This weekend closes the first month of the regular season, with just one more month ahead before the PIAA district playoffs begin the weekend of Nov. 1.
- St. Joseph’s Prep (2-1) The Hawks open their Catholic League schedule with Father Judge this Friday.
- Imhotep Charter (4-1) The Panthers opened their PubLic League schedule dominating Lincoln, 35-6.
- La Salle College (5-0) The Explorers enter the Catholic League season at 5-0.
- Roman Catholic (4-1) The Cahillites may have a challenge this week at Bonner-Prendie on Friday.
- Central Bucks South (5-0) The defending 2023 PIAA District 1 Class 6A champs keep rolling and face Pennsbury this week.
- Downingtown West (5-0) The Whippets have not given up more than 19 points in a game this season.
- Strath Haven (5-0) The Panthers’ James Fisher was unstoppable against Garnet Valley last Friday.
- North Penn (5-0) The Knights remain District One’s Class 6A No. 1 seed.
- Malvern Prep (2-2) The Friars travel to undefeated Gonzaga (Md) this Friday night.
- Chester (4-1) The Clippers’ lone loss this season came in a 28-24 defeat to Imhotep.
Under consideration: Garnet Valley, Owen J. Roberts, Pennridge, Springfield (Delco), Central Bucks West, Neshaminy, Upper Moreland, Haverford School, Rustin, Neumann-Goretti, Bonner-Prendie, Phoenixville, Pop John Paul II, Bishop Shanahan.
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