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.

North Beats South in Ohio All-Star Football Classic

by Jeff Fisher
Ohio High School Football Huddle

Ohio State-bound and South All-Star quarterback Verlon Reed of Marion-Franklin High School was awarded MVP trophy Friday night in the North-South All-Star Classic at Ohio Stadium, but it wasn't enough as the North squad won the game 23-20

The Columbus Dispatch reports that Reed won the award despite a subpar performance for him.  Reed ran the ball five times for 45-yards and a score was completing only one of seven passes for 10 yards.

Game MVP: Verlon Reed (Marion-Franklin)
South Offensive MVP: Jack Tomlinson (Westerville South)
South Defensive MVP: Jibreel Black (Cincinnati Wyoming)
North Offensive MVP: Chase Hammond (Youngstown Boardman)
North Defensive MVP: Jewone Snow (Canton McKinley)

Ohio North-South Classic Tees It Up Friday Night in Columbus

by Jeff Fisher
Ohio High School Football Huddle

72 of the top high school football players in Ohio will suit-up tomorrow night for America's longest running all-star high school football game.

The Ohio North-South Classic will kick-off in the Horseshoe at Ohio State at 7 P.M.  The game was moved from its usual June date so it no longer conflicted with the Big 33 Classic, which pits Ohio vs. Pennsylvania.

The Columbus Dispatch has a quick look at some of the key players in the game.

Click here to check-out the rosters.