Six Tigers Named 2025 All-Stark County

WHBC recently announced its All-Stark County team and six Tigers received honors.    The local players, as selected by the area coaches, include Sam Doussous, Marcus Garner, Braylon Gamble, Gio Jackson Jr., Savior Owens, and Ja’Dyn Williams.  Massillon is currently 8-3 on the season and plays Friday against Columbus DeSales in Round 3 of the state playoffs.

• Sam Doussous – Senior defensive lineman (6′-4″, 220).  This was a breakout year for Sam after playing a backup roll last season.  He immediately impressed as an impact player at defensive end, to date recording 35 total tackles (4th on team), 8.5 tackles-for-loss (3rd on team) for 31 lost yards, 3.0 quarterback sacks (2nd on team) for 15 lost yards and a forced fumble.  He also had 8 total tackles in the game against Football North, Ontario.
• Braylon Gamble – Junior outside linebacker / safety (6′-2″, 190).  A 2-year starter, Braylon began the season at safety.  Recently, he has begun to line up at times at outside linebacker due to his versatility as a defender.  For the season he has recorded 34 total tackles, 2.0 tackles-for-loss, 3 pass interceptions, 6 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery and 3 forced fumbles.  He also had 6 tackles in the game against Rabun Gap, GA, and 4 tackles and a pass interception against Canton McKinley.
• Marcus Garner – Junior offensive lineman (6′-3″, 285).  Marcus is a 2-year starter at offensive tackle, where he helped his team rush for 1,811 yards at 4.9 yard per attempt and score 27 rushing touchdowns.  He also played part time on defense as a nose tackle, where he recorded 18 total tackles and 1.5 tackles-for-loss.
• Gio Jackson Jr. – Junior wide receiver (6′-4″, 185).  Gio has incredible athletic ability as an underclassman, with good ball sense and “go-deep” speed.  He leads the team with 41 receptions for 508 yards (12.8 ave.) and 8 touchdowns.  Against Hoover, he caught 7 passes for 109 yards and a touchdown.  He also had 7 receptions for 72 yards and 2 TDs against Canton GlenOak and 6 catches for 61 yards and a TD against Warren Harding.
• Savior Owens – Junior running back (5′-11″, 210).  Owens is a first starter after seeing some time at the position last year, although he plays like a veteran.  He also occasionally lines up in the wildcat position.  Savior runs with both power and speed, and has the necessary shiftiness to make players miss in  the open  field. To date, he has rushed 169 times for 1,064 yards (6.3 ave.) and scored 15 touchdowns, to go along with six 100-yard games.  His best outings came against Rabun Gap, GA (21 carries for 182 yards and 3 TDs), Cardinal Ritter, MO (27 carries for 168 yards and 2 TDs) and Lakewood St. Edward (32 carries for 162 yards and 2 TDs).  He holds an offer from Wisconsin.
• Ja’Dyn Williams – Senior inside linebacker (6′-2″, 205).  Ja’Dyn is a 3-year starter at his position.  With his knowledge of the game, first-step anticipation and quickness he is always around the ball and has the size and attributes required to play at the next level.  To date he has recorded 99 total tackles (1st on team), 11.5 tackles-for-loss (1st on team) for 54 lost yards, 4.5 quarterback sacks (1st on team) for 33.5 lost yards, 1 forced fumble, 5 fumble recoveries, 1 pass interception, 1 pass breakup and 1 blocked kick.  He also had 17 tackles against Cleveland Glenville, 15 tackles against Rabun Gap, GA, and 12 tackles against Canton GlenOak.  Savior has committed to Indiana University, while also being offered by Ohio State University.

Congratulations to the fine Tigers.