Avonworth wins Three Rivers Conference title over Propel

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 05:20 · Archive

Avonworth edged Propel Braddock Hills 19-14 to clinch the Three Rivers Conference section title.

Avonworth defeated Propel Braddock Hills 19-14 on Friday night at Graham Field in Wilkinsburg to secure the outright Three Rivers Conference championship. No. 2 Avonworth improved to 9-1 overall and 5-0 in conference play, whilst No. 3 Propel Braddock Hills fell to 7-3 and 4-1.

Propel struck first with a 2-yard touchdown run by Gabe Jenkins in the opening quarter. Avonworth answered with a 1-yard score from Dimitri Velisaris before taking the lead on another Velisaris 2-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, extending to 13-6 at the half. The Lions added a further score to reach 19 points.

Avonworth's defence was decisive. They recovered a strip sack from Jenkins deep in Propel territory, leading directly to a touchdown. Avonworth coach Duke Johncour credited the defence's performance as the deciding factor. 'To get that first score after the strip sack was huge,' he said. Johncour suggested the teams may face each other again, noting it was 'a dogfight' and 'both teams were physical'.

How it is being reported

• Avonworth outlasts Propel Braddock Hills for Three Rivers titleOn a night of possible championship game previews, the battle for the Three Rivers Conference crown and rematch of last year’s WPIAL 3A championship might be the headliner.TribLIVE · 31 Oct, 03:50
• Avonworth claims section title in postseason tune-up against Propel Braddock HillsAvonworth edged Propel Braddock Hills 19-14 in a hard-fought Three Rivers Conference finale, clinching the section title behind a go-ahead TD run from Jaden Jones and three defensive takeaways.PennLive · 31 Oct, 03:45

In this story: Avonworth · Propel Braddock Hills · Three Rivers Conference · Jaden Jones · Duke Johncour · Gabe Jenkins · Dimitri Velisaris · Wilkinsburg

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