The Inquirer TOP 25

FOOTBALL

Last week's rankings in parentheses.

Rk. Team Rec.

1. St. Joe's Prep (5) 4-1

In a come-from-behind win over Archbishop Wood, Olamide Zaccheaus scored three TDs. Next: Friday at No. 6 La Salle.

2. Coatesville (1) 6-0

Daquan Worley rushed for 150 yards as the Red Raiders escaped Downingtown East, 14-7. Next: Friday vs. Kennett.

3. Imhotep (2) 4-1

The Panthers came up short against David Sills and Eastern Christian Academy (Md.), 36-28. Next: Saturday vs. Bonner-Prendergast.

4. Neshaminy (4) 6-0

D'Andre Pollard rushed for 205 yards and two scores in a 42-20 romp over Council Rock North. Next: Friday at Council Rock South.

5. Arch. Wood (3) 5-1

In a losing cause against St. Joseph's Prep, Jarrett McClenton rushed for 170 yards. Next: Saturday at Lansdale Catholic.

6. La Salle (6) 5-1

Jimmy Herron and the Explorers nipped upset-minded Father Judge, 17-16, in the final minutes. Next: Friday vs. No. 1 St. Joseph's Prep.

7. Pennsbury (7) 5-1

Ronquay Smith and company netted 350 rushing yards in a 37-0 blowout of Abington. Next: Friday vs. William Tennent.

8. Garnet Valley (8) 6-0

The Jaguars stayed perfect with a 47-7 drubbing of Central League rival Penncrest. Next: Friday at Strath Haven.

9. Pottsgrove (10) 6-0

Marquis Barefield posted four touchdowns in a 63-7 shellacking of Owen J. Roberts. Next: Friday at Pottstown.

10. Malvern Prep (11) 3-1

The Friars racked up nearly 500 yards of offense while turning back St. Mary's (Md.), 44-11. Next: Saturday vs. Haverford School.

11. W.C. Rustin (17) 6-0

12. C.B. West (14) 5-1

13. Academy Park (16) 4-1

14. Episcopal Ac. (12) 5-1

15. Father Judge (20) 4-2

16. Spring-Ford (18) 4-2

17. Perk. Valley (19) 5-1

18. West Catholic (22) 5-1

19. Abington (13) 5-1

20. Arch. Ryan (9) 4-2

21. Unionville (25) 5-1

22. Upper Dublin (NR) 6-0

23. Pennridge (15) 4-2

24. North Penn (NR) 3-3

25. Down. West (NR) 4-2

Under consideration (listed alphabetically): Central Bucks South (4-2), Frankford (3-3), Penncrest (5-1), Plymouth Whitemarsh (4-2), Upper Darby (4-2), West Chester Henderson (3-3).

- Rick O'Brien
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