North Allegheny quarterback Matt Leftwich, left, dives across the goal line to score a touchdown whlie being tackled by Coatesville defender Jay Stocker, right, in the first quarter of the PIAA Class AAAA high school football championship game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, in Hershey, Pa.

HERSHEY — After missing a tackle, Brendan Coniker benefited from a lucky bounce. The Coatesville receiver fumbled the ball right in front of Coniker, and North Allegheny’s defensive back promptly scooped up the loose ball and raced 80 yards down the sideline for a touchdown.

It was only the start of a wild, record-setting Saturday night that ended with a state title for North Allegheny.

Coniker had one of two long first-quarter fumble returns for scores that set the tone early, Alex DeCiantis ran for three touchdowns and the unbeaten Tigers finished first in Class AAAA for the second time in three seasons following the 63-28 romp over mistake-prone Coatesville.

“It’s an amazing moment to share with them,” Coniker said as his teammates celebrated around him on the cold turf. “Being state champs, going undefeated — it’s a dream come true for a high school football player.”

North Allegheny (16-0) set a record for most points scored in any PIAA title game. Dunmore previously held the mark with 57 in 1989.

DeCiantis finished with 115 yards on 21 carries, while quarterback Mack Leftwich deftly guided the offense by throwing 16 of 20 for 199 yards and two touchdowns. Leftwich also had 90 yards rushing and a TD on 16 carries.

The Red Raiders (13-3) could move the ball — when they held on to it. Daquan Worley rushed for an 89-yard touchdown and finished with 160 yards on 17 carries.

But the turnovers — three fumbles and in interception — sapped any chance that Coatesville had against the favored Tigers.

“We didn’t play our best game on both sides of the ball,” Raiders coach Matt Ortega said. “Defensively we had problems stopping the run game. They were a little more physical than us tonight.”