The 11th-seeded Council Rock South Golden Hawks defeated the 14th-seeded North Penn Knights 20-13 on Friday night at Walt Snyder Stadium in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
This quarterfinal matchup marked the first time the two programs have faced each other in the playoffs since 2011, according to reports from Yahoo Sports.
The back-and-forth contest saw several lead changes throughout the evening as both teams fought for a spot in the PIAA District One Class 6A semifinals.
The Knights held a narrow 13-12 lead with only two minutes remaining in the game.
Council Rock South responded when Jerry Rogers broke away for an 18-yard touchdown run to regain the lead for the hosts, as noted by the Bucks County Courier Times.
The Golden Hawks followed that score with a successful two-point conversion to extend their lead.
The defensive effort held firm for the remainder of the clock to secure the narrow victory.
Both teams entered the game coming off impressive first-round victories against top-seeded opponents, per the Bucks County Courier Times.
The win ends the season for the defending district champion North Penn Knights, as reported by local sports outlets.
Council Rock South now advances to a semifinal matchup scheduled for November 20.
They are set to face No. 2 seed Central Bucks West for the opportunity to reach the district final.
The semifinal game is slated for a 7 p.m. kickoff, according to the Bucks County Courier Times.
The winner of that contest will move on to the next stage of the PIAA District One tournament.