The Jack "Poochie" Snyder era as far as high school football is over for the multi-sport athlete, what a ride it was one of Stark County's most electrifying athletes, the next time being able to see him will be at his committed school Sacred Heart University a private Roman Catholic institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut a Div. I member school of the (NCAA) competing out of the Northeast Conference (NEC).
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| (Photo: Gene Simmons~ Jack "Poochie" Snyder) |
Snyder accomplished a ton being the signal caller for the Canton South Wildcats a team who before him did not accomplish being a conference champion before the last two years a span of 59 years, that all changed when Snyder took the helm.
Junior Season
Poochie did not disappoint in his junior year leading the Wildcats to a (9-4) season record, took share of the Pac-7 Championship appearing in 3 playoff games defeating Salem and Beaver Local eventually taking a loss to the Grant Hitchcock lead Jefferson Area team 49-35. The numbers speak for themselves over 3,000 yards passing and 1,000+ yards rushing, first team All-Ohio and OPSWA Div IV first team and much more.
Senior Season
May be one of the best seasons put together in recent times as Jack "Poochie" Snyder would lead a team full of talented teammates to the OHSAA Div. IV State Semi-final game after going (10-0) on the regular season, taking the out right PAC- 7 Conference Championship eventually loosing to the Div. IV 2023 State Champion Glenville Tarblooders 42-21 eventually finishing 14-1.
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| (Photo: G. Simmons~ Coin toss vs. West Branch) |
On top of the team accolades his individual presence did not go unnoticed having been a finalist for Ohio Mr. Football, Div. IV All-Ohio, Div. IV Co-Offensive Player of the Year, Repository Stark County Player of the Year, WHBC Player of the Year, PAC-7 Player of the Year, became Stark County's career passing leader in yards (11,083) and touchdowns (122).
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| (Photo: G. Simmons~ Canton South Regional Champions) |
Snyder's stat line did not disappoint either throwing for 3,980 yards with 42 touchdowns and over 1,600 yards rushing with 17 touchdowns putting his career rushing at 3,002 yards and 44 touchdowns respectively.
Signing NLI to Sacred Heart University
Already committing some time ago to Sacred Heart last week made it official for Jack "Poochie" Snyder as he would close out his high school career signing on the dotted line to play college football at the Div. I level, during an interview with Snyder when asked about deciding factor he went on to say, "The deciding factor choosing SHU was my relationship with the coaches and honestly the campus, felt very similar to home and my opportunity to get on the field early." Snyder speaking with poise and confidence.
Welcome to Welcome to the SHU Football family, Jack!! #WeAreSHU🏈 | @poochie_snyder pic.twitter.com/Uz2LlDZi4p
— Sacred Heart Football (@SHU__Football) December 20, 2023
I also asked what was his fondest memory of the '23 season he replied, "My fondest memory of the season was obviously winning a regional chip and celebrating with my teammates." said Snyder, seeing it first hand was an awesome sight.
Since Jack "Poochie" Snyder had such and impact and influence on the Canton South community and underclassmen when asked what advice would you give them (underclassmen) he expressed,"You get out of it what you put into it, so truly work hard." Snyder mentioned. The Pioneers are getting one accomplished athlete in Jack "Poochie" Snyder.
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