Tara Martin | Web Editor-in-Chief At 6’6 and 285 pounds, not much can stop Blake Fisher, both literally and metaphorically. As only a sophomore, Fisher has managed to rack up 17 college offers from across the country. Oh, and he plays football, too. Fisher, who began playing football in the sixth grade, has become a nationally ranked player in only two high school seasons. “I … Continue reading Sophomore Blake Fisher Receives 17 College Offers
By Tara Martin | Social Media Editor They sat bundled up tight in layers, blankets draped over their heads, protecting them from the on-again, off-again snow blowing in their direction. They weren’t the black and gold army our eyes have become accustomed to; if they hadn’t sat together on the visitor sideline, you’d have no idea that they were supporting Avon football in Center Grove’s … Continue reading Football Finishes Season With 17-0 Loss to Center Grove
By Prabhvir Lakhan | Managing Editor Earlier this year in March, senior Sampson James announced he had committed to play football at Ohio State University. Last weekend the news broke that James had withdrawn his commitment from OSU. Within hours, he announced his decision to commit to Indiana University via twitter. Why did you decide to change your college from Ohio State to Indiana University? … Continue reading Senior Running Back Sampson James Commits to Indiana University (Q&A)
By Grace Hicks | Reporter Avon High School is full of diversity and the football team is no different. Last year sophomore Sam Miller, a girl, played for Avon and scored over 40 points during the season and plans to continue the trend this season. Since it is common for soccer players to be kickers, Miller thought about playing football even when she was in … Continue reading Sophomore Sam Miller Is The Only Girl On The Football Team
By Tara Martin | Social Media Editor Aug. 2016: Ben Davis wins 38-7. Nov. 2016: Ben Davis wins 47-40. Aug. 2017: Ben Davis wins 52-20. Nov. 2017: Ben Davis wins 57-20. Aug. 24, 2018: Avon wins 41-36. For the first time since 2015, the Avon Orioles’ varsity football team has beaten Ben Davis. The game took place at Avon with the student section packed full … Continue reading Avon Beats Ben Davis in 41-36 Win
By Tara Martin | Social Media Editor On Aug. 17, the Avon Orioles traveled to Plainfield to take on the Quakers in their first game of the 2018 season. The first half ended with only Avon on the board, in a 0-21 lead over the Quakers. At halftime, junior and cheerleader Jalynn Lai was grateful to be back on the field for the first … Continue reading Gallery: Orioles Defeat Quakers 44-13
