Jackson TWP. — Jackson High School football team hosts Canton McKinley In OHSAA Division I, Region 1 quarterfinal Friday night.

Here’s how the game evolves through our live updates.

McKinley Bulldogs advance to OHSAA regional semifinals to play Mentor

bulldogs They won 35-32 and advanced to the regional semifinals. They will play undefeated Mentor, the top seed in the region. McKinley is ranked No. 5 and improves to 8-4. Jackson Polar BearsThe team ranked fourth and ended the season with a score of 8-4.

McKinley football’s defense emerges with Xavier Harris’ interception

Facing a fourth-and-20 with less than 20 seconds left in his own 40 minutes, Jackson took a deep field goal and McKinley’s Xavier Harris intercepted the pass. There were two seconds left in the comeback and McKinley was ahead 35-32. A few plays ago, McKinley’s Dior Garner made a huge sack.

Jackson’s football stalls, offense trailing by 3 late in the fourth quarter

McKinley punted the ball close to midfield and Jackson took possession at his own 17 with 1:52 left. The Polar Bears have one timeout remaining. McKinley leads 35-32.

McKinley Bulldogs recover Jackson onside kick

The Bulldogs recovered Jackson’s onside kick near midfield after the Polar Bears pulled within three points.

Jackson approaches McKinley

Kristian Satterfield scores on a 1-yard TD run. Jackson then converts Nathan Kuntz’s 2-point pass to Max Cowles. McKinley holds Jackson ahead 35-32 with 3:34 left in the fourth quarter.

Jackson regains McKinley lead

Cooper Mizeur kicked a 36-yard field goal for the Polar Bears. McKinley holds Jackson ahead 35-24 with 10:31 left in the fourth quarter.

McKinley moves up two points heading into Q4

On one play, after a major pass interference penalty, Keith Quincy wins a jump ball pass from Kam Montgomery and kicks a 43-yard field goal with three seconds left in the third quarter. Thomas Mankowski adds the PAT. McKinley holds Jackson ahead 35-21 as we head into the fourth quarter.

Great answer from Jackson

Max Cowles takes an inside pass from Lucas Ecrement for a 76-yard field goal and Cooper Mizeur adds the PAT. Thus, Jackson increased McKinley’s lead to 28-21 with 1:57 left in the third quarter. Cowles broke a tackle near midfield and was gone.

Bulldogs take control of Jackson

Zay-Shawn Murray recovered Jackson’s fumble kick to trap McKinley at the Polar Bears’ 24. Five plays later, Kam Montgomery barely made his way into the end zone on fourth-and-goal from the 1. Thomas Mankowski added the PAT. McKinley leads Jackson 28-14 with 2:56 left in the third quarter.

McKinley takes first lead of game against Jackson

The momentum has shifted at Fife Stadium. Nino Hill scores on a 4-yard TD run. Thomas Mankowski adds the PAT. The Bulldogs led Jackson 21-14 with 6:39 left in the third quarter. A 40-yard pass play from Kam Montgomery to Keith Quincy started an 85-yard scoring drive.

The second half begins and McKinley and Jackson are tied.

Jamar Johnson returned the second-half kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown. Thomas Mankowski adds the PAT. McKinley and Jackson tied it 14-14 just 15 seconds into the third quarter. Johnson found a strip down the left sideline and no one was going to catch him.

McKinley and Jackson’s halftime statistics

The Bulldogs outgained Jackson 192-150 in total yards, but TD runs of 81 and 77 yards were negated by penalties. Nino Hill had 54 yards on 11 carries for McKinley. Kam Montgomery is 7-of-11 passing for 81 yards and a TD. Deejay Britt has three receptions for 58 yards and a score. Kristian Satterfield leads the Polar Bears with 102 yards and a TD on 10 carries. Lucas Ecrement is 3/5 passing for 57 yards and a TD to Max Cowles. Dior Garner is hurting Jackson with many negative comments.

Halftime: Jackson football leads McKinley 14-7

The Bulldogs will kick off the second half.

McKinley fell short again

The Bulldogs make another move deep in Jackson territory on fourth-and-1, and once again Jackson stops them short. McKinley attacked Dante McClellan with a wildcat look, but a bad move messed up the timing and McClellan fell to Jordan Warmath and Mitchell Braucher.

Bulldogs turn him over on downs

McKinley’s Kam Montgomery threw incomplete on fourth and fifth at the Jackson 9. Vann Riordan put pressure on the security attack. The Bulldogs nullified Jamar Johnson’s 77-yard TD run due to an unnecessary block on a penalty kick.

Polar Bears regain lead at McKinley

On one play, after missing a connection for a TD pass, Lucas Ecrement hits Max Cowles over the middle and Cowles dashes out for a 28-yard TD reception. Cooper Mizeur added the PAT. Jackson led McKinley 14-7 with 10:08 left in the second quarter. Ecrement did a good job of waiting long enough to allow Cowles to open up under pressure.

Jackson and McKinley’s football tied 7-7 in first quarter

The Bulldogs would have a third-and-8 possession at their 25 when the second quarter began. Collin Hinkle’s fumble on Lucas Ecrement forced the Polar Bears to punt on their final possession.

McKinley shows flexibility in response to Jackson

After an 81-yard Nino Hill TD run was called back due to an illegal formation penalty, the Bulldogs overcame it with a 15-play scoring drive. Deejay Britt made a one-handed catch on a 28-yard TD pass from Kam Montgomery. Thomas Mankowski adds the PAT. McKinley and Jackson tied it 7-7 with 3:40 left in the first quarter.

Jackson had a great start to the playoffs

Following a McKinley offside penalty on the first play, Jackson’s Kristian Satterfield squirts down the right side of the line and breaks free for a 63-yard touchdown run. Cooper Mizeur added the PAT. Jackson led 7-0 just 25 seconds into the match.

Jackson and McKinley advance to OHSAA regional quarterfinals

Kickoff was set for 7:07 this evening as the game was broadcast live on Spectrum. The Polar Bears start their own at 32 after the return of Noah Colando.

Jackson will take the opening kickoff from McKinley

The Bulldogs won the coin toss and elected to defer until the second half.

Canton McKinley vs. Jackson football: We meet again

Bulldogs and Polar Bears face off for the second time in four weeks. Jackson beat McKinley 20-7 Week 9 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. This ended Jackson’s 17-game losing streak against McKinley and denied the Bulldogs a chance to secure the Federal League title. The Polar Bears clinched a share of the league title with McKinley next week. beat Hoover. The Bulldogs are the all-time leader in outscoring the Polar Bears 23-4, including 2-0 in the Playoffs.

What does McKinley coach Antonio Hall say about the rematch?

Hall emphasized that McKinley played better on special teams in this second game against Jackson. Among other things, this would also help field position, which was an advantage for the Polar Bears in the first meeting. The Bulldogs also struggled to protect quarterback Kam Montgomery, who was sacked six times by Jackson. “We definitely have to catch their attacks and movements,” Hall said. “They’re one of the best teams I’ve seen this season in terms of offensive defense. When they attack, they come home.”

What does Jackson coach Jay Rohr say about the rematch?

Getting the Bulldogs on the field against McKinley and preventing the big play are always important, and Rohr certainly emphasizes that. He also talked about the importance of staying cool in the intense atmosphere of a playoff game. “I think Coach Hall would agree, I think it’s discipline,” Rohr said. “You can’t give up on penalties and easy first downs. There will be a lot of emotions. I’m sure there will be some trash talk. But both sides have to continue to control their emotions. We have to play a disciplined football team.”

OHSAA playoff history for Bulldogs and Polar Bears

McKinley has a rich postseason legacy, highlighted by three state titles in the playoffs (1981, 1997, 1998). The Bulldogs also finished as state runners-up three times (1977, 1985, 2004). McKinley is a nine-time state semifinalist. Overall, McKinley is 44-28 in the playoffs, and its 44 wins ranks 36th in state history, according to OHSAA records. Among Stark County teams, only Massillon has more postseason wins with 58. Jackson has never advanced past the second round of the playoffs and has a 4-12 postseason record.

TV coverage for McKinley and Jackson

Spectrum News 1 will broadcast the McKinley-Jackson game live for Northern Ohio viewers on its cable channel and the Spectrum News App.

What’s next for Jackson or McKinley in the OHSAA football playoffs?

The winner of Jackson-McKinley will face the winner of No. 1 seed Mentor (11-0) and No. 8 seed Strongsville (7-4) in the regional semifinals on Nov. 15. This match will be played on a neutral field. determined.

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