Top Teams: The Inquirer TOP 25

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Preaeason rankings in parentheses.

Rk. Team Rec.

1. St. Joseph (1) 1-0

The Wildcats had scoring drives of 79, 73, 79, 59, and 95 yards in a 36-6 win over No. 18 St. Augustine on Saturday. Next: Home vs. Absegami (0-1), Saturday at noon.

2. Shawnee (2) 1-0

Senior Jake Parola gained 183 yards and scored two touchdowns in a 42-7 win over Williamstown. Next: Home vs. Cherry Hill West (0-1), Friday at 7.

3. Timber Creek (3) 1-0

Sophomore Harold Coleman ran seven times for 78 yards and two touchdowns in a 32-7 win over Pennsauken. Next: At No. 4 Cherokee (1-0), Friday at 7.

4. Cherokee (4) 1-0

Three backs - senior Marc Woodard and juniors Evan Powell and Mike Faunt - had runs of 45 or more yards in a 27-7 win over Washington Twp. Next: Home vs. No. 3 Timber Creek (1-0), Friday at 7.

5. Haddonfield (5) 1-0

The Bulldogs are 57-13 since the start of the 2008 season. Next: At Overbrook (0-1), Saturday at 11.

6. Millville (7) 1-0

Junior quarterback Will Polhamus threw two touchdown passes in a 39-24 win over Mainland. Next: At No. 18 St. Augustine (1-0), Friday at 6.

7. Camden (8) 1-0

Junior defensive end/tight end Ron Johnson picked up scholarship offers from Ohio State and Wisconsin over the weekend. Next: Home vs. No. 14 Delsea (0-1), Friday at 6.

8. Hammonton (10) 1-0

Sophomore Casimir Phillips, a transfer from St. Auhustine, ran for a game-high 63 yards on 14 carries in a 10-0 win over No. 17 Kingsway. Next: At Washington Township (0-1), Friday at 7.

9. West Deptford (12) 1-0

Senior Kevin DeCaesar ran for 83 yards in the second half of a 27-10 victory over Sterling. Next: Home vs. Audubon (0-1), Friday at 7.

10. Paul VI (13) 1-0

Junior Matt Vitale, a transfer from Haddon Heights, threw a pair of touchdown passes to Penn State recruit Irv Charles in a 41-7 win over Seneca. Next: Home vs. No. 13 Clearview (1-0), Friday at 7.

11. Moorestown (14) 1-0

12. Lenape (17) 1-0

13. Clearview (NR) 1-0

14. Delsea (6) 0-1

15. Holy Cross (19) 1-0

16. Northern Burlington (16) 1-0

17. Kingsway (11) 0-1

18. St. Augustine (23) 0-1

19. Rancocas Valley (20) 1-0

20. Glassboro (21) 1-0

21. Cedar Creek (24) 1-0

22. Cinnaminson (NR) 1-0

23. Buena (NR) 1-0

24. Bridgeton (9) 0-1

25. Holy Spirit (NR) 0-1

Under consideration (listed alphabetically): Bishop Eustace (1-0), Collingswood (1-0), Woodstown (1-0).

- Phil Anastasia
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