MANSFIELD — It’s the most demanding position in all of sports and Mansfield Senior has entrusted it to a 14-year-old. But David Phillips III isn’t a typical freshman. The son and namesake of first-year Senior High coach David Phillips Jr., the younger Phillips is the starting quarterback for the Tygers (0-2). He has completed 20-of-51 […]
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Youthful Tygers struggle in home opener against Tiffin Columbian
MANSFIELD — The Tygers took a step in the wrong direction. Tiffin Columbian running back Masen Seitz rushed for four touchdowns as the Tornadoes cruised to a 35-7 win over Mansfield Senior at Arlin Field on Friday. The Tygers dipped to 0-2 under first-year head coach David Phillips and have been outscored 65-13. “To be […]
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Tyger Park Takeover introduces playground basketball to new generation
“There’s a level of toughness that comes from playing at the playground,” Mansfield Senior boys basketball coach Marquis Sykes said
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Playground legends: Mansfield Senior basketball programs to host Tyger Park Takeover
The Tyger Park Takeover is a day-long event scheduled for July 18. The basketball caravan will make stops at five city parks.
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The Great Debate: Sykes weighs in on greatest Tyger basketball team
MANSFIELD — It’s an argument city basketball fans can’t get enough of. Which Mansfield Senior team is the greatest of all time? Former great and current coach Marquis Sykes shared his thoughts during the most recent edition of Beyond the Scoreboard with Effie James. Sykes also talked about his coaching journey, from a student assistant […]
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Tried and true: Mansfield Senior follows familiar recipe to district semifinal win
Mansfield Senior knocked off Oregon Clay, 55,-47, in a Division III district semifinal game Thursday evening at Ontario High School.
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Column: New Mansfield Senior football coach will need time to rebuild program
I first met David Phillips during his record-setting playing career at Mansfield Senior. I got reacquainted with him when he joined Chioke Bradley’s coaching staff during a golden era of Senior High football. I couldn’t be more excited for Phillips, who will become Mansfield Senior’s head coach pending board approval. At the same time, I […]
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Phillips to take over as Mansfield Sr. football coach
MANSFIELD — David Phillips landed his dream job and he’s assembling an all-star staff. A 2004 Mansfield Senior graduate, Phillips will become his alma mater’s next football coach pending board approval. It’s a dream come true. I’m a Tyger through and through David Phillips “It’s a dream come true,” Phillips said Wednesday evening. “I’m a […]
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Evans’ heroics tops Ohio’s prep football notebook
COLUMBUS — Week 6 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the sixth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football Notebook. Let’s take […]
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Parsons’ air show propels West Holmes over Mansfield Senior
MANSFIELD — West Holmes quarterback Brayden Parsons authored a highlight reel on Friday night at Arlin Field. The junior standout completed 15-of-19 passes for 385 yards and four touchdowns to lift the Knights to a 45-6 win over Mansfield Senior in the Ohio Cardinal Conference opener. Brody Bowman added 80 yards rushing a TD, while […]