Ohio Officials Still Not Decided on Sites for 2012 High School Football Championships

by Jeff Fisher
Ohio High School Athletic Association

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that the Ohio High School Athletic Association has again postponed its decision on the site for the 2012 through 2015 state championship football games.

The OHSAA is trying to decide between a proposal from Ohio Stadium at Ohio State and Canton/Massillon, which have hosted the games since 1998.  The Greater Columbus Sports Commission wants to have all six championship games in Columbus.

According to today's report, the OHSAA commissioner wants a decision made before August 1st.

Jeff Fisher is the founder and editor-in-chief of High School Football America

Steubenville to Face Inkster (MI) in Rematch in McDonald's OVAC Kickoff Night

by Jeff Fisher
Ohio High School Football Huddle

Last year Inkster (Michigan) snapped Steubenville's 69-game regular season win streak.

August 26th, the Big Red will try to get revenge when it will get its rematch in the McDonald's OVAC Kickoff Night, which will feature four games.  The Steubenville/Inskster match-up will kick-off at 6 PM at Harding Stadium in Steubenville.  Steubenville Central will face Bridgeport in the second game of the night.

The other two games will be played at Wheeling Island Stadium in West Virginia.

Here are the match-ups...

McDonald's OVAC Kickoff Night
August 26th

at Wheeling Island Stadium (Wheeling, West Virginia)

Wheeling Central vs. Bellaire, 5:30 PM
Wheeling Park vs. Morgantown, (Immediately after first game)

at Harding Stadium

Steubenville vs. Inkster (Michigan), 6 PM
Steubenville Central vs. Bridgeport, (Immediately after first game)

Last Minute TD Gives Ohio Victory over Pennsylvania in Big 33 Classic

by Jeff Fisher
Ohio High School Football Huddle

For the second straight year, Ohio owns bragging rights over Pennsylvania after a 18-15 come-from-behind victory in the Big 33 Classic in Hershey.

The Patriot-News reports that the Ohio stars captured the victory behind quarterback Mark Myers of St. Ignatius, who need only two plays to drive his team 70 yards for the winning score.

Quarterback Verlon Reed of Marion Franklin was named MVP of the Ohio squad, while Rich Gray of Woodland Hills was PA's Most Valuable Player.

The Ohio win knots the series at nine wins apiece.

Cleveland Browns Stadium to Host High School Football Charity Games

by Jeff Fisher
Ohio High School Football Huddle

The 42nd edition of the Charity Game will be played August 28th at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

In the first game, Mentor will take-on St. Edward at 3 p.m.; the second game will feature Lake Catholic and St. Ignatius at 7 o'clock.

The Charity Game began in 1931 and featured the champions from the East and West Senate Leagues until 1968.  The game returned to the Cleveland sports scene in 2005 for a three year run, and after a two-year hiatus, it's back in 2010.

Parma Players Start Business to Play High School Football

by Jeff Fisher
Ohio High School Football Huddle

If you live in-and-around Parma High School, you need to hire football players Patrick McDonough and Patrick Juhn to cut your lawn!

McDonough and Juhn have started All Around Lawncare to raise money to play high school football in the fall.

 

Parma, like many districts around the nation in these hard economic times, has resorted to "pay for play" to help cut costs and keep taxes down.  The two players are trying to raise $600 each.

To get in touch with the boys, call 440-521-8653.