Peters Township is buzzing as the local high school football teams gear up for their upcoming games this weekend. After completing two weeks of play before September 1st, teams across the state have adjusted to the fresh competitive landscape. The weather has also cooled down, with temperatures dipping into the comfortable 50s overnight, adding to the atmosphere of Friday night lights.
In a surprising twist, the Trib HSSN state rankings have seen some adjustments, with six teams dropping out and paving the way for six new entries as we enter Week 2. Dropped from the rankings this past week were Central Catholic, Manheim Central, Selinsgrove, Wyomissing, Farrell, and Lackawanna Trail. On the new list are West Lawn Wilson, Garnet Valley, Jersey Shore, Scranton Prep, Taylor Riverside, and Clairton.
Despite losing in its season opener, St. Joe’s Prep remains the top-ranked team in the 6A class while Peters Township continues to hold the number one spot in 5A. Other top-ranked teams include Aliquippa in 4A, Northwestern Lehigh in 3A, Troy in 2A, and Bishop Guilfoyle in A.
A key matchup to keep an eye on this weekend is a face-off between two No. 3-ranked teams, as Imhotep Charter hosts Chester. The anticipation surrounding this battle is sure to attract a lot of local fans eager to see how these teams perform.
Here’s a quick look at the top five teams in each classification:
Class 6A
1. St. Joseph’s Prep (0-1)
2. North Allegheny (2-0)
3. Imhotep Charter (2-0)
4. LaSalle College (2-0)
5. West Lawn Wilson (2-0)
Class 5A
1. Peters Township (2-0)
2. Roman Catholic (2-0)
3. Chester (2-0)
4. Bishop McDevitt (1-1)
5. Garnet Valley (2-0)
Class 4A
1. Aliquippa (0-0)
2. Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast (1-0)
3. Pope John Paul II (2-0)
4. Lampeter-Strasburg (2-0)
5. Jersey Shore (2-0)
Class 3A
1. Northwestern Lehigh (2-0)
2. Hickory (2-0)
3. Danville (2-0)
4. Scranton Prep (2-0)
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)
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)
As excitement builds for the weekend’s competitions, the teams are ready to hit the field and show what they are made of. Keep an eye on the scoreboard as the games unfold!
