The Inquirer TOP 25

FOOTBALL

Last week's rankings in parentheses.

Rk. Team Rec.

1. St. Joe's Prep (1) 8-3

The Hawks are hoping handyman John Reid can return from a knee injury. Next: Saturday vs. Parkland.

2. Arch. Wood (2) 11-1

The Vikings are three wins away from defending their AAA state crown.

Next: Friday vs. No. 8 Great Valley.

3. Coatesville (4) 13-0

Amir Ealey and company beat Downingtown East for a second time.

Next: Friday vs. No. 7 Pennsbury.

4. Imhotep (3) 10-2

The resilient Panthers totaled 494 yards of offense against Wood. Next: Thursday vs. Martin Luther King.

5. La Salle (5) 8-3

Vanderbilt recruit Kyle Shurmur threw for 2,523 yards and 28 TDs.

Next: Season complete.

6. Haverford Sch. (6) 9-1

Phil Poquie was an explosive rusher for the Inter-Ac champs.

Next: Season complete.

7. Pennsbury (7) 12-1

The Falcons defense will be tested by Coatesville QB Jordan Young.

Next: Friday vs. No. 3 Coatesville.

8. Great Valley (9) 12-1

Coach Dan Ellis guided the Patriots to their first district title.

Next: Friday vs. No. 2 Archbishop Wood.

9. Down. East (8) 9-4

The Cougars reached the AAAA district semis for the third time.

Next: Season complete.

10. U. Dublin (10) 11-2

It was a breakthrough season for Bret Stover's Cardinals.

Next: Season complete.

11. W.C. Rustin (12) 10-2

12. WC Hendrson (13) 8-4

13. Springfield-D (11) 12-1

14. Ben Franklin (14) 10-1

15. B. Shanahan (15) 8-4

16. Garnet Valley (16) 9-3

17. Quakertown (17) 10-2

18. C.B. South (18) 7-4

19. North Penn (19) 7-4

20. Down. West (20) 6-5

21. Pennridge (21) 7-4

22. Malvern Prep (22) 7-4

23. Perk. Valley (23) 9-2

24. Sp. Chest Hill (24) 8-2

25. N.-Goretti (25) 9-4

Under consideration (listed alphabetically): Archbishop Ryan (5-6), Bonner-Prendergast (8-2), Pottsgrove (8-4), Prep Charter (9-1-1), Simon Gratz (10-2), West Catholic (7-4).

- Rick O'Brien
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