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 Morgan Jones | Reporter On Friday night, Avon took home a victory as they played Brownsburg during sectional action of the IHSAA state tournament. The big game was marked by personal achievements for many: senior Jalen Peterson scored three touchdowns, senior Alex Griffith had a total of nine solo tackles, while sophomore Henry Hesson passed a total of 318 yards. The last time Avon … Continue reading Recap: Football Team Beats Brownsburg 38-0 to Take Sectional Title
By Tara Martin | Social Media Editor The Avon Orioles varsity football team took on Hamilton Southeastern at home on Aug. 31 for their third game of the season. The Orioles won 29-6 against the 1-2 overall Royals. The undefeated Orioles now stand 3-0 overall. Junior Nick Birch said the student section is always exciting, win or lose. “It was so lit,” Birch said, “We … Continue reading Football Teams Beats HSE in 3rd Win of the Season
By Tara Martin | Social Media Editor Operation Football typically works outside, away from the freshmen cookout. The two events had to share the ALC cafeteria on Aug. 31 due to a chance of rain before Avon took on Hamilton Southeastern for their Friday night football game. Operation Football is a program started by WTHR-TV 25 years ago that covers high school football, cheerleaders, marching bands, and … Continue reading Freshman Cookout and Operation Football Share ALC Before Cheering On Orioles Against HSE
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
One week after breaking the school record for points in a 62-27 win over Brownsburg, the football team was back at it, inking the record books yet again in a 63-7 victory over Whiteland on Homecoming night. The team now sits at 4-1 and has vaulted to a No. 2 ranking in the state according to MaxPreps and a No. 4 ranking according to the Associated … Continue reading Football Team Breaks Scoring Record in Back-to-Back Games
