South Jersey football: 12 games to watch this weekend

Week 6 marks a return to crossover games for West Jersey Football League teams, with some three clashes of Top 25 teams, including No. 3 Camden Catholic at No. 10 Shawnee and No. 12 Holy Spirit at No. 8  St. Augustine Prep in a rivalry renewal rife with intrigue.

Here's a look at 12 games to watch.

(All games at 7 p.m. except Holy Spirit at St. Augustine at 6.)

No. 12 Holy Spirit (4-1) at No. 8 St. Augustine (3-2): This is a game layered with intrigue since it marks the return to Richland of Holy Spirit star senior QB Josh Zamot, who spent his first three years at St. Augustine, as well as Holy Spirit offensive coordinator Chalie Roman, who spent the previous five seasons as an assistant coach for the Hermits. And there's a lot on the line, as both teams are battling for high berths in their respective nonpublic tournaments — HS in NP 2 and SA in NP 4. Zamot, sophomore RB Elijah Gray (12 TDs), and senior two-way lineman Dimitri Pali are players to watch for HS. Senior all-purpose Shamere Collins has been a big-time playmaker for SA.

No. 25 Atlantic City (3-1) at No. 17 Williamstown (2-2): This game is loaded with S.J. 5 playoff implications. It might be tough for the loser of this game to qualify for what figures to be a quality field, so there should some added urgency on the part of both teams. Seniors Nazim Derry and Nah'Sir "Flash" Morgan have been playmakers for AC. Junior QB J.C. Collins and junior all-purpose Wade Inge Jr. are players to watch for Williamstown.

No. 3 Camden Catholic (4-0) at No. 10 Shawnee (3-1): The host Renegades are coming off an imposing 42-0 win over Kingsway in which senior QB Colin Wetterau was nearly perfect as a passer: 13-for-15 for 261 yards and 4 TDs. Shawnee has won three in a row. CC has won 26 in a row against South Jersey teams, dating to a loss to Camden in Farnham Park on Oct. 10, 2014. The Irish have averaged 36.5 points in that winning streak. Junior QB Rob McCoy is a player to watch for CC. "He gave us fits last year," Shawnee coach Tim Gushue said of McCoy.

Collingswood (2-2) at Cinnaminson (3-2): This game has major S.J. 2 playoff implications. Collingswood is coming off two straight OT games, a 42-40 loss to Buena, and a 12-6 win over Audubon. Junior RB Michael Jenkins is a player to watch for the Panthers. Cinnaminson has won two straight, outscoring opponents by a combined 76-0. Sophomore QB Shawn Ruffin and junior RB Rashad Raymond are playmakers for the Pirates.

Kingsway (0-4) at Delsea (2-3): The visiting Dragons are dangerous because they aren't going 0-10. Plus, this is a rivalry game, dating to the days when the teams were together in the Tri-Co Royal. Senior QB Joel Scerbo has been a playmaker for Kingsway. Delsea has little margin for error in its quest to make the S.J. 3 tournament. And with 4-1 Eastern and 4-0 Woodrow Wilson next on the schedule, the Crusaders probably can't afford a slip. Senior C Tommy Maxwell is a player to watch for Delsea.

Sterling (3-1) at No. 20 Highland (2-2): The resurgent Silver Knights nearly knocked off No. 15 West Deptford on Friday, losing 34-33 in the final minutes. They need to avoid a letdown as they meet another Top 25 team. Senior QB C.J. Barrett is a top player for Sterling. Highland is looking to get on a roll to qualify for the S.J. 4 tournament. Senior RB Daejuan Sanders has 7 TDs in the Tartans' last 3 games. These teams played a tight one last season, with Highland winning 21-20.

No. 5 St. Joseph (5-0) at Allentown (4-1): The visiting Wildcats have outscored their last three opponents by 156-3. Juniors Wisdom Quarshie and Sean Morris lead the front lines. Allentown, a Central Jersey Group 4 program, has won three in a row, scoring 137 in the process. Allentown's loss was by 35-22 to Shawnee.

No. 24 Penns Grove (4-1) at Florence (2-2): Sophomore quarterback Kavon Lewis has put up crazy-good numbers for the visiting Red Devils: 80 percent passing (69-for-86) for 1,345 yards with 15 TDs and 1 interception. Junior all-purpose Tyreke Brown leads South Jersey with 16 TDs. Florence coach Joe Frappolli has 299 career wins in his 44th season.

No. 23 Eastern (4-1) at Pennsauken (3-2), noon: This is an interesting game for Eastern coach John Doherty, as he is a teacher in the Pennsauken district and has worked with many of the Indians. The Vikings are looking to bounce back from a tough loss to No. 1 Timber Creek. Pennsauken has an emerging star in junior RB Nahzir Russell. This game has huge power-point potential for the Indians, since the Vikings are a 4-win, Group 5 program.

Willingboro (3-2) at No. 11 Woodrow Wilson (4-0), noon: The visiting Chimeras have won three in a row and are coming off an impressive victory over Holy Cross. Senior QB Trae Greene and senior WR David Green lead the way for Willingboro. Woodrow Wilson is coming off a big win over Moorestown despite the absence of junior QB Nick Kargman, who is nursing a shoulder injury. Senior Jairo Ramos stepped in at QB and led the way with two rushing TDs and a passing TD.

No. 15 Paulsboro (4-0) at No. 14 Haddonfield (4-0) at Cherry Hill West, 1: These two old rivals meet in a game loaded with power-point potential for both sides, as well as bragging rights and Top 25 positioning. Paulsboro has a top playmaker in senior RB Dehron Holloway and a sturdy defense led by junior cousins Anthony and Santino Morina. Haddonfield junior QB Jay Foley is coming off a strong game in a big win over Overbrook. The Bulldogs have scored 38 or more in every game.