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Avon Girls’ Soccer Team Alumna Reflects on HS Career After Joining Professional Team

Savannah Abshire | Sports Editor From a varsity position on Avon’s soccer team to playing in a professional soccer league, Avon alumna Kelsey Dossey has done it all. Dossey holds the Indiana high school career shut-outs record at 51. After high school, Dossey went on to play soccer at a division one school, University of Missouri, where she had 203 saves, becoming one of only four to … Continue reading Avon Girls’ Soccer Team Alumna Reflects on HS Career After Joining Professional Team

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Opinion

Yes, I’m an Early Grad (Opinion)

Lexi Carmack | Reporter When I tell people I’m planning on graduating a semester early, I am usually told that I’m going to regret it, and that I’m going to be missing out on so much. However, I disagree. By the end of this year, my junior year, the only credits I will need for my senior year will be English, Government, and Economics classes. I don’t have … Continue reading Yes, I’m an Early Grad (Opinion)

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Sports

Avon Wrestlers Participate in Brownsburg JV Invite

Sam Sublette | Reporter On Nov. 23, Avon High School’s wrestling team competed in a tournament against Brownsburg, Warren Central, Westfield, and Fishers. The Brownsburg JV Invite aims to help those who are new to the sport gain experience in wrestling. The wrestlers faced 156 matches and won 106 of those. Before walking into the tournament, sophomore Caden Brown said he had goals for himself … Continue reading Avon Wrestlers Participate in Brownsburg JV Invite

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Profiles, Sports

Kate Steiner’s Diving Career Cut Short Due To Hearing Condition

Savannah Abshire | Sports Editor Senior Kate Steiner has always been hard of hearing. She has to keep closed captioning turned on. Sometimes she talks loud. It wasn’t until last spring, however, that an MRI scan revealed Steiner would have to choose between the sport she loves and potential hearing loss. Steiner, who has been a varsity diver on Avon’s swim and dive team since … Continue reading Kate Steiner’s Diving Career Cut Short Due To Hearing Condition

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News

Avon Marching Black and Gold Places Second at Grand Nationals

Oliver Brobeck | Reporter Eight beautiful notes. Placed in perfect order. Avon’s Marching Black and Gold has dominated the high school band field, taking the title of national champion three times and, as of last weekend, the title of state champion 14 times. Avon was one of 16 matching bands from the state of Indiana competing at Grand Nationals, and they ended up placing second, … Continue reading Avon Marching Black and Gold Places Second at Grand Nationals

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Opinion, Sports

Avon Football Team Keeps Undefeated Streak Alive Against Westfield Shamrocks

Stephen Dumeyer | Reporter   The football team entered Friday night with a 6-0 undefeated streak, destined for a matchup with the Westfield Shamrocks. The Shamrocks entered the day with a 4-2 overall record and a 2-2 in conference record. First Half The scoring didn’t begin the way the Orioles would have liked as Westfield senior Eli Patchett put his first rushing touchdown of the … Continue reading Avon Football Team Keeps Undefeated Streak Alive Against Westfield Shamrocks

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Sports

Avon Boys’ Soccer Loses to Undefeated Zionsville

Josh Hartman | Reporter The Boys Varsity Soccer team took on the Zionsville squad Saturday morning after winning three of their last four. The Zionsville Eagles up to this point are the number one team in the state.  Zionsville kicked off the scoring in the 17th minute of the first half to make it 1-0. This would remain as the score until the 13th minute … Continue reading Avon Boys’ Soccer Loses to Undefeated Zionsville

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Avon Football Team wins Homecoming Game Against Franklin Central, 42-7 (Slideshow)

Morgan Jones | Web Managing Editor Each fall, Homecoming is one of the most highly anticipated football games by high school students nationwide. This year on Fri., Sept. 20, Avon High School took to the student section in neon apparel, ready to cheer on their Avon Orioles against the opposing Franklin Central Flashes. In the hours leading up to kickoff, students came together as one … Continue reading Avon Football Team wins Homecoming Game Against Franklin Central, 42-7 (Slideshow)

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Raymond Rioux Wrestles His Way to Hungary

Mason Trimmer | Reporter Senior Raymond Rioux won’t just be a local wrestler for much longer; after placing second at state last season, Rioux will travel to Hungary later this month for wrestling training and practices. Rioux said that he got an invitation to the event through a connection to one of the event planners and hopes it will be a big benefit. “I don’t … Continue reading Raymond Rioux Wrestles His Way to Hungary

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