The Northwestern Lehigh football team ’s opponent in Saturday’s state final was the same; the Avonworth Antelopes’ plan of attack was not.

12/6 - 1:00 PM Football Final Northwestern Lehigh 7 Avonworth 31

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The WPIAL champions completed three passes for 48 yards in an overtime loss to the Tigers in 2024. Saturday, Avonworth struck with a 53-yard touchdown pass on its first offensive snap.

The Antelopes’ aerial attack proved critical as they exacted revenge with a 31-7 victory in the PIAA Class 3A final at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field.

Northwestern Lehigh (15-1), which had its 31-game winning streak halted, received the opening kickoff and went three-and-out after a false start knocked the Tigers off schedule.

Avonworth (15-0) took over at its 47-yard li

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