Here’s a fast summary of scores, etc on 6A teams plus a few in lower classes thrown in; Wood, Springfeild, etc. Light stuff for fun and a few facts.
PCL:
St. Joseph’s 1-0; Wow! Few expected a 49-17 rout of Oaks Christian last week, setting up this week’s game with Don Bosco Prep coming in off a rare shutout by American Heritage last week, 21-0. DBP won last year 55-21.
LaSalle 1-1; Nice rebound beating Pennsbury 28-0 after the 33-24 loss at North Penn. Malvern Prep from the Inter-Ac is next, a team they beat last year 21-14. The Friars lost to St. Augustine Prep-NJ (#7) last week 47-30 and will come in looking for pay-back and avoiding a 0-2 start.
Archbishop Ryan, 5A, 2-0; Great start averaging 40ppg destroying Quakertown then Bonner with Lansdale Cath this week setting up good stuff vs Judge who will also be 3-0 if get past Sallies. Then LaSalle Sept 24th .
Archbishop Wood, 5A, 0-1; Lost to Bergen Catholic 34-16 last week after the 21-21 “called game” vs Wayne-OH the previous week. Idle this week then St. Joe’s.
Father Judge 2-0; looking to go 3-0 at Salesianum after beating CR North and Germantown Academy by a combined score of 75-14. Catch Sallies in their opener after scrimmaging AI DuPont and Sussex Central.
Roman Catholic 1-1; Tough 28-20 loss to Neshaminy in opener followed by the big win in the War at the Shore beating West Catholic 28-7. Another tough one this week at Kottmeyer playing Downingtown East (1-1). East won last year 35-21.
SOL-Nat
Neshaminy 2-0; Great start beating Roman 28-20 and Pennridge 31-24. And if they can get past winless Downingtown West who is struggling on the D side allowing 76 total points (!) in losses to Perkiomen Valley 42-41 and Wayne Valley-NJ 34-31, they’ll run the table.
SOL-American
Upper Dublin, 5A, 2-0; Same with the surprising defending district champion Cardinals who are blowing out people following wholesale graduations, beating Methacton 41-0 and Truman by the same score. Check the schedule to see if you can find a loss!
SOL-Continental
North Penn 2-0; You knew once they beat LaSalle 33-24 they were good, then beating Downingtown East last week 23-7 sealed that deal. Pennsbury is next and looking shabby after a 1-1 start but it’s Pennsbury-North Penn where anything goes.
CB South 2-0; The schedule says Titans can get a head of steam going before North Penn the 30th especially with winless CR South next being outscored 68-7 vs Judge and CB West. South’s D shut down Abington 13-6 on the road and CR North in their home opener 35-6.
CB East 2-0; Teams are really scoring a lot of points early this season with the Pats outscoring Cheltenham and Hatboro 66-13. Nothing like winning your first two unless it’s your first three. Methacton will be win #3 before the great clash with CB South.
CB West 2-0; The Bucks are kicking-A and taking names too, beating Hatboro 17-6 and CR South 28-7. Winless Quakertown is next but it’s West’s first road game and Panthers battled hard last week at Souderton; no give-up. Early and all but collectively the Central Bucks schools are 6-0 by a combined score of 159 to 38, a 27-6 avg score.
Souderton 2-0; Here’s another undefeated Continental defeating Plymouth Whitemarsh 38-23 and Quakertown 26-20. I don’t think anyone on the team has been to Hatboro where they play this week in Hatter’s home opener. Should be tough given Souderton’s struggles with Q-town.
Pennridge 1-1; Rams won’t have any trouble scoring points this year with their typical line, decent backs and an exciting quarterback. But after seeing what Neshaminy did to them in Perkasie you’ve got to think they’re in big trouble Friday night in Collegeville looking down Perkiomen Valley’s offensive juggernaut. This one could top 100.
Pioneer Liberty
Perkiomen Valley 2-0; First year coach Rob Heist has it going with an experienced team that is veteran in skill and the lines making them one tough nut to crack. QB Stephen Sturm (68%, 31136yds, 31/7 Td-Pick last year) at 6-2 200 is the real deal as are receivers Justin Jaworski with 1224 yds and Sean Owens with 417. Ricky Williams had 628 rushing last year and the lines are legit; Chris Jiminez 6-5, 265, Vaughn Stolzer, 6-2, 250, Jahir Holmes 6-1, 240, Sam Bonavita, 6-1, 230, Kevin Mo, 6-1, 310, Noah Shine 6-1, 225. Beat Downingtown West in the opener there 42-41 and Frankford 46-24. Pennridge is next in what should be one of the top games in Eastern PA with Sturm and Rams QB Jagger Hartshorn lighting up the night sky.
Spring Ford 2-0; The Rams are already in high gear, beating Unionville 33-3 then whipping Chester last week 55-22. Like Perk Val, they return a strong core, especially at skill and the lines where 4 of 6 return. With their principal receivers (893 yds) and running backs (1425yds) returning, they’re set. The new QB, TJ Pergine (5-11, 185, jr), always a strength in Coach Brubaker’s system, completed 11 of 15 for 158 yds and 3 Tds plus ran for two scores against Chester. Wilson (West Lawn) is next. Bulldogs are 1-0 after beating arch rival Governor Mifflin 38-7 last week with Central Dauphin loomng after Spring Ford. Sandwich game? Coach was on the Wilson staff for years as O/C. Should be a good one but Wilson is one mean Bulldog at Gurski.
Central
Ridley 2-0; Sailed past Truman in the opener 41-6 then fought off defending conference champ Haverford who brought it before losing 7-0 and falling to 0-2. The Raiders are on the road again this week at nemesis Garnet Valley for another battle between historic Central League kingpins.
Garnet Valley 2-0; G-Val is still G-Val, wearing you down with depth and the usual compliment of good players. After winning the slugfest at West Chester against Rustin in the opener 24-16, they got it together the following week to crush Upper Darby 66-22. Nice start, going 2-0 on the road. Next up is Ridley in Jags home opener before a packed house of rowdy fans and pumped up Jaguars. Tough spot for Ridley.
Springfield, 5A, 2-0; Great start for Springfield getting out the gate fast with road wins at Glen Mills beating the Battling Bulls 24-16 and Conestoga where they destroyed the Pioneers 66-22. Winless Upper Darby is next playing Cougars in their home opener.
Ches Mont National
Downingtown East 1-1;
Beat Delaware Valley in opener 23-6 then lost at North Penn 23-7 in a game that was 7-7 early in the 3rd. Dangerous Roman Catholic is next and if they can win this one, they can string a few together before playing Shanahan.
Downingtown West 0-2; Lost in their opener to Perkiomen Valley 42-41 and again the following week to Wayne Valley-NJ 34-31, also at home. Great comeback vs Perk Val with some tough scheduling with Wayne Val who returned a lot of skill people off a 9-2 season. Neshaminy is next in their third straight home game.
Coatesville 1-1; Coatesville pounded Simon Gratz 51-14 to begin the season then lost to D3 power Cumberland Valley 41-21. Thought C-ville might bring more to the table with CV rebuilding and on the road and in their season opener.
Bishop Shanahan, 5A, 2-0, With a lot of bodies returning they’re starting strong, routing GW 56-13 then Glen Mills 29-6 last week. The fun continues this week at home against Pottstown who at 0-2 allowing 63 points won't slow em down.
PCL:
St. Joseph’s 1-0; Wow! Few expected a 49-17 rout of Oaks Christian last week, setting up this week’s game with Don Bosco Prep coming in off a rare shutout by American Heritage last week, 21-0. DBP won last year 55-21.
LaSalle 1-1; Nice rebound beating Pennsbury 28-0 after the 33-24 loss at North Penn. Malvern Prep from the Inter-Ac is next, a team they beat last year 21-14. The Friars lost to St. Augustine Prep-NJ (#7) last week 47-30 and will come in looking for pay-back and avoiding a 0-2 start.
Archbishop Ryan, 5A, 2-0; Great start averaging 40ppg destroying Quakertown then Bonner with Lansdale Cath this week setting up good stuff vs Judge who will also be 3-0 if get past Sallies. Then LaSalle Sept 24th .
Archbishop Wood, 5A, 0-1; Lost to Bergen Catholic 34-16 last week after the 21-21 “called game” vs Wayne-OH the previous week. Idle this week then St. Joe’s.
Father Judge 2-0; looking to go 3-0 at Salesianum after beating CR North and Germantown Academy by a combined score of 75-14. Catch Sallies in their opener after scrimmaging AI DuPont and Sussex Central.
Roman Catholic 1-1; Tough 28-20 loss to Neshaminy in opener followed by the big win in the War at the Shore beating West Catholic 28-7. Another tough one this week at Kottmeyer playing Downingtown East (1-1). East won last year 35-21.
SOL-Nat
Neshaminy 2-0; Great start beating Roman 28-20 and Pennridge 31-24. And if they can get past winless Downingtown West who is struggling on the D side allowing 76 total points (!) in losses to Perkiomen Valley 42-41 and Wayne Valley-NJ 34-31, they’ll run the table.
SOL-American
Upper Dublin, 5A, 2-0; Same with the surprising defending district champion Cardinals who are blowing out people following wholesale graduations, beating Methacton 41-0 and Truman by the same score. Check the schedule to see if you can find a loss!
SOL-Continental
North Penn 2-0; You knew once they beat LaSalle 33-24 they were good, then beating Downingtown East last week 23-7 sealed that deal. Pennsbury is next and looking shabby after a 1-1 start but it’s Pennsbury-North Penn where anything goes.
CB South 2-0; The schedule says Titans can get a head of steam going before North Penn the 30th especially with winless CR South next being outscored 68-7 vs Judge and CB West. South’s D shut down Abington 13-6 on the road and CR North in their home opener 35-6.
CB East 2-0; Teams are really scoring a lot of points early this season with the Pats outscoring Cheltenham and Hatboro 66-13. Nothing like winning your first two unless it’s your first three. Methacton will be win #3 before the great clash with CB South.
CB West 2-0; The Bucks are kicking-A and taking names too, beating Hatboro 17-6 and CR South 28-7. Winless Quakertown is next but it’s West’s first road game and Panthers battled hard last week at Souderton; no give-up. Early and all but collectively the Central Bucks schools are 6-0 by a combined score of 159 to 38, a 27-6 avg score.
Souderton 2-0; Here’s another undefeated Continental defeating Plymouth Whitemarsh 38-23 and Quakertown 26-20. I don’t think anyone on the team has been to Hatboro where they play this week in Hatter’s home opener. Should be tough given Souderton’s struggles with Q-town.
Pennridge 1-1; Rams won’t have any trouble scoring points this year with their typical line, decent backs and an exciting quarterback. But after seeing what Neshaminy did to them in Perkasie you’ve got to think they’re in big trouble Friday night in Collegeville looking down Perkiomen Valley’s offensive juggernaut. This one could top 100.
Pioneer Liberty
Perkiomen Valley 2-0; First year coach Rob Heist has it going with an experienced team that is veteran in skill and the lines making them one tough nut to crack. QB Stephen Sturm (68%, 31136yds, 31/7 Td-Pick last year) at 6-2 200 is the real deal as are receivers Justin Jaworski with 1224 yds and Sean Owens with 417. Ricky Williams had 628 rushing last year and the lines are legit; Chris Jiminez 6-5, 265, Vaughn Stolzer, 6-2, 250, Jahir Holmes 6-1, 240, Sam Bonavita, 6-1, 230, Kevin Mo, 6-1, 310, Noah Shine 6-1, 225. Beat Downingtown West in the opener there 42-41 and Frankford 46-24. Pennridge is next in what should be one of the top games in Eastern PA with Sturm and Rams QB Jagger Hartshorn lighting up the night sky.
Spring Ford 2-0; The Rams are already in high gear, beating Unionville 33-3 then whipping Chester last week 55-22. Like Perk Val, they return a strong core, especially at skill and the lines where 4 of 6 return. With their principal receivers (893 yds) and running backs (1425yds) returning, they’re set. The new QB, TJ Pergine (5-11, 185, jr), always a strength in Coach Brubaker’s system, completed 11 of 15 for 158 yds and 3 Tds plus ran for two scores against Chester. Wilson (West Lawn) is next. Bulldogs are 1-0 after beating arch rival Governor Mifflin 38-7 last week with Central Dauphin loomng after Spring Ford. Sandwich game? Coach was on the Wilson staff for years as O/C. Should be a good one but Wilson is one mean Bulldog at Gurski.
Central
Ridley 2-0; Sailed past Truman in the opener 41-6 then fought off defending conference champ Haverford who brought it before losing 7-0 and falling to 0-2. The Raiders are on the road again this week at nemesis Garnet Valley for another battle between historic Central League kingpins.
Garnet Valley 2-0; G-Val is still G-Val, wearing you down with depth and the usual compliment of good players. After winning the slugfest at West Chester against Rustin in the opener 24-16, they got it together the following week to crush Upper Darby 66-22. Nice start, going 2-0 on the road. Next up is Ridley in Jags home opener before a packed house of rowdy fans and pumped up Jaguars. Tough spot for Ridley.
Springfield, 5A, 2-0; Great start for Springfield getting out the gate fast with road wins at Glen Mills beating the Battling Bulls 24-16 and Conestoga where they destroyed the Pioneers 66-22. Winless Upper Darby is next playing Cougars in their home opener.
Ches Mont National
Downingtown East 1-1;
Beat Delaware Valley in opener 23-6 then lost at North Penn 23-7 in a game that was 7-7 early in the 3rd. Dangerous Roman Catholic is next and if they can win this one, they can string a few together before playing Shanahan.
Downingtown West 0-2; Lost in their opener to Perkiomen Valley 42-41 and again the following week to Wayne Valley-NJ 34-31, also at home. Great comeback vs Perk Val with some tough scheduling with Wayne Val who returned a lot of skill people off a 9-2 season. Neshaminy is next in their third straight home game.
Coatesville 1-1; Coatesville pounded Simon Gratz 51-14 to begin the season then lost to D3 power Cumberland Valley 41-21. Thought C-ville might bring more to the table with CV rebuilding and on the road and in their season opener.
Bishop Shanahan, 5A, 2-0, With a lot of bodies returning they’re starting strong, routing GW 56-13 then Glen Mills 29-6 last week. The fun continues this week at home against Pottstown who at 0-2 allowing 63 points won't slow em down.
Last edited:
