Mikes left out of playoffs after 14-7 loss at Avella
Avella scored two touchdowns in the second quarter and its defense did the rest as the Eagles clinched second place in the Tri-County South and a playoff spot with a 14-7 win over visiting Carmichaels Friday night.
The loss left the Mikes, who did not receive an at-large bid when the WPIAL pairings were released on Saturday, out of the postseason.
Both Avella and Carmichaels finish with 5-2 conference and overall records.
Noah Markle scored on a 1-yard run and Tanner Terensky caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from K.J. Rush in the second quarter, and Robbie West converted both PATs for a 14-0 halftime lead.
Rush completed 7-of-14 passes for 107 yards.
The Mikes scored in the third quarter on Bailey Jones鈥� 65-yard touchdown run. Christian Mori added the point after.