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Canton, Ohio will welcome the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on September 6, featuring Johnson C. Smith and Albany State in a highly anticipated matchup that caps a four‑day festival of sport, career development and cultural homage.
Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts and later coach of the New England Patriots, passed away at 93 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. His career reshaped the receiver position and his humility defined a generation.
An exploration of Mike Shanahan's coaching innovations, his influence on modern NFL offenses, and why his contributions merit Hall of Fame induction.
The Badin Rams concluded a breakthrough year with a close defeat in the state championship, highlighting the rapid rise of girls flag football in Ohio.
In a rain‑soaked finale at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the Nordonia Knights edged Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame 20‑19 to win the first ever girls flag football state championship, marking a milestone for the program and the sport in Ohio.
Badin High School, fresh off a dominant regional victory, will compete in Ohio's first OHSAA-sanctioned girls flag football state championship, aiming to defend the title it captured last spring.
On May 16, eight high school girls flag football teams will compete in Ohio's inaugural state championship at Canton's Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, featuring four Cincinnati-area programs vying for the first-ever crown.
Ohio's inaugural sanctioned girls flag football state championships are set to begin, but several local districts are still on the sidelines due to low interest and practical constraints.
Badin High School captured its inaugural regional flag football title with a 46‑13 win over St. Ursula, highlighting a breakout season for senior receiver Addi Marshall and setting the stage for the upcoming state quarterfinals in Canton.
Badin High School defeated St. Ursula 46-13 to win its first regional flag football championship, earning the top seed in the inaugural Ohio High School Athletic Association state tournament. Senior receiver Addi Marshall was named offensive MVP despite a foot injury, and the team now prepares to defend its title in Canton.