State found some areas but not enough while CC evidently found just enough to win. SC brought a physical style and size their conference is known for but not enough offense to support. Their D1 back Mischer wasn't 100% but played. Interesting year there breaking in another big QB in a long line of them; Drew Friberg 6-6, 210, sophomore. So Central moves on and we'll see if the Lions softened them up for conference mates Central Dauphin or Cumberland Valley.

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With the PIAA reclassification coming into effect next year, 2015 was the last year of the AAAA playoffs as they currently stand. Below is a recap of all teams performances since the playoffs started in their current, 16-team bracket format (2006-15).

(I apologize if this table looks like crap in mobile format)

In terms of success, the group of North Penn, Ridley, Neshaminy and Pennsbury set themselves apart; with each:
-qualifying at least 7/10 seasons
-making multiple finals appearances
-winning at least 1 title
-having double digit wins
-winning +70% of their games

North Penn really stands among themselves; qualifying for the finals 6 times and playing an astounding 30 playoff games.


I know teams come and go, but of the 44 District One schools currently classified as AAAA the only ones to never qualify for the playoffs are:
Bensalem, Chester, Harry S Truman, Kennett, Lower Merion, Methacton and Oxford

Week 14 rankings

1. Upper Dublin 14-0. The Cardinals once again demonstrated why they’ve been the top rated team in the East for the last four weeks after pounding North Penn in the PIAA quarterfinals 46-21. Beginning the year at # 7, they’ve progressed through the ranks with one blow-out after another, winning the regular season games by an average score of 46-6. Through four playoff games, only Pennsbury gave them anything close to a competitive game, losing 24-14 while being overmatched statistically. Upper Dublin’s average score through those games was 38-13. Last week saw North Penn gave them a game for a half building a 21-17 lead largely on the strength of Nyfease West who ended the game with 120 yards rushing on 22 carries with 2 scores. The 21-17 lead came after the Knights fell behind 14-0. So while it was a nice comeback, the Cardinals were just getting warmed up. Running back Stacey Gardner, tight end Jack Rapine and quarterback Ryan Stover were too much for North Penn’s defense that allowed 29 second half points, 20 in the 3rd quarter, to blow the lid off this one. Gardner finished with 76 yards on 12 carries and 4 scores with Rapine catching 5 balls for 112 yards and one touchdown. Ryan Stover directed another balanced attack completing 15 of 24 passes for 248 yards, rushing for 64 more. There was good distribution with Stover throwing to six different receivers. Kaleif Lee added 38 yards on 14 carries. All totaled, they accumulated 419 total yards of offense, averaging 9.1 yards per point against a defense that held their previous three opponents, Unionville, Downingtown East and Neshamny to 7, 14 and 7 points respectively. The score and stats indicate a big night for the Cardinal defense as well who allowed no big plays (3,4,6-yd runs-scores) in the first half then shutting the Knights out in the second half, allowing a total of 256 yards. Along the way they passed last year’s 11-win record season and won their first district title.
This week’s opponent is at a level above the Knights. Team speed, size and D1 quality at quarterback, wide receiver and the offensive line make for one tough opponent. Third year starting All-Everything quarterback Devante Cross (6-2, 185, sr) is Parkland’s all-time leading passer. Through last week’s game he has thrown for 2439 yards and 23 touchdowns, while rushing for 1348 yards and 19 more touchdowns. Wide receiver Kenny Yeboah (6-5, 220, sr, Temple) has 960 yards on 48 receptions. Cross and Yeboah form one of the most dangerous tandems in the East that help make this the most dynamic offense in the playoffs. They, along with a quality corps of receivers in Nolan Ridgway, Zach Bross and Carrick Panella will look to get downfield. As an spread, Cross is the main threat but will look for hitches, screens, although the Cards are disciplined and slants to counter any blitzes; mostly short stuff. Anything deep is a bonus but they’ll likely attempt this with their size at receiver. Another option is running back Erik DiGirolamo (also stars at linebacker), who has 20 touchdowns on 1076 yards rushing behind one of the top lines in the state, anchored by Noel Brouse (6-6, 270, sr, Syracuse). Add to that a quick defense, perhaps now quicker with the addition of Jahan Worth (5-11, 220) their standout sophomore linebacker moved to DT replacing the injured Billy Danko (6-3, 240, OG/DT, sr)….allowing just 14ppg to understand the challenge awaiting the Cardinals.
2. Parkland 13-1. After three consecutive losses in the quarterfinals at the hands of a Philadelphia Catholic League team, Parkland finally shook off their old nemesis by defeating the LaSalle Explorers in a memorable contest. But nothing comes easy when tackling a PCL rep as the Trojans found out getting extended to overtime before eking out a 16-13 win on Devante Cross’s 4-yard run in the only overtime period. The defense stepped up a moment earlier in LaSalle’s possession, holding them to a field goal. As the score indicates, this was a defensive battle, with half the scores coming by way of field goals. Matt Savage made a 26-yarder with just under five minutes left to play only to see Parkland work their way downfield setting up Donovan Berger with 40 seconds left to nail a 20-yarder. 18 year olds! Let’s hear it! Despite two interceptions, quarterback Devante Cross got the job done, completing 14 of 24 passes for 144 yards while rushing for 110 yards on 22 carries where he had two touchdowns. Both sides struggled moving the ball with Parkland amassing 306 total yards to LaSalle’s 255. Erik DiGirolamo had 44 yards on 22 carries with Kenny Yeboah leading in receptions with 5 for 62 yards. Few teams ran well against Parkland’s front which has been an team strength all year. It was no different here. The absence of DL Danko was not apparent, holding Sy Madden to 54 yards on 20 attempts while allowing a total of 83 yards rushing.
Although both sides spread the ball around, only four players were involved in scoring. Cross scoring 12, Berger at 4, then Nick Rinella with 6 and Savage 7 for LaSalle. With the defenses prevailing, offensive production was way down; Parkland averaging 19.12 yards per point and LaSalle at 19.61ypp.
The problem for Parkland this week will be defending the multiple weapons of Upper Dublin, including a quarterback who shares many of the characteristics of their own in Ryan Stover. Like Cross, Stover is multi-talented, throwing for 2298 yards (65%, 2-year starter) and 26 scores while running for 982 yards and 11 touchdowns. Then there’s the two backs that can get the tough yards inside or out in Kaleif Lee (5-10, 200, sr) with 992 yards (11-227py) and Stacey Gardner (5-11, 215, sr) with 454 yards. Tight end Jack Rapine (6-1, 205, sr) is the primary with 25 catches for 396 yards supported by Danny Boggs (5-8, 165, sr) with 20 for 366 and Cole Swinger (5-10, 185, sr) with 18 catches for 278 yards. Four others have at least 10 receptions making the Cardinals the most complex team (Liberty?) Parkland has faced this year. The Cardinals can and will stretch and spread a defense with a good corps of receivers and running quarterback that will present Parkland with major challenges.
3. LaSalle 8-4. LaSalle battled long and hard, going into overtime before losing to Parkland in the PIAA-AAAA quarterfinals at Northeast High (Charlie Martin Memorial Stadium-Philadelphia), 16-13. Both sides played outstanding defense but Parkland’s was more, holding running back Syaire Madden to 54 yards and picking off Chris Ferguson twice. Nick Rinella had the lone touchdown of the game for LaSalle catching a 26 yard toss from Ferguson in the first quarter to take the early lead. The Trojans countered in the second on an 8 yard run by Devante Cross. Thereon it was all field goals before Cross scored in overtime. Rinella finished with 5 receptions for 78 yards while Ferguson completed 12 of 25 passes for 172 yards. The defense played well, with at least two red-zone stops in the first half, two interceptions and multiple critical stops in the second half. Holding Parkland’s multi-faceted attack to 10 points (regulation) was a major accomplishment. It’s hard softening the blow from a game like this but you can’t deny it was a heck of a ride for the players and coach John Steinmetz in his first year. There are a lot of teams sitting out there wishing they could look back on a season like this one, relishing wins against North Penn, Pennsbury, Malvern Prep then St. Joseph’s Prep in the conference playoff to win the Philadelphia Catholic League-AAAA crown. That’s good stuff in any year. Then beating Gratz to win Districts, followed by the showdown against Parkland where a play here or call there makes it a whole new ball game is no small change.
4. St. Joseph’s Prep 7-3.
5. North Penn 11-3. Like LaSalle, the players and staff brought a lot of excitement to the North Penn faithful and others, advancing to the PIAA-quarterfinal where it all fell apart, losing to Upper Dublin 46-21. But this was a war, early. Nyfease West was tearing things up looking unstoppable against a heretofore stiff defense, allowing them to jump out to a 21-17 halftime lead. That’s pretty much what many felt would happen, the Knights easing forward then finishing things in the second half. But that’s not what happened. The talented and wildly underrated Cardinals (not here!) regrouped, adjusted (there’s a concept) and came out swinging in the second half to the tune of 29 unanswered points. 29-points! How often does that happen? West ended with 122 yards on 22 carries and 2 scores. Quarterback Reece Udinski (back next year) completed 7 of 15 for a meager 72 yards and that hurt although the ground game was there, gaining 184 yards. All and all, an 11 win season with an appearance in the district final was an accomplishment remembering the entire offensive line and tight end graduated. And they were breaking in a new quarterback in Udinski. That didn’t allow for a fast start but they eventually melded into a force. After beginning the year 1-2 losing to LaSalle and Downingtown East and beating West Catholic, they went on a 10 game winning streak, beating Pennsridge, Pennsbury, Neshaminy, Unionville then Downingtown East and Neshaminy in the rematches during the playoffs. They ended the year with their best offense since 2010 (13-2) at 35ppg and won another SOL-national title.
6. Wyoming Valley West 12-1. Wyoming Valley-1 Conference champ.
7. Neshaminy 9-4.
8. Pennsbury 9-4.
9. Downingtown East 11-1. Ches Mont-National champ.
10. Easton 9-4.

Parkland (13-1) at Upper Dublin (14-0)

Upper Dublin State Playoff Appearances: 1 (2015)
Parkland State Playoff Appearances: 11 (1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
Upper Dublin State Playoff Record: 2-0
Parkland State Playoff Record: 16-9
Upper Dublin in the Eastern Final: 0-0
Parkland in the Eastern Final: 2-2

Last Times They Were Here
Parkland has made four trips to the Eastern Final, going 2-2. In 1996, the Trojans lost to eventual state champion Downingtown, 27-14, in Parkland’s first state playoff appearance. Arlen Harris ran for 199 yards in the game and Dan Ellis threw for another 184 in a dominant offensive effort by the Whippets. They also held Parkland running back Matt Thomas (who ran for 2,100 yards that season) to 54 yards. In 1998, Parkland was obliterated by CB West, 34-7, to end their season. The Bucks scored on their first three possessions and scored 34 points while attempting just two passes. Dustin Picciotti rumbled for 126 yards and 3 touchdowns on 22 carries. CB West won the state final the next week by a 56-7 score, their second of three straight titles.

In 2002, Parkland cruised past North Penn, 33-13. In the first half, Austin Scott ran for 206 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries as the Trojans put the Knights away early. Scott finished with 279 yards on 23 carries and Parkland as a team ran for 372 yards in the game. Parkland went on to win the state title. In 2007, Parkland broke a 21-21 tie with a pair of 50+ yard touchdown runs in the fourth quarter to beat Ridley, 35-21. Parkland sealed the game with a 99 yard touchdown drive in the final five minutes, capped by a 56 yard Kevin Herrod run. Parkland held Ridley to 18 yards rushing on 27 carries in the win.

Upper Dublin won their first District 1 championship last weekend in their first District 1 finals appearance. This is the furthest an Upper Dublin has ever advanced in the state tournament, and is the first 14 win team in school history. They are also the only undefeated team left in 4A. There has not been an undefeated champion in 4A since North Allegheny in 2012. The last eastern undefeated champion was North Penn in 2003.

Parkland Last Week
The Trojans beat LaSalle 16-13 in overtime thanks to a ferocious defense, a gutsy effort by quarterback Devante Cross, and a controversial pass interference call in the final three minutes of regulation. LaSalle scored on their opening drive, but struggled to move the ball offensively for most of the game, until exploding for a 71 yard field goal drive in the final five minutes to take a 10-7 lead. Parkland, who repeatedly drove the ball inside the LaSalle 30, but couldn’t come away with points, mustered a 78 yard drive for a field goal in response, abetted by the aforementioned PI on 4th and 6 from the 26. In overtime, Parkland stuffed LaSalle on 3rd and goal from the 3, forcing the Explorers to kick a field goal. Two plays later, Devante Cross ran for his second touchdown of the day, and the Trojans escaped with a 16-13 win. Cross ran for 118 yards on 28 carries and was 13-21 for 148 yards and two picks. Nick Rinella had five catches for 76 yards and a touchdown, plus a sack and an interception to lead LaSalle. The Explorers only mustered 82 rushing yards on 30 carries.

Upper Dublin Last Week
Upper Dublin got a monster effort from quarterback Ryan Stover in a shocking 46-21 victory over perennial D1 contender North Penn. Stover threw for 246 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 60 yards. The Cardinals took an early 14-0 lead, but trailed 21-17 at halftime and it looked like the upstart had met its match. But they marched right down the field on a 64 yard drive to open the third quarter, capped by a Stacy Gardner touchdown. After forcing a three and out, Upper Dublin drove right back down and scored, converting on a pair of third downs, including a 35 yard TD on third and 9. After North Penn fumbled at their own 27, Upper Dublin scored three plays later and the rout was on as the Cardinals were up 37-21 at the end of the quarter. Stacy Gardner added his fourth touchdown of the afternoon in the early 4th quarter, and a safety on a punt accounted for the final margin. North Penn’s Nyfese West had a big day, running for 144 yards and two scores, but North Penn could not get their passing game going, which had been a potent weapon all year. Upper Dublin in particular did a great job shutting down big play receiver Ricky Johns, who was limited to two catches for 20 yards.

When Upper Dublin Has the Ball
The Cardinals are one of the most diverse and balanced offensive teams in Pennsylvania. It all starts at quarterback, where Ryan Stover is a four year starter. The 6’4 210 pound son of head coach Bret Stover has thrown for 2,291 yards on the year and rushed for another 977. Most impressive is his accuracy and decision making, he comes in completing 65% of his passes with a 26-6 TD/INT ratio. Upper Dublin does not have a “go to guy” in the passing game, but seven different Cardinals have at least ten catches on the year, led by tight end Jack Rapine with 30.

In the running game, Stover is a threat to take off, and running backs Kalif Lee and Stacey Gardner are a handful. Lee put up his second straight 1,000 yard season and Gardner averages 11.7 yards per carry. Gardner, Lee, and Stover all have double digit rushing touchdowns, led by Lee’s 19. Both Lee and Gardner are bigger backs (Lee is 5’10 200, Gardner is 5’10 215) but have some wiggle and breakaway speed. They run behind a smaller offensive line, but one that has played together for three years, as most of this team is seniors who all started together as sophomores.

Their game plan is no secret, they’ll go spread with tempo and put the ball in Stover’s hands to make good decisions and run the show. In a lot of ways, they resemble Parkland offensively, but with a smaller line and more dynamic running backs. They’re likely to try and replicate Liberty’s success running the ball against the Trojans, the only team to do so. The Hurricanes attacked them with a spread option look and a mobile quarterback (as did Whitehall), something Parkland really hasn’t had to defend since. Upper Dublin certainly will present that threat, and if they can have some success with read option, then run the passing game off it, they’ll be in good shape.

The Trojans defensive line is playing out of their minds right now, and the linebacking corps is a typical Tim Moncman group. They’ll have to be at their sharpest to contain the UD offense. UD’s speed on the perimeter and coming out of the backfield puts a lot of pressure on defenses, and they’ll try to stretch the Parkland secondary to cover the width of the field. Parkland’s defensive line last week seemed to have a definite quickness advantage against a more physically imposing group. This time around, the Upper Dublin line is just as athletic as the Parkland group, and I don’t think they’ll be able to just run right around them off of the snap.

When Parkland Has the Ball
A lot will hinge on the health of Devante Cross, who looked pretty banged up at the end of last week’s war with LaSalle. When healthy, Cross is a dynamic talent under center, and he’s one of three quarterbacks in 4A to throw for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards this season. He’s also one rushing touchdown away from becoming the player in D11 history to run and throw for 20 touchdowns in one season.

When things get tight, Parkland really leans on Cross, particularly running their QB power over the left side of their line. There was an interesting article in the Morning Call this week about Parkland’s line, and that in the offseason they made the choice to move Patrick Ferry from right tackle, where he started every game as a sophomore, to left guard so they would have Ferry and Brouse lined up next to each other. They’re super left handed when they run, particularly with Cross, but they also have 585 pounds blocking for them on that side.

Upper Dublin needs an answer for Kenny Yeboah in the passing game. LaSalle held him in check, and prevented everything downfield to Yeboah, though much of that was due to a fabulous individual effort from Nick Rinella. He still got his (5 catches for 60 yards), but they didn’t hit one go-route or fade, which is a big part of their offense. If Upper Dublin is making Yeboah run hitches or go over the middle (assuming Parkland’s offense gives him the option on routes, it looks like it, but I don’t know) then they’re in good shape.

Defensively, Upper Dublin runs exceptionally well. Their led by a fantastic set of linebackers, Henry Winbrake, Max Winbrake, Rapine, and Gardner. Rapine may be the best athlete on the field for either team, he’s heading to Johns Hopkins to play lacrosse. They don’t have a major individual pass rush threat, but they have thirteen different players who have tallied a sack this year, and get their with a variety of blitz packages and bringing different looks. LaSalle had some success last week bringing pressure from the secondary, and Upper Dublin may try to duplicate that.

Miscellaneous
Upper Dublin has only forced 14 turnovers on the year (7 picks, 7 fumbles), but they really take care of the football, coughing it up just nine times on the season.

Upper Dublin has blocked five kicks this year, led by Rapine who has blocked four. Parkland is perfectly adequate on special teams, but doesn’t have a star at kicker or punter. Long snapper Nolan Ridgway is as good as they come though, so if Upper Dublin is going to get to a kick, they’ll have to scheme it and get there, I don’t see Parkland breaking down.

The Pick
Parkland 42-35

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What is the seating situation like there? Please tell me there is more seating than PW, or does District One continue to put great events in crappy venues?

It's Thursday. Gonna be rooting for TEP, WC and UD this weekend. Being an old schooler, it's like being a Big Five fan....once your school is out you get behind the other ones (even Nova). UD is compelling. Even the people at UD will tell you this is their shot. Maybe in 5A it will be different, but they know this gang is special. You can talk about recruiting as much as you want, but TEP has been at the door and hasn't been able to bust through, hope they do. And WC just keeps chugging on. They have been winning big. I think lost is that had a 1 pt. squeaker to win their PCL title. LC played them closest so far.

Hope I can tune in PCN next week and watch all 3.

I hate to detract from playoff football, but a story in our paper too ludicrous not to comment on and get some takes on here, as I think this group generally (generally) knows what they're talking about. Here's the article: http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2015/12/easton_area_high_school_footba_1.html

Essentially, at the request of the superintendent, the school board president announced they're forming a Subconmittee to evaluate Steve Shiffert's performance as football coach in response to a growing movement from fans that support firing Shiffert who have created a FaceBook group and Change.org petition that has gained some traction, apparently. Former Easton quarterback Marlon Worthy was also given the floor at the last board meeting to express the group's frustrations.

My question is this. Say they do meet and decide they want to fire Shiffert, who just finished his 23rd season. If you're Tim Moncman or Matt Evancho or any desirable head coaching candidate, is there a chance in hell you take the Easton job, knowing that a group of fans on the Internet can get you fired for not winning enough when you average 10 wins a year since 2003? That seems like a headache any coach worth their salt doesn't want or need.

I want a state title as much as the next guy, but this is embarrassing, particularly for the school board, who by granting them the forum throws your coach and AD under the bus.

"It pains me to see where our program has gone." Really? And if In the '88 D11 final Marlon Worthy didn't throw an option pitch right into a linebacker's arms for a TD and miss a 21 yard field goal in overtime, Easton qualifies for the first state playoff rather than wasting one of the better teams in school history.

Or has this site gone back to the eastern bias?

I'm thinking if the results in this year's playoffs had occurred a year earlier we wouldn't have this ridiculous plan to have six classes next year and beyond.

From all I heard and read last year the push to increase the number of classifications was clearly related to the Prep and Wood again winning state championships. The PIAA decided rather than to create separate classes for "non-publics" (which I think would have been a bad move) to go from four to six classes with the idea that this would be fairer to all--and probably result in more public schools winning state championships.

But UD's victory of North Penn (a much larger school, isn't it?) is another indication that the size of the school (in broad terms) makes less of a difference than people think. Of course there should be different classifications based on school size but the difference between very large and quite large or between small and a bit smaller doesn't merit the kind of fine dicing that having six classes will require especially since in the present situation schools (like WC and TEP) can "play up."

And Parkland's win over LaSalle just confirms what we knew last year--that the advantage "non-public" schools have in being able to recruit isn't one that makes it so very hard for a public school to beat them, that the advantage may not be as great as some think it is and that just maybe some public schools have advantages of their own.

Anyway, I can't imagine that six classifications will result in more interesting games next year.

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Good game through two quarters. LaSalle had the ball the entire first quarter, Parkland had the ball the entire second. Trojans just missed a golden opportunity, returned an interception with 46 seconds left all the way to the LaSalle 23, but came away with no points as Cross chose to scramble rather than throw it away and couldn't get out of bounds in the final 10 seconds.

Cross has thrown two interceptions, one on the first play they ran and one at the goal line after a 90 yard drive. Too man missed opportunities so far to beat a good team.

LaSalle has moved it at will through the air in small chunks against Parkland. Only getting behind the chains when they throw it down field. They also tackle exceptionally well, no big plays after the catch or in the open field for Parkland.

Had to be an incredible game!

Week 14 Stats
Played - 4
Eliminated - 2
Survived - 2


Picks
North Penn - 2
Parkland - 1
Upper Dublin - 1


Eliminated
Joe_Kane
newman107


Survivors/Teams Used
16th&Georgetown - LaSalle, Neshaminy, North Penn, Parkland
Relayer - LaSalle, Wyoming Valley West, North Penn, Upper Dublin

And then there were two; it all comes down to the AAAA Eastern Final. I don't even need to ask for picks; seeing as how they are locked in, it will be:

16th&Georgetown - Upper Dublin
Relayer - Parkland

Good luck to the remaining survivors.

Seems if we're not talking about Prep or Lasalle, football doesn't exist. NP on a roll, coach DB pushing all the right buttons and peaking at the right time. Offensively, they can finally run and pass this year, excellent balance, OL playing significantly better than anyone thought. West healthy now but unfortunately FB(28) is still dinged up, however plethora of backs (Ostopowicz, Stewart) takes a little sting out of that issue. After going to Johns early and often at the start of the year the ball has been spread around a little more with Hubler and Henley stepping up to make plays. Def has improved as the year has progressed, only giving up 28 points in 3 playoff games, although turnovers cost DTE some points. Quality of UD competition a question mark ,however holding Pennsbury to 14 points and 52 yards of rushing is a feat. Also shut down Bruce from Upper Darby. Stover and UD passing game give UD balance very similar to NP. Should be a very close hotly contested game where TO's play significant part, Special teams or trick play turns the tide.

2 WPIAL Teams out and I'll go out on a limb and say the other 2 will lose next week. I have said it before, I went to a handful of WPIAL games this year including Clairton-Jeannette, Quips-Mt Pleasant and think there is awesome talent, but overall team play just wasn't impressive. The 2 teams that did advance struggled against much lesser talented teams. I think Hickory has a expereince team and maybe their best team ever and could beat Aliquippa and PCC just don't impress me at all. Talented, but not much offense.

Just because La Salle deserves their own thread, always!

Sources have said this morning that the female shooter had pledged her support to ISIL. Now, the question is whether President Incapable will still try to convince his incompetent followers of the religion of liberalism that this was not an act of terror. I don't think that Incapable is even that incapable. But you never know.

two teams trying to kill each other. The two Safeties from Mich St Cox and Nicholson PA kids Cox Jeannette and Nicholson Gateway. Playing great oh and the coach from Iowa a PA guy too Upper St Clair oh and Paul Lang the TE from Mich State from Mt Lebonan

I'm thinking if the results in this year's playoffs had occurred a year earlier we wouldn't have this ridiculous plan to have six classes next year and beyond.

From all I heard and read last year the push to increase the number of classifications was clearly related to the Prep and Wood again winning state championships. The PIAA decided rather than to create separate classes for "non-publics" (which I think would have been a bad move) to go from four to six classes with the idea that this would be fairer to all--and probably result in more public schools winning state championships.

But UD's victory of North Penn (a much larger school, isn't it?) is another indication that the size of the school (in broad terms) makes less of a difference than people think. Of course there should be different classifications based on school size but the difference between very large and quite large or between small and a bit smaller doesn't merit the kind of fine dicing that having six classes will require especially since in the present situation schools (like WC and TEP) can "play up."

And Parkland's win over LaSalle just confirms what we knew last year--that the advantage "non-public" schools have in being able to recruit isn't one that makes it so very hard for a public school to beat them, that the advantage may not be as great as some think it is and that just maybe some public schools have advantages of their own.

Anyway, I can't imagine that six classifications will result in more interesting games next year.

Glad we won't have to hear Kevin Cooney crying about the PCL and "the elephant in the room" on the PCN Championship preview this year. Love the way Zambelli shut him down when he brought up the subject last year.

Our favorite writer at the Inquirer, Ricky O, has made the focus of his past two weekend articles about transfers, by calling them out. Not sure his reason for the slant but it did bring up an interesting point. Two weeks ago he pointed out the best Upper Dublin lineman is a LaSalle senior transfer, he did not mention the kicker is also a senior transfer. This week it was the LaSalle Junior transfer from Chestnut Hill. Next weekend he could easily be talking about North Penn's QB. So where is Ricky going with this?

The Bozo running Easternpafootball put out a survey asking if Public and Private schools should be split. He couldn't even get the questions right as I believe the argument is about open boundary schools and not Private, or is ITEP OK? But he hates anything non his version of "Public". But what about the transfer issue, is that a bigger problem? Did not see his survey on that topic.

Here is my question. Should there be a PIAA transfer rule that says you can't play for a year or for some set number of games at your new school if you transfer after 9th grade for any reason? I say yes, sit out a year.

Panthers move on to the first eastern final in school history. Got another 200 yards rushing from Evan Culver, who is up over 2,800 yards on the year. They were up 14-0 after their first drive and Selinsgrove's first play from scrimmage, a pick 6 by Culver. They ran for 324 yards on the night, including a 90 yard Culver touchdown.

As I've said, they're a year too early, because I think they'd be a real contender in next seasons 4A class. Instead, they're likely Imhotep's cannon fodder next weekend.

Berlin 35-14

http://mobile.philly.com/beta?wss=/philly/blogs/rally&id=360468181

Rick O'Brien's article:
Catholic League athletic directors passed a proposal for football realigment by a 10-3 vote in a meeting Thursday morning at Archbishop Carroll.

The move came after the PIAA voted in October to expand football
and other sports to six classifications.
The Catholic League will split into two seven-team divisions, based on classification, beginning next year.

There will be regular-season champions in each division, with no crossover game to decide an overall titlist. Teams will move on to playoffs in their respective classifications.
Here is the breakdown, with the school's new classification in parentheses:
RED DIVISION
La Salle (6A)
Roman Catholic (6A)
St. Joseph's Prep (6A)
Father Judge (6A)
Archbishop Ryan (5A)
Archbishop Carroll (5A)
Archbishop Wood (5A)
BLUE DIVISION
Bonner-Prendergast (4A)
Cardinal O'Hara (4A)
Lansdale Catholic (3A)
Conwell-Egan (3A)
Bishop McDevitt (2A)
West Catholic (2A)
Neumann-Goretti (2A)