Avonworth extends winning streak with dominant victory

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Avonworth defeated West Mifflin 33-6 in a Class 3A Three Rivers Conference game.

Avonworth scored on its first two possessions to build a 14-0 lead against West Mifflin on a rainy senior night at Lenzner Field. Running back Dimitri Velisaris capped the opening drive with a 26-yard touchdown run, then quarterback Mason Mobley found Jaden Jones in the end zone on the next possession.

The Antelopes broke open the game in the third quarter, scoring twelve points to reach 26-0. A 27-yard field goal by Calder Mahan was followed by Velisaris's second score on a 4-yard run. Velisaris recorded his fourth 100-yard rushing performance of the season, carrying 17 times for 132 yards. Coach Duke Johncour praised the team's effort, saying 'our kids played hard. Our defense played lights out'.

West Mifflin held Avonworth's offense to one more touchdown before scoring themselves in the fourth quarter. Armand Hill, the Titans' top rusher, was held to 73 yards on 12 carries but broke free for a 43-yard touchdown. Avonworth improved to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the Three Rivers Conference, extending its winning streak to seven games. West Mifflin fell to 4-4, 1-2 in conference.

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• Avonworth defends home turf against West Mifflin for 7th straight winAvonworth came out strong on a rainy senior night against West Mifflin, scoring touchdowns on its first two possessions, and the Antelopes defense held the visiting Titans in check for a 33-6 Class 3A Three Rivers Conference win at Lenzner Field.TribLIVE · 17 Oct, 05:10
• WPIAL Class 3A, 2A, 1A roundup: Avonworth defense shines in victory against West MifflinPittsburgh Post-Gazette · 17 Oct, 04:51

In this story: Avonworth · West Mifflin · Dimitri Velisaris · Mason Mobley · Jaden Jones · Duke Johncour · Armand Hill · Lenzner Field

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