The Northwestern Lehigh High School football team was one victory away from becoming the first Lehigh Valley program to win back-to-back state titles.

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

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Unfortunately for the Tigers, they ran into undefeated Avonworth, which was hungry for revenge after a state final loss to the District 11 champion a year ago.

The Antelopes scored 24 unanswered points to take control of the PIAA Class 3A championship game, which they ran away with for a 31-7 win over Northwestern on Saturday afternoon at Cumberland Valley High School.

Northwestern, which ended its season with a 15-1 record, saw its incredible 31-game winning streak end. The Tigers, who were appearing in their third consecutive state final, lost f

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