OHSAA I Massillon vs St. Edward American High School Football Live News

LAKE WOOD — Massillon and Lakewood St. Edward will face off tonight in the 2023 Battle of the High School Football Champions at Lakewood Stadium, with the game starting at 7 p.m.

St. Edward defeated Springfield 31-21 to win last year’s Division I state championship. Massillon defeated Hoban 7-2 to win the Division II title, the Tigers’ first state championship in the playoff era.

Here you will find the latest live scores and analysis.

Massillon wins clash of champions

Massillon defeats St. Edward 31-21.

Mylen Lenix cruises to apparent victory for Massillon

Mylen Lenix … if you need him. His 39-yard touchdown run gives the Tigers a 31-21 lead with 1:34 left.

Mylen Lenix’s fourth attempt brings Massillon closer to victory

Mylen Lenix converts on fourth down as Massillon moves one step closer to big win.

Massillon defense made another key save

Defense may ultimately carry Massillon to victory in this game.

After a St. Edward interception, the Tigers stop the Eagles again on fourth down. Vito McConnell and Mike Wright Jr. cover Thomas Csanyi at the Massillon 40.

Massillon defense makes key stop early in third quarter

Massillon defense makes big stop, Tigers force fumble at their own 35-yard line

Lakewood St. Edward’s fumble recovery sets up Eagles’ touchdown

A St. Edward fumble recovery leads to a 4-yard pass from Thomas Csanyi to Joe Saffold, and the Eagles cut the Massillon lead to 24-21.

If Massillon’s Ja’Meir Gamble becomes available, good luck catching him

Ja’Meir Gamble is opening himself a hole. That’s not good news for opponents, no matter how good they are.

Gamble’s 47-yard touchdown run gives Massillon a 24-14 lead.

Massillon responds quickly, leads 17-14 at the break

Quarterback Jalen Slaughter did a lot of great things late in the first half. As did receivers Devontay Malone and Braylyn Toles.

Slaughter’s seven-yard touchdown pass to Toles gave Massillon a 17-14 lead at halftime.

Lightning Strikes Lakewood St. Edward, Eagles Take Lead

Well, that’s a sudden change of dynamics.

Zach Hackleman’s 69-yard catch and run for a touchdown gives St. Edward a 14-10 lead. It seemed Massillon had the lead 10 minutes ago.

Costly penalty helps Lakewood St. Edward cut Massillon’s lead to 10-7

A costly misconduct penalty on Massillon gives St. Edward the first down and the momentum they need to close the Tigers’ lead.

Thomas Csanyi’s 14-yard pass to Bradley Eaton puts the Eagles up 10-7.

Special teams give Massillon great field position, set up score

Joe Karder’s blocked punt gives Massillon great field position at the St. Edward 43.

Four down conversions by Mylen Lenix and Ja’Meir Gamble help the Tigers extend their lead. Gamble’s 15-yard run makes it 10-0 with 6:05 left in the second quarter.

Field goal gives Massillon the lead early in the second quarter

Mateo Herrera’s 26-yard field goal on the first play of the second quarter gave Massillon a 3-0 lead.

Lakewood St. Edward fails to score a single point on first good scoring opportunity

St. Edward quarterback Thomas Csanyi’s sack by Tra’Yon Williams forces the Eagles to attempt a 42-yard field goal. Massillon blocks the kick after a bad snap.

Massillon and Lakewood St. Edward will have to wait a little longer

Clock issues have caused a slight delay. Game will begin at approximately 7:10.

Lakewood St. Edward will get the ball first

Massillon won the toss and elected to postpone. St. Edward will receive the opening kickoff and will defend the Madison Avenue goal. For those unfamiliar with Lakewood, that’s the south goal.

Massillon and Lakewood St. Edward Football Season in Brief

Massillon enters with a 3-1 record. The Tigers opened the season with a 35-20 victory over NFL Academy UK, crushed GlenOak 45-0, lost to Bergen Catholic 35-21 in their home opener and beat Canisius 41-7.

St. Edward also has a 3-1 record. The Eagles beat Pickerington North 28-0 and Saint Joseph’s Prep 35-21, lost to Boyle County 38-21 and defeated Elder 24-17.

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