Peters Township is buzzing with excitement as high school football ramps up across Pennsylvania. Just a couple of weeks before September, teams have already jumped into the action, making the most of the cooler weather, which is now dipping back to comfortable temperatures in the 50s overnight.
This year, a change has swept through the state rankings, with several teams making notable moves. In a significant shake-up, six teams fell out of the Trib HSSN state rankings, paving the way for six new entrants. The teams that dropped out include Central Catholic, Manheim Central, Selinsgrove, Wyomissing, Farrell, and Lackawanna Trail. On the other hand, the new teams that have joined the fray are West Lawn Wilson, Garnet Valley, Jersey Shore, Scranton Prep, Taylor Riverside, and Clairton.
The top-ranked teams have remained steady despite some upsets. St. Joe’s Prep continues to hold its ground at No. 1 in 6A, even after a loss in its opening game against St. Edwards (Ohio). The same goes for Peters Township in 5A, who remain undefeated at 2-0.
Fans should keep an eye on a thrilling match this weekend, featuring No. 3-ranked teams from both 6A and 5A. Imhotep Charter will host Chester in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
As the action heats up, here are the latest rankings in each class:
Class 6A
1. St. Joseph’s Prep (0-1) – Defending champion
2. North Allegheny (2-0) – Strong start
3. Imhotep Charter (2-0) – Looking good
4. LaSalle College (2-0)
5. West Lawn Wilson (2-0) – New to the rankings
Class 5A
1. Peters Township (2-0)
2. Roman Catholic (2-0)
3. Chester (2-0) – Up-and-comer
4. Bishop McDevitt (1-1)
5. Garnet Valley (2-0) – New entry
Class 4A
1. Aliquippa (0-0) – Trying to defend their title
2. Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast (1-0)
3. Pope John Paul II (2-0)
4. Lampeter-Strasburg (2-0)
5. Jersey Shore (2-0) – Breaking onto the scene
Class 3A
1. Northwestern Lehigh (2-0)
2. Hickory (2-0)
3. Danville (2-0)
4. Scranton Prep (2-0) – New in the rankings
5. Neumann-Goretti (0-2)
Class 2A
1. Troy (2-0)
2. Central Clarion (2-0)
3. Southern Columbia (1-1)
4. Bald Eagle (1-1)
5. Taylor Riverside (2-0) – New entry
Class A
1. Bishop Guilfoyle (2-0)
2. Fort Cherry (2-0)
3. Westinghouse (1-1)
4. Redbank Valley (2-0)
5. Clairton (2-0) – Making their mark
As teams gear up for another week of action, fans can look forward to thrilling games and stunning performances as the high school football season continues.
