CANTON, Ohio — The Anderson High School football team completed its journey as a Division II state runner-up Thursday night.

Avon defeated Anderson 37-20 in the Division II state final at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. It was the weekend's first Ohio High School Athletic Association state final.

Anderson completed its season with a 14-1 record.

Avon jumped ahead 21-0 by the 9:32 mark of the second quarter Thursday night.

Anderson responded when junior quarterback Owen Scalf scored on a 1-yard touchdown run at the 5:18 mark. Senior Maddux Snider added the point-after attempt to close the gap to 21-7.

However, Avon went ahead 27-7 when senior quarterback Blake Elder found senior Grant Barr for a 37-yard touchdown pass. Elder, the son of Avon head coach Mike Elder, threw four touchdown

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