The Inquirer TOP 25

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Last week's rankings in parentheses.

Rk. Team Rec.

1. St. Joe's Prep (1) 10-3

The Hawks totaled 352 rushing yards in a 37-7 romp over Pennsbury. Next: Saturday vs. Pine-Richland.

2. Arch. Wood (2) 13-1

The Vikings posted seven first-half TDs in a 63-20 drubbing of Somerset. Next: Friday vs. Central Valley.

3. Imhotep (5) 11-2

The Panthers won 38 of 44 games over the last three years. Next: Season complete.

4. Pennsbury (3) 13-2

Galen Snyder's Falcons captured their first District 1 AAAA title since 2006. Next: Season complete.

5. Coatesville (4) 13-1

QB Jordan Young will return for the Ches-Mont National Division champs. Next: Season complete.

6. La Salle (6) 8-3

Junior Anthony Piscopo is expected to return to the defensive line. Next: Season complete.

7. Haverford Sch. (7) 9-1

Jack Soslow booted 12 field goals for the Inter-Ac League titlists. Next: Season complete.

8. Down. East (8) 9-4

Senior QB Andrew Hudson threw for 2,153 yards and 17 TDs. Next: Season complete.

9. U. Dublin (9) 11-2

Junior Henry Winebrake was a stalwart linebacker for the Cardinals. Next: Season complete.

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

The Golden Knights claimed the Ches-Mont American Division crown. Next: Season complete.

11. Great Valley (11) 12-2

12. W.C. 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 (21) 7-4

22. Perk. Valley (22) 9-2

23. Pennridge (23) 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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