US EditionPhotos from Anderson vs. Avon football DII state title game
Avon’s offense totaled 433 yards with QB Blake Elder throwing four first-half TDs and Quiante' Smith rushing for 182 yards while defense limited Anderson to 20 points.
- On Dec. 4, 2025, Avon Eagles football team beat Cincinnati Anderson Raptors football team 37-20 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton, Ohio, to claim the Division II title.
- After a midseason Florida trip, Avon Eagles reshaped their preparation following a close loss, while Mike Elder, Avon coach, stressed development and confidence over titles.
- Avon piled up 433 total yards, balanced nearly evenly between run and pass, while Blake Elder threw four first-half touchdown passes and Quiante' Smith rushed for 182 yards and a touchdown.
- The win made Avon only the second Lorain County program to repeat as state champions and capped a fall with three state titles including volleyball and boys soccer.
- An interception late in the third quarter led to a Smith score and a Petro field goal sealed Avon’s 37-20 win, ending Anderson's 14-1 season.
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Avon survives Cincinnati Anderson in Division II state title shootout
CANTON – Blake Elder completed 12 of 18 passes for 216 yards and four touchdowns and Quiante Smith ran 31 times for 180 yards and a score to lead Avon to a 37-20 win over Cincinnati Anderson and its second straight Division II state championship. Avon (14-1) is the first repeat Division II state champion […] The post Avon survives Cincinnati Anderson in Division II state title shootout appeared first on Ashland Source - Ashland County Ohio News …
Avon vs. Cincinnati Anderson football: Eagles repeat as state champions with 37-20 victory
CANTON — Avon decided to remove the suspense from its rematch with Cincinnati Anderson. After last year’s state title game came down to the final play, the Eagles dominated in all phases this time around with a 37-20 victory over the Raptors to repeat as Division II state champions Dec. 4 at Tom Benson Hall […]
Avon wins Division 2 State Championship in season dedicated to Jeremiah Kelly
The Avon High School Eagles have made the extraordinary happen. They dedicated their season to their fallen former teammate Jeremiah Kelly and Thursday night became repeat Division 2 State Champions.
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