Scott Huff features Pennridge, CR North and PW and highlights some of the SOL’s top offensive performances.
By Scott Huff
The outcome of the Suburban One League Conference championships is coming into sharp focus – and 4-0 is the place to be at the midpoint of the conference season. The SOL National Conference, the SOL Continental Conference, and the SOL American Conference all have a pair of unbeaten conference teams.
In the SOL National Conference, both Neshaminy (7-0, 4-0) and Pennsbury (6-1, 4-0)have yet to taste defeat in conference and will have a possible showdown championship contest on November 1at Pennsbury. Prior to that date, Neshaminy will host Bensalem (1-6, 1-3) and will travel to Abington (6-1, 3-1). Pennsbury will host Council Rock North (5-2, 2-2) and play at Bensalem (1-6, 1-3).
In the SOL Continental Conference, both North Penn (4-3, 4-0) and Central Bucks West (6-1, 4-0)have yet to taste defeat in conference and will have a possible showdown championship contest on October 25at Central Bucks West. Prior to that date, North Penn will host Pennridge (5-2, 1-2), while Central Bucks West will travel to Hatboro-Horsham (3-4, 1-3).
In the SOL American Conference, both Upper Dublin (7-0, 4-0) and Plymouth Whitemarsh (5-2, 4-0)have yet to taste defeat in conference and will have a possible showdown championship contest on October 25 at Plymouth Whitemarsh. Prior to that date, Upper Dublin will play at Springfield (4-2, 2-2), while Plymouth Whitemarsh will host Norristown (0-7, 0-4).
And the beat goes on …
Suburban One League Continental Conference ‘Snapshot’
Pennridge Rams
Pennridge won its biggest game of the year when the Rams rallied from a first quarter deficit to defeat Central Bucks South 24-13. It was the biggest game of the year – until this week when the Green & White travel to Towamencin to meet first place North Penn.
“Back when I used to play it was all about either Quakertown or Souderton,” said Pennridge head coach Jeff Hollenbach – a 1970 Pennridge alum and former Ram quarterback. “But now it is all about North Penn for these kids – and for good reason.
“As soon as the game was over, all the kids wanted to talk about was playing North Penn next week,” added Hollenbach. “We beat them last year, and that is the program that provides the best competition year in and year out.”
“North Penn is the beast,” said Pennridge senior Michael Class. “Right now, they are the best team in our league. And we want to go out and prove that we can be the best team in the league.”
Both North Penn and Pennridge have gone through some adversity this year – the Knights (4-3, 4-0) lost three straight non-conference games to PCL powers La Salle, Archbishop Wood, and St. Joe Prep to begin the season. The Rams – after a 4-0 non-conference start – lost back-to-back SOL Conference games to CB West and Souderton.
“We look forward to meeting that challenge,” said Hollenbach. “It should be another great high school football game.”
Suburban One League Continental Conference ‘Honor Roll’
Nyfease West of North Penn rushed for a game-high 140 yards and scored 3 touchdowns as the Knights marched to a 42-21 win over Hatboro-Horsham.
Buddy Zanolini and Connor O’Hanlon of CB West each intercepted a pass for a touchdown as the Bucks defeated Quakertown 30-13.
Micah Stutzman of Pennridge caught 8 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown as the Rams defeated Central Bucks South 24-13.
Alex Gibson of Central Bucks East rushed for a game-high 175 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Patriots defeated Souderton 28-16.
Casey Walsh of Hatboro-Horsham completed 13 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown as the Hatters were topped by North Penn 42-21.
Kyle Baskin of Quakertown caught a 69-yard touchdown pass as the Panthers were beaten by Central Bucks West 30-13.
Paul Weeks of Central Bucks South caught 9 passes for 90 yards as the Titans were beaten by Pennridge 24-13.
Nate Landes of Souderton scored 2 touchdowns as the Indians were beaten by Central Bucks East 28-16.
Suburban One League Continental Conference Schedule
Pennridge Rams (5-2, 1-2) @ North Penn Knights (4-3, 4-0)
Last Week: Pennridge defeated Central Bucks South 24-13 & North Penn defeated Hatboro-Horsham 42-21.
Last Year: Pennridge 28 – North Penn 21.
Central Bucks South Titans (4-3, 2-2) @ Central Bucks East Patriots (3-4, 2-2)
Last Week: Central Bucks South lost to Pennridge 24-13 & Central Bucks East defeated Souderton 28-16.
Last Year: Central Bucks South 34 – Central Bucks East 13.
Central Bucks West Bucks (6-1, 4-0) @ Hatboro-Horsham Hatters (3-4, 1-3)
Last Week: Hatboro-Horsham lost to North Penn 42-21 & Central Bucks West defeated Quakertown 30-10.
Last Year: Central Bucks West 31 – Hatboro-Horsham Hatters 14.
Quakertown Panthers (3-4, 0-4) @ Souderton Indians (1-6, 1-3)
Last Week: Quakertown lost to Central Bucks West 30-13 & Souderton lost to Central Bucks East 28-16.
Last Year: Souderton 33 – Quakertown 7.
Suburban One League National Conference ‘Snapshot’
Council Rock North Indians
Council Rock North (5-2, 2-2) might not be a conference championbut the Indians are still very much in the conversation for a PIAA Quad-A District One playoff spot.
“Any time you can get to the seventh week of the season and still be involved in the playoffs, you can’t shy away from it,” said Council Rock North head coach Adam Collachi. “A goal of ours from the very beginning of the season is to have ourselves thought of as a Neshaminy, Pennsbury, or an Abington – a district playoff team.
“We want to continue winning football games, playing well, and improving each week,” added Collachi. “And we are going to have a huge test this week when we play Pennsbury. They are extremely tough.”
The contest against the first place Falcons (5-1, 4-0) will be played Saturday night at 7 pm as part of Pennsbury’s Homecoming celebration.
“If we were able to knock them off, it would be a huge momentum builder for the rest of the season,” said Collachi. “But it is going to be extremely difficult. Pennsbury has an excellent football team.”
Suburban One League National Conference ‘Honor Roll’
D’Andre Pollard of Neshaminy rushed for a game-high 265 yards and scored 4 touchdowns as the Redskins captured a 35-0 win over Council Rock South.
Charles Snorweah of Pennsbury rushed for a game-high 127 yards and scored 2 touchdowns as the Falcons soared to a 40-0 victory over William Tennent.
Craig Reynolds of Abington rushed for a game-high 228 yards and scored 3 touchdowns as the Ghosts collected a 31-7 win over Truman.
Chris Welde of Council Rock North scored 2 touchdowns – 1 rushing and 1 pass receiving – as the Indians captured a 36-10 win over Bensalem.
Vince Alimenti of Council Rock South rushed for a team-high 85 yards as the Golden Hawks were shot down by Neshaminy 35-0.
Jake Zolna of Harry S Truman threw a touchdown pass to account for the only Tiger points in a 31-7 loss to Abington.
Suburban One League National Conference Schedule
Pennsbury Falcons (6-1, 4-0) @ Council Rock North Indians (5-2, 2-2)
Last Week: Pennsbury defeated William Tennent 40-0 & Council Rock North defeated Bensalem 36-10.
Last Year: Pennsbury 41 – Council Rock North 20.
Bensalem Owls (1-6, 1-3) @ Neshaminy Redskins (7-0, 4-0)
Last Week: Bensalem lost to Council Rock North 36-10 & Neshaminy defeated Council Rock South 35-0.
Last Year: Neshaminy 42 – Bensalem 33.
Council Rock South Golden Hawks (1-6, 1-3) @ Abington Ghosts (5-2, 3-1)
Last Week: Council Rock South lost to Neshaminy 35-0 & Abington defeated Truman 31-7.
Last Year: Abington 30 – Council Rock South 13.
Harry S Truman Tigers (2-5, 0-4) @ William Tennent Panthers (2-5, 1-3)
Last Week: Truman lost to Abington 31-7 & William Tennent lost to Pennsbury 40-0.
Last Year: William Tennent 28 – Harry S Truman 6.
Suburban One League American Conference ‘Snapshot’
Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials
Plymouth Whitemarsh head coach Dan Chang remembers his high school playing days at North Penn – and playing in the rain and mud. And Chang got to coach his first place Colonials in the wet and muck last Friday as PW sloshed to a 32-23 victory over host Upper Merion.
“I always had a great time playing in the rain and mud,” said Chang. “But coaching the game becomes somewhat of a challenge. It changes what you can do on offense, and sometimes it is a great equalizer between the two teams.
“We lost two fumbles, and the elements might have had something to do with the turnovers,” added Chang. “Upper Merion did a great job against us. We have made such great improvement since the first week of the year, and we have to continue to improve.”
Plymouth Whitemarsh (5-2, 4-0) is unbeaten in conference play but must face rival Norristown (0-7, 0-4) before its showdown contest with Upper Dublin (7-0, 4-0) in two weeks.
“We need to make sure we take care of business against Norristown,” said Chang. “Norristown has great athletes, and they can be very dangerous.”
Suburban One League American Conference ‘Honor Roll’
Jared Reed of Wissahickon caught 6 passes for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Trojans marched to a 41-33 victory over Cheltenham.
John Lee of Upper Dublin scored 3 touchdowns to fuel the Cardinal offense in a 46-10 victory over Upper Moreland.
Jose Vega of Plymouth Whitemarsh scored 3 touchdowns to fuel the Colonial offense in a 32-23 victory over Upper Merion.
Martin Worgan of Springfield rushed for a game-high 125 yards and scored a touchdown as the Spartans marched to a 35-14 win over Norristown.
Mark Heimann of Cheltenham scored 5 touchdowns – 4 rushing and 1 passing score – as the Panthers were beaten by Wissahickon 41-33.
Tyler Whitmore of Upper Moreland rushed for a team-high 100 yards and a touchdown as the Bears were defeated by Upper Dublin 46-10.
Carmen Fortino of Upper Merion threw for 2 touchdowns and rushed for 1 score as the Vikings were sunk by Plymouth Whitemarsh 32-23
Rashon Lusane of Norristown scored 2 touchdowns as the winless Eagles lost to Springfield 35-14.
Suburban One League American Conference Schedule
Upper Moreland Golden Bears (3-4, 2-2) @ Cheltenham Panthers (2-5, 1-3)
Last Week: Upper Moreland lost to Upper Dublin 46-10 & Cheltenham lost to Wissahickon 41-33.
Last Year: Upper Moreland 28 – Cheltenham 21.
Upper Dublin Flying Cardinals (7-0, 4-0) @ Springfield Spartans (4-2, 2-2)
Last Week: Upper Dublin defeated Upper Moreland 46-10 & Springfield defeated Norristown 35-14.
Last Year: Upper Dublin 50 – Springfield 21.
Norristown Eagles (0-7, 0-4) @ Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials (5-2, 4-0)
Last Week: Norristown lost to Springfield 35-14 & Plymouth Whitemarsh defeated Upper Merion 32-23.
Last Year: Plymouth Whitemash 28 – Norristown 0.
Upper Merion Vikings (3-4, 1-3) @ Wissahickon Trojans (3-4, 2-2)
Last Week: Upper Merion lost to Plymouth Whitemarsh 32-23 & Wissahickon defeated Cheltenham 41-33.
Last Year: Wissahickon 49 – Upper Merion 22.
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Top Ten
1. Neshaminy Redskins (7-0, 4-0)
2. Pennsbury Falcons (6-1, 4-0)
3. North Penn Knights (4-3, 4-0)
4. Upper Dublin Cardinals (7-0, 4-0)
5. Central Bucks West Bucks (6-1, 4-0)
6. Abington Ghosts (6-1, 3-1)
7. Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials (5-2, 4-0)
8. Pennridge Rams (5-2, 1-2)
9. Council Rock North Indians (5-2, 2-2)
10. Central Bucks South Titans (4-3, 2-2)
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