Joseph Santoliquito’s Southeastern PA Top 10/Week of Oct. 17, 2024

1. La Salle (8-0) The Explorers keep rolling, this time by Bonner-Prendie, 35-13.
2. St. Joseph’s Prep (4-2) The Hawks face the formidable Semaj Beals and Roman Catholic this Saturday night at Franklin Field.
3. Imhotep Charter (7-1) The Panthers have outscored their last three opponents 158-13.
4. Central Bucks South (7-0) The defending 2023 PIAA District 1 Class 6A champion Titans are the only undefeated Class 6A in District 1.
5. Pope John Paul II (7-1) Pope John Paul II’s 42-14 victory over Bishop Shanahan on Sept. 13 is looking better and better.
6. Bishop Shanahan (7-1) Shanahan handed Downingtown West its first loss.
7. Downingtown West (7-1) The Whippets suffered their first loss, dropping a 28-22 decision to Bishop Shanahan.
8. Strath Haven (8-0) The Panthers are the only undefeated team in District 1 5A.
9. North Penn (7-1) The Knights are second to only CB South in District 1 6A.
10. Malvern Prep (4-2) The Friars host Inter-Ac rival Haverford School this Friday night.

Under consideration: Bonner-Prendie, Chester, Haverford, Roman Catholic, CB West, Garnet Valley, Owen J. Roberts, Pottsgrove, Springfield (Delco), Neshaminy, Rustin.

Joseph Santoliquito is an award-winning sportswriter who has been covering high school football since 1992 and is the president of the Boxing Writers Association of America. He can be followed on Twitter @JSantoliquito. Follow EasternPAFootball.com on Twitter @EPAFootball.