FOOTBALL

Last week's ranking in parentheses.

1. North Penn (1) 9-0

With a win at Pennridge tomorrow, the Knights will gain the top seed in the PIAA District 1 Class AAAA playoffs.

2. St. Joseph's Prep (3) 7-1

The defense has been led by end Bill Mancini, tackle Mike Zikoski, and linebackers Mike Labor and Steve O'Hara.

3. La Salle (4) 7-1

Quarterback Drew Loughery has passed for 1,200-plus yards and 11 touchdowns. Next is Cardinal O'Hara.

4. Cardinal O'Hara (6) 8-1

Against La Salle on Saturday, second place in the Catholic League AAAA Division will be on the line.

5. Neshaminy (7) 8-1

The Redskins and Pennsbury will battle tomorrow for first place in the Suburban One League National Conference.

6. Garnet Valley (NR) 8-1

Junior end-linebacker Jeremy Irving had three sacks in a dramatic Central League victory over Ridley.

7. Abington (NR) 6-2

Sam Kind has thrown for 1,444 yards and 16 TDs. Anthony Hensley has 43 catches for 634 yards and 10 TDs.

8. Pennsbury (2) 8-1

The Falcons' leaders in the secondary are seniors Eric Williams, Mike Ciotti, and Davonte Washington.

9. Ridley (5) 8-1

Against Garnet Valley, Colin Masterson completed 17 of 29 passes for 158 yards and one TD. Next is Upper Darby tonight.

10. West Chester Rustin (8) 9-0

Free safety Rahmier White, a solid open-field tackler, has four interceptions. He is a Division I-AA prospect.

Under consideration (listed alphabetically): Avon Grove (8-1), Chestnut Hill Academy (8-0), Council Rock North (6-3), Downingtown East (7-2), Downingtown West (8-1), Interboro (9-0), Pottsgrove (9-0).

- Rick O'Brien