Avon Eagles look to stop Aurora in high stakes showdown
Avon linebacker Matt Tomlin and teammates emphasize a rugged defensive run stop as key to beating Aurora. The Eagles, led by captain Furnas, rely on a tight unit that has bonded through weight room work and team traditions. Aurora, favored by odds sites, recalls a 2008 showdown and projects a tough test in this year’s clash.
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Avon Eagles Edge Greenmen In Semifinal Tiebreaker
Avon Eagles and Aurora Greenmen meet in a West Shore playoff tiebreaker after split season series. Avon, led by coach Mike Elder, seeks a third consecutive win in a season marked by strong enrollments and injury-tested depth, with key players cleared for tonight’s game.
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Aurora Greenmen Aim for Ninth Playoff Appearance
Aurora Greenmen 12 1 enter postseason as Chagrin Valley Conference title contenders coached by Bob Mihalik in his 11th year. The program has seven straight postseason berths with a 2008 state title among past runs. Ryan O Rourke, a former Aurora standout, signed with Slippery Rock and later Baldwin Wallace. Avon’s Mike Elder has a long history against Aurora from Perry High School days.
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Will Miller Key to Eagles’ Regional Title Run
Senior center Will Miller, quarterback Justin O Rourke and back Matt Eckhardt star in a regional win over Tiffin Columbian. Miller earns praise as the brains of the shotgun offense and team captain, noted for tireless weight room work and leadership.
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Aurora Player Paul McGhee Killed in Car Crash
Aurora sophomore defensive lineman Paul McGhee died in a single vehicle crash in Portage County around 1 20 p m. The 16 year old was returning from football practice when he struck a tree. Tonight's Division II state semifinal proceeds as scheduled with a moment of silence.
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State football semifinal pairings and venues
The state football semifinals are set with Division I matches at Mansfield Senior and Welcome Stadium. Division IV features Creston Norwayne vs Johnstown Monroe at New Philadelphia and Kenton vs Clinton-Massie at Piqua. Division II showcases Kirtland vs Wynford and Aurora vs Avon at Byers Field Parma, plus Trotwood Madison vs Marion Franklin at Coldwater and Northmont vs Hicksville at Lima Senior. Division II closes with Chagan Falls vs Cardinal Mooney at Uniontown and Lake Elida vs Shawnee at Piqua. Division VI matches Western Reserve vs Buckeye Central at Massillon Washington and St. John's vs Marion Local at Wapakoneta.
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