It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Penn Cambria can now relate to. The game between the Panthers and the Avonworth Antelopes didn't end well, with the Panthers falling 31-15. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Panthers, who until this matchup were averaging 12.93 points allowed.
Penn Cambria's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brady Jones, who threw for 226 yards and a pair of TDs. The Panthers' leading receiver Blake Lilly was Jones' top target yet again, picking up 111 receiving yards and one score.
Luca Neal was his usual excellent self, rushing for 141 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also picking up 115 receiving yards and one TD for Avonworth. Neal got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 68 yards. Another player making a difference was Carson Bellinger, who threw for 253 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Panthers
| 11/28/25 @ Avonworth | 15-31 |
| 11/21/25 vs Sharon | 12-7 |
| 11/14/25 @ Brockway | 27-0 |
| 11/07/25 vs Huntingdon | 33-6 |
| 10/31/25 vs Forest Hills | 41-7 |
With the loss, Penn Cambria broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 12-3. As for Avonworth, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-0.
Penn Cambria does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Avonworth, they will face off against Northwestern Lehigh on Saturday. The Antelopes will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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