The Inquirer Top 10 Teams of the Decade
The Inquirer TOP 10
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SEAST1SPT- Scott S. Hamrick, 10/6/01. C.B. East (in Blue jersies) vs. Neshaminy (in white jersies) in High School Football. Neshaminy came back to win 15-14. IN THIS PHOTO- Neshaminy RB #2 Jamar Brittingham breaks through a hole in the line to score Neshaminy's first TD in the game and his first of two for the day in a comeback win. 1 of 3.
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TEAM OF THE DECADE
Team, season Record
1. North Penn, 2003 15-0
The Kevin Akins-led Knights averaged 39.6 points per game en route to their first state crown.
2. Central Bucks West, 2000 14-1
The Bucks reached Hershey before losing to Erie Cathedral Prep, 41-35, in overtime.
3. St. Joseph's Prep, 2003 12-0
Matt Parkhurst, Brian Tracz and Greg Ambrogi were among the defensive leaders.
4. Neshaminy, 2001 15-0
Jamar Brittingham carried 364 times for 2,585 yards and 30 touchdowns.
5. Strath Haven, 2000 15-0
John Mulhern, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound lineman, was one of the area's surest tacklers.
6. Malvern Prep, 2008 10-0
Longtime boss Gaspare "Gamp" Pellegrini called this his best-ever team.
7. St. Joseph's Prep, 2005 10-2
When healthy, these Hawks were a bit better than the 13-0 squad of 2002.
8. Ridley, 2007 13-2
The Green Raiders, led by RB-LB Andrew Hodges, advanced to the state semifinals
9. Pennsbury, 2006 13-2
Jackson Fagan sparked the offense. C.J. Marck was a stalwart on defense.
10. North Penn, 2005 12-2
The rugged and bruising Knights averaged nearly 250 rushing yards per game.
- Rick O'Brien
