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50 years of Avon track and field celebrated
AVON, May 12 -- Former Avon High athletes and coaches gathered Saturday to celebrate and remember 50 years of track and field competition. At a dual meet with Lewis Mills, the Falcons recognized the 1962 team, the first track team in school history.
Graziano wins discus, four CHS records fall
CANTON, May 12 -- Canton junior Matt Graziano became the first CHS athlete to win an event as the Greater Hartford Invitational Saturday as the Warriors finished third in the Small Division. Four school records fell and seven individuals and three relay teams earned top 10 finishes.
Avon girls golf off to 13-0 start
AVON, May 9 – Avon High girls golf coach Patrick Welkey knew he had some talent on his team this spring. He just didn’t know how much. Led by All-State sophomore Marissa Grillo, who has been the individual medalist in seven of nine matches, the Falcons have rolled to a 13-0 start, including a victory by 17 strokes over two-time defending league champion Cheshire.
Avon track teams bring home hardware
DURHAM, May 5 -- The Avon High boys and girls track teams both won championships at the Blue Devil Invitational at Coginchaug Regional Saturday. The girls team won easily by 73 points but the boys had a tougher road, managing to earn a three-point victory to bring home the big trophy.
Former Avon High track and field coach Ray Hanelius greets Kurt Fioretti, who competed under Hanelius and eventually coached the team several years later. Both men were at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Avon High track and field program.
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