Scott Huff features Abington, North Penn and Upper Moreland and also highlights some of the SOL’s top offensive performances.
By Scott Huff
That Was The Week That Was in the Suburban One League.
The Continental Conferencehad a huge upset last week as Central Bucks West (4-1, 2-0) scored in the final moments to defeat host Pennridge (4-1, 0-1) - 21-20 - to knock the Rams from the unbeaten ranks.
The surprising Bucks – who host rival CB East (2-3, 1-1) this week – join North Penn (2-3, 2-0) and Central Bucks South (4-1, 2-0) as the unbeaten conference teams. North Penn will go on the road to meet CB South on Friday in a pivotal conference game.
The National Conferencehad no surprises last week in that the Big Three – Neshaminy (5-0, 2-0), Pennsbury (4-1, 2-0) and Abington (5-0, 2-0) all remained unbeaten in conference play.
The game of the week in the National Conference will be the Pennsbury at Abington game on Friday. The Ghosts, though, will play without two of their biggest offensive weapons due to injury (see below).
The American Conferenceagain featured huge wins by its two elite teams – Upper Dublin (5-0, 2-0) and Plymouth Whitemarsh (3-2, 2-0).
The Cardinals’ margin of victory was 24 points over winless Norristown (0-5, 0-2), while the Colonials’ margin of victory was 28 points over Cheltenham (2-3, 1-1).
And the beat goes on …
SOL Continental Conference ‘Snapshot’
North Penn Knights
North Penn is in total control of its own destiny as the Knights prepare for a huge game this week when they travel to Warminster to face Central Bucks South.
“A couple of 2-0 teams in the league, and the winner will have things in their own control in terms of winning a championship,” said North Penn head coach Dick Beck. “With Pennridge losing (to CB West 21-20), the winner of this game could set the tone for the rest of the league.”
The Knights have collected conference wins against CB East and Quakertown, but North Penn will have a step up in competition this week against the host Titans.
“Josh Adams is ‘the man’,” said Beck in reference to the talented junior running back from South. “South can score points, and we sure don’t want to get into any shootout with them.
“We have been improving the last two weeks, but we still aren’t where we want to be,” added Beck. “We get Chris Akin back this week, and for the first time this year we should have 100 percent of our weapons.”
Akin will join sophomore running back Nyfease West in the backfield. West has been the featured back the last two weeks for the Knights.
“Nyfease has been a little bit of a surprise,” said Beck. “We want to continue to find ways in get him more involved in our offense.”
Suburban One Continental Conference ‘Honor Roll’
Nyfease West of North Penn scored on an 81-yard run and rushed for a game-high 146 yards at the Knights marched to a 28-7 victory over Quakertown.
Marvin Todd of Central Bucks West rushed for a team-high 120 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Bucks upset Pennridge 21-20.
Josh Adams of Central Bucks South rushed for a staggering 213 yards and scored three touchdowns as the Titans defeated Souderton 45-26.
Alex Gibson of Central Bucks East scored three touchdowns and rushed for a game-high 219 yards as the Patriots marched to a 37-19 victory over Hatboro-Horsham.
Michael Class of Pennridge rushed for a game-high 194 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Rams were upset by CB West 21-20.
Jack Morris of Hatboro-Horsham completed 15 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns as the Hatters were topped by CB East 37-19.
Blake Gular of Souderton rushed for a team-high 85 yards as the Indians were beaten by CB South 45-26.
Ryan Heegard of Quakertown caught a 47-yard touchdown pass as the Panthers were defeated by North Penn 28-7.
Suburban One Continental Conference Schedule
North Penn Knights (2-3, 2-0) @ Central Bucks South Titans (4-1, 2-0)
Last Week: North Penn defeated Quakertown 28-7 & Central Bucks South defeated Souderton 45-26.
Last Year: Central Bucks South 36 – North Penn 29.
Central Bucks East Patriots (2-3, 1-1) @ Central Bucks West Bucks (4-1, 2-0).
Last Week: CB East defeated Hatboro-Horsham 37-19 & CB West defeated Pennridge 21-20.
Last Year: Central Bucks West 40 – Central Bucks East 20.
Hatboro-Horsham Hatters (2-3, 0-2) @ Quakertown Panthers (3-2, 0-1).
Last Week: Hatboro-Horsham lost to CB East 37-19 & Quakertown lost to North Penn 28-7.
Last Year: Hatboro-Horsham 14 – Quakertown 13.
Pennridge Rams (4-1, 0-1) @ Souderton Indians (0-5, 0-2).
Last Week: Pennridge lost to Central Bucks West 21-20 & Souderton lost to Central Bucks South 45-26.
Last Year: Pennridge 45 – Souderton 35.
SOL National Conference ‘Snapshot’
Abington Ghosts
Abington had hoped to be going into this Friday’s game with rival Pennsbury unbeaten – and the Ghosts have done just that winning their first five games.
Abington also hoped that it would be going into the Pennsbury game with the talents of senior running back Craig Reynolds and junior quarterback Anthony Lee playing at a high level.
Neither will play in the game as Reynolds injured a knee in the Bensalem game last week and is week-to-week, while Lee was lost for the season with a broken ankle in the Council Rock North game.
“Sure we would like to play Pennsbury with our guns loaded, but it isn’t going to happen,” said Abington head coach Tim Sorber. “Our defense is going to have to realize that our two big guns are out, and we have to have a mindset that we can win the game defensively. We are going to have to create some points from the defensive side of the ball
“Losing Craig is tough not only as an offensive weapon, but as a punt returner and as an outstanding defensive back,” added Sorber. “We are going to need three players to replace what he does for us.”
Abington quarterback Brett Guagliona was effective in the 19-13 win over Bensalem, and Sorber hopes that the junior will continue to improve.
“We might have to do some things differently,” said Sorber. “But Brett was thrown into a tough situation, and has accepted the challenge.”
Suburban One League National Conference ‘Honor Roll’
Charles Snorweah of Pennsbury scored four touchdowns - two rushing and two receiving – as the Falcons soared to a 42-6 victory over Council Rock South.
Brett Guagliona of Abington completed 11 passes – two for scores – and ran for a touchdown as the Ghosts defeated Bensalem 19-13.
D’Andre Pollard of Neshaminy rushed for a game-high 167 yards and scored three touchdowns as the Redskins defeated Truman 35-7.
Brandon McIlawin of Council Rock North completed 12 passes and threw for two touchdowns at the Indians collected a 29-27 victory over William Tennent.
Alex Perks of William Tennent rushed for a game-high 118 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Panthers were defeated by CR North 29-27.
George Pegram of Bensalem completed 11 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns as the Owls were beaten by Abington 19-13.
Greg Paprocki of Council Rock South completed 6-of-7 passes as the Golden Hawks were beaten by Pennsbury 42-6.
Jordan Livingston of Truman rushed for a team-high 75 yards as the Tigers were beaten by Neshaminy 35-7.
Suburban One National Conference Schedule
Pennsbury Falcons (4-1, 2-0) @ Abington Ghosts (5-0, 2-0).
Last Week: Pennsbury defeated Council Rock South 42-6 & Abington defeated Bensalem 19-13.
Last Year: Pennsbury 35 – Abington 9.
Neshaminy Redskins (5-0, 2-0) @ Council Rock North Indians (4-1, 1-1).
Last Week: Neshaminy defeated Truman 35-7 & CR North defeated William Tennent 29-27.
Last Year: Neshaminy 38 – CR North 25.
Bensalem Owls (1-4, 1-1) @ William Tennent Panthers (1-4, 0-2).
Last Week: Bensalem lost to Abington 19-13 & William Tennent lost to Council Rock North 29-27.
Last Year: William Tennent 35 – Bensalem 21.
SOL American Conference ‘Snapshot’
Upper Moreland Golden Bears
Upper Moreland captured a huge victory last week when the Golden Bears outgunned Upper Merion 55-34 in a shootout.
Both Upper Moreland and Upper Merion are Class AAA teams – the only two in the conference – and the winner gets an inside track for the Class AAA playoffs at the end of the season.
“It is actually easier for us to get into the playoffs than it is for us to win a championship,” said Upper Moreland head coach Adam Beach. “When we play a team like Upper Merion that is of equal size to us, we get a great measuring stick for how good a team we are.”
Another measuring stick might be sophomore Tyler Whitmore who has established himself as one of the elite runners in the conference.
“Teams know who good he is, and teams key on him the entire game,” said Beach. “We have to work off of that – include other players in our offense – but still try to create open space for him.”
Suburban One League American Conference ‘Honor Roll’
Tyler Whitmore of Upper Moreland rushed for a game-high 263 yards and four touchdowns as the Golden Bears collected a 55-34 win over Upper Merion.
Josh Smith of Wissahickon rushed for a game-high 174 yards and a touchdown as the Trojans marched to a 14-0 win over Springfield.
Connor Hanlon of Plymouth Whitemarsh rushed for three touchdowns and passed for two scores as the Colonials marched to a 49-21 win over Cheltenham.
John Lee and Kyleif Lee of Upper Dublin each scored two touchdowns as the Flying Cardinals soared to a 37-13 win over Norristown.
Carmen Fortino of Upper Merion passed for 242 yards and three touchdowns as the Vikings lost to Upper Moreland 55-34.
Martin Worgan of Springfield rushed for a team-high 103 yards as the Spartans were beaten by Wissahickon 14-0.
Greg Morris of Cheltenham rushed for a team-high 80 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Panthers lost to Plymouth Whitemarsh 49-21.
Corey Davenport of Norristown scored two touchdowns as the Eagles were beaten by Upper Dublin 37-13.
Suburban One League American Conference Schedule
Wissahickon Trojans (2-3, 1-1) @ Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials (3-2, 2-0).
Last Week: Wissahickon defeated Springfield 14-0 & Plymouth Whitemarsh defeated Cheltenham 49-21.
Last Year: Plymouth Whitemarsh 35 – Wissahickon 21.
Cheltenham Panthers (2-3, 1-1) @ Upper Dublin Cardinals (5-0, 2-0).
Last Week: Cheltenham lost to Plymouth Whitemarsh 49-21 & Upper Dublin defeated Norristown 37-13.
Last Year: Cheltenham 28 – Upper Dublin 7.
Springfield Spartans (2-2, 0-2) @ Upper Merion Vikings (3-2, 1-1).
Last Week: Springfield lost to Wissahickon 14-0 & Upper Merion lost to Upper Moreland 55-34.
Last Year: Upper Merion 42 – Springfield 12.
Norristown Eagles (0-5, 0-2) @ Upper Moreland Golden Bears (2-3, 1-1).
Last Week: Norristown lost to Upper Dublin 37-13 & Upper Moreland defeated Upper Merion 55-34.
Last Year: Upper Moreland 20 – Norristown 8.
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Top Ten
- Neshaminy Redskins (5-0, 2-0)
- Pennsbury Falcons (4-1, 2-0)
- Abington Ghosts (5-0, 2-0)
- Central Bucks South Titans (4-1, 2-0)
- North Penn Knights (2-3, 2-0)
- Upper Dublin Cardinals (5-0, 2-0)
- Central Bucks West Bucks (4-1, 2-0)
- Pennridge Rams (4-1, 0-1)
- Plymouth Whitemash Colonials (3-2, 2-0)
- Council Rock North Indians (4-1, 1-1)
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