Eli Zimmerman game-winning overtime touchdown led Northwestern to its first state championship
Northwestern Lehigh and Avonworth put on another instant classic at Chapman Field Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers and Antelopes scored on each of the first seven drives of the game, there wasn’t a stop to be had defensively for nearly three quarters.Up by six, Northwestern Lehigh registered the first defensive stop of the game when Micheal Lagowy that Eli Zimmerman recovered. Zimmerman later punched it in from one yard out, giving the Tigers a 14-point lead.
While the numbers aren’t as gaudy as Neal’s, Zimmerman was just as effective, rushing for 123 yards and three touchdowns of his own. Including the walk-off touchdown in overtime.Avonworth opened overtime with a field goal. So, if the Tigers scored a touchdown, the game is over.FINAL — Northwestern Lehigh 36, Avonworth 33
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