Glenville is playing in its third Division IV state final in four years. The Tarblooders won back-to-back D4 titles in 2022-23 before getting knocked off in the state semifinals last year.

This is the first championship game appearance for Shelby.

Each team features an Ohio Mr. Football finalist.

CANTON — The Ohio High School Athletic Association football state finals resume Friday morning when Glenville plays Shelby in the Division IV state title game. Kickoff is 10:30 a.m.

It's the second of seven OHSAA championship games being played this weekend at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium , the site of all title games for a fifth straight year .

Glenville seeks a third state championship in four years, while Shelby is playing in a state final for the first time. Each team is led

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