The 2017 Massillon Tigers Football Banquet will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at the St. George Cultural Center, located at 363 1st St. SE in Massillon.
Tickets are $25.00 per person and can be purchased at the WHS Ticket Office or at Keller’s Office Furniture downtown.
Engraved beverage glasses will be on sale for $10 each.
Doors will open at 5:30 pm and dinner will be served at 6:00 pm.
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the 2017 Tigers!
The 2017 football season was a banner year for the Tigers as they advanced to the state semi-finals. A fitting tribute to an individual Tiger player or loyal Tiger fan would be to purchase a brick in the Walk of Pride. Be part of one of the most distinctive features of Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. The entrance to the stadium consists of personalized bricks, which form a walkway for our fans. Named the Tiger “Walk of Pride,” the walkway captures our tradition of excellence. Tiger Football has produced outstanding athletes and the best fans in the nation.
The Tiger “Walk of Pride” provides a unique opportunity to leave an enduring symbol of your support for Washington High School athletics.The bricks are available in 4″x 8″ for $100.00 or 8″x 12 ” for $250.00.
Your order will be processed quickly and you will have your choice of placement. Contact John Liebermann @ 330-445-9250 or v1968vet@yahoo.com if interested.
Report by Rick Dalsky, Booster Club Secretary
The Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club held its last General meeting of 2017 in the WHS media center on Monday 11/27/17 at 7:00pm. Booster Club President Steve Berecek welcomed everyone and thanked the players and coaches on a great season. He then announced that the Canton Repository has 5 former Massillon Tiger players up for election to the Stark County HOF. Please consider voting for them.
President Berecek then introduced Tiger Head Coach Nate Moore who was greeted with a standing ovation. 14 Tiger football players came to the meeting and they individually gave their thoughts on the season. Quarterbacks Coach Jarrett Troxler also was at the meeting.
Coach Moore talked about the season and mentioned how proud he was of his players. The Winton Woods game file was shown and Coach Troxler commented on the offense and Coach Moore on the defense. They also answered many questions from the audience.
Next year’s schedule is as follows:
John Liebermann thanked all who helped us win the coupon bonanza for the fifth consecutive season. The Booster Club receives $2,000 for this accomplishment.
Door prizes were awarded.
Thank you to the team, coaching staff and fans for a great season.
Go Tigers!! BEAT St. Vincent !!
Jamir Thomas, Massillon’s ironman running back, was named 2017 Division II 1st Team All-Ohio by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. He was the lone Tiger to be represented in this group. The 6′-1″, 212 lb. junior finished the year with 1,506 yards on 349 attempts. Thomas also tallied 21 touchdowns in helping his team win the regional championship. Last year Jamir was named Special Team All-Ohio linebacker.
Other players of note making the list are as follows:
The Touchdown Club annually presents the Bob Commings Hardnose Award to a deserving Massillon Tiger football player, emulating one that plays hard, hits hard and well represents his team. Bob Commings was a very successful coach for the Tigers from 1969 to 1973, compiling a record of 43-6-2, including Massillon’s last state championship (1970). HIs 1972 team qualified for Ohio’s first ever state playoff game. Commings departed following the 1973 season to become head coach of the University of Iowa and later coached at GlenOak High School, for which their field was later named.
The selection of the deserving player is based on a weekly accumulation of votes cast by the members of the Touchdown Club at their Tuesday meetings. This year’s award winner is Jamir Thomas. Just a junior, he joins a stellar list of past recipients, including John Mulbach (Ohio State), David Whitfield (Ohio State), Charles Danzy (NFL coach), Chris Spielman (Ohio State), Shawn Crable (Michigan) and Brian Gamble (Illinois/Ashland)
Thomas was slated to play this season on defense almost exclusively at linebacker. But due to an early unforeseen depletion of running backs, he was thrust into the primary offensive position. According to Massillon Head Coach Nate Moore, Jamir readily accepted the change and was prepared to do anything he could to help the Tigers be successful. His performance was more than was expected, eventually being named First-Team All-District at the position, and helped his team capture the regional title in the playoffs.
Thomas finished the year with 1,506 yards, 3rd among all Massillon players. The yards came on 349 carries, blowing away the previous mark of 253. He also scored 21 touchdowns, which ranks 5th. The 42 carries against Canton McKinley in a 16-15 victory ranks 2nd and the 37 carries against Ashland ranks 5th. The five TDs against Canisius, NY, set a new single-game record and the four touchdowns against Ashland and three against Austintown Fitch are both in the Top 10 of the category. But Jamir also played some defense, recording 22 solo tackles and 10 assists in a part-time effort.
Congratulations to Jamir Thomas.
Report by Rick Dalsky, Booster Club Secretary
The Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club held its latest General meeting in the WHS media center on Monday 11/20/17 at 7:00pm. Booster Club President Steve Berecek welcomed everyone and stated he is enjoying the ride. He then introduced Bill Brown who made the following announcement:
There are three busses going to this week’s game in Columbus vs. Winton Woods. The busses will leave the Towne Plaza Shopping Center at 4:00 pm. Cost is $25 per ticket, subs and water will be provided; tickets are on sale at Keller’s Office Furniture (see Matt Keller).
President Berecek then introduced Tiger Head Coach Nate Moore who brought Quarterbacks Coach Jarrett Troxler to the meeting. They showed film from the New Albany game and answered questions from the audience.
Coach Moore then introduced two football players: Junior S/WR #19 Dean Clark and Junior DB/WR #8 Tyree Broyles who addressed the club on the New Albany game and the upcoming tournament game vs. Winton Woods. They also answered questions from the audience.
Coach Moore and Coach Troxler then reviewed Winton Woods game film and discussed their potential lineup. They also answered questions from the audience.
Final Announcements:
Go Tigers!! BEAT Winton Woods!!
2017 OHSAA State Semi-Final vs. Cincinnati Winton Woods
Directions to St. Francis Desales Alumni Stadium:
Address: 4212 Karl Rd. / Columbus, OH 43224
30 West to 71 South (for 62 miles). Take Exit 115 for Cooke Rd. Turn left onto East Cooke Rd. Use the right lane to turn left toward East Cooke Rd. Turn right onto East Cooke Rd. Turn left onto Karl Rd.
A little-known program record continues with Massillon’s win over Ashland last Friday. The record is for consecutive games in which the Tigers have scored points, a streak that began in 2007 and currently stands at 119. The previous mark of 106 games was set between 1998 and 2007. Combined, the Tigers have now scored points in 225 of their last 226 games. The lone shutout came at the hands of Cleveland St. Ignatius in 2007 by the score of 27-0.
Click here for a complete list of winning streaks, offensive scoring streaks and defensive shutout streaks.
Report by Rick Dalsky, Booster Club Secretary
The Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club held its latest General meeting in the WHS media center on Monday 11/13/17 at 7:00pm. Booster Club President Steve Berecek welcomed everyone and asked for a moment of silence for the recent death of a marching band grandfather at last week’s game and today’s deaths at Affinity Hospital.
There is one bus going to this week’s game in Mansfield vs. New Albany. The bus leaves the Towne Plaza Shopping Center at 4:30 pm. Cost is $25 per ticket, subs and water will be provided; tickets are on sale at Keller’s Office Furniture (see Matt Keller).
Be sure to check out the Tiger flags displayed at local businesses during our playoff run. Thank them for their support if you stop in.
President Berecek then introduced Tiger Head Coach Nate Moore who brought Receivers Coach Cale Miller to the meeting. They showed film from the Ashland game and answered questions from the audience.
Coach Moore then introduced two football players: Junior game Captains LB #18 Kameron Simpson Junior DB/WR #8 Tyree Broyles who addressed the club on the Ashland game and the upcoming tournament game vs. New Albany. They also answered questions from the audience.
Coach Moore and Coach Miller then reviewed New Albany game film and discussed their potential lineup. They also answered questions from the audience.
Final Announcements:
Door prizes were announced.
Go Tigers!! BEAT New Albany!!
Directions to Mansfield’s Arlin Field
Address: 933 W Fourth St., Mansfield, OH 44906
Directions: 30 West (for 53.02 miles), take the Trimble Rd. exit, turn left onto N Trimble Rd, turn left onto W Fourth St.