In a thrilling high school football game on December 4, Avon secured a 37-20 victory over Cincinnati Anderson. The matchup showcased strong performances from both teams, with Avon demonstrating their dominance in the rushing game.
Avon achieved 22 first downs compared to Anderson”s 21. The rushing yards were heavily in favor of Avon, who tallied 217 yards, while Anderson managed only 18. However, Anderson excelled in the passing game, amassing 376 yards compared to Avon”s 216.
Notable individual performances included Smith for Avon, who rushed 31 times for 182 yards and one touchdown. For Anderson, Scalf had 17 carries for 38 yards and one touchdown. In the passing department, Elder led Avon with 12 completions on 18 attempts for 216 yards and four touchdowns. Scalf, who also played as a quarterback for Anderson, completed 32 of 47 passes for 376 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
Receiving highlights for Avon included Barr, who caught three passes for 75 yards and one touchdown. Other contributors were Clapham with two receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown, and Jerdonek who had four catches for 45 yards and a touchdown. For Anderson, Weaver caught 11 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown, while Kathman added seven receptions for 114 yards.
The scoring breakdown saw Avon take the lead with a touchdown pass from Elder to Jerdonek, followed by another touchdown pass to Clapham. Anderson responded with a touchdown run by Scalf, but Avon continued to push ahead, scoring with a pass to Barr and a rushing touchdown by Smith. The game concluded with a field goal from Petro, capping off Avon”s impressive performance.
This victory solidifies Avon”s standing in high school football, showcasing their balanced attack and ability to perform under pressure.
