How will they fit Massillon-Big Walnut into a 4,250-seat stadium?
Some people bought tickets for Massillon-Big Walnut football only to learn the playoff tickets were invalid. Here's what happened.
Massillon faces Big Walnut in a crucial Division II, Region 7 semifinal football playoff game on Friday. The host team, Big Walnut, is playing in Sunbury at their 4,250-seat stadium. Their victory would put them on a path to a state championship, which requires four wins this season. The matchup pits the two-time defending state champs against Big Walnut, who have been eliminated from the playoffs in the last two years.
Massillon received an allocation of 1,500 tickets for the game. Currently, only parents of players, band members, and cheerleaders are permitted to purchase tickets. If any tickets remain after Wednesday, they will be made available for purchase starting Thursday.
The shortage of tickets has caused concern, as many more Big Walnut fans are likely to attend compared to previous years. Massillon fans travel extensively and have a strong team this year. The stadium capacity of 4,250 seats makes it uncertain whether all attendees will be able to find seating.
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