Top Teams: The Inquirer TOP 25

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Last week's rankings in parentheses.

Rk. Team Rec.

1. Holy Spirit (1) 7-0

The Spartans hope to get senior quarterback T.J. Anderson, who has been nursing a leg injury, back for this weekend. Next: Home vs. Oakcrest (1-6) Friday at 7.

2. St. Joseph (2) 6-1

The Wildcats responded to adversity, outscoring St. Augustine by 20-0 in the second half of a pitched battle Friday night. Next: Home vs. Mainland (2-5) Saturday at noon.

3. Cherokee (3) 6-1

Senior two-way back Matt Stickney has been leading the way for the Chiefs. Next: At Cherry Hill East (0-7) Saturday at 11.

4. Eastern (4) 7-1

Senior back Kingsley Ayeni scored three touchdowns as the Vikings topped 40 points for the fourth time in a 52-14 win over Winslow Township. Next: Home vs. Lenape (3-4) Friday at 6.

5. Timber Creek (5) 6-1

The Chargers can nail down the No. 1 seed in the S.J. Group 4 tournament with another victory. Next: At Seneca (1-6) Friday at 7.

6. West Deptford (6) 7-0

The Eagles have won 28 in a row and are averaging 49.8 points this season. Next: Home vs. Haddon Township (2-5) Friday at 7.

7. Williamstown (7) 5-2

The Braves are hoping to secure a home game in the first round of the S.J. 5 tournament. Next: Home vs. No. 12 Kingsway (5-2) Friday ay 7.

8. Millville (8) 5-2

The Thunderbolts also have their sights set on a home playoff game in S.J. 5. Next: At No. 10 Hammonton (6-1) Friday at 7.

9. Camden (9) 7-0

The Panthers, who have won 11 in a row, haven't lost in 374 days, since Oct. 26, 2012. Next: At Bishop Eustace (4-3) Friday at 7.

10. Hammonton (11) 6-1

Two-way senior end Dylan Mento has been leading the way for the Blue Devils. Next: Home vs. No. 8 Millville (5-2) Friday at 7.

11. St. Augustine (12) 6-1

12. Kingsway (10) 5-2

13. Delsea (13) 6-2

14. Paul VI (15) 5-2

15. Shawnee (17) 4-3

16. Sterling (18) 6-1

17. Woodstown (19) 7-0

18. Haddonfield (20) 5-2

19. Cinnaminson (22) 6-1

20. Wash. Twp. (NR) 5-2

21. Bridgeton (NR) 6-2

22. Burl. Twp. (16) 5-2

23. N. Burlington (21) 5-2

24. Penns Grove (24) 6-1

25. Paulsboro (25) 7-0

Under consideration (listed alphabetically): Cedar Creek (6-1), Delsea (6-1), Pennsville (6-1).

- Phil Anastasia
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