Perrysburg High School Yellow Jackets dominates the Massillon Tigers

Perrysburg HS students are fired up against the Massillion Tigers. (Photos by Amanda Aylwin)

   More than 6,000 fans filled the stands on a chilly Friday night to watch the division II Perrysburg Yellow Jackets take on the Massillon Washington Tigers at the Steinecker Stadium’s first-ever post season matchup.

    The band marched out and the crowd went wild. The students were covered in face paint, and, some shirtless, held signs and screamed for their team. The announcer then began to speak quieting the crowd as the teams were announced.  The cheerleaders met the players in the end zone, where they rushed across the field in front a sky lit by fireworks, signifying the start of the game.

   The Yellow Jackets took the field ready to play and dominated the first half with a score 21-7,  led by their quarterback senior Gus Dimmerling who scored on runs of 25, 5, 56 and 75 yards.  Dimmerling was backed by his defense who fought off the Tigers offense by forcing five turnovers. 

   At halftime the crowd’s energy only went up. The band marched out to perform and the seniors showed off their dancing skills with a performance. The Perrysburg High School Majorettes cartwheeled their way through the performance while twirling, spinning and then catching their batons.
   The Yellow Jackets scored 35 unanswered points to finish off the game, with 21 points in the third quarter alone. The Yellow Jackets dominated the 4^th quarter playing tough defense for a 56-7 win.

The Yellow Jackets will continue their post season against the Nordonia Knights in an away game on Nov. 14 in Macedonia, OH.  Both teams are currently 11-0.

Local veterans from the American Legion present the colors during the National Anthem before the start of the game.

Carter Adams conducts the Perrysburg HS Band's half time show. 

Keishawn Hobson runs the ball in for a touchdown.

Perrysburg HS cheerleaders keep their team fired up for the game.

The Perrysburg HS Majorettes perform along with the band during the half time show.

Fireworks light up the sky to signify the start of the game.

Jack Barteck meets his team at the bench after an interception.

The Perrysburg HS Band prepares to take the field for the halftime show.

The seniors of Perrysburg HS finish their performance during the halftime show.

Ryan Smith punts the ball to the Massillon Washington Tigers.

Gus Dimmerling makes a run down the field at Friday's win over Massillon.

The Perrysburg Yellow Jackets celebrate after a touchdown by Quinn Thomas.

Head coach Matt Kregel talks with his players during a time out.

Fireworks light the sky one last time to end off a victorious night for Perrysburg HS.