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Avon Reaches State Football Semifinals
Eagles rally in second half to defeat Tiffin Columbian to win regional title
football coach Mike Elder will have a long list to give thanks for over Thursday's Thanksgiving turkey.
Ten . A quarterback like Justin O'Rourke. A running game that can take charge.
And, thanks to that running game, a Division II Region 6 title. Behind 157 yards and four touchdowns from running back Ross Douglas, the Eagles beat Tiffin Columbian, 35-21, Friday night in Fremont. Check out the Chronicle-Telegram's game story.
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The Eagles (12-1) will face Region 5 champion Aurora (12-1) at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at a site to be announced. Aurora, the third seed in Region 5, defeated top-seeded Walsh Jesuit in overtime, 21-14.
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