The Patriots replace Neumann-Goretti, which dropped to sixth after losing to fifth-ranked Friends' Central on Dec. 29.
-- Keith Pompey
Here's the Southeastern Pennsylvania Top 10 rankings that will appear in tomorrow's Inquirer.
Previous rank in parentheses. Records through Sunday.
1. Penn Wood (2) 9-0
The Patriots have been unstoppable since a one-point victory against Southern. They defeated their next six opponents by an average margin of 24.3 points.
2. Roman Catholic (3) 5-4
The Cahillites' record is a bit misleading: Roman's four losses are a result of having played arguably the toughest schedule in the nation.
3. Pennsbury (4) 6-2
The Falcons are making life miserable for Suburban One National Division foes. They take a 48-game league winning streak into tomorrow's game with Council Rock North.
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The "Baby" Clippers are the area's most exciting team to watch. And they are only going to get better.
5. Friends' Central (6) 12-1
6. Neumann-Goretti (1) 5-1
It didn't take the Saints long to erase memories of their setback to Friends' Central. They won their next two games by a combined 26 points.
7. Conestoga (7) 11-0
The senior-dominated Pioneers have been the area's feel-good story of the early season.
8. Imhotep Charter (8) 9-1
The Panthers are the Public League's finest. As a result, they'll provide the league's best chance to win a state title.
9. Archbishop Carroll (NR) 10-0
The Patriots are proving that there is more to Carroll that its girls' basketball team.
10. Plymouth Whitemarsh (NR) 8-2
-- Keith Pompey