Joseph Santoliquito’s Southeastern PA Top 10/Week of Aug, 29, 2024

1. St. Joseph’s Prep (0-0) The Charlie Foulke era begins for the Hawks this Saturday vs. St. Edward’s (OH).
2. Imhotep Charter (1-0) The defending 5A state champion Panthers stretched their winning streak to 16-straight games.
3. La Salle College (1-0) The Explorers face a big test against Malvern Prep this Friday.
4. Malvern Prep (9-1) Friars open their season against formidable La Salle in Ocean City, NJ.
5. Roman Catholic (1-0) The Cahillites looked really good against Neumann-Goretti.
6. Spring-Ford (1-0) Missouri-bound QB Matt Zollers threw for 255 in beating Souderton.
7. Central Bucks South (1-0) The defending 2023 PIAA District 1 Class 6A champions started strong shutting out Archbishop Wood.
8. Downingtown West (1-0) Whippets got new coach Tom Kline his first victory.
9. Strath Haven (1-0) The Panthers pounded Interboro, 49-6.
10. North Penn (1-0) The Knights opened with an impressive 28-25 win over Downingtown East.

Under consideration: Downingtown East, Central Bucks West, Chester, Garnet Valley, Haverford School, Neumann-Goretti, Bonner-Prendie, Pope John Paul II, Springfield (Delco).

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.