- La Salle (7-0) The Explorers won a quadruple-overtime classic 35-34 over St Joe’s Prep to take the top spot. It’s the first time the Explorers beat The Prep since a 28-21 victory over the Hawks on Oct. 2, 2021 at Franklin Field.
- St. Joseph’s Prep (3-2) Did La Salle awaken a sleeping giant and fill it with a terrible resolve? We will see in a month. Meanwhile, sophomore defensive back Masiia Acrey did not go unnoticed in the La Salle loss.
- Imhotep Charter (6-1) The Panthers are averaging 39.8 points a game this season.
- Central Bucks South (7-0) The defending 2023 PIAA District 1 Class 6A champs are now No. 1 in District 1 after the Titans’ 14-6 win over North Penn.
- Downingtown West (7-0) The Whippets may get tested in their final two games of the season against Coatesville and Downingtown East.
- Strath Haven (7-0) The Panthers have not given up more than 14 points in a game this season.
- North Penn (6-1) The Knights look to bounce back against Pennsbury this Thursday night after the CB South loss.
- Malvern Prep (3-2) The Friars open their Inter-Ac season vs. Episcopal Academy on Friday night.
- Bonner-Prendie (5-0) The Friars have the biggest challenge of their season hosting No. 1 undefeated La Salle this Friday.
- Chester (6-1) The Clippers keep rolling through the Del-Val League.
Under consideration: Roman Catholic, Garnet Valley, Owen J. Roberts, Pottsgrove, Springfield (Delco), Central Bucks West, Neshaminy, Upper Moreland, Haverford, Rustin, Neumann-Goretti, Phoenixville, Pope John Paul II, Bishop Shanahan.
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.
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