Cumberland Valley lost its regular-season football finale 35-28 to Altoona on Friday, Oct. 30, at Chapman Field in Mechanicsburg.
The Eagles finished the regular season 5-5, while Altoona improved to 6-4, according to MaxPreps.
Despite the loss, Cumberland Valley qualified for the District 3 Class 6A playoffs and will travel to face Penn Manor on Friday, Nov. 6.
Altoona ends Cumberland Valley's winning streak
The Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division matchup ended Cumberland Valley's three-game winning streak.
The Eagles entered the game after consecutive victories over Cedar Cliff, Central Dauphin East and Central Dauphin, according to PA D3 Football's season schedule.
Cumberland Valley had rebounded from a 2-4 start, winning three straight games to move above .500 before facing Altoona.
The Mountain Lions scored 35 points against the Eagles, who finished seven points behind.
Altoona quarterback Mekhi Jackson completed three of six passes for 105 yards and two touchdowns, according to the MaxPreps game statistics. Jackson also rushed for 187 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries.
The victory gave Altoona its second consecutive win after defeating Cedar Cliff 44-14 on Oct. 23.
Eagles advance to district playoffs
Cumberland Valley earned the No. 9 seed in the District 3 Class 6A tournament and will face No. 8 Penn Manor in the opening round.
The District 3 playoff brackets were released Sunday, Nov. 1, following the final regular-season games.
Kickoff against Penn Manor is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Millersville University, according to EasternPAFootball.com's Cumberland Valley schedule.
The winner advances to face No. 1 Central York in the district quarterfinals on Nov. 13.
