CLASS AAAA – WEEK 7 Previous
Rank School (District) Record Ranking Last week’s result Next opponent
1. Pittsburgh Central Catholic (7) 6-0 2 W, Plum, 33-6 HM Gateway (4-2), Friday (at Carnegie-Mellon U.)
Comments: What’s this? No. 1 Ridley wins and Central Catholic leaps it? How BCS-ish is this? We’ve done our midseason review: We think PCC merits a raise.
2. La Salle College HS (12) 5-1 3 W, Neumann-Goretti, 63-0 Father Judge (5-1), Saturday (at Lincoln)
Comments: OK, maybe this team is the one we should have elevated to No. 1. Explorers have navigated a really tough schedule well.
3. Ridley (1) 6-0 1 W, Conestoga, 28-14 at Marple-Newtown (2-4), Friday
Comments: Now that I’ve lost what few friends I have in Delaware County, I can tell you Ridley’s demotion is not severe. It just lost its window seat for a while.
4. North Allegheny (7) 6-0 4 W, Kiski Area, 49-7 at Pine-Richland (2-4), Friday
Comments: Maybe this team is the best in the state. Frankly, no race for the state title is more wide open than Class AAAA, and it won’t begin to settle until WPIAL finals.
5. Lansdale North Penn (1) 5-1 5 W, Central Bucks West, 38-21 at Quakertown (3-3), Friday
Comments: Only that poor second half in opener against La Salle is keeping the Knights on the No. 5 perch.
6. North Hills (7) 6-0 7 W, Butler, 34-0 HM McDowell (4-2), Friday
Comments: Dicey spot for the Indians? McDowell will either be cranked or crumbled after controversial, last-play loss to Shaler last week.
7. Cumberland Valley (3) 5-1 8 W, Central Dauphin, 30-17 at Central Dauphin East (3-3), Friday
Comments: Outgained, but definitely not outplayed in showdown with CD. Four huge own-territory stops keeps CV fat and happy in the Top Ten.
8. Council Rock South (1) 6-0 9 W, Bensalem, 35-7 at No. 9 Neshaminy (6-0), Friday
Comments: Cruise past Bensalem sets up the Golden Hawks’ Suburban One showdown with Neshaminy in the Redskins’ crib.
9. Neshaminy (1) 6-0 NR W, Council Rock North, 35-8 No. 8 Council Rock South (6-0), Friday
Comments: Redskins, who have banging at the top ten door since the start of the season, break in based on steady play since that point.
10. Central Dauphin (3) 5-1 6 L, Cumberland Valley, 30-17 HM Harrisburg (5-1), Saturday
Comments: Yep, down by 20 against CV thanks to red zone failures. End of top ten? No. Those errors are correctable, and CD still has state-caliber line.
Honorable mention: Boyertown (1) 6-0, Dallastown (3) 6-0, Daniel Boone (3) 6-0, Downingtown East (1) 5-1, Easton (11) 5-1, Gateway (7) 4-2, George Washington (12) 5-1, Harrisburg (3) 5-1, McDowell (7) 4-2, McKeesport (7) 5-1, Mount Lebanon (7) 6-0, Roman Catholic (12) 4-2, Shaler (7) 4-2, Upper St. Clair (7) 5-1, Whitehall (11) 5-1, Wilson (3) 6-0.
CLASS AAA – WEEK 7 Previous
Rank School (District) Record Ranking Last week’s result Next opponent
1. Allentown Central Catholic (11) 6-0 1 W, Whitehall, 21-14 at Parkland (3-3), Friday
Comments: ACC dials down the passing game and shows some defense, coming up with several big stops against unbeaten Whitehall.
2. Archbishop Wood (12) 6-0 2 W, Haverford School, 48-20 Archbishop Carroll (4-2), Sat. (at Wissahickon)
Comments: Believe it or not, Wood was outgained by Haverfor School in last week’s game. Can’t afford to make a habit out of that.
3. Cardinal O’Hara (12) 6-0 5 W, Red Lion Christian, DE 30-0 HM Monsignor Bonner (4-2), Saturday
Comments: O’Hara wanders into Delaware and flattens embattled program (RLC is being self-investigated for violating Delaware recruiting rules).
4. Abington Heights (2) 6-0 3 W, Valley View, 10-7 Scranton Prep (2-4), Saturday
Comments: The Comets and Valley View stage a tractor pull – both teams had fewer than 100 net yards rushing – and the Comets prevail on a 24-yard field goal.
5. Thomas Jefferson (7) 5-1 8 W, Chartiers Valley, 42-21 Washington Trinity (4-2), Friday
Comments: Make it five straight for TJ, which doubles up a game Chartiers Valley team that has been soldiering on without QB Wayne Capers.
6. Montour (7) 6-0 4 W, Central Valley, 12-7 at HM Blackhawk (5-1), Friday
Comments: Montour survives the opening wave of once-beaten hordes. The Spartans follow up the 5-pointer over CV with games against Blackhawk and West Allegheny.
7. West Allegheny (7) 5-1 6 W, Moon, 48-7 New Castle (3-3), Friday
Comments: Mike Caputo-less West Allegheny continues to impress, but can’t afford to look past decent New Castle side with Montour ahead.
8. Dallas (2) 6-0 7 W, Wyoming Valley West, 21-17 at Crestwood (3-3), Friday
Comments: Dallas doesn’t blow people away – its largest winning margin is 14, the lowest such number among the state’s top ten teams – but it wins.
9. Greencastle-Antrim (3) 6-0 10 W, Gettysburg, 61-13 at James Buchanan (1-5), Friday
Comments: Slow-growth process at G-A (HC Chuck Tinninis had 8 losing season before first winning season) has worked a border-hugging school.
10. Lampeter-Strasburg (3) 6-0 9 W, Manheim Central, 27-24 at Garden Spot (3-3), Friday
Comments: Crazy play (60-yard return of stripped ball with less than 3 minutes remaining) gives L-S the win and status it craves. It’s a program now.
Honorable mention: Bishop McDevitt (3) 4-2, Blackhawk (7) 5-1, Clearfield (9) 6-0, Conrad Weiser (3) 5-1, Franklin Regional (7) 5-1, Greensburg Salem (7) 5-1, Grove City (10) 60, Johnstown (6) 6-0, Knoch (7) 6-0, Monsignor Bonner (12) 4-2, Oil City (10) 6-0, Pottsgrove (1) 5-1, Pottsville (11) 5-1, Punxsutawney (9) 6-0, Ringgold (7) 6-0, Susquehanna Twp. (3) 4-2, West Scranton (2) 5-1.
CLASS AA – WEEK 7 Previous
Rank School (District) Record Ranking Last week’s result Next opponent
1. Lancaster Catholic (3) 6-0 1 W, Pequea Valley, 41-7 Northern Lebanon (2-4), Friday
Comments: Coaches will cringe at this, but there’s just no way LC loses in the regular season this year. Remaining 4 opponents have just 7 wins. Total.
2. Greensburg Central Catholic (7) 6-0 2 W, Brownsville, 35-13 Mohawk (2-4), Friday
Comments: Centurions survive their 7-0 hiccup ( a win, just the same) a week ago, have it on cruise control for the time being.
3. Aliquippa (7) 6-0 3 W, Ellwood City, 29-7 at HM Beaver Area (6-0), Friday
Comments: Any time Aliquppa plays a team that starts with the word “Beaver,” you should buy a ticket and go.
4. North Schuylkill (11) 6-0 4 W, Tamaqua, 49-0 HM Mount Carmel (5-1), Friday
Comments: North Schuylkill has been unchallenged, for the most part, in its first six game. That changes with Big Kahuna game with Mount Carmel.
5. West Catholic (12) 4-2 5 W, Wyncote Bishop McDevitt, 35-14 Conwell-Egan (0-6), Saturday (at So. Philadelphia)
Comments: Not much resistance for the Burrs as they cruise toward the Philadelphia Catholic League playoffs.
6. South Fayette (7) 6-0 6 W, Keystone Oaks, 28-19 South Allegheny (2-4), Friday
Comments: Senior back Jeff Davis celebrates his 18 th birthday with 229 all-purpose yards in the Lions’ “we belong” win over Keystone Oaks.
7. Forest Hills (6) 6-0 7 W, Central Cambria, 48-13 Penn Cambria (5-1), Friday
Comments: Once again, the Rangers are unstoppable against an opponent that, while not top-shelf, certainly isn’t bargain rack.
8. Northern Lehigh (11) 6-0 8 W, Pen Argyl, 35-20 at Northwestern Lehigh (5-1), Friday Comments: Big D-11 showdown delivers with Pen Argyl, overcoming 78 yards in penalties and a very good team to stay unbeaten.
9. Lewisburg (4) 6-0 10 W, Montoursville, 31-3 at Warrior Run (3-3), Friday
Comments: Green Dragons keep on rolling, no letdown after the huge win over Southern Columbia.
10. Littlestown (3) 6-0 NR W, Eastern York, 65-3 York Tech (3-3), Friday
Comments: No, I didn’t vault the Thunderbolts because they beat a team by 62. They vaulted because they’re worthy of the top ten spot.
Honorable mention: Beaver Area (7) 6-0, Beaver Falls (7) 5-1, Bloomsburg (4) 5-1, Brockway (9) 6-0, Danville (4) 6-0, Ford City (7) 6-0, GAR Memorial (2) 6-0, General McLane (10) 5-1, Hughesville (4) 5-1, Jeannette (7) 5-1, Keystone Oaks (7) 5-1, Lakeland (2) 5-1, Mount Carmel (4) 5-1, Northwestern Lehigh (11) 5-1, Pen Argyl (11) 5-1, Seton-La Salle (7) 6-0, Sharon (10) 5-1, Towanda (4) 6-0, Trinity (3) 5-1, Tyrone (6) 6-0, Wyomissing (3) 5-1.
CLASS A – WEEK 7 Previous
Rank School (District) Record Ranking Last week’s result Next opponent
1. Clairton (7) 6-0 1 W, Bentworth, 60-0 at Brentwood (5-1), Friday
Comments: Is Brentwood the team that finally slows down this juggernaut? If so, it will have to pick itself off the floor after last week’s loss.
2. Rochester (7) 6-0 2 W, Western Beaver, 34-18 HM Cornell (6-0), Friday
Comments: Cornell has had a lot of experience impersonating a door mat. But no more. Possibly the biggest game in Cornell’s history.
3. Southern Columbia (4) 5-1 3 W, Bloomsburg, 41-14 at AA HM Danville (6-0), Friday
Comments: Yeah, Lewisburg went and made the Tigers mad. Crushing win over previously unbeaten Bloomsburg an impressive one.
4. Taylor Riverside (2) 6-0 4 W, Western Wayne, 44-23 at Honesdale (1-5), Friday
Comments: Expect no change in Riverside’s status quo this week against defenseless Honesdale.
5. Farrell (10) 6-0 5 W, Linesville, 41-21 at West Middlesex (4-2), Friday
Comments: Steelers hold firm against a good Linesville team, should be able to get past neighboring West Middlesex.
6. Dunmore (2) 4-2 6 W, Honesdale, 39-6 AA HM Lakeland (5-1), Friday
Comments: Dunmore has recovered from 1-2 start, but the Bucks face a team that is charging hard and is always a tough out.
7. Sharpsville (10) 6-0 7 W, Lakeview, 34-0 Mercer (3-3), Friday
Comments: Make that shutout No. 5 for Sharpsville. Blue Devils have Farrell on the road a week out.
8. Mercyhurst Prep (10) 6-0 8 W, Youngstown (O) Christian, 66-20 Cochranton (0-6), Friday
Comments: Only surprise in this one is that Youngstown Christian found the end zone three times. Another romp on tap for MP.
9. Sto-Rox (7) 5-1 9 W, South Side Beaver, 36-0 at Western Beaver (3-3), Saturday
Comments: Its eligibility policy on hold, the Vikings have no trouble with South Side. But the Vikings only have a week left to right their academic ship.
10. Bellwood-Antis (6) 5-1 NR W, Moshannon Valley, 53-6 at Glendale (4-2), Friday
Comments: We welcome the Blue Devils to the top ten. Five straight easy wins after opening loss to quality Tyrone team recommended B-A to the upper house.
Honorable mention: Avonworth (7) 5-1, Berlin-Brothersvalley (5) 6-0, Bishop Carroll (6) 5-1, Bishop McCort (6) 4-2, Brentwood (7) 5-1, Chartiers-Houston (7) 5-1, Conemaugh Twp. (5) 5-1, Cornell (7) 6-0, Curwensville (9) 5-1, Elk County Catholic (9) 6-0, Holy Name (3) 5-1, Juniata Valley (6) 6-0, Line Mountain (4) 5-1, Monessen (7) 5-1, North Catholic (7) 4-2, Northern Bedford County (5) 6-0, Penns Manor (6) 6-0, Saegertown (10) 6-0, Springdale (7) 5-1.
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