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Romell Phillips, Chris Newell Jr. Power Glenville Football to State Title
Glenville won its third Division IV title in four years by defeating undefeated Shelby, who reached their first state final with a 14-0 season, OHSAA said.
- On Dec. 5, 2025, Glenville High School won the Division IV title, defeating Shelby 45 in Canton before 6,011 fans.
- After a postseason that included an upset of defending champion Indian Valley, Glenville High School returned to the title game for its third appearance in four years, while Shelby High School reached its first state championship after a school-record 14-win season.
- Glenville totaled 381 yards with a dominant ground game, including Romell Phillips' 133 yards on 14 carries and C.J. Newell's 81 yards and two touchdowns.
- The contest moved to a running clock once Glenville High School led by more than 30 points early in the fourth quarter, while Shelby High School finished with a record low 27 total yards.
- With Canton hosting the finals, all seven championship games aired on Spectrum News 1 and the Spectrum News App; Cincere Johnson and Jamir Perez signed with Ohio State, while three Glenville players head to the Falcons.
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Glenville powers past Shelby in Division IV state championship game
Cleveland Glenville defeated Shelby, 45-7, on Friday in the Division IV state championship football game in Canton. The post Glenville powers past Shelby in Division IV state championship game appeared first on Ashland Source - Ashland County Ohio News & Info.
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