Top Teams: The Inquirer TOP 25

Last week's rankings in parentheses.

Rk. Team Rec.

1. St. Joseph (1) 10-0

The Wildcats are seeking their sixth straight state title and 24th overall. Next: Vs. St. Anthony (8-3) in Non-Public 1 title game Saturday at 4 at Kean.

2. Timber Creek (3) 11-0

The Chargers are trying to match the 12-0 mark set by the 2011 team. Next: Vs. Shawnee (10-1) in South Jersey Group 4 title game Sunday at 3:30 at Rowan.

3. Haddonfield (4) 11-0

The Bulldogs are aiming to become the first team in program history to win 12 games. Next: Vs. West Deptford (9-2) in South Jersey Group 2 title game Sunday at noon at Rowan.

4. Lenape (8) 9-1

The Indians set a school record for victories. Next: Season over.

5. Shawnee (2) 10-1

The Renegades are seeking their sixth sectional title and fourth since 2007. Next: Vs. Timber Creek (11-0) in the South Jersey Group 4 title game Sunday at 3:30 at Rowan.

6. St. Augustine (6) 8-2

The Hermits have won eight games in each of the last three seasons. Next: Season over.

7. Cherokee (7) 8-3

The Chiefs' three losses were to teams with a combined record of 30-2. Next: Vs. Rancocas Valley (9-2) in South Jersey Group 5 title game Saturday at 7 at Rowan.

8. Camden (9) 9-1

Junior Brad Hawkins scored 17 touchdowns this season. Next: Season over.

9. Rancocas Valley (9) 9-2

The Red Devils are in the sectional final for the first time since 1987. Next: Vs. Cherokee (8-3) in the South Jersey Group 5 title game Saturday at 7 at Rowan.

10. West Deptford (5) 9-2

Since 2009, the Eagles are 5-5 against Haddonfield, 4-2 against Paulsboro and 52-0 in every other game. Next: Vs. Haddonfield (11-0) in South Jersey Group 2 title game Sunday at noon at Rowan.

11. Williamstown (11) 8-3

12. Camden Catholic (17) 8-2

13. Kingsway (12) 7-4

14. Delsea (14) 7-4

15. Holy Cross (13) 10-1

16. Glassboro (16) 8-2

17. Paulsboro (NR) 9-2

18. Buena (18) 10-1

19. Bridgeton (19) 8-3

20. Cedar Creek (22) 7-3

21. Hammonton (21) 7-4

22. Paul VI (20) 6-4

23. Cinnaminson (23) 9-2

24. Atlantic City (NR) 6-4

25. Salem (NR) 8-3

Under consideration (listed alphabetically): Bordentown (7-3), Collingswood (7-4), Palmyra (9-2.

- Phil Anastasia
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