Abingdon-Avon High School had success across the board in their winter sports programs. Leading the way was the A-Town girls basketball team. The squad won 30 games, won two in-season tournaments and made it all the way to the super sectional round before being eliminated by the eventual state champs in class 1A, Pecatonica.
After a slow start, the A-Town boys basketball team won 19 games, took 2nd in the LTC regular season standings, won the LTC Tournament and made a second straight appearance in a regional championship game.
Both Tornado bowling teams saw some success, as well. The A-Town girls qualified as a team for the sectional meet, while boys freshman Skylar Baldwin went to sectionals as an individual. A
bingdon-Avon High School Athletic Director Reid Kelso says all those teams had high expectations going into their seasons and he wasn’t surprised by the success, especially the girls basketball squad
The spring sports season has already began for the Tornadoes. The boys and girls indoor track season started last Friday at the ROWVA/Williamsfield Invitational at Knox College. The Tornadoes were led by Carter Stroot’s two individual wins in the 200 and 400 meter dashes. Jamil (juh-MEEL) Johnson took first in the high jump. The A-Town baseball and softball seasons get underway next week. For the entire interview with Athletic Director Reid Kelso, go to the SPORTS PODCAST section.
