Sports
Avon-Avon Lake Gridiron Game Opens FOX Sports 'Game of the Week'
Game will be simulcast online at FOXSportsOhio.com.
Once again, FOX Sports network is bringing its Emmy award-winning live coverage of high school football between celebrated rival match-ups into homes this season, with the Avon-Avon Lake rivalry kicking off the season.
High school football on FOX Sports Ohio opens the season on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. in Northern Ohio when the Avon Lake Shoremen visit the Avon Eagles.
Those out of town may be able to catch the game online as it is simulcast on FOXSportsOhio.com.
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Ten exclusive games will air live on Thursday evenings this fall.
The Northern Ohio games will feature color analyst Frank Stams. For the Avon/Avon Lake game he will sit aside play-by-play announcer Mike Cairns and Andre Knott who will be reporting from the sidelines.
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Each week’s telecast will promote the schools’ other sports and activities through interviews with athletic directors, principals and other key faculty.
Both teams marching bands will be highlighted at halftime.
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