It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Avonworth had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Imani Christian Academy Saints with a sharp 30-6 win. 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 produced another solid performance rushing for 103 yards and one touchdown on only 13 carries, while also picking up 63 receiving yards.
Avonworth's run defense was locked in: Imani Christian Academy could only muster 2.4 yards per carry. The Antelopes' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.3.
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, Romello Harris-Blanchard, and Jaden Jones picked up one apiece.
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 victory keeps Avonworth at an undefeated 13-0. The wins 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.
Coming up, Avonworth will be playing in front of their home fans against Penn Cambria at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Antelopes 9.8, the Panthers 11.6) so any points scored will be well earned. Imani Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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