Abingdon-Avon Football Readying for Playoff Push in Second Half of Season

Share

The Abingdon-Avon High School football team has had a tough schedule this season, as the Lincoln Trail Conference now has 4 teams with an overall record of 4-1. The Knoxville Blue Bullets, Annawan/Wethersfield Titans, Mercer County Golden Eagles, and Stark County Rebels are all in a tight battle for the LTC Championship. The Tornadoes have played 3 of these top teams, most recently losing to Annawan/Wethersfield by a score of 27-0 in week 5.
Despite the 1-4 start, Head Coach Rick Quinn says that the team is still motivated to finish the season strong and make the IHSA playoffs.

Abingdon-Avon football coach Rick Quinn

The Tornadoes are at home against the Havana Ducks this Friday for a Lincoln Trail-Prairieland Conference cross-over game. A-Town will finish the season with conference match ups against Princeville, Knoxville, and United. For the full interview with Coach Quinn, visit the Sports Podcast section of our website, radiomonmouth.com.

***Story by Prairie Communications intern Kadin Rogers***

Spread the word

Trending Now

Featured News Podcasts

Subscribe to our Community Newsletter

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Prairie Communications, 55 Public Square, Monmouth, IL, 61462, https://977wmoi.com/. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Choose a Category

Continue Reading

WIU Receives $500 Grant From Walmart

Western Illinois University was recently granted a $500 community grant from Macomb’s Walmart store, facilitating the expansion of occupational therapy and workforce development aids for the University’s sensory environments. This