MANSFIELD — Hey Tygers: If there’s one thing you take away from this article, it’s that we’ve got your back no matter what.
Few things galvanize a community quite like high school sports, and Richland Source wanted to help the region show its support for Mansfield Senior and Lucas, as each tries to make history with a win to reach the state semifinals.
When we asked you to write a few lines encouraging the teams as they head into the Elite Eight, we were blown away by the response – 147 people took the time to say a kind word for the students facing a huge moment in their athletic careers.
If you’re one of those people, we’d like to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Here, we’ve compiled 62 messages for the Mansfield Senior Tygers and 42 messages supporting both teams representing Richland County. It’s a testament to the power of positivity a community can bring when it comes together.
Next up for the second-seeded Tygers (11-1) is No. 5 Sandusky (9-3) at 7 p.m. Friday at Clyde High School. The teams met in Week 5 of the regular season at Arlin Field with Senior High holding on for a 21-14 win.
Mansfield Senior is in the regional championship game for the first time in school history. The Tygers reached the second round of the playoffs in 2000 and 2013, but lost in the regional semifinals both years.
The Mansfield Division of Police is making plans to escort the Mansfield Senior High School Tygers football team out of the city as they leave for their playoff game on Friday.
The escort will leave Arlin Field at approximately 3:30 p.m. and travel east on West Fourth Street to North Diamond Street. The escort will continue northbound on North Diamond Street, then merge onto North Main Street where it will continue northbound to the city limits.
“We are asking that those who want to wish the team ‘Good Luck’ along the route to do so safely and responsibly. GO TYGERS!” said police Chief Keith Porch.
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Mansfield Senior Tygers
Tygers Strong! Awesome coaching staff. Great group of players! Much Love and the Best of Luck! Tygers got the juice!! – Jennifer Gossard
TY for life lets go Tygers play smart and focused !!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ – Milisa Maclin
Good luck Coach Bradley and the TY Tygers. You have already made the community proud. Let’s keep this Tyger Train a rollin!! TYGER PRIDE CITY WIDE!! – Tom Crall
Good Luck Tygers! #TygerPrideCityWide – Dana Moser
Good Luck guys! – Tammy
Congratulations, Tygers! I am so incredibly proud of the young men, students, and athletes you are. Bring home a big trophy. We believe in you!!!!!!! Love Your Favorite Teacher, Mrs. Endsley
Leave everything on the field boys! Good luck Tygers! Proud of you Myles and Mekhi Bradley! – Aunt Summer
Best of luck! Such an exciting season! – Sue Welch
1234 Who you gonna yell for TYGERS that’s who! Good luck PLAYERS AND COACHES! Keep doing what you do. – Sharon
GO TYGERS THIS OUR TIME …. we are proud “TYGER PRIDE CITY WIDE BABY “ ….. go get um son #15 – Eye Of The Tyger Photography
Good Luck Tygers !!! – Jenny C.
State of Ohio and referees please be fair to these young men (Tygers) they work just as hard as any other team why should they be targeted with unnecessary penalties orchestrated on purpose to stop the progress and honest effort to win, they work hard all season for this moment. LET THEM SHINE. – BchuckD
This amazing team is going all the way! Go TYGERS….love your commitment… we will be cheering u on Friday night…. TY for TYGERS…. GO FIGHT..WIN!!!!!! – Linda Roberya
Good Luck!! Go out ad get that W that you deserve!! My grandfather would be over the moon with your success!! (He played for the Tygers in the 50’s) I’m so proud of all of you!! #richlandcountyballers #gogetemtygers – Melissa Philpott
TYGERS GOT THE JUICE!! Go Tygers!! – Jacob Owens
You go get them tygers, go get that championship 👊👊👊 – Jose de leon
This is one of, if not the most talented team that Mansfield Sr. has ever had. Keep focused and listening to your amazing coaching staff. This is the time of the year that all that offseason work starts to show through. You guys have been great all year and have had one goal since the start!! Finish the job!! #TYgerpridecitywide #tyger4life #onceatygeralwaysatyger – John Beasley & the Beasley Family
Best of luck to the Mansfield Senior High TYgers – get it done! So proud of the young men on this team! – Mrs. C Jones
Go Tygers !!! Play hard and give it your all – Dashawn L
Let’s go TYGERS‼️‼️ Bring home the win, YOU GOT THIS‼️‼️‼️ – AlliCat
Good luck Tygers keep up the good work. – Willie Hughes
Good luck!! – Corina
TYgers got da Juice!! – Ryan Sowards
Tygers got the juice!!!! juice!!!! juice!!!! – Deanna Reuer
GO TYGERS!!!! – James Banks
Those who believe they can do something and those who believe they can’t are both Right. – Henry Ford. what do you believe? I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me. -Philippians 4:13 Believe it! – Christey Schmitz
Good luck! The entire city is behind you! Enjoy your freshman year to my son Leo! ♥️ – Jamie Hess
GO T Y TYGERS. TYGER PRIDE IS CITYWIDE – Karla Hale
Go Tygers see ya Friday – Devonna Murphy
Good Luck Tygers! – Vonnie Armor
Proud of you TYgers, good luck. Play hard and enjoy these moments. Once a TYger always a TYger. – Stephanie
Hello fellow Tygers! As a team, you guys have already accomplished something that no other Tyger’s football team before you have accomplished. All I ask is that you guys go out and continue being great! We are all proud of you, and I personally feel that you guys have what it takes to bring a State Championship to Mansfield! Go Tygers beat Sandusky!! Next stop state tournament!!! We are Tygers!! – Kenneth Reed
Congrats on a great Season!! NOW LET’S FINISH IT WITH THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. – P.A “88”
Keep up the amazing work, Tygers! – Felicia
Just remember no matter what that score board always say 0 – 0 – Curtis Courts
So dang proud of you boys ! You’ve got this fellas !!! – Chrissy and greg Miller; Ontario, OH
Good luck Tygers! We are proud of you Aiden! – Uncle Dennis Sterling
So proud of you guys. You have brought pride to the school and community. #hearusroar – Veronica Williams Payne
Play hard and best of luck – Zackery & Caleb Tackett (Lucas #76, #26)
Good luck TY Tygers! We believe in you! Do what you’ve been doing all season. Break the Blue Streaks, AGAIN! GO TY! – Kari Cawrse
Go TYgers!!!! We are rooting for each and every one of you! I’m so proud to be a graduate of Mansfield Senior High, especially right now! You guys are awesome! Good Luck!!!! – Missi Preuninger
Let’s go Tygers! We have been at every game cheering you on! Can’t wait for this Friday! In the words of Coach Bradley – “Tygers got the juice!” #onceatygeralwaysatyger – Amanda, Jason, and Davis Chapman
The city of Mansfield could not be more proud of all you’ve accomplished! Don’t stop believing in yourselves. You’ve already broken barriers. Keep pushing all the way to a championship. Go TYgers! – Jill Haring
U guys have done a outstanding job this year. Everyone of u are reaching for the stars, just a few steps and u will have reached the stars. Don’t ever stop working hard. It will pay off one day. Keep doing a great job. Good luck on game day. #bring the win home #TYGERNATION – Brittany
Keep putting your stamp on history, making this Tyger alumni proud and excited! – EJ Cutliff
Go my T-Y Tygers! Win, place or show I am SO proud of you all! Friday night is your time to ROAR!!! – Miss “McMom”
Congratulations on your success so far and let’s keep up the fight with another win. GOOD LUCK team. – Nate Feagin
You have a huge opportunity to represent our school and community. We are behind you all the way! We love TY! Bring home the championships one at a time! Go Tygers! – Hutch Blackstone
Remember that the struggles, hard work, and team effort is what has moved you forward to play another game. Your dedication and spirit comes from your energy and your strength! Together, be your best! Good luck, Mansfield Tygers! – Brenda Jarrell
Good luck young men!! – Mr. Mitchell
Go TY Tygers! Proud of you! – Jane Gibbons
So proud of your accomplishments! Your hard work and your sportsmanship are a shining example! Keep the ball moving forward! Let’s Go Tygers! – Marla Sigler
You guys have prepared all season for this playoff run. Trust your coaches and do what you do best. Let’s continue to make history boys! Go TYgers! Good luck!! – Sarah Fogle
I’m so very proud of all of you!! Let’s go to State!! Keep your heads in the game and you can do it!! – Julie Cook
Good luck Tygers! Making the city and past Tygers proud!! – Alysia
Let’s go TYgers! So proud of this team! Way to represent! – Shelli Feema
Go TYgers!!!! Keep up the good work!!! I am SO PROUD of ALL of you!!! Stay tough!!!! 💖 – Sandy Overholt
Good job you should be proud of yourselfers – Brown
Congratulations to you all! We are totally behind you, all the way! Keep doing all that you been doing, to win it all! God bless you! – Dr. Daniel F. Mack, Class ’75
Way to go TYGERS!!!! You’re making your community very proud❤️❤️ – Tani-Ka Jacobs
Good luck TYgers the class of 1993 supports you all the way – Michael Whitcomb
Go Tygers!! So proud of all the players and coaches! – Leslie Ward
Messages for both teams
Best of luck to the Mansfield TYgers and Lucas Cubs this week! You’ve all worked so hard and we’re all behind you. Go TYgers! Go Cubs! – Robyn Montgomery
Go Get Em Richland County!! – Jessica
Let’s get it, men! Your time is here! Let’s gooooooo! – Aaron Niswander
EXTREMELY PROUD OF YOU ALL!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!! – Jennifer Williams
Orange Pride is COUNTY wide! Good luck to both, the Cubs and Tygers! This Warrior family is rooting for you all! – Kelly Carder
Congratulations! Stay focused on this game. You’ve got this! Go TYGERS! Go Cubs! – Ellen Gerich
100% EVERY play, Good luck! – Dolan
Good luck Cubs and Tygers! This is the year to make history… – Kendra Wwbb
What a great season TYgers & Cubs. Continue to work together as a team, be proud of who you are, where you come from, and who you represent. Looking forward to seeing you bring home the gold🏆🏈🏈 – Jack & Deb Nutter
Congratulations to Mansfield Senior and Lucas! What an awesome achievement for each and everyone of you! Best of luck to you! Play hard and bring home the win!! – Wendy Atwell
So proud of our team! A great team on and off the field! – Gary and Jane McKean
Good luck Tygers! It’s been exciting to watch you this season & hoping you keep winning! – Vicki Tridico Smith
Finish the fight and make your communities proud..best of luck..Go Tygers and Go Cubs! – Ron Hetler
Good luck – Lori
Go boys!! Us Rams are cheering you on!! – Laura Rickert
Big opportunity to make history, guys! I’m sure you will represent Richland County well – Chris R. Barley
Good luck to both teams. Your hard work has paid off. – Deb Mauk
Clayton Caudill with Mansfield Tygers and Logan Niswander with Lucas Cubs; grandma is so proud of you both! – Wanda Massey
Very proud of you young men, thank you for your dedication and hard work. Hope you go all the way!!! – Jim Boyd
My mom was a Mansfield Senior grad (1939), me Lucas (1970). I would love to see both teams go all the way! God bless. – Dr.Tom Pamer
I’ve bled green since our family moved into the Madison School District 44 years ago. However, I want these two neighboring school districts/teams to know that I am very happy for their success this year and wish them the best as they head into the playoffs. Go Tygers! Go Cubs! – Lisa Moore
Living in Lucas, We Support Both of These Great Local Teams, Players, Coaches. Play to Win, You CAN Do It! Richland County is Rich In Talent & Sportsmanship. Mom was a Tyger, Dad was a Cub! – Jeff
Good Luck boys, keep up the good work! We love and support you! – Karen
We are so proud of all your hard work! Do your best and enjoy the game! – Ray
So proud of Lucas Cubs, where I teach and Mansfield Tygers, where I live. Keep the momentum going! We believe in you! – Kelly Otero
We’re proud of you, rain or shine. Just do your best and know we’re rooting for you! What an honor to go this far! – Dave Kracker
Great job in reaching this spot in the playoffs. Keep up the good work, we know you can win this next week to be the Champions. Good luck to you all, way to go! We are so proud of all of you! Go Cubs! Go Tygers! – Pam Morris
Good Luck to all of you. Remember, regardless the outcome we are proud of all of you!! God bless. – JT
Good luck to my old high school team! Go T-Y ! Go Cubs you got this bring it home! – Summer
We are all so proud of what players, coaches and staff have accomplished this season. You have so much to be proud of already. Keep the ball rolling. Congratulations, amazing – Linda McFarland
Congratulations on your winning season. You are making memories for a lifetime. Be sure to take the time to enjoy. Good luck this week! You have got this!! – Craig and Susan Vandlik
Y’all Have Come, So Far… Don’t Stop Doing What Y’all Are Doing! Good Luck, and God Bless Y’all!!! No Matter The Outcome, Be Proud, And Hold Your Heads High!!! 🏈 – JeriLynn Kinney
Keep it going! Stay focused and strong! – Pat Miller
Go Boys! Make school history!! – Marie
Best of luck to the Tygers and Cubs! We are all rooting for you! – Michele Pappas
Keep up the good work and onto State – Dean W. Calhoun
Congratulations to ALL of you for making it this far in the competition! As a Mansfield Sr. Alum, I will ALWAYS be proud of the hard work and dedication that EVERY SINGLE parent, coach and player puts into each game. No matter the outcome of upcoming competition, you all should hold your chins up and be proud of yourselves. T-Y for Tygers!! – Mary
Good Luck! Keep up the great job – Rita Maxey
Represent Richland County well guys. I know you can do it. Everyone is proud of you. – Tim
