Overview
- Anderson entered 14-0 and Avon 13-1 for the OHSAA Division II state final at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
- Blake Elder threw early touchdown passes to Fin Jerdonek and Caden Clapham to give Avon a 14-0 lead.
- A bad snap over the Anderson quarterback set up short field position that led to Avon's opening score.
- The Eagles' defense produced quick stops on Anderson's first possessions to keep momentum after the fast start.
- Pre-game rankings listed Anderson as a slight favorite, and the Raptors' recent run stands at 29-1 with the lone loss to Avon.