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Akron Garfield boys head basketball coach McNeal Thompson III steps down
McNeal "Coach Mac" Thompson III (Photo: Provided) AKRON, Ohio — According to the team’s Facebook page, Akron Garfield will seek a new head boys’ basketball coach after McNeal Thompson III stepped down following six seasons. When Thompson III was hired, the school was known as Kenmore-Garfield; following a 2016 merger, it was renamed Akron Garfield Community Learning Center. He departs the program in good standing after a 0–16 debut season in 2020. He went on to build the team into a contender, guiding it to its first district berth in 2024 and its first Akron City Series title in 2026 with a victory over crosstown rival Akron Ellet, the first in 25 years. He is a 1999 graduate of Kenmore High School and was also inducted into the King of Court Hall of Fame this past August. "Coach Mac, thank you for your leadership and sacrifices you made to pour into our boys and the community," It said in the Facebook post. "Garfield is better because you were here. You will be missed." An email was sent to APS for comment, as no successor has been named at the time of publication.
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Ohio high school football playoff win erased after unusual ineligible-player scheme
An unusual situation in Ohio has led to one high school football program having to forfeit its opening playoff win and the losing team getting another opportunity in the postseason. According to a report from Josh Weir of The Canton Repository — part of the USA TODAY Network — Liberty (Youngstown, OH) has been removed from the playoffs after the team used an ineligible player in the team's 26-16 opening round win over Canton Central Catholic. 19News received further information, learning that the disqualification stems from an ineligible player swapping jerseys with an eligible player and playing in the game. The report noted that Canton Central Catholic head coach Jeff Lindesmith was told that a fan of Liberty informed a Canton Central Catholic staff member of the swap. Liberty's athletic director Todd Smith was informed of the situation by that staff member shortly after. Smith later reported the situation to the OHSAA, leading to Liberty's disqualification. The Panthers entered the game with a 10-1 record and with the win, had advanced to a highly-anticipated second-round meeting with unbeaten Perry (OH). Now they'll have to look towards the 2027 season. Meanwhile, Canton Central Catholic (7-4) now gets a new life in
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Ryan Day attends son's final high school game ahead of massive clash with Oregon
Ohio State has a massive game Saturday afternoon at home against Oregon in a game many consider to be a playoff eliminator for the loser. However, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day took Friday night to turn his focus towards his family and more specifically, his son RJ . In a massive playoff road game against one of the state's top programs, RJ and St. Francis Desales Stallions took on Massillon in one of the biggest high school venues in the country. It would prove to be RJ's final game as the Tigers rolled to a 48-0 win on Nov. 6. Ohio State HC Ryan Day taking in the sights here at the Massillon vs DeSales game pic.twitter.com/DIaXUydecD — Seth Bailey (@SethBailey04) November 7, 2026 A four-year starter for the Stallions, RJ set numerous program records during his tenure, including career passing yards, career passing touchdowns, single season passing touchdowns (25), single season passing yards (2,710), single game passing yards (482) along with the freshman and sophomore passing yardage records. Despite having that built in connection with his dad, RJ won't be a Buckeye at the next level but he will be playing in the same conference that his dad coaches
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Canton McKinley vs. Austintown Fitch, OHSAA football playoffs recap
AUSTINTOWN — Coming off a running-clock win to open the playoffs, the Canton McKinley High School football team headed to Fitch for a Division I regional quarterfinal. Fitch was the second seed in Region 1, while McKinley was the seventh seed. The Bulldogs rolled past Brunswick 62-28 in the first round last week, then rallied past Fitch on Friday. McKinley will play at No. 3 seed Mentor next week after the Cardinals knocked the Bulldogs out of the playoffs last year. See how the game played out through our live updates. Watch Ohio High School Football Live on NFHS Network all year McKinley 27, Fitch 22 | Final The Bulldogs comeback win is complete, as seventh-seeded McKinley knocks off No. 2 seed Fitch to advance to the regional semifinals. DeMarlo Rozier Jr. ran for 170 yards on 26 carries, while QB Braylon Crook accounted for three touchdowns, two rushing and one passing. McKinley defense comes up with huge turnover on fourth-down play The Bulldogs recovered a fumble with 1:12 left in the game and protecting a 27-22 lead to stop a potential Fitch go-ahead drive. Faced with a fourth-and-5 from the McKinley 30, Fitch completed a short pass before fumbling
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West Branch superintendent responds to failure of permanent improvement levy
BELOIT - West Branch Local Schools Superintendent Matthew Manley has responded to the failure of a five-year, 1-mill permanent improvements levy. The levy would have generated approximately $440,000 annually for building repairs, maintenance and long-term capital improvements. Specifically, the district planned to use the revenue for fire suppression upgrades, security...
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HS FOOTBALL: 1480 WHBC Coverage
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBCX) – Here’s our 1480 WHBC coverage of high school football playoff games this Friday night. The Sugardale/Freshmark radio game of the week on 1480 WHBC and Mix 94.1 is Hudson at JACKSON. And the Friends and Family Credit Union WHBCSports.com Stream game...
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Six area football teams eye regional semifinals as OHSAA playoffs continue
The road to an OHSAA state football championship continues Friday, Nov. 6, as six area teams prepare for the second round of the postseason. After an exciting opening round that saw five teams advance , the competition will only get tougher as programs look to keep their championship hopes alive. Indian Valley enters the regional quarterfinals as the area's lone unbeaten team and the top seed in Division IV, Region 15. The Braves will make their postseason debut after earning a first-round bye, while Dover , Claymont , Newcomerstown , Garaway and Strasburg-Franklin look to build on their opening-round victories. Several intriguing matchups highlight the schedule, including battles between high-powered offenses and some of the state's toughest defenses. With a spot in the regional semifinals on the line, each team is just one victory away from moving another step closer to a state championship. Here's a look at all six area playoff matchups. All games start at 7 p.m. Road to state | OHSAA soccer, volleyball regionals: Where and when area teams play (4) Plaines Athens (9-1) vs. (5) Dover (9-2) Dover will look to continue its postseason momentum when it travels to face fourth-seeded Athens in a Division III,
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LeBron James missed 83 days of fourth grade growing up in Akron; his foundation put $2 million into opening the I Promise School there
Years before he became one of the G.O.A.T.s, LeBron James was a kid with no stable home, no car to get him to class, and little reason to care about school.
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Ohio High School Forfeits Playoff Win After Fan Leaked Eligibility Scheme Used To Hide Illegal Player
Liberty High School in Ohio has been forced to forfeit a playoff win after a scheme to skirt eligibility rules was leaked to its opponent. The Leopards have been disqualified from the postseason, ending their 2026 campaign. Details of the player’s eligibility status are somewhat unclear. I do not know the player’s identity, a timeline, […] The post Ohio High School Forfeits Playoff Win After Fan Leaked Eligibility Scheme Used To Hide Illegal Player appeared first on BroBible.
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Saint Ignatius Takes First Step to Canton
OHIO CITY, OH - This past Friday, the Saint Ignatius Wildcats (6-5) were at Wasmer Field for the fourth and final time this season, as they took on the Berea-Midpark Titans (6-5) in the 8 vs. 9 matchup in round one of the OHSAA playoffs, with the winner set to face the St. Edward Eagles (9-1) in round two. Saint Ignatius was looking to carry the positive momentum from last week's 38-20 victory over Football North into Friday night's action, a game which snapped their three-game losing skid. Meanwhile, Berea-Midpark was looking to get back in the win column after suffering a tough 31-27 defeat to Avon Lake a week prior, a game in which they blew a 21-10 lead in the third quarter. After a 4-1 start and 4 straight wins, Berea-Midpark went 2-3 in their last five games, finishing the regular season 6-4 and 4-3 in conference play. This game was the first-ever meeting between Berea-Midpark and St. Ignatius, and it was also the first-ever football playoff game hosted at Wasmer Field.
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LIBERTY NOW LOOKING AHEAD TO PERRY
LIBERTY, OH — When the lights shine brightest, the playmakers rise to the occasion. For Liberty, that playmaker was Dawaun Moody, who put together a four-touchdown performance to lead the Leopards past Canton Central Catholic, 26-16, in the opening round of the OHSAA football playoffs Friday night. Moody did...