Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Avonworth walked away with it. They blew past the Imani Christian Academy Saints 30-6 on Saturday. The Antelopes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by 20 points or more this season.
Luca Neal had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 105 yards and one TD on only 12 carries, while also picking up 63 receiving yards. His longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Romello Harris-Blanchard made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Avonworth's run defense was locked in: Imani Christian Academy could only muster 2.4 yards per carry. While one picked up at least five total tackles, Neal stood above the rest. He rushed for 105 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries, and also picked up 63 receiving yards. Avonworth's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.1.
Avonworth didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jack Crawford, Gavin McDowell, Harris-Blanchard, and Jaden Jones picked up one apiece. Harris-Blanchard got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Antelopes
| 11/22/25 vs Imani Christian Academy | 30-6 |
| 11/14/25 vs North Catholic | 44-24 |
| 11/07/25 vs Freeport | 56-7 |
| 10/24/25 vs Beaver | 49-7 |
| 10/17/25 @ North Catholic | 42-10 |
| + 8 more games |
The win keeps Avonworth at an undefeated 13-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.8 points on average this season. As for Imani Christian Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 12-1.
Avonworth has already played their next game, a 31-15 win against Penn Cambria on the 28th. Imani Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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