AVON, Ohio — The Avon High School football team is one win away from a second straight State championship title, as they prepare to face Cincinnati Anderson Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.

This year's championship run and season carry extra special meaning and purpose as the Eagles honor former team captain Jeremiah Kelly.

Kelly died unexpectedly this past spring from an undiagnosed heart condition.

"Jeremiah was loved by all in the city of Avon, and this football team was certainly a place where he was treasured. And his loss hit everybody pretty hard. And our seniors specifically wanted to make sure they were carrying his memory forward this season," Mike Elder, head football coach at Avon High School, said.

Kelly helped lead the team to their fir

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