The Inquirer TOP 25

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Last week's rankings in parentheses.

Rk. Team Rec.

1. St. Joe's Prep (1) 9-3

Jack Clements fired four TD passes in a 34-30 triumph over Parkland. Next: Saturday vs. No. 3 Pennsbury.

2. Arch. Wood (2) 12-1

The Vikings advanced to the Class AAA state semis for the seventh time. Next: Friday or Saturday vs. Somerset Area.

3. Pennsbury (7) 13-1

The Falcons captured their first District 1 Class AAAA title since 2006. Next: Saturday vs. No. 1 St. Joe's Prep.

4. Coatesville (3) 13-1

The Red Raiders fell just short of winning a second district title in three years. Next: Season complete.

5. Imhotep (4) 11-2

Albie Crosby's Panthers closed with a 52-0 blanking of Martin Luther King. Next: Season complete.

6. La Salle (5) 8-3

Explorers coach Drew Gordon has compiled a 91-26 record in nine years. Next: Season complete.

7. Haverford Sch. (6) 9-1

Kevin Carter threw for more than 1,500 yards and 16 touchdowns. Next: Season complete.

8. Down. East (9) 9-4

Junior tight end Cary Angeline posted 1,015 receiving yards and 10 scores. Next: Season complete.

9. U. Dublin (10) 11-2

Ever-improving junior QB Ryan Stover will return for the Cardinals. Next: Season complete.

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

Fleet halfback Terry Loper rushed for 2,227 yards and 27 scores. Next: Season complete.

11. Great Valley (8) 12-2

12. WC Hendrson (12) 8-4

13. Springfield-D (13) 12-1

14. Ben Franklin (14) 11-1

15. B. Shanahan (15) 8-4

16. Garnet Valley (16) 9-3

17. Quakertown (17) 11-2

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

19. North Penn (19) 7-4

20. Down. West (20) 6-5

21. Malvern Prep (22) 7-4

22. Perk. Valley (23) 9-2

23. Pennridge (21) 7-5

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

25. N.-Goretti (25) 9-5

Under consideration (listed alphabetically): Archbishop Ryan (6-6), Bonner-Prendie (8-2), Pottsgrove (8-4), Prep Charter (10-1-1), Roman Catholic (5-6), West Catholic (7-4).
- Rick O'Brien
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