brought to Hoban vs STVM basketball games
Terrible decision, a rivalry with this much history shouldn't be disbanded because another team can't keep up. This game means a lot to the city of Akron and those who have gone to either school. Hope the energy stays the same for basketball and other sports.
— Justin Fela (@felajustin) February 26, 2023
'Not good for the kids': Akron RubberDucks play-by-play announcer Jim Clark
Many have forgotten that for many years Akron and Kent did not meet in football and basketball. This is not good for the kids at St V and Hoban. Work it out!! https://t.co/ewkxNlCRvb
— Jim Clark (@JimClarkPBP) February 25, 2023
St. Vincent-St. Mary needs to address canceling 'Akron Holy War'
The mature thing for @KyleSasala to do would be to actually come out with a statement behind this decision, instead of the consistent “no comment.”
Throwing away decades of tradition with ZERO explanation is just ridiculous & cowardly.
Both “sides” want & deserve to know why. https://t.co/B0Rvd9aqp2— Anthony Fanelli (@Anthony_Fanelli) February 26, 2023
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: STVM vs Hoban football game break angers fans
