In Section V upstate New York action, the Avon Braves travel to take on the Holley Hawks. Both programs emphasize physical, line-of-scrimmage football suited for late-season weather. Avon relies on downhill rushing out of Power-I and double-tight end sets. The Braves prioritize ball security, using trap blocks and pulling guards to wear down opposing defensive lines and control the tempo.
Holley counters with an open spread-pistol offense, utilizing lateral zone-blocking schemes to force linebackers to flow toward the sideline before ball carriers cut back against the grain. Defensively, Holley runs a 4-4 alignment, dropping their strong safety into the box to form an eight-man front against Avon’s rushing attack.
Kickoff: Friday, Sept 11, 2026 (7:00 PM EDT)
Location: Holley High School (Holley, NY)
Streaming: Section V Athletics Portal / NFHS Network
The Trench Warfare and Cutback Lanes
Avon’s center and guards must win leverage battles against Holley’s interior tackles to consistently generate 3-to-4 yards on early downs. Defensively, Avon’s inside linebackers must maintain gap discipline against Holley’s zone run game; over-pursuing laterally creates cutback alleys that the Hawks can turn into chunk yardage.
Live Scoreboard & Results Update
| Quarter | Avon (Away) | Holley (Home) |
| 1st | 6 | 0 |
| 2nd | 8 | 6 |
| 3rd | 14 | 0 |
| 4th | 6 | 8 |
| FINAL | 34 | 14 |
Scoring Summary:
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Q1: Avon opens with a 70-yard drive capped by a 4-yard fullback plunge (PAT failed, 6-0).
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Q2: Holley scores on a 22-yard cutback run (PAT blocked, 6-6). Avon answers before the half with a 12-yard off-tackle power run (2-pt Good, 14-6).
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Q3: Avon takes control in the trenches, scoring on a 35-yard counter-trey (PAT Good, 21-6) and a 15-yard tight-end seam pass (PAT Good, 28-6).
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Q4: Avon capitalizes on a short field with a 3-yard sneak (PAT failed, 34-6). Holley adds an 18-yard screen pass touchdown (2-pt Good, 34-14) late in regulation as Avon runs out the remaining clock.