Chagrin has had a rich history in football dating back to 1898.  However, it will be in 2009 that the Tigers will make its first appearance in the state title game.  First Team All-Ohio quarterback Chris Trinetti would lead Chagrin to a 14-1 record that year with the only loss in the title game.  Chris would garner MVP – Offensive Player of the Year honors by the Cleveland Touchdown Club, Plain Dealer “Grid Iron Hero” and first team honors in both the county and conference that year.  He would finish his years at Chagrin with a 22-5 record as starting quarterback and as the record holder in several categories including career passing touchdowns (44) and career passing yards (3,831).  During the Spring Chris was an accomplished midfielder on the boys lacrosse team.  His 63 goals led the Tigers in scoring his senior year.  Chris would also be honored as three time All-Ohio selection.  After high school Chris would go on to Div. 1AA Davidson College where he earned three letters in football.  He played primarily as a receiver and kick returner before his career was ended by injury and he took on a role as Assistant Offensive Coach.  Chris was recognized on the Pioneer Football League Fall 2011 Academic Honor Roll.  

Megan Takacs was a two sport star at Chagrin earning All-Ohio honors four times in lacrosse and in her senior year in soccer.  While at Chagrin, she was named a first team All-American for three years and was a member of the Great Lakes Team 1 for the Women’s Division’s National Tournament team in her sophomore and junior years.  She led Chagrin in assists in each of her four years and had 221 career goals.  Megan would go on to the University of California Berkeley where she became Cal’s all-time leader in career goals with 148 and her 184 career points rank second.  She was recognized with several player of the week honors and for her academic success as well.  Megan was selected first team All-American as a senior and garnered IWLCA West Region First Team honors and the Player of the Year of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation conference in both her junior and senior seasons.  She ended her senior season ranked seventh nationally in goals per game.   Her senior season was even more impressive for Megan had to overcome an ACL injury that sidelined her for over half a year. After college Megan was an assistant coach for the University of California squad and went on to play in the 2013 World Cup for Team Canada, which won a silver medal.