The York Golden Knights will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against the Avon Braves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
York is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Canisteo-Greenwood. York narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Canisteo-Greenwood 23-20.
Meanwhile, Avon gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Saturday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 39-7 win over Livonia. With the Braves ahead 27-7 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Avon's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kalman Dolgos, who picked up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown. Another back making a difference was Wesley Farley, who rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Avon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
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