NORTH CANTON — Friday nightAt Memorial Stadium, it was one of those high school football matches where both teams were left questioning their errors and the chances they failed to capitalize on.

The difference is Canton McKinleyalso departs with a ‘W’ in its pocket.

The Bulldogs established a two-touchdown advantage over the injured North Canton Hoover in the second half but managed to hold on just barely for a 21-20 victory.Federal League win on Oct. 3. 

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The win places McKinley (6-1, 4-0) as the only team without a loss in conference games. Hoover, which lost key playmaker Jack Andes late in the first half due to a concussion, now stands at 6-1 overall and 2-1 in the league. This is the same record as Lake after it suffered a defeat.shootout at home to Jackson on Friday. 

There are many lessons from that game,” said Renzy Parnell, the head coach of McKinley. “I told the team that I am proud of them. They managed to find a way to win the football game. It’s always good to learn from those mistakes in a victory.

Leading 21-14, McKinley had two turnovers in the last three minutes. A fumble by Deejay Britt — forced by Chase Lukens and recovered by Carter Lukens — resulted in John Collins throwing a 11-yard touchdown pass to Brycen Beyer on fourth-and-9 with 1:57 remaining.

All Hoover had to do was kick the PAT. However, a low snap disrupted the timing, and David Wadley missed well wide left, maintaining McKinley’s lead. Throughout the season, the Vikings were 30 out of 31 on PATs before that kick.

The head coach of Hoover, Brian Baum, had thought about going for 2 but ultimately chose not to.

With approximately two minutes remaining, you go and defend,” said Baum, who had all three of his timeouts available. “There was too much time left. And then we ended up gaining another possession.

That was due to Chase Lukens, who intercepted Trent Hayden following McKinley’s recovery of an onside kick. Lukens’ interception placed Hoover in position at McKinley’s 44-yard line with 1:41 remaining.

However, four consecutive incomplete passes, including two drops, resulted in a turnover on downs for Hoover. McKinley then took the knee to conclude the game.

Turnovers, man, that’s part of the game,” Parnell said. “When you lose the ball, you’re giving them an opportunity. However, the defense performed well. We rose to the challenge and made some positive plays on defense. We fought through some tough decisions, stayed strong, and still had faith in ourselves. That’s just part of football. That’s part of the learning process.

McKinley’s sophomore running back, Kyelin West, accumulated 114 yards and scored a touchdown through 25 rushing attempts. Hayden threw 16 completed passes out of 20, totaling 149 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Britt received five passes for 54 yards and a touchdown, while Elijah Finn gained 53 yards on six receptions.

The missed PAT was not the only special teams error by Hoover. They kicked the ball to Darius Hill in the second quarter rather than kicking it out of bounds, and the junior returned it for a touchdown covering 67 yards.

Collins, who sat out last week’s victory over GlenOak due to an ankle injury, came back on Friday but didn’t have his typical movement against Hoover. He then worsened the ankle injury late in the first half and appeared significantly slowed for the remainder of the game.

However, the senior pushed through and completed 13 out of 31 passes for 201 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He connected with Andes for a 71-yard touchdown on Hoover’s first drive, giving them a 7-0 advantage.

The Andes had three catches for 94 yards. He got hurt while playing quarterback, two plays after Collins was injured, near the end of the first half.

Junior Michael Lammlein provided a significant boost to Hoover in the second half after Andes was sidelined, finishing with 98 yards in total. He carried the ball 11 times for 53 yards and caught four passes for 45 yards.

I encouraged them to be proud of their effort, but also to understand that we have the potential to win those games,” Baum said. “We are aware that we gave up some opportunities. That’s what was most disappointing. We left some plays on the field.

Watch how the game unfolded through our real-time updates. 

FINAL: McKinley 21, Hoover 20

The Bulldogs end the game by kneeling down, securing a tough victory that moves their record to 6-1 overall and 4-0 within the Federal League. The Vikings drop to 6-1, 2-1.

McKinley causes a turnover on fourth down

Four Hoover incomplete passes, two of which were drops, and McKinley regains possession with 1:14 remaining, leading 21-20.

Hoover regains possession immediately

Chase Lukens deflects a pass from Trent Hayden on third-and-11 and returns it to the McKinley 44. Hoover is in possession with 1:41 remaining, down 21-20.

Hoover receives points, but McKinley maintains the advantage

John Collins throws a 11-yard touchdown pass to Brycen Beyer on a fourth-and-9 play. David Wadley’s extra point attempt is wide left. A poor snap appeared to disrupt the timing. McKinley continues to lead, 21-20, with 1:57 remaining.

McKinley forces a punt, then loses the ball fumbling it away

McKinley mishandles the ball on third down and Carter Lukens retrieves it for Hoover at the Bulldogs’ 24-yard line. Hoover now possesses the ball with 2:59 remaining.

Hoover forces punt

The Vikings begin from their own 5-yard line with 8:39 remaining following a strong punt by Thomas Mankowski.

After three quarters, McKinley is ahead of Hoover with a score of 21-14.

The Bulldogs face a crucial third-and-3 situation on their own 48-yard line as the game restarts.

Hoover responds with a scoring drive

Carson Dungan scores a 1-yard touchdown run to conclude a 10-play scoring drive for the Vikings. A kickoff return positioned Hoover near midfield. David Wadley kicks the PAT, and Hoover reduces McKinley’s lead to 21-14 with 58 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Michael Lammlein makes several significant plays during that drive.

McKinley increases the lead over Hoover

The Bulldogs move 83 yards through their plays, concluding with an 8-yard touchdown run by Kyelin West. Thomas Mankowski kicks the PAT despite Hoover making contact with it. McKinley is ahead of Hoover 21-7 with 4:21 remaining in the third quarter. Additionally, Jack Andes has finished for the night.

Football game in progress for Hoover and McKinley

John Collins has returned to quarterback for the Vikings, but he doesn’t appear to be moving very effectively. Jack Andes is not visible, as he suffered a hit to the head late in the first half.

McKinley and Hoover half-time statistics

McKinley accumulated 157 yards compared to 138 in the first half. Bulldogs quarterback Trent Hayden completed 8 of 11 passes for 75 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. Deejay Britt caught four passes for 36 yards and a touchdown. Kyelin West rushed 16 times for 80 yards for McKinley, who also saw a significant 67-yard punt return by Darius Hill. John Collins threw 7 of 14 passes for 128 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions for Hoover. Jack Andes had six receptions for 94 yards and one touchdown.

Halftime: McKinley leads 14 to 7, Hoover

Hard finish to the first half for the Vikings, as they let Darius Hill score a touchdown on a punt return, then lost John Collins and Jack Andes within three plays on Hoover’s next drive. Not certain about the seriousness of either injury at this point.

Darius Hill returns a punt for McKinley

Hill caught the punt after it bounced and ran for a 67-yard touchdown. Thomas Mankowski kicked the extra point. McKinley leads Hoover 14-7 with 3:00 remaining in the second quarter.

Hoover begins from his own position

Another excellent punt by Trent Hayden places the Vikings on their own 1-yard line. The second quarter has 4:54 remaining.

McKinley and Hoover were tied at 7-7 following the first quarter.

The Vikings will face a second-and-1 situation on their own 29-yard line as the second quarter begins.

McKinley responds with an extended scoring drive

The Bulldogs execute a 14-play scoring drive, featuring numerous plays by Kyelin West. Deejay Britt concludes the drive with a 6-yard touchdown catch from Trent Hayden on third-and-goal. Thomas Mankowski kicks the PAT. McKinley ties Hoover 7-7 with 33 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

Hoover makes an immediate impact with a significant move

John Collins launches a nice pass high to Jack Andes, who finishes the play with a 71-yard touchdown. The score came on a third-and-11 situation. David Wadley successfully kicks the PAT. Hoover takes an early lead over McKinley 7-0 with 7:45 remaining in the first quarter.

McKinley gains one first down, then kicks the ball away

Hoover begins its drive following a good kick by Trent Hayden.

Hoover and McKinley active in Week 7

The Bulldogs begin from their own 22-yard line.

McKinley football note

OT Logan Hayes (6-4, 275) will miss his second consecutive game for the Bulldogs. Kayvon Dawkins (6-2, 235) was taking part in some early warm-up drills on the offensive line.

Captains for tonight’s games at Hoover and McKinley

Jack Andes, Aidan Kish, Carter Lukens, Jack Ziarko, and John Collins serve as team captains for the Vikings. Jamarice Owens, Isaac Brooks, Trent Hayden, Damere McClellan, and DeTryk Daniels are the leaders for the Bulldogs.

McKinley will get the initial kickoff

Hoover won the coin flip and decided to put it off.

McKinley vs. Hoover football rivalry

McKinley has secured three consecutive victories and 15 out of the past 16 games against Hoover, including a28-21 overtime winlast year at Benson Stadium. The Bulldogs have a 25-6 advantage in the all-time matchup. Hoover’s most recent victory in the series was a24-0 shutoutin North Canton in 2021 versus the Bulldogs led by Harold Fannin Jr.

Key offensive player to keep an eye on: John Collins

The Vikings’ starting quarterback is anticipated to return after sitting out almost the last seven quarters because of an ankle injury. Collins is a 6-foot-3, 193-pound player who has evolved into a genuine quarterback. He has completed 61.4 percent of his passes for 695 yards, eight touchdowns, and one interception. Additionally, he has rushed for 289 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 6.9 yards per carry. Collins’ return brings a playmaker back into the game.Jack Andes(12 touchdowns this season) back in his usual role as a receiver after Andes took over at quarterback while Collins was injured.

McKinley’s standout defensive player: Antonio Stevens

A downhill-oriented inside linebacker, the junior delivers a powerful hit when he reaches the ball for a McKinley defense that features several impactful players. Standing 5-11 and weighing 230 pounds, Stevens tops the Bulldogs with 52 tackles, including 11 behind the line of scrimmage.

McKinley’s standout player to keep an eye on: Kyelin West

A 5-9, 170-pound second-year player is one of those tailbacks who can gain tough yards through hard work, as well as leave opponents behind if he gets a big break. West plays with tremendous effort. He tops Stark County with 730 yards, averaging 6.9 per carry, along with six touchdowns.

Top defensive player to watch: Carter Lukens

The senior middle linebacker will be active across the field for the Vikings, whether bringing down ball carriers in the backfield or covering passes 15 yards down the field. Lukens, standing at 5-11 and weighing 190 pounds, leads the team with 85 tackles (38 more than his nearest teammate), 14 tackles for loss, and two interceptions.

Federal League football rankings at the start of Week 7

• McKinley 5-1, 3-0
• Hoover 6-0, 2-0
• Lake 6-0, 2-0
• Jackson 3-3, 1-1
• Perry 4-2, 1-2
• GlenOak 1-5, 0-3
• Green 1-5, 0-3

Canton McKinley Bulldogs football outcomes, timetable

• Fri., Aug. 22, at Warren Harding| WIN 43-25 | Recap
• Friday, August 29, St. Augustine Prep (NJ)| Loss 24-14 | Recap
• Saturday, September 6, Cleveland Heights| WIN 34-12 | Recap
• Fri., Sept. 12, GlenOak | WIN 38-0 | Recap
• Fri., Sept. 19, at Perry| WIN 28-18 | Story
• Fri., Sept. 26, Green | WIN 21-3 | Story
• Fri., Oct. 3, at Hoover
• Fri., Oct. 10, Lake 
• Fri., Oct. 17, at Jackson
• Saturday, October 25, Massillon, 2

North Canton Hoover Vikings football outcomes, timetable

• Fri., Aug. 22, Buchtel | WIN 30-0 | Recap
• Fri., Aug. 29, Medina | WIN 42-17 | Recap
• Friday, September 5, Akron North| WIN 65-0
• Friday, September 12, at Green| WIN 27-21 | Recap 
• Friday, September 19, in Louisville| Loss 31-13 | Story
• Friday, September 26, at GlenOak| WIN 28-21 | Recap
• Fri., Oct. 3, Canton McKinley
• Fri., Oct. 10, Perry 
• Friday, October 17, at the lake
• Fri., Oct. 24, Jackson

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