Hoover 35 - Massillon Perry 21
October 10, 2025
Steve Doerschuk, Canton Repository
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NORTH CANTON — Perry played at Hoover on Friday, Oct. 10 in an intense Federal League football battle with plenty at stake for both teams.
The Vikings won 35-21, as head coach Brian Baum has Hoover (7-1, 3-1) in the hunt for a share of the league title with games left against Green and GlenOak. But the Vikings will need to win out and they need Jackson to beat McKinley next week.
Perry (4-4, 1-3) was looking to climb from 15th place in Division II, Region 7, needing to get into the top 12 for a postseason berth. The region includes No. 7 Louisville, No. 8 Hoover and No. 9 Massillon.
FINAL | Hoover 35, Perry 21
John Collins’ three touchdown passes (all to Jack Andes) and TD run help lead the way for the Vikings in their Federal League win to keep alive their hopes of winning a league title. They also bounced back from their 21-20 loss to McKinley last week.
Perry football cuts into Hoover lead with Connor Shepherd TD
Perry running back Connor Shepherd scored on a 5-yard run on fourth down, helping the Panthers cut their deficit to 35-21 with 9:16 left in the fourth quarter.
Hoover football expands lead to 21 points late in 3rd quarter
A Carson Morris long interception return that put Hoover at the Perry 30 led to Vikings QB John Collins scoring on a 1-yard sneak. Hoover’s lead is 35-14 with 2:31 left in the third quarter. Collins has accounted for four of the five TDs, including three TD passes.
Hoover football gets big kickoff return, but no points to open 2nd half
Jack Andes opened the third quarter by returning the second-half kickoff 80 yards to the Perry 12. The Panthers, though, forced Hoover to settle for a field attempt, which the Vikings did not make. the score remains Hoover 28-14.
Halftime | Hoover 28, Perry 14
The Vikings take a 14-point lead into the locker room at the half.
John Collins throws 3rd TD pass to Jack Andes, Hoover football adds to lead
Hoover QB John Collins threw an 80-yard TD pass to Jack Andes, who hauled in a deep pass over the middle and raced into the end zone. Hoover leads 28-14 with 57 seconds left in the first half. Collins has thrown three TD passes to Andes in the half.
Nasir Foster continues to help Perry football rally
Nasir Foster’s 25-yard run set up a second Perry touchdown and the Panthers now trail Hoover 21-14 with 4:47 left in the first half. The Perry defense has made some adjustments to slow down the Hoover offense after its 21-point first quarter.
Perry football gets on the scoreboard vs. Hoover
Nasir Foster scored on a 9-yard TD run with 10:56 left in the first half to help the Panthers cut their deficit to 21-7. Foster’s 50-yard reception helped set up the score.
John Collins to Jack Andes, again, for Hoover football
Hoover leads 21-0 with 2:00 left in the first quarter after Vikings QB John Collins and Jack Andes combined for their second touchdown of the game. On this score, Collins threw a 6-yard TD pass to Andes.
Hoover football adds to lead on Brady Hassen big play
Hoover’s Brady Hassen short-hopped a Perry punt, cut to the left sideline and took off for a 66-yard punt return touchdown. The Vikings lead 14-0 with 7:38 left in the first quarter.
John Collins to Jack Andes gives Hoover football early lead
Hoover leads 7-0 with 9:32 left in the first quarter after Vikings QB John Collins threw a 20-yard TD pass to Jack Andes, who made a nice run after the catch.
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Source: Canton Repository