Students may have been on winter break over the past several days, but there was no rest for Avon’s student athletes, many of whom competed this past week.
Below is a roundup of Avon athletics action:
Swimming and Diving
The Braves traveled to York Dec. 23 and won 10 of 12 events en route to a 105-70 win over York-Pavilion. Joleigh C. (100 butterfly, 100 breaststroke) and Ian G. (50 free, 100 free) won multiple events for the Braves, who remain undefeated at 6-0. Avon’s next meet is Jan. 4 at Canandaigua.
Girls Basketball
The junior varsity and varsity teams competed Dec. 28 and 29 as part of the Avon Christmas Tournament, which suffered a few last-minute, coronavirus-related team withdrawals.
The JV team lost to Central Square 15-45 Dec. 28, then rebounded with a 51-14 win over Clyde-Savannah the following day. The varsity team also lost to Central Square, 27-49 and then lost a close game to Clyde-Savannah, 32-35. The girls JV and varsity basketball teams’ next games are Jan. 5 at Caledonia-Mumford.
Ice Hockey
The Geneseo-Livonia-Avon Lakers traveled to East Aurora Dec. 30 to take on the Chiefs of the Iroquois Central School District. The Lakers lost 3-11, and fell to 0-8 on the season. The Lakers’ next game is Jan. 4 against the WFL Panthers at the Geneva Recreation Ice Arena.