Five Lorain County schools shift divisions in winter sports
The Ohio High School Athletic Association outlined 2025 26 divisional realignments for winter sports. Avon Lake moves to Division II in boys basketball with several other shifts, Keystone drops to Division V in girls basketball, while swimming bowling and boys wrestling keep their divisions.
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Avon 7 on 7 shines as Mary tosses eight TDs in three games
Avon defensive back Mary shows versatility with eight touchdown passes and one interception over three games. He credits mental and physical focus while teammates Weatherspoon and Elder discuss heat, tournament growth, and plans to keep Avon in 7 on 7 every June with Riverside and North Olmsted visiting.
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