‘This was a game we needed.’ No. 1 Avon pushed again, but passes latest test
Avon, ranked No. 1 in Class 6A, has had to display a high level of resiliency and develop that elusive clutch gene to remain unbeaten at 8-0.
Avon, ranked No. 1 in Class 6A, has had to display a high level of resiliency and develop that elusive clutch gene to remain unbeaten at 8-0.
Evansville North had won four of the past five state titles and was lurking, but Homestead was able to hold off the Huskies for its first state title.
Heading into Sunday’s final round, the team competition looks like a two-team race between Homestead and defending champ Evansville North.
The Thoroughbreds only threw the ball once during their win in the Circle City Classic, but were able able to top Jackson State
The last two seasons, the Panthers twice came up one point short in its clash with the Greyhounds and this one was shaping up to be more of the same.
Kyle Cheek threw four touchdown passes and running backs Daylen Taylor and Derion Gilbert each rushed for more than 100 yards against the Cardinals.
The third-ranked Orioles knocked off Ben Davis 41-17 with strong QB play and a defense that just keeps scoring.
Kyle Cheek passed for 194 yards and two touchdowns to lead a Trojans offense that rolled up 374 yards, 18 first downs and punted only once.
Center Grove pushed across a run in the first inning and Abby Herbst made it stand up for a state championship.