(Photo courtesy of Shannon O'Sullivan)
Football Forecast – Volume 4
By Scott Huff
(Scott Huff - who was 10-4 last week - is making this week’s picks from long distance as he enjoys a trip with stops at London and Paris)
SOL National Conference
Friday – 7 pm
Central Bucks West Bucks @ Central Bucks South Titans
Last Year:
CB West 40 * CB South 29 * Regular Season
CB South 42 * CB West 14 * D-1 Playoffs
Last Week:
CB West rebounded from its only loss of the season and rolled to a 38-6 win over Abington. Vance Morelli had a big game for the Bucks, hauling in a touchdown pass, rush for a TD and returning a punt for another. Quarterback Noah Miller ran for two touchdowns and threw for another.
CB South earned its fourth win in as many games with a 34-15 win at Central Bucks East in its conference opener. Senior quarterback Owen Pinkerton had another big game, finishing with five completions for 113 yards and a touchdown and rushing for 175 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Central Bucks South 24 * Central Bucks West 17
Central Bucks East Patriots @ Pennsbury Falcons
Last Year:
Pennsbury 16 * CB East 14
Last Week:
CB East received another big performance from sophomore running back Mike Price, who had 159 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries, but the Patriots fell to undefeated Central Bucks South 34-15.
Pennsbury came up just short in its game at Pennridge, falling in a close one for the second year in a row – this time by an 18-13 score. Junior Jordan Brensinger had his fourth 100-plus-yard rushing game in as many outings.
Prediction: Pennsbury 20 * Central Bucks East 17
Pennridge Rams @ North Penn Knights
Last Year:
North Penn 17 * Pennridge 16
Last Week:
North Penn was impressive in its convincing 37-7 win over Neshaminy, the Knights’ fourth win in as many games. Highlights included an 89-yard touchdown run by Josiah Coleman, a 49-yard field goal by Ryan Bocklet and a pair of touchdowns by Matt Pownall – one on a 21-yard run and the other on a 13-yard TD pass from quarterback Matt Bucksar.
Pennridge earned its third win in a row after dropping its season opener, defeating visiting Pennsbury 18-13. Junior quarterback Noah Keating threw for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Chase Marshall had six receptions for 94 yards and a TD. Trevor Fuhs and Ryan Rowe led a standout defensive effort.
Prediction: North Penn 34 * Pennridge 14
Abington Ghosts @ Neshaminy Redskins
Last Year:
Neshaminy 38 * Abington 22
Last Week:
Neshaminy fell to undefeated North Penn 37-7 with quarterback Michael Eckart accounting for the Redskins’ lone score with a 76-yard TD run.
Abington trailed Central Bucks West 20-0 by halftime and fell behind 38-0 before a late score in a 38-6 loss.
Prediction: Neshaminy 31 * Abington 13
SOL Continental Conference
Friday – 7 pm
Souderton Indians @ Quakertown Panthers
Last Year:
Souderton 24 * Quakertown 21
Last Week:
Souderton opened conference play with a 38-0 rout of Harry S Truman. Junior quarterback Ben Walsh threw for 167 yards and a touchdown.
Quakertown earned its first win after a tough non-league schedule with a 49-21 victory over Bensalem. Gavin Carroll had a huge night, finishing with 173 yards and three touchdowns.
Prediction: Souderton 24 * Quakertown 21
Council Rock South Golden Hawks @ Upper Dublin Flying Cardinals
Last Year:
Upper Dublin 17 * Council Rock South 0
Last Week:
Upper Dublin was in complete command from the outset in its 42-7 rout of Council Rock North. Ron Shepherd led a balanced attack with 109 yards and three touchdowns.
Council Rock South rallied from a 28-15 halftime deficit to defeat Cheltenham 29-28. Junior Shane Myers ran for three touchdowns, and sophomore Gavin Lacey scored the go-ahead TD.
Prediction: Upper Dublin 28 * Council Rock South 21
Cheltenham Panthers @ Bensalem Owls
Last Year:
Did Not Play
Last Week:
Cheltenham took a 28-15 lead into halftime but was shut out in the second half in a 29-28 loss to Council Rock South. Sophomore quarterback Kendall Jackson threw for 193 yards and three touchdowns.
Bensalem fell to Quakertown 49-21 in its conference opener despite a huge game from junior Aidan Mayfield, who ran for 215 yards and three touchdowns.
Prediction: Cheltenham 24 * Bensalem 21
Council Rock North Indians @ Harry S Truman Tigers
Last Year:
Council Rock North 28 * Harry S Truman 6
Last Week:
Council Rock North fell behind 28-0 at halftime in a 42-7 loss to Upper Dublin in its conference opener.
Harry S Truman lost to defending conference champion Souderton 38-0.
Prediction: Harry S Truman 14 * Council Rock North 6
SOL American Conference
Non-League Games
Friday 7 pm
Upper Moreland Bears @ West Chester Henderson Warriors
Last Year:
Did Not Play
Last Week:
Upper Moreland upped its record to 4-0 with a 41-14 rout of Interboro. Quarterback Alex Foley threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns, and Aidan Tuffy ran for a pair of TDs.
West Chester Henderson evened its record at 2-2 with a 41-0 romp over Upper Merion.
Prediction: Upper Moreland 21 * West Chester Henderson 17
Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials @ Penn Wood Patriots
Last Year:
Did Not Play
Last Week:
Plymouth Whitemarsh more than held its own in a 20-18 loss to defending District 3 6A champion and state semifinalist Manheim Township. The Colonials led 12-0 early and had an 18-17 lead only to see the Blue Streak connect on a field goal in the closing minute to eke out the win.
Penn Wood saw its record drop to 1-3 with a 36-20 loss to Academy Park. Senior Quadir Johnson-Jones ran for 101 yards and a touchdown.
Prediction: Plymouth Whitemarsh 42 * Penn Wood 13
Lower Moreland Lions @ Springfield Spartans
Last Year:
Did Not Play
Last Week:
Lower Moreland upped its non-league record to 4-0 with a 20-14 win over Morrisville. Senior quarterback Ky’iere Rankins threw for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
Springfield won its third straight game after dropping its season opener, edged Elizabethtown in a thriller 24-21. The Spartans led 21-0 early only to see the Bears rally to knot the score. Springfield won it on a 30-yard field goal by Bobby Hartman.
Prediction: Springfield 27 * Lower Moreland 14
William Tennent Panthers @ JP McCaskey Red Tornado
Last Year:
Did Not Play
Last Week:
William Tennent fell to Haverford 49-6 in a non-league contest.
JP McCaskey lost to Hempfield 58-21. The Red Tornado brings a 2-2 record into Friday’s game.
Prediction: JP McCaskey 17 * William Tennent 14
Interboro Bucs @ Wissahickon Trojans
Last Year:
Did Not Play
Last Week:
Interboro fell for the fourth time in as many game in a 41-14 loss to Upper Moreland. In four games, the Buccaneers have been outscored 184-26.
Wissahickon opened up a 28-0 halftime lead on its way to a 42-14 win over Sun Valley. Leading the Trojans to their third straight win was quarterback Nolan Pounds who threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns.
Prediction: Wissahickon 35 * Interboro 13
***Saturday***
Hatboro-Horsham Hatters @ Academy Park
Last Year:
Did Not Play
Last Week:
Hatboro Horsham evened its record at 2-2 with a 35-20 win over Upper Darby. Luke Foley had another big game, leading the Hatters with 168 yards and three touchdowns.
Academy Park also brings a 2-2 record into Friday’s game after a 36-20 win over Penn Wood Friday.
Prediction: Academy Park 24 * Hatboro-Horsham 21
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