Avon is the reigning Division II state champion and is coming off back-to-back wins over previously unbeaten teams, Wadsworth and Highland.

Walsh Jesuit is in a state semifinal for the first time since 1999 after knocking off rival Hoban in a regional final.

Each team features a number of NCAA Division I college football recruits.

For the first time this century, Walsh Jesuit is in an OHSAA football state semifinal. Awaiting the Warriors , a state semifinal regular, Avon , which is a state semifinalist for the eighth time in the past nine years.

The two meet in a Division II state semifinal at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the University of Akron. Avon is the reigning Division II state champion and defeated Highland 36-19 in last week's regional finals. Walsh routed five-time s

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