High school football predictions
How our experts see the high school football season unfolding.
AARON CARTER
Catholic AAAA - St. Joseph's Prep
Public AAAA - Simon Gratz
Dictrict 12 AAAA - St. Joseph's Prep
Comment: The Hawks have earned the right to be favorites until somebody beats them.
Catholic AAA - Archbishop Wood
Public AAA - Imhotep
District 12 AAA - Imhotep
Comment: Imhotep came up just short the last two seasons and I think that's motivation for getting over the hump this year.
Catholic AA - Neumann-Goretti
Public AA - Prep Charter
District 12 AA - Neumann-Goretti
Comment: Wouldn't be shocked to see West Catholic here, but the Saints are on a roll after last season.
Inter-Ac - Haverford School
Comment: I expect Malvern to make this a close race, but must go with the Fords until proven otherwise.
ED PALMER
Catholic AAAA - St. Joe's Prep
Public AAAA - Simon Gratz
District 12 AAAA - St. Joe's Prep
Comment: The Hawks' quest for a third straight 4A PIAA State Title gathers momentum here.
Catholic AAA- Archbishop Wood
Public AAA – Imhotep
District 12 AAA - Imhotep
Comment: The loaded Panthers foil Wood's plans for an 8th straight district title.
Catholic AA- West Catholic
Public AA – Prep Charter
District 12 AA- West Catholic
Comment: A one-year hiatus is enough for the Burrs, as they once again reign supreme at the 2A level.
Inter- Ac Champ: - Malvern Prep
Comment: A balanced Friars' club edges out defending champs Haverford School for league honors.
AMAURO AUSTIN
Catholic AAAA - SJ Prep
Public AAAA - Simon Gratz
District 12 AAAA - SJ Prep
Comment: Dawgs are massive, but Hawks have too much skill, execution and experience.
Catholic AAA - Archbishop Wood
Public AAA - Imhotep
District 12 - Imhotep
Comment: While Vikings "rebuild," Panthers shine bright.
Catholic AA - West Catholic
Public AA - Prep Charter
District 12 AA - West Catholic
Comment: Albeit slightly, West will be best.
Inter-Ac - Haverford School
Comment: Carter to lead Fords in repeat.
MARK CARFAGNO
Catholic AAAA - LaSalle
Public AAAA- Simon Gratz
District 12 AAAA - Simon Gratz
Comment: Backs and big O-line give the Dogs a big bite.
Catholic AAA- Archbishop Wood
Public AAA – Imhotep
District 12 AAA- Imhotep
Comment: 'Tep a 3A team with 5-star talent.
Catholic AA- West Catholic
Public AA – Prep Charter
District 12 AA- West Catholic
Comment: Skilled position players, along with 2-way Rutgers-bound stud lineman Tymir Oliver, just too much for the Huskies to handle.
Inter-AC Champ: - Haverford School
Comment: Fords over the the Friars of Malvern for the crown.