Cleveland, Ohio There are still many elders in Glenville who think about fourth-and-one.
In the OHSAA Division IV state playoffs against Sandusky Perkins, their football season last November came down to a single play. The Tarblooders’ title defense ended in a 13–11 loss because they were unable to get the yardage they needed for a first down. This gave coach Ted Ginn Sr. time to reflect on a team he thought was the youngest in his nearly three decades as head coach.
Before his team’s intersquad scrimmage and practice on Friday, Ginn remarked, “I’ve never played that many freshmen and sophomores before.” Even though the lights weren’t too large for them, the experience is always valuable. We seem to have matured a bit this year. I hope we can discuss some unresolved matters. That kind of hurts a little bit, fourth-and-one.
Now, every one of those freshmen and sophomores is older. This also applies to a senior class that emerged as sophomores during Glenville’s 2023 state championship run, which included Ohio State prospect and reigning cleveland.com Cincere Johnson, a middle linebacker with 205 tackles, 41 TFL, and 8 sacks, was named the defensive player of the year. Aaron Scales and C.J. Newell, his two safeties, have equally as much experience.
Newell, the team’s top rusher from the previous campaign (1,136 yards, 18 touchdowns), anticipates focusing more on defense to get things started this year. Romell Phillips, who carried for 750 yards on less than 100 carries, will take his place as the starting running back. After sharing time with LaMarques Greenwood II, who transferred to Cleveland Heights, last season, Arvell Nelson Jr. is back at quarterback. Pauly Sadler, a Bowling Green commit, is part of the deep receiving corps. There are prospects on both sides of the line, with Jamir Perez, who transferred from Florida last summer, opposite Marquis Whipple, another Ohio State recruit.
For a squad that plays four road games to start, including the historic Massillon, before facing the reigning state champs in back-to-back weeks, Perez is taking on the responsibilities of offensive tackle.
“We are simply prepared to demonstrate our capabilities to Ohio,” Scales stated.
Watch the cleveland.com football camp tour video above for additional coverage of the Tarblooders leading up to the 2025 football season. Below is a list of their schedule and players to watch:
Recommended high school sports stories
-
Who s the best cornerback in NE Ohio football 2025? Our picks, your votes
-
Your picks: Vote for the top defensive back in Ohio Division 6 football
-
Garfield Heights football: Mac Stephens brings blueprint to Bulldogs 2025 camp tour
Glenville Tarblooders
2024 record: 11–4, semifinalist in the state
Coach: 28th season Ted Ginn Sr.
Senatorial Athletic League
Players to observe
Quarterback Arvell Nelson Jr., 6-3, 170, sr.
Newell, C.J., RB/S, 5-10, 180, senior.
5-9, 187, Romell Phillips, RB, senior.
RB/LB Uriah Webber, 5-11, 215, sr.
WR/CB Pauly Sadler, 6-0, 175, sr.
WR/CB Joseph Saffold, 5-11, 165, sr.
5-10, 160, junior, Deanthony Duke Crittenden, WR.
Garry Pritchett Jr., 5-6, 150, WR/RB/CB.
WR Cordale Scott, 5-8, 160, apparently.
Emiere Lemons, 6-4, 200, TE/WR/K/P, etc.
200, so; Elijah Harden, TE, 6-2.
OT/DT Jamir Perez, 6-5, 330, senior.
Whipple, G. Marquis, 6-3, 305, sr.
DE/RB Kaylon Bailey, 6-1, 215, Jr.
Johnson, Gemir DE, 6-3, 220, sr.
6-3, 260, senior Dion Dre Taylor, DL.
Johnson, LB, 6-3, 225, senior.
McDougle, Da Von, LB, 6-0, 203, Jr.
5-7, 155, Jordin Johnson, CB, sr.
CB/WR Jaylen Edwards, 5-9, 160, so.
S/RB Aaron Scales 5-7, 170, sr.
Cockwell, Javaris, S/RB, 5-11, 175, sr.
Timetable
22 August at Massillon
Olentangy Liberty, August 29
5 September at Avon
St. Edward on September 12
September 19 against John Adams
26 September at John Marshall
October 3 at East Tech
At Archbishop Hoban on October 10
John Hay vs. October 17
Rhodes against. Oct. 24
Your opinions are important.
Which football teams in Northeast Ohio, in your opinion, are the best?
