Josh Hartman | Sports Editor The varsity football squad played for the final time of the season on Friday, October 30 and left it all on the field. The boys have nothing to hang their heads about as they stuck with the second-best team in the state all night but fell a little short in a 34-31 battle vs rival Brownsburg. Maybe the most exciting … Continue reading Avon Falls Short in Sectional Semifinal (OPINION)
Josh Hartman | Sports Editor It was a homecoming to remember on Friday, September 25 as our varsity football team welcomed the Fishers Tigers to town. Our Orioles looked to use the momentum they gained from week five’s big win at Franklin Central to try and build up a winning streak. The scoring for Avon was immediate as senior quarterback Henry Hesson hit senior receiver … Continue reading Avon Varsity Football Team Leave Homecoming Game Victorious
Josh Hartman | Sports Editor The football squad is coming off of a 39-28 loss that occurred last Friday September 5 vs Hamilton Southeastern. Our 1-2 Orioles came into week four of the season hungry for a win. And what better team to do that against than 3-0 rival Brownsburg Bulldogs. The rematch from last year’s nail biter in the playoffs went down Friday September … Continue reading Orioles Continue to Battle Rough Season as they Lose to Rival Brownsburg Bulldogs (OPINION)
Josh Hartman | Sports Editor Week three of Indiana high school football had our Avon Orioles welcoming the Royals of Hamilton Southeastern to town. This game was a nail-biter all the way up to the final whistle. Going into the second quarter, the Royals had a 5-0 lead caused by a field goal and a wild snap on a punt attempt forcing a safety for … Continue reading Recap of Avon Vs. HSE Varsity Football Game
Josh Hartman | Sports Editor Week two of the Indiana high school football season opened up Friday, August 29 as our Orioles welcomed the Giants of Ben Davis into tow. Junior running back Chrishon McCray got the crowd going with a touchdown with five minutes left in the first quarter. Senior kicker Nick Bandy nailed the extra point and Avon had the lead 7-0. Early … Continue reading Avon Orioles Beat Ben Davis Giants at Home
Morgan Jones | Reporter Q: Why did you start playing baseball? A: When I was young, I started playing everything I could to see if I would like it. It looked fun, and now it’s my favorite sport. Q: What’s your favorite song to listen to on gameday? A: Probably what I listen to when we have a game is my walkup song, “Don’t Come … Continue reading Q&A With Varsity Baseball Player Camden Melvin
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 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
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