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We have a new show for you high school football fans! Saturday Morning Huddle with Kenny Roda, Billy Beebe and

ohsaa imageOHSAA Football Computer Ratings – Sept. 26, 2023 (Entering Week 7) Top 16 schools from each region in the

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 24: Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 23: Chip Trayanum #19 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown against the Notre

ohsaa imageOHSAA Football Computer Ratings Entering Week 6 Top 16 schools from each region in the final report Oct. 23

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns is carted off of the field after hurting

WHBC ImageIt’s a numbers game… This weekend WHBC radio will be airing one of the best game in the state.

Photo Courtesy of WHBCThis Friday Massillon Host’s Lakewood St. Ed’s in the 9th meeting between two Ohio HS football powerhouses.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 10: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by Myles Garrett #95 of the

Photo Courtesy of WHBCWe now enter league play….. As we enter week 4, it’s the start of league play for

Louisville Leopard Field. Photo courtesy of WHBC.Ken’s Top Ten – Week #3 High School Football Teams In Stark County (9-3–23)

WHBC imageOfficial Guardians Release CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the following transactions:   Cleveland Guardians awarded waiver

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 07: A detail view of a Cleveland Browns helmet before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals

Photo Courtesy of WHBCWe have completed 2 weeks of football and the selection of our Players of the Week have

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 11: Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after making a 58-yard go-ahead field

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 07: A detail view of a Cleveland Browns helmet before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 26: Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns misses a fourth quarter field goal during

Photo Courtesy of WHBCGLENOAK VS MASSILLON….MASSILLON VS GLENOAK. In the not too distant past this game, outside of THE Game

Alliance Aviators vs Lake Blue Streaks Week of the 2023 season.Ken’s Top Ten – Week #1 High School Football Teams

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 17: Cleveland Browns place kicker Cade York (3) kicks a field goal during the preseason game

Photo Courtesy of WHBCWelcome to our 79 th Year as THE Voice of High School Football…1480 WHBC!! Game 1…Thursday Night…

Hoover Vikings high school football. Photo courtesy of WHBC.2023 Preseason Ken’s Top Ten High School Football Teams In Stark County

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 11: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns passes during the first half of a

Joe Thomas 2023 Hall Of Fame Speech. WHBC SportsJoe Thomas headlined the nine member class for the 2023 Pro Football

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 01: Framber Valdez #59 celebrates with Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros after pitching a

Photo Courtesy of WHBCCanton welcomed a different group of Hall of Famers Sunday, with the first National High School Football

Photo Courtesy of HS Football HOF and David BrownHall of Famers on  a different level will live in Canton beginning

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 15: Amed Rosario #1 of the Cleveland Guardians gets into fielding position in the fourth inning

Browns throwback helmet to be worn for 3 games during the 2023 season. Photo Credit - ClevelandBrowns.com  (official Browns release)

WHBC imageOfficial Guardians Release Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the club’s 2024 season schedule, its 124th year as

Kent State's Aidan Longwell gets a base hit in a recent game for the Golden Flashes. Photo courtesy of Erik

WHBCHosted by the St. Haralambos Men’s Club and 1480 WHBC Sports WHBC’s Kenny Roda will host the Coaches Q &

WHBC The 2023 High School Football Season on WHBC Sports — Our 79th Season – As always, it’s MORE than

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 07: A detail view of a Cleveland Browns helmet before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals

The Big Ten logo is seen on the field before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Miami of

A well used yellow softball on the infield Artificial Grass.2023 Softball Regional Pairings Two local teams remain in the high

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 27: David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns catches the ball for a touchdown as Devin

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 07: A detail view of a Cleveland Browns helmet before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 11: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns talks with Jacoby Brissett #7 during the first

Photo courtesy of WHBCFormer New Philly & Carrollton boys’ hoops coach Matt Voll is the new boys basketball coach at

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 20: Rodney McLeod #26 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Wednesday,

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 26: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball over the defense of

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to maintain possession of the

Photo Courtesy of WHBC SportsNorth Canton High school sent out a press release confirming that Craig Nettleton will be the

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 10: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in action during the second half

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona pauses in the dugout during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 22: Elijah Moore #8 of the New York Jets runs during an NFL football

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 21: Quarterback Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Cleveland Browns runs for a first down during the

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 24: Dalvin Tomlinson #94 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after a play in the first quarter

OHSAA Girls D-2 State Finals Northwest vs Cincinnati PurcellLast year’s Division 3 OHSAA state champs and this year’s Miss Ohio

Hey!  Let’s go OLD SCHOOL – It’s the 1480 WHBC Annual Basketball Mayhem Bracket Contest brought to you by Miller

(official Browns release) 2-24-23 Bubba Ventrone named Browns assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Ventrone spent the last five seasons as

Official USFL release…   The USFL today announced details for its first-ever College Draft. The 10-round traditional draft starts at

(official Cavs release) CAVALIERS REACH BUYOUT AGREEMENT WITH FORWARD KEVIN LOVE CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached a buyout

(official Cavs release) CAVALIERS SIGN DANNY GREEN CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Danny Green for the remainder of the

Nine of the “Greatest of the Game” have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.

LeBron James needed 36 points on Tuesday night to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. James scored

Browns All Pro defensive end Myles Garrett was caught on camera limping of the field today at the Pro Bowl

Official USFL release… The USFL today announced that NFL veteran coach Mike Nolan has been hired to lead the Michigan Panthers. He

The Cleveland Guardians today announced their broadcast schedule for 2023 Cactus League play. The Guardians are scheduled to open the

(official Guardians release) 1-31-23 CLEVELAND GUARDIANS ANNOUNCE 2023 GAME TIMES & BROADCAST SCHEDULE   Bally Sports Great Lakes to air

(official Cavs release) DONOVAN MITCHELL SELECTED AS ALL-STAR STARTER FOR 2023 NBA ALL-STAR GAME IN SALT LAKE CITY MARKS HIS

A week after firing Defensive Coordinator Joe Woods, the Browns have found his replacement. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the

Guard, Joel Bitonio, Running back, Nick Chubb and defensive end, Myles Garrett have been named to the Associated Press All

The Browns arrived home from Pittsburgh losers in the game and on the season. After a 28-14 loss to the

1480 WHBC is your home for all things Ohio State Buckeyes – and now it’s basketball time!  Check below for

(official Pro Football Hall of Fame release) 15 MODERN-ERA PLAYERS ANNOUNCED AS FINALISTS FOR PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME’S CLASS

(official Browns release) Myles Garrett, Joel Bitonio and Nick Chubb will all represent the Browns as 2023 Pro Bowlers By

Another season of high school basketball on 1480 WHBC and whbcsports.com Stark County teams will make us proud once again

Last night, former Canton McKinley Bulldog and Ohio State Buckeye Mike Doss was inducted into the College football Hall of

Despite quarterback Deshaun Watson playing poorly in his debut with the Browns, Cleveland used Donovan Peoples-Jones 76 yard punt return

Just ahead of a State Title matchup with Toledo Central Catholic, Hoban’s Lamar Sperling has been named OHSAA’s Mr. Football.

Jacoby Brissett in his final start before turning over the reigns to Deshawn Watson at quarterback, led a fourth quarter

Ohio State’s inability to score touchdowns came back to haunt them in a stunning 45-23 loss at home to Michigan.

CANTON, OHIO – Five first-year eligible nominees are among the 28 Modern-Era Player Semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s

And we are down to only one Stark County team, the Massillon Tigers, still playing football. Under brutal weather conditions

Behind stellar offensive and defensive line play the Massillon Tigers ran past the Lake Blue Streaks at a cold, icy

A classic for the ages… This week our Pro Football Hall of Fame Game of the Week will be a

For the third time in his career Terry Francona has been named the American League Manager of the Year. All

Another weekend filled with football for me – Lake on Friday, Mount Union on Saturday afternoon, Canton South Saturday night

Massillon Tigers football has a long and storied history. When I wrote the article, “Why The Massillon Tigers Are Called

Here are the days, times and locations for the area high school football teams still alive in the OHSAA Playoffs.

A year after tearing his ACL in a summer league game for the Cavs, Lake high school grad Chandler Vaudrin

Playoffs – what fun! Of course we cheer for all our local teams to do well which allows us to

“On a night where the Browns came in with their season kind of hanging by a thread against a team

Stark County high school football represented in week 1 of the playoffs and we are here to recap all of

Leading only 16-14 entering the 4th quarter at Penn State, the Buckeyes outscored the Nittany Lions 28-17 in the final

All the preppin’ is done. The anticipation heightens, and the journey begins as the next season….the season of One and

What a final weekend of the regular season we had on WHBC radio! Each of the 3 rivalry weekend games

The end of the regular season is here and Stark County High School Football week 10 was one to remember.

For Immediate Release – October 23, 2022 OHSAA Contact – Tim Stried, Director of Media Relations, [email protected] OHSAA Releases Football First-Round Playoff

  Today is the 133rd meeting of Massillon and Mckinley and you’ll hear it live right here on 1480 WHBC

Week 10 also known as Rivalry week. There is nothing like a game against your arch rival, your nemesis. You

Oil and water; Toothpaste and orange juice; Massillon Tigers and Canton McKinley Bulldogs; Some things just don’t go together. Other

The Guardians entertaining and surprising season came to a end in game 5 of the ALDS Tuesday in the Bronx,

Game 5 of the American League Divisional Series was rained out in New York on Monday Night. Major League Baseball

Can you believe it is week 10 of high school football coming up this weekend? League championships will be finalized

Harrison Bader’s 2-run homer and Gerrit Cole’s mastery of the Guardians lifted the Yankees to a 4-2 victory over Cleveland

Go Cavs! News-Talk 1480 WHBC will bring you game-time coverage

And down the stretch we come! Week 9...broadcast #10 for The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game of the Week

The Browns blew a 14-0 first quarter lead, a 21–17 halftime lead and a 28–27 fourth-quarter lead in losing at home

With the loss to McKinley last Friday, Lake is no longer the only undefeated team. Lake joins Massillon and Alliance

Highlights from this weekend included our great matchup with Canton South and Fairless, McKinley continuing to find themselves on the

Will it be McKinley again this year?  Or Does Massillon win back the trophy?  No worries!  Everyone wins in this

OHSAA Football Computer Ratings – Sept. 27, 2022 (Entering Week 7) Top 16 schools from each region in the final

Look out Federal League, the McKinley Bulldogs have found their stride. An offensive outburst vs. Green last week and again

As we have just passed the midpoint of the season, we are starting to see some clarity on who are

Putting that embarrassing loss to the Jets in the rearview mirror, the Browns bounced back on National TV Thursday night

Former Massillon wide receiver Jayden Ballard was one of eight Buckeyes to score a touchdown in the team’s 77-21 win

Week 5…Game 6 for The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game of the Week as we find ourselves back in

What a weekend of great high school football games! Several came down to the last possession or play to determine

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game of the Week heads north this Friday Night for our first Federal League

Week #3 –  TOP 10 High School Football Teams In Stark County (September 5, 2022) 1– Fairless (3-0) 2- Lake

(Cavs Official Release) 9-3-2022 – CAVALIERS ACQUIRE THREE-TIME NBA ALL-STAR DONOVAN MITCHELL GUARD AVERAGED 25.9 POINTS, 4.2 REBOUNDS, A CAREER-HIGH

Browns Claim One Player; Announce 12 Practice Squad Members   BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have claimed QB Kellen Mond (Minnesota Vikings) from

  The Ohio State Buckeyes – as always – have a National Championship on their minds!  1480 WHBC is your

Week 2 took us to Northwest for the Marlington game. Great weather, great setting and a very good football game.

https://www.whbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022.08.24-Matt-Dennisson.mp3 Bill Morgan is joined by Canton South Coach Matt Dennison. Canton South was scheduled to play a Columbus team

The Browns dropped preseason game #2 to the Eagles at First Energy Stadium Sunday afternoon 21-20. Starting QB Deshaun Watson,

PRE-SEASON TOP 10 1- Massillon 2- McKinley 3- Fairless 4- Alliance 5- Lake 6- Canton South 7- Perry 8- Jackson

While Kenny and JT did their show, we made sure to walk around and give you an inside look at

  We have a new show for you high school football fans! Saturday Morning Huddle with Kenny Roda, Billy Beebe

The Kenny and JT show kicked off the 2022 high school football season doing their show live from St. Haralambos

  Once again 1480 WHBC is your leader for everything high school football!  It is our 78th year of providing

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended 6 games by disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson for allegations of sexual misconduct

  LIVE this Saturday night at 7:00pm on 1480 WHBC and WHBC.com   – Just click the “Listen Live” button on

(official Cavs release)   CAVALIERS SIGN DARIUS GARLAND TO MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION NBA ALL-STAR GUARD JOINED LEBRON JAMES AS THE

  (Cavs official release) CAVALIERS SIGN RICKY RUBIO, ROBIN LOPEZ AND RAUL NETO CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed

According to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski point guard Ricky Rubio has agreed to sign a 3-year deal with the

The Cleveland Cavaliers used the 14th pick in last night’s NBA Draft to select Kansas forward Ochai Abaji. The 6’6,

It was announced by the plaintiffs lawyer Tony Buzbee on Tuesday that new Browns quarterback  Deshaun Watson has reached confidential

The Cleveland Browns will  visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame this Wednesday. Browns.com reported that Coach Kevin Stefanski announced

(official Cavs release) For Immediate Release: June 2, 2022 Cavaliers Introduce Modernized Logo Collection  Daniel Arsham Brings Spirit of the

(official Browns release) Browns sign TE David Njoku to contract extension through 2025 After five years in Cleveland, Njoku is

(official NBA release) TORONTO’S SCOTTIE BARNES, DETROIT’S CADE CUNNINGHAM AND CLEVELAND’S EVAN MOBLEY LEAD 2021-22 KIA NBA ALL-ROOKIE FIRST TEAM

Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools passed 12 of 14 proposed revisions to the OHSAA Constitution and Bylaws, Executive

2022 Cleveland Browns Schedule   PRESEASON Week 1 – Aug. 12 (Fri) – at Jacksonville Jaguars – 7:00 p.m./News 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2022    TODAY’S WHITE SOX-GUARDIANS GAME POSTPONED Following multiple positive COVID-19 tests within the

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS ANNOUNCE MAY 6 GAME VS. TORONTO POSTPONED; RESCHEDULED AS PART OF A TRADITIONAL DOUBLEHEADER ON MAY 7  

Cleveland Browns 2022 NFL Draft Recap   1st Rd – #13 – Traded to Houston in the Deshaun Watson deal

At the NFL Draft in Las Vegas the Cleveland Browns did not have a first round draft pick as it

(official Browns release) Browns Pro Bowl CB Denzel Ward signs 5-year contract extension Ward’s extension runs through the 2027 season

Turnovers, poor shot selection, missed shots and questionable coaching decisions led to the Cavaliers blowing a 14 point lead at

(official Browns release) Browns sign QB Josh Dobbs   BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have made the following transactions: Signed

The Cavaliers picked up their 44th win of the season on Sunday defeating the Bucks 133-115 behind 32 points off

Various media outlets are reporting that the Guardians and Jose Ramirez have reached an agreement on a deal that will

 

ESPN’s Adam Schefter and other NFL reporters and writers are reporting that Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who originally told the

(official Browns release) Browns release WR Jarvis Landry   BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have made the following roster move:

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS ANNOUNCE NEW 2022 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE   Spring Training opener set for March 18 vs. Reds at Goodyear

(official Cavs release) CLASS OF 2022 INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE CAVALIERS WALL OF HONOR   Free, Gund, Russell and Wilkens

(official Browns release) Browns designate TE David Njoku as franchise player, tender three   BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have

(official Cavs release) Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert will be OUT approximately one to two weeks with a right foot sprain. An MRI

Jackson has named its new head football coach and it’s one of their own. By a unanimous 5-0 vote the

(official NBA release) CLEVELAND’S ALLEN TO REPLACE PHILADELPHIA’S HARDEN ON TEAM LEBRON IN 2022 NBA ALL-STAR GAME   NEW YORK, Feb.

(official Pro Football Hall of Fame release) PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME TO ENSHRINE EIGHT IN CLASS OF 2022 CEREMONY

The Cavaliers have made it official, announcing that they acquired Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Caris LeVert and a second

2-3-2022 (official Cavaliers release) Cavaliers Statement on the Passing of Bill Fitch: “The Cavaliers organization mourns the loss of former

(official Browns release) Baker Mayfield update from team spokesperson: Browns QB Baker Mayfield underwent successful surgery today to repair a

CAVALIERS AND KOBY ALTMAN SIGN NEW LONG-TERM CONTRACT EXTENSION ALTMAN BECOMES CAVALIERS PRESIDENT OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS CLEVELAND – The Cleveland

(official Browns release) Garrett and Bitonio earn local PFWA awards   BEREA, Ohio – Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett and OL

With a win yesterday by the Cincinnati Bengals to clinch the AFC North title, as well as victories by wild-card

(official Cavs release) Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio left Tuesday night’s road game at New Orleans in the fourth quarter with a left

(official Cavaliers release) 12-25-21 CLEVELAND – Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff has signed a multi-year contract extension, Cavaliers General

After 8 Browns players tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday, 6 more tested positive on Wednesday and have been placed on

Men’s Basketball below and tune in to 1480 WHBC for all the action!  Let’s Hoop it UP! 2021-22 OHIO STATE

The Browns survived and their playoff hopes are still alive! Cleveland jumped out to a 24-3 second quarter lead and

When Michigan destroyed Iowa in the Big Ten Championship game on Saturday 42-3, that sealed Ohio State’s fate of not

The 2021 Stark County High School Football Coach of the Year is AJ Sarbaugh of the Fairless Falcons.  If you’ve

The 77th Annual WHBC High School Football Awards Banquet took place Tuesday night at the Doubletree by Hilton in downtown

Lamar Jackson tried to give the Browns the game on Sunday Night Football, throwing 4 interceptions, but all Kevin Stefanski’s

Despite missing an extra point and a field goal, committing 10 penalties, giving up a 57 yard touchdown run and

1480 WHBC Sports is proud to announce the 2021 Stark County High School Football All County Team.  The 77th Annual

(official Browns release) Joel Bitonio, the ‘personification’ of the Browns’ mantra, signs 3-year extension The 3-time Pro Bowl left guard’s

  As we continue on through the playoffs, fewer and fewer teams remain in the Stark County area.  Congratulations and

After all the Odell Beckham Jr. drama from earlier in the week, and in a must win situation, the Browns

(official Browns release) Statement from Browns EVP of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry on Odell Beckham Jr.  

(Big Ten official release) Co-Special Teams Big Ten Player of the Week Noah Ruggles, Ohio State K – Gr. –

For the third time this season the Browns blew a fourth quarter lead and also failed with two late comeback

Despite scoring just 1 offensive touchdown in 6 trips inside the red zone, Ohio State found a way to beat

  This is the first year of the expanded playoffs where an extra 224 teams from all 7 divisions will

  The regular season is over and for many teams, the football year is over as well.  But for a

Despite trailing 13 to 7 at halftime, the Massillon Tigers picked up their sixth consecutive win over the McKinley Bulldogs

The Cavaliers opened the 2021-22 season last night with a 132-121 loss at Memphis. Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant led

Who can believe that we are already at Week 10 of High School Football?   Many will call this rivalry

  Week nine brought another Friday night of great games and hard-fought, extra-effort play by our area teams and players.

  C.J. Stroud has had a roller coaster Freshman year. After a couple of overthrows and a loss to Oregon,

“The Roadman” – Kenny Roda’s Weekly Stark County High School Football Rankings WEEK #8 Fairless           

The Browns defense gave up 26 points in the 4th quarter, allowing the Chargers to come back from a 27-13

This weekend, there are 2 games that will have an impact on their respective league standings. First, Fairless host Manchester.

Week seven is in the books and the league races and playoff seedings are beginning to take shape. I was

This year the Cleveland Cavaliers look to take that big step forward with some young, dynamic players!  Hear every game

One week of rest did wonders for Ohio State Quarterback C.J. Stroud’s shoulder, as he returned to start at Rutgers

Week 7….Game 8…our 77 th Year as THE VOICE of Stark County High School Football. Seems we find ourselves at

“The Roadman” – Kenny Roda’s Weekly Stark County High School Football Rankings WEEK #5 Jackson           

    Week six (2nd half of the regular season) – are you kidding me? … took us to North

Browns to induct Josh Cribbs, D’Qwell Jackson Bill Nelsen and Webster Slaughter as Legends during Alumni Weekend   BEREA, Ohio – As

“The Roadman” – Kenny Roda’s Weekly Stark County High School Football Rankings WEEK #5 Jackson           

Week five took the WHBC radio crew to Massillon’s Paul Brown Tiger Stadium to witness the absolute best high school

Running back TreVeyon Henderson set an Ohio State freshman rushing record in the 41-20 win over Tulsa Saturday when he

This Friday night the St. Edward Eagles come to play the Massillon Tigers. These teams have played 6 times dating

  The half way mark…that’s right…the half way mark of the 2021 High School Football Season in Stark County.  It’s

  A packed Shoe, favored by two scores, early in a playoff hopeful season, and somehow Ohio  State found themselves

Both Ohio State and Oregon walked away from their first games satisfied with a win, but  concerned with the final

Week three took off of my normal radio Color Analyst duties and put me on as the WHBC TV Play

(official Big Ten release) 9-6-21 Big Ten Freshman of the Week C.J. Stroud, Ohio State QB – Empire, Calif. –

After falling behind 14-10 at half time and 21-17 in the third quarter, the “Big Play Buckeyes” came all the

OFFICIAL BROWNS RELEASE The Browns on Tuesday made the following roster moves to trim their roster from 80 to the

Week 3….Game 4 of our 77th Season of High School Football on The One…The Only 1480 WHBC, and it just

“The Roadman” – Kenny Roda’s Weekly Stark County High School Football Rankings WEEK #2 Jackson           

CAVALIERS ACQUIRE LAURI MARKKANEN FORWARD SHOT CAREER HIGHS FROM THE FIELD (.480) AND THREE-POINT RANGE (.402) LAST SEASON CLEVELAND –

The Battle of 13th Street loss to Central  is a 2021 Opener the Perry Panthers would like to soon forget. 

“The Roadman” – Kenny Roda’s Weekly Stark County High School Football Rankings WEEK #1 Central Catholic         

Hello Stark County football fans!  This is Mark Miller.  I am honored to join Dan Belford and Denny Kinkead to

Well…..here we go!  Our 77th Year of High School Broadcasts on The One…The Only….1480 WHBC!!  We Kick Off the season

With the 3rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft the Cleveland Cavaliers selected USC forward/center Evan Mobley. The 7’0

(official Charge release) 7-28-21 NEW CITY, SAME CHARGE! TEAM COMING TO CSU’S WOLSTEIN CENTER IN CLEVELAND THIS FALL AND KEEPING

(official Browns release) Browns place Owusu-Koramoah on COVID-19 list   Berea, Ohio – The Cleveland Browns have placed LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

Orange & Brown Practice to be hosted at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 8   Free tickets available to fans

(official Browns release July 15, 2021)   2021 Browns Training Camp features 12 free open practices, beginning July 30  

(official Indians release) 3B JOSÉ RAMÍREZ & RHP SHANE BIEBER NAMED AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STARS Ramίrez’ Third Career Selection; Bieber Earns

News Release This release is also available on USA Basketball’s website – usab.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / June 28, 2021 USA

NEWS RELEASE – Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director Doug Ute www.OHSAA.org  |  twitter.com/OHSAASports  |  facebook.com/OHSAAsports For Immediate Release – June

The Canton City School Board met for an hour and a half in executive session Thursday night before coming to

The Perry Panthers claimed the school’s third softball State Championship on Sunday at Firestone Park in Akron by beating Pataskala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                                                   June 2, 2021 Contact: Austin Controulis, 216-420-4436 CLEVELAND INDIANS ANNOUNCE June 2 GAME

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2020-21 NBA AWARDS NEW YORK, May 20, 2021 – The NBA today announced the finalists for six

(official Browns release) Browns claim K Chase McLaughlin   BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns claimed and have been awarded K Chase

Cleveland Browns 2021 NFL Draft Class (height – weight – 40 yard dash time) 1st Round – Pick 26 –

With the 26th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns selected cornerback Greg

As expected the Cleveland Browns picked up the fifth year rookie options for quarterback Baker Mayfield and cornerback Denzel Ward.

Apr 20, 2021​  –  Offical NFL Release BLACK PUMAS AND MACHINE GUN KELLY TO JOIN 2021 NFL DRAFT CONCERT SERIES

(official release) ODELL BECKHAM, JR. ANNOUNCES FIFTH ANNUAL YOUTH FOOTBALL PROCAMP   Cleveland, OH – Cleveland star wide receiver Odell Beckham,

Miguel Cabrera’s 2-run first inning homerun and Jacoby Jones rbi double in the second inning, both off of Indians starter

(official Browns release) Browns sign veteran DT Malik Jackson Jackson has appeared in 126 games since entering the NFL in

Ohio State announced that senior forward, Kyle Young, from Jackson high school, will miss the Buckeyes first round game of

Browns agree to terms with John Johnson III, one of NFL’s top-rated safeties Johnson shined as a top tackler, leader

CAVALIERS SIGN QUINN COOK TO 10-DAY CONTRACT CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Quinn Cook to a 10-day contract, Cavaliers

Austin Carr may be Mr. Cavalier and LeBron James may be the greatest Cavalier, but to many fans, through the

OHSAA Senior Director of Officiating and Sport Management, Beau Rugg, joined Jon and said that Dayton is the city to

Enjoy the 2021 season of Cleveland Indians baseball on 1480 WHBC! Tom Hamilton & Jim Rosenhaus from the Indians Radio

(official Cavaliers release) 2-16-21 With the postponement of tomorrow night’s Cavaliers game against San Antonio, the NBA has announced that

(Official MLB Release) MLB ANNOUNCES HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR 2021 SEASON First Workouts of 2021 Spring Training presented by

Led by Jackson high school’s Kyle Young, #4th ranked Ohio State won their 5th in a row, 73-65 at Maryland

(official Ohio State release) 2021 B1G Schedule: Same Teams & Locations. Some Different Dates. The Big Ten Conference announced a

After winning three straight, including a big road win at nationally ranked Wisconsin and a convincing 79-62 victory over Michigan

Super Bowl 55 in Tampa Bay is set, as the defending Super Bowl Champion Chiefs will battle the Buccaneers for

The Cavaliers humbled Kyrie Irving and the Nets new “Big 3” in back-to-back games Wednesday and Friday, beating Brooklyn 147-135

As expected Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields announced that he will be forgoing his senior year at O.S.U and entering

(official Cleveland Browns release) Browns make roster moves   BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have made the following roster moves: Activated

Here’s some of what Netflix has to offer movie wise for 2021! Reportedly a different movie every week for 12

The Alabama Crimson Tide are college football’s National Champions for 2020 as they destroyed the Ohio State Buckeyes in the title

Kenny’s Keys To Beating Pittsburgh   Win The Turnover Battle By A +2 – That means Baker Mayfield must protect the

Francisco Lindor’s six-year stint with the Cleveland Indians has come to an end. And Carlos Carrasco, an Indian since 2009,

Sweet Sugar Bowl Thoughts – by Kenny Roda Defensive Adjustments  Clemson scored 14 points in the first 10 minutes against

(official Cavs release) Cavaliers forward Kevin Love left Sunday night’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter and did

Minus five starters on offense and two on defense, the Browns couldn’t overcome those absences and their in-game mistakes and

(official Browns release)  BEREA, Ohio – Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio, running back Nick Chubb and defensive end Myles Garrett have

For the second year in a row and for the fourth time in school history, THE Ohio State Buckeyes are

(official Big Ten release) 2020 Big Ten Individual Award Winners Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year: Justin Fields, Ohio State

Familiar Face Back on Eagle Sideline Plain Local Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Garcia as the

(official Indians release) CLEVLAND INDIANS ANNOUNCE DECISION TO CHANGE CURRENT TEAM NAME CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians today announced

Due to a Coronavirus outbreak amongst the team and in the locker room, Michigan has decided to cancel their game

Playing their best half of the season and arguably the best first half in the modern era, the Browns held

The Cleveland Cavaliers will open the 2020-21 regular season at home on December 23rd against the Charlotte Hornets. Former Cavs

(Official Browns release) Browns Sign DE Jamal Davis to Practice Squad BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have signed DE Jamal

Nick Chubb ran for 144 yards and a touchdown, Jarvis Landry caught 8 passes for 143 yards and a score,

Olivier Vernon named AFC Defensive Player of the Week   BEREA, Ohio – Cleveland Browns DE Oliver Vernon has earned AFC

The Ohio State Buckeyes held on to defeat Indiana 42-35 in Columbus to remain undefeated on the year at (4-0).

With the 5th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Auburn small forward Isaac Okoro. A

The Massillon Tigers defeated the LaSalle Lancers 14-10  in the Division 2 State Semifinals Friday night at Marysville high school

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield returned to practice on Wednesday after being placed on the Covid-19 Reserve list Saturday for being

Number #3 ranked Ohio State improved to (3-0) on the season as quarterback Justin Fields led the Buckeyes to a

(official Indians release) C ROBERTO PÉREZ & 2B CESAR HERNANDEZ GARNER RAWLINGS GOLD GLOVE AWARDS CLEVELAND, OH – The Rawlings

The Las Vegas Raiders cashed in on some Browns mistakes, controlled the clock and kept Cleveland out of the endzone

(official Browns release) Myles Garrett named AFC Defensive Player of the Month BEREA, Ohio – Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett has

Baker Mayfield’s 5th touchdown pass of the day, a 24 yarder to rookie wide out Donovan Peoples-Jones finished off a

The Ohio State Buckeyes will open their pandemic season this Saturday, October 24th at home against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. You

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was sent home by the Browns today with an illness. While Beckham HAS

Browns running back Nick Chubb is expected to miss several weeks due to an MCL sprain to his right knee

The Cleveland Browns won their third straight game beating the Cowboys in a shootout in “Big D”, in a game

The Indians lost Game 1 of their best of three Wild Card Series to the New York Yankees 12 to

By rallying to beat the Pirates Sunday 8-6 in the final game of the regular season and with the White

The Browns defense forced 5 Washington turnovers, Nick Chubb ran for 2 scores and Baker Mayfield threw for 2 others

The Aultcare TV Game of the Week airs on Friday night at 11pm. Jon Bozeka, Elmer Schuetz & Bob Jeffreys

(official Ohio State release) Eight-Game, 2020 Ohio State Football Schedule AnnouncedSchedule released by league after it announced a return to

The Aultcare TV Game of the Week airs on Friday night at 11pm. Jon Bozeka, Elmer Schuetz & Bob Jeffreys

130 MODERN-ERA NOMINEES FOR THE HALL OF FAME’S CLASS OF 2021 LIST TO BE CUT TO 25 SEMIFINALISTS IN NOVEMBER,

(official Indians release) 2020 POSTSEASON SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED Postseason to Begin on Tuesday, September 29th with AL Wild Card Series; The 116th World

KEN’S TOP TEN STARK COUNTY H.S. FOOTBALL TEAMS 2020 (Week – 3) 1- McKinley (3-0) 2- Massillon (2-1) 3- Perry

(official Browns release) Browns RB Kareem Hunt signs 2-year contract extension Talented Pro Bowler is staying home                                        By Andrew

(official Browns release) Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2020 season Cleveland waives 24 to meet NFL deadline  

The one.  The only.  WHBC.  Click here for our official, sports website:  WHBCsports.com! WHBC and Mix 94.1 are showcasing Stark

KEN’S TOP TEN STARK COUNTY H.S. FOOTBALL TEAMS 1- McKinley (1-0) 2- Massillon (0-1) 3- Perry (1-0) 4- Hoover(1-0) 5-

Browns detail FirstEnergy Stadium Responsible Restart Plan in letter to season ticket members Team shares strategy for creating as safe

Former Louisville football coach Paul Starkey has passed away at the age of 84. Starkey was our WHBC coach of

The one.  The only.  WHBC.  Click here for our official, sports website:  WHBCsports.com! WHBC showcasing Stark County Area High School

For violating team protocols in Chicago over the weekend, the Indians placed starting pitchers Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger on

The Federal League has released it’s abbreviated 2020 high school football schedule. Of note, Green will not play any contact

The Browns active roster is currently at 80 players now after the team activated wide receiver Jarvis Landry and safety

Per Zack Meisel from the The Athletic, the Indians 30 man roster for the 2020 season will look like this

(official Indians release) CLEVELAND INDIANS ANNOUNCE 2020 SUMMER CAMP EXHIBITION SCHEDULE AGAINST PITTSBURGH  Tribe will play the Pirates July 18,

Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Indians today announced the club’s 2021 schedule, their 121st as a charter member of the

(Official Browns release) Browns sign T Jedrick Wills Jr.  BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have signed T Jedrick Wills Jr.

Well the owners and players finally came to an agreement to start the 2020 Major League Baseball season. Commissioner Rob

Kevin Love to be Honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award During The 2020 ESPYS on June 21 In 2018, Cleveland Cavaliers

INDIANS 2020 FIRST-YEAR PLAYER DRAFT RECAP  CLEVELAND, OH – Information on Cleveland Indians 2020 First-Year Player Draft selections.   Round

Saying Francisco Lindor’s uncertain future had nothing to do with their selection, the Indians used the 23rd overall pick in

It’s official, the NBA is back, or at least it will be baring any coronavirus setbacks. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported

June 1, 2020 AN OPEN LETTER FROM BIG TEN COMMISSIONER KEVIN WARREN On Monday, May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a

(official Browns release) By Andrew Gribble, ClevelandBrowns.com Senior Staff Writer Browns EVP of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry

Week Date Opponent Time TV 1 Sept. 13 at Baltimore Ravens 1 p.m. CBS 2 Sept. 17 (Thurs.) Cincinnati Bengals

(official Big ten release) BIG TEN STATEMENT ON ORGANIZED TEAM ACTIVITIES The Big Ten Conference announced today that it will extend the

Various media outlets (BrownsZone.com and Cleveland.com) say the Browns have agreed to a 1-year contract worth $910,000 with free agent

Three Ohio State Buckeyes were among the first 19 picks in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. A

Who did the guys pick? Noah battled for Massillon, Jon spoke on behalf of McKinley.

Noah and Jon discuss their favorite person, place & thing that begin with the letter L.

Noah and Jon talk about the letter K (their favorite person, place & thing).

Here’s a look at my NFL Mock Draft for the first 10 picks ending with who I think the Cleveland

The guys pick their favorite things starts with the letter I. Watch below:

Today on Lunch Time, Noah and Jon discussed the show that is sweeping the nation on Netflix. Tiger King is

Noah and Jon discusses some of their favorite things to begin with the letter G. Watch below.

Noah and Jon discuss their favorite things to start with the letter E.

Noah and Jon discuss the letter D. Listen and watch their discussion below. https://www.whbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lunch-Time-032320.mp3

Watch Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass speak to the media today about the OHSAA’s plans for the Winter Tournaments & Spring

New Browns G.M. Andrew Berry isn’t wasting any time in free agency as he has added quarterback Case Keenum to

CLEVELAND (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – This afternoon the Cleveland Browns announced that they will be parting ways with veteran

McKinley saw its season come to an end at the hands of Shaker Heights 83-71 in the D-1 Regional Semi-Finals

COLUMBUS (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Just hours after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recommended that all indoor sporting events with

On the 95th birthday of WHBC Jon Bozeka and Noah Hiles go back in time to 1925 to see how

LISTEN TO GLENOAK VS EASTLAKE NORTH HERE Transfers, trials, tribulations and tournament time. This is the story of the 2019-2020

CANTON (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The first time Edgerrin James had the opportunity to live in Ohio, he politely

Its another Friday edition of Noah’s No Doubters. Noah give you his picks as we head into the weekend. See

4-time Indians all-star shortstop Francisco Lindor recently designed a special set of baseball cards for Topps. WHBC’s Kenny Roda bought

Kenny and JT talk with Shane Bieber about winning the All-Star game MVP in Cleveland, being the ace of the

CANTON (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Former St. Louis/ Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers receiver Isaac Bruce was

CLEVELAND (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Earlier this month, Cleveland Browns receiver Jarvis Landry underwent surgery to repair a nagging

CLEVELAND (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – With NFL free agency a month away, the Cleveland Browns are clearing up room

CLEVELAND (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Another familiar face is returning to the Cleveland Browns front office. NFL Network’s Ian

If Major League Baseball is going to stop teams from stealing signs in the post season in the future—they may

On today’s episode of “Lunch Time” Jon Bozeka and Noah Hiles discuss the two big viewing events from this past

On today’s episode of Lunch Time, Jon Bozeka and Noah Hiles debate a viral dunk in a high school basketball

CLEVELAND (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Coming off of what many consider a very disappointing 2019 season, the Cleveland Browns

CLEVELAND (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Following the end of the NFL season last night, the Cleveland Browns are making

Another year of Spring Training in Goodyear, Arizona starts for the Cleveland Indians on February 11th. Tribe pitchers and catchers

On today’s episode of “Lunch Time” Jon Bozeka and Noah Hiles go over some of the more unique prop bets

After both of the guys missed work on Monday, they reunite for a special Tuesday episode to speak about the

On the latest episode of “Lunch Time” Jon Bozeka and Noah Hiles talk about the Pro Bowl, along with all

ALLIANCE (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The Mount Union football program is sticking to what they know and who they

CLEVELAND (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Finally some good news about Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The Pro Bowl pass

CANTON (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Just a few days after a warrant was issued for the arrest of Odell

In today’s episode of Lunch Time, WHBC’s Jon Bozeka and Noah Hiles dive into the ongoing sign stealing scandal in

ALLIANCE (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – It is a warm summer afternoon in early September of 2013. A young, long

The Northwest Indians are expected to name John DeMarco as their next football coach at Monday’s Board of Education meeting.

CLEVELAND (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – More people have been interviewed, yet another week goes by where the Cleveland Browns

The One.  The Only.  WHBC.  Showcasing Stark County Area High School Football and Basketball.  Tradition matters. Thank you Stark County!

Massillon’s magical football season ended in disappointment Thursday night at Tom Benson hall of fame stadium in the OHSAA division

Chase Young Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year; Ryan Day Coach of the Year Young also tabbed as defensive

LOUISVILLE (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Just three weeks after his first season as the head coach at Louisville High

This article has one sole purpose, to highlight the best of the best from each Stark County school in high

The Massillon Tigers rallied from a 14-10 deficit late in the third quarter to defeat McKinley 24-14 thanks to a

Rivalry week… Who can believe that we are at week 10 of WHBC’s 75th year of covering high school football?  

All week on our Stream 2 we will air vintage McKinley-Massillon/Massillon-McKinley broadcasts. The games will include the voices of Jim

Over the last two weeks, we have talked about the county quarterbacks and the wide receivers. This week it’s time

Ken’s Stark County Top Ten High School Football Teams Week 8   1 Massillon              (8-0) 2 McKinley              (7-1) 3 Perry                    

Last week we looked at the quarterbacks stats, this week we are looking at the wide receiver’s. One of my

Ken’s Stark County Top Ten High School Football Teams Week 7 1 Massillon              (7-0) 2 McKinley              (6-1) 3 Perry                     (6-1)

What is a quarterback rating? Is it important? Per Sporting Charts the definition of the quarterback rating is a “statistic

Ken’s Stark County Top Ten High School Football Teams Week 6 1 Massillon (6-0) 2 McKinley (5-1) 3 Jackson (5-1)

And then there is one…. After 5 weeks of football we have only one team remaining unbeaten and that is

The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the official weekly football computer ratings entering Week 6: Division I Region 1 –

The On Campus Report provides Stark County football fans a chance to catch up with the stars they watched a

Okay….it’s officially fall…the thermometer is still screaming summer temperatures, but regardless we are entering WEEK 5 of the 2019 High

The Aultcare TV Game of the Week airs on Friday night at 11pm. Jon Bozeka, Elmer Schuetz, Noah Hiles &

After 3 weeks of football there are only 5 undefeated teams remaining in Stark County. Good luck to Lake, Perry,

The On Campus Report provides Stark County football fans a chance to catch up with the stars they watched a

A few years ago I had the opportunity of talking with some high school coaches who told me that football

News-Talk 1480 WHBC and WHBC Sports takes a look back at these past 75 years of high school football coverage!

You gotta love it as we head into the second week of High School Football, and we have our 2nd

CANTON (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – In a city filled with football history, Tom Benson Stadium held the first ever

This week 1480 WHBC begins its 75th year of broadcasting High School Football.  Over the weekend the broadcast team got

‘Tis the season everyone.  High School Football is bearing down on us. August 29th to be exact….our First Game of

We’re celebrating 75 years of high school football in a BIG way! 1480 WHBC is proud to partner with the

With the announcement on Friday of 20 players being selected for the 2020 Pro Football HOF Class. I have decided

CANTON (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Do you have what it takes to play pro hoops? The Canton Charge announced

CLEVELAND (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Following Sunday’s incident at Progressive Field where a three year old boy sitting on

It is a landmark year for News-Talk 1480 WHBC celebrating the 75th year of covering high school football in Stark

AUDIO: RELIVE EVERYTHING HERE The Louisville Leopards finally took command in the tenth inning for a 14-10 victory over Lakota

The One. The Only. WHBC. Celebrating 75 years showcasing Stark County Area High School sports. Tradition matters. Thank you Stark

(WHBC) – Thousands of runners took to the streets for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Marathon on Sunday morning.

1. McKinley is looking to get to Columbus for the 6th time in school history. The last time they went

1. GlenOak has only been to the regionals 3 other times. 1988, 1989 & 1990, all under then head coach