Joseph Santoliquito’s Southeastern PA Top 10/Week of Oct. 24, 2024

1. La Salle (9-0) The Explorers close their Catholic Red season against Roman Catholic.
2. St. Joseph’s Prep (5-2) The Hawks are aiming for a rematch with La Salle on Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at Wissahickon.
3. Imhotep Charter (7-1) The Panthers have outscored their five Philadelphia Public League opponents 223-26.
4. Central Bucks South (9-0) The defending 2023 PIAA District 1 Class 6A champions remain the only undefeated Class 6A team in District 1.
5. Pope John Paul II (8-1) Pope John Paul II has a huge test hosting Class 6A power Perkiomen Valley this Friday.
6. Downingtown West (8-1) The Whippets rebounded from their first loss with 14-7 win over Coatesville.
7. Central Bucks West (7-2) The Bucks sit at No. 3 in District 1 Class 6A behind CB South and Downingtown West.
8. Strath Haven (9-0) The Panthers have a big test against visiting Strath Haven this Friday.
9. North Penn (7-2) The Knights are ranked No. 4 in District 1 6A.
10. Malvern Prep (5-2) The Friars have outscored their last four opponents 108-10.

Under consideration: Bonner-Prendie, Perkiomen Valley, Bishop Shanahan, Chester, Owen J. Roberts, Haverford, Roman Catholic, Springfield (Delco), Rustin, Springfield (Montco).

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.