Team #5 North Schuylkill (11) 0-0

The defending District 11 AA champion Spartans had quite the season in 2009 – running off 13 consecutive wins and winning their first district crown since 1996.  NS returns seven starters on both offense and defense from last year’s team, including senior RBs Scott Houser (175 rush, 950 yards, 12 TD), Ed Pavalko (152, 837, 17) and Kody Flail (52, 412, 6; 3 INT on defense).  North Schuylkill averaged over 197 rushing yards per game last season.  The Spartans must contend with losing QB Tom Ferrari (981 pass yards, 12 TD) and two-way threats Steve Ennis (12 rec., 195 yds., 3 TD; 3 INT); Zach Hogan (8, 175, 2; 7 INT); Derek Hughes (9, 222, 1; 3 INT); and Zach Parnell (12, 295, 3; 3 INT).