Avon-Avon Lake Rivalry Football Game Could Snarl Traffic

AVON, OH — Avon and Avon Lake high schools will play their annual rivalry football game on Friday. Besides generating grid iron pride, the game could also snarl traffic in the area surrounding stadium.

"Traffic will be heavy and there will be delays on Stoney Ridge Road, near the Early Learning Center," Avon police said on social media. "Plan ahead and avoid the area if you do not have to travel this way."

Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m. Police said parking spots near the stadium will go quickly. If fans are unable to arrive early, they should plan on parking at an alternative lot, as shown on this map.

Fans of both the Shoremen and Eagles will also be locked into a competition of their own on Friday. Both Avon and Avon Lake are donating food and money to the Community Resource Services (CRS) food pantry, which supports vulnerable residents in both cities.

Trucks marked for Avon or Avon Lake will be stationed at the football field on August 30. After the first quarter of the football game, the contents of the trucks will be weighed. Whoever has the heavier truck will win.

The winning town will be announced at halftime at Joe Firment Chevrolet Stadium and presented with the SOUPer Bowl trophy. Last year, Avon won the SOUPer Bowl.

Last year, Avon and Avon Lake together donated $9,978 and 6,953 pounds of food. Since SOUPer Bowl Food Drive launched in 2010, the communities have donated more than 57,000 pounds of food and collected $99,000 in monetary donations.