By Scott Huff
The Suburban One League National Conference showcases a battle of conference unbeatens this championship week as Pennsbury (4-0) is on the road to meet Abington (5-0).
A victory by Abington will give the Galloping Ghosts an undefeated conference mark with a season finale next week against Central Bucks West in a non-league game.
In order for Pennsbury to claim an outright conference title, the Falcons must first beat the Ghosts and close out the SOL National schedule in the regular season finale against rival Neshaminy.
The Pennsbury-Abington game not only has SOL National Conference implications – but also PIAA District One implications as well. The Falcons are currently ranked #16 in the district, while the Ghosts are currently ranked # 3.
Stay tuned!!!!
Pennsbury Falcons (5-3, 4-0) @ Abington Ghosts (7-1, 5-0)
*Stat Track * stats courtesy of the Bucks County Courier Times*
Offense (Ave Yds) Rushing Passing Total Points Per Game
Pennsbury 200 120 320 25.4
Abington 230 103 333 34.8
Defense (Ave Yds)
Pennsbury 113 83 196 15.5
Abington 100 66 166 14.6
Quarterback Completions Attempts Yards TDs
CJ Kohler (PB) 42 68 627 4
Tamir Berthau. (A) 47 76 803 11
Running Back Attempts Yards Ave. TDs
Drew Hensor (PB) 67 598 8.9 5
JayVon McNeil (PB) 85 466 5.5 5
Brad Mickles (PB) 62 432 7.0 4
Andrick Wesh (A) 71 811 11.4 9
Tamir Berthau (A) 74 627. 8.5 8
Receiving Receptions Yards Ave. TDs
Josh Boyda (PB) 22 348 15.8 3
Jermiah Sawbo (PB) 19 174 9.2 1
Christian Bond (PB) 9 171 19.0 4
Caleb Baker (A) 22 413 18.8 4
Ahmad Stone (A) 15 253. 16.9. 2
The SOL Continental Conference showcases a battle with championship ramifications as unbeaten Central Bucks West (5-0) is on the road to play once beaten Souderton (3-1).
A victory by Central Bucks West would secure the Bucks an outright SOL Continental Conference title. CB West will close the season with a huge non-league game with Abington.
A victory by Souderton would give the Big Red a shot at a possible 2-way or 3-way SOL Continental title. The Indians lost to North Penn two weeks ago, but a win over West could create a 3-way deadlock if the Indians could also defeat Central Bucks South (2-2) in the conference finale next week.
North Penn (3-1) would join the Bucks and Big Red at the top of the standings if the Knights defeat CB South (2-2) this week and William Tennent (1-3) next week and – if Souderton defeats CB West this week.
The CB West-Souderton game not only has huge implications on who wins the conference championship – but also has huge implications in the seeding for the PIAA District 1 playoffs. The Bucks are currently ranked # 2 in the district, while the Indians are currently ranked # 7 in the district.
Stay tuned!!!
Central Bucks West Bucks (8-0, 5-0) @ Souderton Indians(7-1, 3-1)
*Stat Track *stats courtesy of the Bucks County Courier Times*
Offense (Ave) Rushing Passing Total Points Per Game
Central Bucks West 286 67 353 34.1
Souderton 233 106 339 29.1
Defense (Ave)
Central Bucks West 99 59 158 11.0
Souderton 114 81 195 15.9
Quarterback Completions Attempts Yards TDs
Jack Neri (CBW) 34 61 538 2
Andrew Vince (S) 55 99 821 8
Running Back Attempts Yards Ave Tds
Jack Fallon (CBW) 131 1128 8.6 18
Jack Neri (CBW) 70 380 5.4 7
Nick Tumolo (CBW) 48 323 6.7 7
DeAndre Wakefield (S) 77 636 8.3 9
Nick Guthre (S) 67 635 9.5. 6
Jalen White (S) 47 223 4.7 3
Andrew Vince (S) 53 212 4.0 4
Receiving Receptions Yards Ave Tds
Nick Olear (CBW) 11 205 18.6 2
Jack Fallon (CBW) 10 167 16.7 0
Nick Guthre (S) 17 218 12.8 3
Evan Kutzler (S) 12 183 15.3 1
Ethan Smerecki (S) 9 152 16.9 1
Enthusiasm just creates bubbles, it doesn’t keep them from popping!
– Adora Svitak
There are five Suburban One League teams in 6A that are on that PIAA District One Playoff bubble and for Central Bucks South, Pennsbury, Central Bucks East, Truman, and Neshaminy, the enthusiasm to play for the postseason is still alive and well.
Only two (unlikely three) of those five SOL teams, however, will make the playoffs – and as the final weeks fly by - playoff bubble hopes will pop one ear-shattering week at a time.
The playoff selections are based on win points + bonus points. The teams listed above will get 140-win points for each game won + 10 points for each win their opponents had during the regular season.
The total number of points accumulated during the 10-game regular season is then divided by 10 to determine an average ranking and seed. There is an extensive tie-breaking system in place
Got it?
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At this point – there is no point in predicting which team has the best shot at getting to the postseason. The following is the treacherous journey the bubble SOL teams (plus Haverford) must take.
Central Bucks South (5-3) is currently tied for 14th place in the 16-team qualifying field. The Titans, however, will find wins hard to come by in the final two weeks of the season as South will host North Penn (6-2) and play at Souderton (7-1).
Haverford (6-2) is a non-SOL team that figures into fighting for the postseason and is currently tied with CB South in the district rankings. The Fords still have home games against Marple-Newtown (6-2) and Conestoga (3-5) left to play in the regular season – MN is a 5A school.
Pennsbury (5-3) has a difficult road to the postseason. The Falcons – winners of five straight games – are currently ranked 16th in the district. Pennsbury closes out the regular season with games at Abington (7-1) and at rival Neshaminy (4-4).
Central Bucks East (4-4) – which currently ranks 17th and is the first team out of the playoffs - has two games where the Patriots should be favored to win. CB East will host William Tennent (3-5) and will close the season at Pennridge (1-7).
Truman (4-4) - despite losing the last two weeks and currently tied with CB East in 17th place – should also be favored to win its final two games of the season. The Tigers will travel to play Pennridge (1-7) and will close out the year at Bensalem (2-5).
Neshaminy (4-4) – which currently ranks 19th in the district – has a pair of National Conference games left in the regular season. The Skins will play at Council Rock South (1-7) and will host rival Pennsbury (5-3).
Stay tuned!
And the beat goes on…
SOL District 1
Playoff Snapshot
If the Playoffs Began Today
6A
Top 16 Quailfy
Seed Team Record Ranking
2 Central Bucks West 8-0 168.75
3 Abington Ghosts 7-1 153.75
5 North Penn Knights 6-2 150.00
7 Souderton Indians 7-1 145.00
9 Plymouth Whitemarsh 6-1 142.86
14t Central Bucks South 5-3 128.75
16 Pennsbury Falcons 5-3 125.00
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17t Central Bucks East 4-4 115.00
17t Truman Tigers 4-4 115.00
19 Neshaminy Redskins 4-4 110.00
5A
Top 16 Qualify
1 Cheltenham Panthers 7-1 166.25
9 Upper Dublin Cardinals 4-3 111.43
4A
Top 4 Qualify
2 Springfield Spartans 6-2 122.50
3 Upper Moreland Bears 5-3 118.75
SOL Continental Conference
Friday – 7 pm
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST BUCKS (8-0, 5-0) @ SOUDERTON INDIANS (7-1, 3-1)
Last Week:
Central Bucks West proved that the Bucks were no paper lion as unbeaten CBW edged defending conference champion North Penn 27-26. Jack Fallon continued his spectacular season, rushing for a team-high 118 yards on 23 carries and scoring 2 touchdowns. Jack Neri completed 7 passes for 111 yards and threw a TD pass to Nick Olear.
Souderton geared up for its conference showdown with CB West with an easy 41-0 victory over Council Rock North. DeAndre Wakefield scored 3 touchdowns for the Big Red, while Nick Guthre rushed for a game-high 121 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: (upset special)
Souderton 28 – Central Bucks West 24
NORTH PENN KNIGHTS (6-2, 3-1) @ CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH TITANS (5-3, 2-2)
Last Week:
North Penn traveled to War Memorial Field in Doylestown and lost its conference showdown with host Central Bucks West – 27-26. Freshman quarterback Ryan Zeltt completed 9 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown, while sophomore Khalani Eaton rushed for a game-high 171 yards and a TD.
Central Bucks South had its three-game win streak snapped as the Titans fell to rival Central Bucks East 16-14. Sean Smith rushed for 50 yards and scored 2 touchdowns for CBS and caught 4 passes for 87 yards. Quarterback Josh Consoletti completed 9 passes for 144 yards.
Prediction:
North Penn 35 – Central Bucks South 17
SOL National Conference
Friday – 7 pm
PENNSBURY FALCONS (4-3, 4-0) @ ABINGTON GHOSTS (7-1, 5-0)
Last Week:
Pennsbury prepped for its conference showdown with Abington with a 21-7 victory over Council Rock South. CJ Kohler completed 17 passes for 209 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Josh Boyda caught 7 passes for an even 100 yards for the soaring Falcons.
Abington prepped for its conference showdown with Pennsbury with a 51-27 victory over Harry S Truman. Andrick Wesh has begun to establish himself as one of the better backs in the area as he gained 251 yards on 14 carries and scored 3 touchdowns for the Ghosts. Tamir Berthau threw 2 touchdowns passes and also scored a rushing TD for the winners.
Prediction:
Abington 28 – Pennsbury 21
BENSALEM OWLS (2-6, 0-4) @ COUNCIL ROCK NORTH INDIANS (1-7, 0-4)
Last Week:
Bensalem lost for the sixth straight week as the Owls were shot down by Neshaminy 34-13. Richard Bardone fired a TD pass for the Blue & White, while JoJo Davis caught 3 passes for 51 yards.
Council Rock North had its struggle both offensively and defensively in a 41-0 non-league loss to Souderton. Rock North has now lost five straight games. Dillon Sheehy had a team-high 74 yards on 15 carries.
Prediction: (upset special – 2)
Council Rock North 17 – Bensalem 14
SOL American Conference
Friday – 7 pm
UPPER MORELAND BEARS (5-3, 2-2) @ CHELTENHAM PANTHERS (7-1, 4-0)
Last Week:
Upper Moreland was shocked by winless Sun Valley in a 27-23 loss. The defeat dropped the Golden Bears to the #3 seed in Class 4-A. Upper Moreland led 14-7 at halftime but was outscored 13-3 in the critical fourth quarter.
Cheltenham had another sensational game from quarterback Adonis Hunter as the Panthers clawed winless Hatboro-Horsham 54-14. Hunter threw for four touchdown passes in the game, while Sidiqq Williams scored 2 touchdowns for the winner.
Prediction:
Cheltenham 45 – Upper Moreland 13
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH (6-1, 3-1) @ UPPER DUBLIN CARDINALS (4-3, 2-2)
Last Week:
Plymouth Whitemarsh rebounded from its 28-24 loss to Cheltenham and marched to a 42-14 victory over Quakertown. Captain Michael Paciello had an outstanding game, rushing for a game-high 131 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns.
Upper Dublin turned around a 3-game losing streak with a 28-19 victory over Wissahickon. John Kohlbrenner had a team-high 76 yards rushing and scored 2 touchdowns, while Micah Bootman scored both a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown for the Cardinals.
Prediction:
Plymouth Whitemarsh 35 – Upper Dublin 14
QUAKERTOWN PANTHERS (3-5, 3-2) @ HATBORO-HORSHAM HATTERS (0-7, 0-4)
Quakertown saw its two-game winning streak end with a 42-14 loss to Plymouth Whitemarsh. The setback all but eliminated the Panthers from both a SOL American Conference title and a District 1 playoff berth.
Hatboro-Horsham is still in search of its first win as the Hatters were defeated by first place Cheltenham 54-14.
Prediction:
Quakertown 35 – Hatboro-Horsham 14
Non-League Games
Friday – 7 pm
HARRY S TRUMAN TIGERS (4-4, 3-2) @ PENNRIDGE RAMS (1-7, 0-5)
Last Week:
Truman lost for the second straight week as the Tigers were caged by Abington 51-27. Dajuan Harris rushed 15 times for 127 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Terrell Delp came off the bench and completed 9 passes for 187 yards and 2 scores.
Pennridge lost for the seventh straight week as the Rams were defeated by William Tennent – 29-22. Brayden Landherr scored 2 touchdowns for the Green & White, while quarterback Bobby Croyle threw a touchdown pass to Connor Pleibel.
Prediction:
Truman 42 – Pennridge 20
EASTERN YORK KNIGHTS (3-5) @ WISSAHICKON TROJANS (1-7, 1-4)
Last Week:
Eastern York lost a conference game to Susquehannock by a 42-20 score.
Wissahickon lost a SOL American Conference game to Upper Dublin by a 28-19 margin. Kyle Lehman fueled the offense with both a rushing and pass receiving touchdown, and quarterback Aiden DeFeo completed 8 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction:
Eastern York 21 – Wissahickon 14
SPRINGFIELD SPARTANS (6-2) @ ACADEMY OF PALUMBO GRIFFINS (4-3)
Last Week:
Springfield led 28-6 at halftime and cruised to a 55-20 victory over Morrisville. The Spartans kept hold of their second seed in the PIAA District 1 Class 4A rankings.
Academy of Palumbo struggled both offensively and defensively in a 51-8 loss to Kensington.
Prediction:
Springfield 45 – Academy of Palumbo 13
SOL Games
Saturday
NESHAMINY REDSKINS (4-4, 2-2) @ COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH HAWKS (1-7, 1-3)
Last Week:
Neshaminy kept its District-1 playoff hopes alive with a 34-13 victory over Bensalem. Brody McAndrew completed 17 passes for 227 yards and 4 touchdowns – all his TD aerials went to Ian Sheehan who caught 11 passes for 170 yards and the 4 scores. Greg Orleski carried 17 times for 98 yards and a TD.
Council Rock South played hard against conference power Pennsbury before losing 21-7. Jason Shragher rushed for a game-high 93 yards on 16 carries and scored the lone Golden Hawk touchdown on a 37-yard run.
Prediction:
Neshaminy 42 – CR South 14
WILLIAM TENNENT PANTHERS (3-5, 1-3) @ CB EAST PATRIOTS (4-4, 1-3)
William Tennent captured its first Continental Conference victory as the Panthers clawed visiting Pennridge 29-22. Tommy Santiago once again was the featured back as he carried 28 times for 161 yards and scored 2 touchdowns. Matt Miller rushed for 88 yards and a TD for the winners.
Central Bucks East snapped a four-game losing streak with a thrilling 16-14 victory over rival Central Bucks South. Michael Smigley – who threw a TD pass on a gadget play – booted the game winning 45-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Anthony Giordano completed 16 passes for 245 yards, and Will Silverman caught 5 passes for 68 yards.
Prediction:
Central Bucks East 35 – William Tennent 27
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