TWO TEAMS TO BE INDUCTED INTO POLAND ATHLETIC HOF

POLAND, OH- Poland Seminary High School is proud to announce the inaugural induction of two State Championship teams into the Poland All-Sports Boosters Club Athletic Hall of Fame. Historically, the Hall of Fame Selection Committee has inducted individual players and contributors every other fall season. However, the committee has recently resolved to honor exceptional teams during the alternating years. Teams that have demonstrated outstanding performance and achievement, such as winning a state championship, are considered for this prestigious recognition.

The induction ceremony will be held on Friday, August 30 th prior to the Poland vs. Howland home
football game. A Hall of Fame tailgate party will precede the game, with all former players and coaches of the honored teams invited to attend. This year's inaugural Hall of Fame class includes: – 1999 Poland Seminary High School – Division III Ohio High School Athletic Association Football State Championship Team and the 2000 Poland Seminary High School – Division II Ohio High School Athletic Association Boys Track and Field State Championship Team.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Bulldogs' 1999 State Championship season, during which they made history as the first football team in OHSAA history to achieve a 15-0 record and claim the state title. John Allsopp, President of the Poland All-Sports Boosters and Hall of Fame Committee Chairperson, expressed his enthusiasm: “The Hall of Fame Selection Committee is thrilled to induct deserving teams into the Poland All-Sports Boosters Club Athletic Hall of Fame for the first time. Poland’s rich athletic history boasts many exceptional teams, and winning State Championships is the highest criterion for consideration. We felt it fitting to honor the 1999 State Championship Football team on its 25th anniversary, alongside the 2000 Boys Track and Field team, recognizing the numerous former players who contributed to both state championship victories.”