By Scott Huff, Suburban One Sports Senior Writer
Go Figure.
Council Rock North had not won a game all season, but the previously winless Indians (1-8, 1-5) administered a 36-18 hurtin’ on Bensalem (2-7, 2-4) to collect that first-ever victory for head coach Adam Collachi.
“I feel great for the kids,” said Collachi. “They have all worked so hard this year, and obviously, it has been a tough year.”
It was the first game all season that both future Big Ten players Brandon Cottom and John Raymon. Cottom – a running back - will attend Purdue while Raymon – a defensive end – will attend Iowa.
“With both Brandon and John in the lineup, it showed the type of team that we can be,” said Collachi. “It’s great to have them back, but I can’t be disappointed with the other players on this team.”
Council Rock South had not lost a game all season, but the previously unbeaten Golden Hawks (8-1, 5-1) were shot down by Abington (7-2, 5-1) – 45-35.
The Rock South defense had been impenetrable all season and had yielded only 42 points. And offensively, the Hawks had turned the ball over just once over the first eight games.
In the loss to Abington, CR South gave up the 45 points and turned the ball over four times.
Go Figure.
Souderton has already started its playoff season as the Big Red came up with a huge 21-14 win over Central Bucks East (4-5, 3-3).
“I told the kids last week, and I will tell them again this week, that if we want to get into the playoffs we have to win the last two games of the season,” said Souderton head coach Ed Gallagher. “If we lost to CB East, their 6-4 is better than our 6-4 with the point system.
“Now we have to take care of business and beat Quakertown,” added Gallagher as the Indians travel to Panther Nation this Friday. “The way that I figured it out, we have already started our playoffs.”
Go Figure.
Upper Dublin has a bye this week, but it won’t keep the Flying Cardinals from celebrating (7-2, 5-1).
Upper Dublin will have at the very least a share of the SOL American Conference crown with Cheltenham (8-1, 4-1). And if the Panthers would lose to Wissahickon (1-8, 1-4) the Cardinals would become outright champions.
“Our goal is always to win a conference championship,” said Upper Dublin head coach Bret Stover. “Our second goal is to get into the district playoffs - and our third goal is to get that first playoff win in school history.”
Ironically, Upper Dublin should benefit from the off week in its quest for the playoffs. The playoff slots are awarded to an average points accumulated over the course of the season.
“We feel good about our chances of getting into the playoffs,” said Stover. “We will have a normal week of practice, and we’ll see what giant we get to play in the playoffs.”
Go Figure.
WNPV broadcaster Kyle Berger does just that – figure. The sage of District One facts and figures shares his handiwork on the station’s website www.wnpv1440.com, and here is where the Suburban One League Quad-A
teams stand after nine games.
Remember, it is the average points that determine the seeding of the top 16 teams in the district playoffs.
1. Ridley 132.22
2. Council Rock South 125.56
3. Downingtown East 121.11
4. North Penn 120.0
4. Neshaminy 120.0
6. Abington 108.89
7. Central Bucks West 107.78
8. West Chester Rustin 106.67
9. Coatesville 105.56
10. Cheltenham 104.44
10. Boyertown 104.44
12. Owen J Roberts 101.11
13. Upper Dublin 97.78
14. Souderton 94.44
15. Penn Wood 90.00
16. West Chester Henderson 85.56
Pennsbury is #19 with 77.78 points and has an outside shot at making the playoffs.
Thanks Kyle – now …
Go Figure.
This Was the Week That Was in The SOL
Suburban One National Conference
Abington (7-2, 5-1) put in its claim for a conference title with a stunning 45-35 victory over previously unbeaten Council Rock South (8-1, 5-1). A win this week would earn the Ghosts at least a share of the title for the first time since 1989.
Abington generated a staggering 435 yards of total offense against the highly regarded Golden Hawk defense. Ray Schreiner gained a game-high 130 yards, and quarterback Julien Ireland scored three touchdowns. The play of the season came in the fourth period on a 75-yard TD pass to Tim Salley from Jim Shelinsky on a faked punt.
William Tennent (4-5, 2-4) lost its fourth straight conference game when the Panthers fell to Neshaminy – 40-14.
The highlights for WT came from sophomore Camron Jenkins. Jenkins – who led the team with 60 yards rushing – scored on a 85-yard kick off return for the Panthers.
Next: William Tennent (4-5, 2-4) @ Abington (7-2, 5-1)
Last Year: Abington 35 – William Tennent 0
Prediction: Abington 42 – William Tennent 13
Neshaminy (8-1, 5-1) is back in the conference title hunt as the Redskins whipped William Tennent (4-5, 2-4) last week – 40-14. A win over rival Pennsbury will assure the Skins of at least a tie for the conference title.
Neshaminy quarterback Charlie Marterlla completed eight passes for 150 yards that included TD tosses to Shane Quinn, Dwight Williams, and Bobby Marterella. Anthony Woodroffe rushed for a game-high 150 yards and scored a touchdown.
Pennsbury (5-4, 3-3) kept its slim district playoff hopes alive with a 34-20 victory over Truman (2-7, 1-5). The Falcons must beat rival Neshaminy if it has any hopes of moving on into the postseason.
Pennsbury blasted Truman for 370 total rushing yards and did not attempt a single pass. Brandon Pepper rolled for a team-high 170 yards and scored four touchdowns.
Next: Pennsbury (5-4, 3-3) @ Neshaminy (8-1, 5-1)
Last Year: Pennsbury 27 – Neshaminy 20
Prediction: Neshaminy 24 – Pennsbury 17
Council Rock South (8-1, 5-1) saw both its unbeaten season and outright conference title hopes evaporate last week in a 45-35 loss. However, a win this week over CR North (1-8) would garner at least a share of the conference title.
Mark Damirgian had an excellent game in the loss to Abington with 110 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns. Brian Donnelly also scored a pair of touchdowns for the Hawks, while Billy Fleming added a fifth rushing score.
Council Rock North (1-8, 1-5) gained its first win of the season with a 36-18 victory over Bensalem. The win stopped a 10-game losing streak for the Indians that spanned back to last season.
Brandon Cottom was back in form with 140 yards rushing. Cottom scored four touchdowns – three rushing and one on a pass reception – to spark the offense. The Indians finished with 360 yards of total offense.
Next: Council Rock North (1-8, 1-5) @ Council Rock South (8-1, 1-5)
Last Year: Rock South 35 – Rock North 28
Prediction: CR South 31 – CR North 17
Truman (2-7, 1-5) was competitive on the scoreboard in a 34-20 loss to Pennsbury (5-4, 3-3) last week.
The Tigers rushed for 225 yards of offense that included a 43-yard TD burst by Larry Winton. Quarterback Derron Thompson rushed for 95 yards – scored a TD and passed for another score.
Bensalem (2-7, 2-4) had the misfortune of playing Council Rock North (1-8, 1-5) when the Indians were finally injury free. Both Brandon Cottom and John Raymon suited up for Rock North and CR North came away with a 36-18 win over the Owls.
Davonte Newkirk scored on a touchdown on the opening kickoff and also scored on a TD pass from Anthony Prisco. Christian Fernandez rushed for a team-high 100 yards.
Next: Truman (2-7, 1-5) @ Bensalem (2-7, 2-4)
Last Year: Bensalem 16 – Truman 12
Prediction: Truman 35 – Bensalem 28
Suburban One Continental Conference
North Penn (8-1, 6-0) can boast of another unbeaten SOL Continental Conference season if the Knights can win this week against Pennridge (5-4). North Penn rolled to a 35-7 victory over Hatboro-Horsham (2-7, 0-6) last week.
NP quarterback Corey Ernst was extremely efficient with 13 completions on 18 attempts for 140 yards and three touchdowns. Gerard Wendowski caught five passes and scored two touchdowns, while Craig Needhammer caight a TD pass and rushed for a team-high 75 yards.
Pennridge (5-4, 2-3) rebounded over the .500 mark for the season with a 24-19 victory over visiting Central Bucks South (3-6, 1-5).
The Rams rolled up 400 yards of total offense. Brandon Cope rushed for 155 yards and a score – quarterback Kyle Peters threw TD passes to Kyle McCabe and Rocky Ferrier – and Dan Caya booted two field goals for the winners.
Next: Pennridge (5-4, 2-3) @ North Penn (8-1, 6-0)
Last Year: North Penn 39 – Pennridge 12
Prediction: North Penn 28 – Pennridge 7
Souderton (6-3, 5-1) is in an almost must-win situation as the Big Red meets rival Quakertown (3-6) this week. Last week, the Indians won an almost must-win over Central Bucks East – 21-14.
Javon White stepped up in place of the injured Tyler Scholl and rushed for a game-high 140 yards on 18 carries. White scored on runs of 47 and one yards.
Quakertown (3-6, 2-3) took an early lead last week but failed to hold on as the Panthers were gouged by the Central Bucks West Bucks (7-2, 4-2) – 36-19.
Joe Able scored from long distance on a 57-yard TD run to give the Panthers the early lead. Zac Gravelle threw a pair of TD passes completing 13 passes for 145 yards.
Next: Souderton (6-3, 5-1) @ Quakertown (3-6, 2-3)
Last Year: Quakertown 21 – Souderton 16
Prediction: Souderton 38 – Quakertown 27
Central Bucks West (7-2, 4-2) cannot afford a loss this week as the Bucks host Hatboro-Horsham (2-7). Last week, CB West handled Quakertown by a 36-19 score.
Rashaad Williams led the Bucks with 140 rushing yards on 23 carries, while Jake Poeske added 130 yards on just eight totes. Quarterback Ward Udinski threw a pair of TD passes to Bill Bell.
Hatboro-Horsham (2-7, 0-6) trailed state ranked North Penn by just 21-7 after three periods but lost to the Knights 34-7.
Matt Hollenbeck scored the lone Hatter touchdown on a 19-yard run. Dominic DeFazio led the team with 75 rushing yards.
Next: Hatboro-Horsham (2-7, 0-6) @ Central Bucks West (7-2, 4-2)
Last Year: Hatboro-Horsham 31 – Central Bucks West 25
Prediction: Central Bucks West 38 – Hatboro-Horsham 7
Central Bucks East (4-5, 3-3) saw its district playoff hopes evaporate after the Patriots suffered a 21-14 loss to Souderton (6-3, 5-1) last week.
Justyn White played at less than 100 percent but still led the East offensive effort. White scored a pair of touchdowns and led the team in rushing with 85 yards on 21 carries.
Central Bucks South (3-6, 1-5) led early in its game with Pennridge, but failed to hold the lead in a 24-19 loss to the Rams.
Bobby DiPasquale scored on a 95-yard return of the opening kickoff to give the Titans the lead. DiPasquale also scored on a 20-yard TD run.
Next: Central Bucks East (4-5, 3-3) @ Central Bucks South (3-6, 1-5)
Last Year: Central Bucks East 35 – Central Bucks South 21
Prediction: Central Bucks East 31 – Central Bucks South 28
Suburban One League American Conference
Cheltenham (8-1, 4-1) can earn its piece of the championship pie with a win this week over Wissahickon (1-8). The Panthers came up with a huge 21-14 victory over Upper Moreland (7-2, 3-2) last week.
Christopher Stephens scored the game-winning touchdown with just 32 seconds left on a pass from Kenneth Cropper. Dan Rouse also scored on a 65-yard interception return for the Panthers, while Acquil Reed scored on a 12-yard run.
Wissahickon (1-8, 1-4) played well in a 24-13 loss to Upper Dublin (7-2, 5-1) last week.
Anthony DeLegall gave the Trojans an early 7-3 lead on a 23-yard scoring run.
Next: Cheltenham (8-1, 4-1) @ Wissahickon (1-8, 1-4)
Last Year: Cheltenham 28 – Wissahickon 21
Prediction: Cheltenham 35 – Wissahickon 14
Norristown (3-5, 2-3) will close Roosevelt Field on Friday night as the Eagles host rival Plymouth Whitemarsh (4-5, 3-2). Roosevelt Field opened in 1909.
The Eagles were idle last week.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (4-5, 3-2) scored early and often to defeat winless Upper Merion (0-9, 0-5) – 41-12.
The Colonials registered 230 yards of total offense. Quarterback Russhon Phillips showed his value on the special teams as he took the kickoff 75-yards for a touchdown.
Next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (4-5, 3-2) @ Norristown (3-5, 2-3)
Last Year: Norristown 27 – Plymouth Whitemarsh 0
Prediction: Norristown 21 – Plymouth Whitemarsh 20
Upper Dublin (7-2, 5-1) secured at least a share of the conference title with a 24-13 victory over Wissahickon (1-8, 1-4).
Anthony Williams scored a pair of touchdowns for the Flying Cardinals on runs of one and 25 yards. Khalid Weems also scored on a five-yard run. Eric Boyer added a field goal for the winners.
Next: Upper Dublin has a bye this week
Upper Moreland (7-2, 3-2) had its conference title hopes vanish in its 21-14 loss to Cheltenham last week.
Quarterback Matt Sawick fired a pair of touchdown passes to Robert Knox – one for 69 yards and the other for 21 yards. Jordan Spector rushed for a game-high 105 yards on 22 carries.
Upper Merion (0-9, 0-5) remained winless for the 2010 season as the Vikings were thumped by Plymouth Whitemarsh- 41-12.
Naim Cheeseboro continues to have impressive offensive numbers as he rushed for 190 yards – passed for 34 yards – and had three yards receiving. The talented senior also scored a touchdown.
Next: Upper Morleand (7-2, 3-2) @ Upper Merion (0-9, 0-5)
Last Year: Upper Moreland 7 – Upper Merion 6
Prediction: Upper Moreland 35 – Upper Merion 7
Suburban One Sports.com – Top Ten
1. North Penn Knights (8-1)
2. Council Rock South Golden Hawks (8-1)
3. Neshaminy Redskins (8-1)
4. Abington Galloping Ghosts (7-2)
5. Souderton Indians (6-3)
6. Central Bucks West Bucks (7-2)
7. Upper Dublin Flying Cardinals (7-2)
8. Cheltenham Panthers (8-1)
9. Upper Moreland Golden Bears (7-2)
10. Pennsbury Falcons (5-4)
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