Reporter/Times Herald Area Week 11 Preview Capsules

Week 11 Preview Capsules
The following is a game-by-game look at the area for Week 11.
District 1-6A First Round
(9) North Penn at (8) Central Bucks South
Time/Place: Friday, 7 p.m., at CB South.
On the Air: The game will be broadcast live on WNPV 98.5 FM.
On Twitter: @mpcabrey.
Records: The Knights are 7-3 overall and 4-2 in the SOL Continental. South is 7-3 overall and 4-2 in the SOL Continental.
What’s at Stake: The winner advances to the quarterfinals to face (1) Downingtown West or (16) Pennsbury.
Last Week: North Penn routed William Tennent 54-14. CB South won 24-14 over Souderton.
Players to Watch: Khalani Eaton of North Penn and Sean Smith of South are two game-breaking backs.
Prediction: North Penn 35, CB South 28.
District 1-6A First Round
(12) Haverford at (5) Spring-Ford
Time/Place: Friday, 7 p.m., at Spring-Ford.
Records: Haverford is 8-2 overall and 7-1 in the Central League. Spring-Ford is 8-2 overall and 5-0 in the PAC Liberty.
What’s at Stake: The winner advances to the quarterfinals to face (4) Downingtown East or (13) Perk Valley.
Last Week: Haverford rolled 57-16 over Conestoga. Spring-Ford beat Pope John Paul II 38-21 in the PAC Title Game.
Players to Watch: Chasen Wint rushed for three touchdowns last week for Haverford. Armante Haynes rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns last week for the Rams.
Prediction: Spring-Ford 27, Haverford 22.
District 1-6A First Round
(15) Ridley at (2) Central Bucks West
Time/Place: Friday, 7 p.m., at CB West.
On Twitter: @khunter10.
Records: Ridley is 7-3 overall and 6-3 in the Central League. CB West is 9-1 overall and 5-1 in the SOL Continental.
What’s at Stake: The winner advances to the quarterfinals to face (10) Souderton or (7) Coatesville.
Last Week: The Green Raiders lost 42-24 to Garnet Valley. The Bucks defeated Abington 45-28.
Players to Watch: Ridley back Dylan Staley had a big first half last week. Jack Fallon is a tough back to bring down for CB West.
Prediction: CB West 33, Ridley 20.
District 1-6A First Round
(10) Souderton Area at (7) Coatesville
Time/Place: Friday, 7 p.m., at Coatesville.
Records: Souderton is 8-2 overall and 4-2 in the SOL Continental. Coatesville is 7-2 overall and 3-1 in the Ches-Mont National.
What’s at Stake: The winner advances to the quarterfinals to face (15) Ridley or (2) CB West.
Last Week: Big Red lost to CB South 24-14. Coatesville lost 28-24 to Downingtown East.
Players to Watch: Nick Guthre is a versatile threat for Big Red. Quarterback Ricky Ortega does a little bit of everything for Coatesville.
Prediction: Souderton 28, Coatesville 27.
Ditrict 1-6A First Round
(11) Plymouth-Whitemarsh at (6) Abington
Time/Place: Friday, 7 p.m., at Abington.
On Twitter: @emor09.
Records: PW is 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the SOL American. Abington is 8-2 overall and 6-0 in the SOL National.
What’s at Stake: The winner advances to the quarterfinals to face either (3) Garnet Valley or (14) Owen J. Roberts.
Last Week: The Colonials won 54-20 over Hatboro-Horsham. Abington lost to CB West 45-28.
Players to Watch: Brian Dresnin is a tough back for PW. Tamir Berthau lurks in the secondary for Abington.
Prediction: Abington 23, PW 21.
District 1-5A First Round
(12) Upper Merion at (5) Strath Haven
Time/Place: Friday, 7 p.m., at Strath Haven.
Records: The Vikings are 5-5 overall and 2-3 in the PAC Frontier. Strath Haven is 8-2 overall and 7-2 in the Central League.
What’s at Stake: The winner advances to face either (4) Kennett or (13) Chichester in the quarterfinals.
Last Week: Upper Merion rolled 38-14 over Methacton. Strath Haven blanked Lower Merion 56-0.
Players to Watch: Anthony Swenda went over 1,000 rushing yards for the season last week for Upper Merion. Strath Haven quarterback Jack Ryder has a strong arm and can hit the deep ball.
Prediction: Strath Haven 31, Upper Merion 17.
District 1-5A First Round
(10) Upper Dublin at (7) West Chester Rustin
Time/Place: Friday, 7 p.m., at Rustin.
Records: Upper Dublin is 5-4 overall and 3-3 in the SOL American. Rustin is 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the Ches-Mont American.
What’s at Stake: The winner advances to face either (2) West Chester East or (15) West Chester Henderson.
Last Week: The Cardinals edged Upper Moreland 16-14. Rustin won 46-0 over Henderson.
Players to Watch: Ron Johnson is a tremendous cover corner for the Cards. Drew Gallen ran wild last week for Rustin.
Prediction: Rustin 37, Upper Dublin 24.
District 1-12 Regional Semifinal
(4) Lansdale Catholic at (1) Neumann-Goretti
Time/Place: Friday, 7 p.m., at South Philly Supersite.
Records: The Crusaders are 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the PCL Blue. Goretti is 10-0 overall and 7-0 in the PCL Blue.
What’s at Stake: The winner advances to the final to take on either (2) Pope John Paul II or (3) School of the Future.
Last Week: LC lost to Goretti 30-9.
Players to Watch: Danny Dutkiewicz runs hard for the Crusaders. Goretti has a tough free safety in Ubayd Steed.
Prediction: Goretti 30, LC 16.
District 1-12 Regional Semifinal
(3) School of the Future at (2) Pope John Paul II
Time/Place: Friday, 7 p.m., at Norristown.
Records: Future is 6-4. PJP is 8-2 overall and 5-0 in the PAC Frontier.
What’s at Stake: The winner advances to take on either (4) LC or (1) Goretti.
Last Week: PJP lost 38-21 to Spring-Ford in the PAC Title Game. Future beat KIPP 38-0.
Players to Watch: Daylin Gooden shines on both offense and defense for PJP. Tiar Young is a speedy wideout for Future.
Prediction: Pope John Paul II 17, School of the Future 3.
District 12-6A Playoffs
La Salle vs. Roman Catholic
Time/Place: Saturday, 1:30 p.m., at PW.
Records: La Salle is 7-2 overall and 3-2 in the PCL Red. Roman is 5-5 overall and 3-2 in the PCL Red.
Last Week: The Explorers won 30-6 over Roman Catholic.
Players to Watch: Sam Brown is a tough runner and receiver for the Explorers. Roman has a solid force at linebacker in Brian Burton.
Prediction: La Salle 31, Roman 14.
Episcopal Academy at Germantown Academy
Time/Place: Saturday, 2:30 p.m., at GA.
Records: Episcopal Academy is 8-0 overall and 3-0 in the InterAC. GA is 5-2 overall and 1-2 in the InterAC.
Last Week: Episcopal won 29-27 over Malvern Prep. GA got its first league win with a 42-38 victory over Springside.
Players to Watch: Bryce Cooper stands out in the secondary for Episcopal. Luke Strauss is a tremendous linebacker for GA.
Prediction: Episcopal 24, GA 17.

 

 

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