2024 Lift-a-thon Results
2024 Lift-a-thon Results
A good crowd was on hand in the WHS gym for the annual Steve Studer Memorial Lift-a-thon. It was surely an energetic and muscle-burning event, yet just one more step to the finish line as the Tigers continue the preparation to defend their 2023 Division II state championship. Once again, Strength Coach Dan Studer did a fantastic job of organizing and conducting the event.
Three lifts were performed by each participant: clean lift, bench press and squat. Each lifter selected his preferred weight for each lift and then attempted as many lifts as he could until his arms or legs gave out. A composite score was then used to determine the winner of each of eleven weight classes based on the total weight lifted and the number of reps (max. 10). Achievement medals were then awarded to the top three lifters in each category. Here are the winners:
- 140 lb. weight class – Gregory Corsale (So.)
- 150 lb. weight class – Richard Harris (Jr.)
- 160 lb. weight class – LoQuan Young (Sr.)
- 170 lb. weight class – Griffiths (Sr.)
- 180 lb. weight class – Lennox Lemon (Jr.)
- 190 lb. weight class – Jameir Gamble (Sr.)
- 200 lb. weight class – Ransom Els (So.)
- 215 lb. weight class – Savior Owens (So.)
- 230 lb. weight class – Vito McConnell (Sr.)
- Heavy weight class – Michael Looney (Sr.)
- Super heavyweight class – Michael Wright Jr. (Sr.)
140 lb. weight class – (l-r) (2) McIntyre, (1) Gregory Corsale, (3) Stephens
150 lb. weight class -(l-r) (2) Braylyn Toles, (1) Richard Harris Jr., (3) Chayce White
160 lb. weight class – (l-r) (2) Manny Patterson, (1) Lo’Quan Young, (3) Nehemiah Stone
170 lb. weight class – (l-r) (2) Deontay Malone, (1) Griffiths, (3) Jacques Carter and Eli Moore (tie)
180 lb. weight class – (l-r) (2) Lucas Shertzer, (1) Lennox Lemon, (3) Ricardo Wells
190 lb. weight class – (l-r) (2) Francesco Salvin0, (1) Jameir Gamble, (3) Tra’yon Williams
200 lb. weight class – (l-r) (2) Jadyn Williams, (1) Ransom Els, (3) Stephen Reinhart
215 lb. weight class – (l-r) (2) Peytton Mitchell, (1) Savior Owens, (3) Deangelo Zimmerman
230 lb. weight class – (l-r) (2) Logan Allman, (1) Vito McConnell, (3) Martin
Heavyweight class – (l-r) (2) Andrew Brumfield, (1) Michael Looney, (3) Andrew Robinson
Super heavyweight class – (l-r) (2) Chris Fair, (1) Michael Wright Jr., (3) Nolan Davenport
The following photos are by Rob Engelhardt
The following photos are by Don Engelhardt
George Jr. played for Massillon in 1993-95 and became the starting quarterback during his senior year, suiting up at 6’-2”, 209 lbs. Playing under Head Coach Jack Rose, the team finished the season with a record of 7-3, with close losses to Mansfield, Miami Southridge, FL, and Canton McKinley. It was against McKinley that Whitfield had his best game of the year, when he completed 18 of 30 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns. Down 17-7 at the half, he and his teammates nearly pulled off the upset, eventually losing 24-21. The game ended when the Tigers unfortunately fumbled at the Bulldog five yard line with less than a minute remaining. For the season, he completed 71 of 140 passes for 929 yards and 6 touchdowns. Subsequently, he was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and Honorable Mention All-Ohio.
David was an acclaimed and accomplished actor, starring on TV, in dinner theater, and on and off Broadway. But he first starred as an acclaimed Massillon Tiger. Born in Elwood, Indiana, he moved to Massillon at age five and grew up there. As a Tiger, he played both ways, at offensive and defensive end, and was awarded 2nd Team All-Ohio honors following his senior year, in 1955, on a team that finished second on the state. He attributed his success to his work ethic, which he learned while traversing through the city’s various schools. He always gave 120 percent every time the ball was snapped. He said he wasn’t very fast or big. But he was a good student of the game because he had to be. He just did what the coaches said and learned the fundamentals and tried as hard as possible on every play. He said, “I owe a lot to football!” He also played baseball for the Tigers. High school friends called him “A nice guy, a humble guy.”
After graduating, David continued his athletic career at The University of Cincinnati on a football scholarship. There, he continued to play both ways. In spite of having a small stature for a lineman (5’-11”, 172 lbs.) he was good enough to be named All-Conference. He was also a fine student and was recognized as a Pop Warner Academic All-American. At the end of this time at Cincinnati, Canary graduated with a degree in Voice, and was then selected in the second round of the American Football League draft by Denver. Only, tired of football, he instead joined the Army, where he was also a member of the theater group. He even won an All-Army entertainment contest.
The Massillon Tigers continue to reap rewards for the success of their 2023 football campaign, which culminated in winning the Division II State Championship. Recently, Head Coach Nate Moore (99-22) was named by Maxpreps.com as their 
Chase Bond – “First and foremost, I would like to thank God and my family. Without them none of this would be possible. I would like to give a few words to my teammates and coaches. You guys helped me to build memories that will last a lifetime. And the coaches, to develop where I am today. There are two things I learned about being a Tiger. Everything earned; nothing really given. That’s a great life lesson. Not just football or golf. That’s everywhere in life. I will be enrolling in North Carolina State University to continue my athletic and academic career. The reason why I chose NC State is that it felt like home. It was the closest thing to Massillon. I love what they’re doing with me on the defensive side of the ball. It’s very similar to what Coach Leno does. It was a no-brainer to me. It felt like nothing else.”
Cody Fair – “First, I would like to thank my parents and God. Without them I wouldn’t be as successful as I am today. I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Next, I would like to thank my teammates for being my brothers to me. Throughout all the thick and thin. Throughout all the years. Next, I would like to thank my coaches for turning me into the player and person I am today. And I would like to thank the City of Massillon for all the constant support throughout my career. What I learned from being a Tiger is you can’t just be successful on the field. You need to also be successful in the classroom and have a presence in the community. I will be enrolling in the United States Naval Academy. I chose the Naval Academy because it felt like home and have the opportunity to serve my country. Go Navy, Beat Army!”
Dorian Pringle – “First, I would like to thank God and my family for pushing me to be the best that I can be every day, on and off the field. And my dad, especially, for being there every step of the way and showing me that life is hard. I would like to thank my coaches and my teammates for pushing me at practice every day. I wouldn’t be this far without them. What stuck out for me for Bowling Green is that it just felt like home to me. I went on three visits there and it feels like they support me all the way and all the decisions came from the heart and I just can’t go wrong.”
