Reporter/Times Herald Area Week Six Football Previews

Playoff football arrives Friday, and top-seeded Pennridge looks to stay undefeated and advance when it hosts No. 4 Coatesville in a District 1-6A Semifinal at Pennridge.
Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
“From the first day we got back together this year, the guys have done an awesome job,” Rams coach Cody Muller said after last week’s 21-15 win over Abington. “I’m so proud of these kids and what they’ve done, coming together and being a family.
“It’s amazing to see, from where we were to where we are now.”
The Rams capped a 5-0 regular season last week and secured the Suburban One League National Conference title. The Red Raiders come into this one 4-0, having won the Ches-Mont League National Division.
Coatesville routed Kennett last week, 34-6.
The Red Raiders would like Dametrius McClain-Jackson to have another big night – last week he rushed for 177 yards and scored three touchdowns.
The Rams also have a big-time running attack. Brayden Landherr, Cornelius Shoemake Jr., Dillon Powles and quarterback Bobby Croyle all contribute. Linebacker Shane Hartzell powers a stingy defense for Pennridge.
The winner advances to next week’s final, against either Souderton Area or Spring-Ford.
District 1-6A Semifinal
#4 Coatesville at #1 Pennridge
Day/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Pennridge.
On Twitter: @mpcabrey.
Records: Pennridge is 5-0 overall and 5-0 in the SOL National. Coatesville is 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the Ches-Mont National.
Last Week: The Rams turned back Abington, 21-15. Coatesville routed Kennett, 34-6.
Up Next: The winner advances to the district final against Souderton or Spring-Ford.
Players to Watch: Dillon Powles keeps finding the holes for Pennridge. Dametrius McClain-Jackson seems to get better as the game goes on in the Coatesville ground attack.
Prediction: Pennridge 28, Coatesville 21.
District 1-6A Semifinal
#3 Souderton at #2 Spring-Ford
Day/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Spring-Ford.
On Twitter: @emor09.
Records: Big Red is 5-0 overall and 5-0 in the SOL Continental. The Rams are 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the PAC.
Last Week: The Indians won 55-12 over Bensalem. Spring-Ford won 20-14 over Cumberland Valley.
Up Next: The winner advances to the district final against Pennridge or Coatesville.
Players to Watch: Jalen White has breakaway speed in the Big Red Wing-T. Josh Hellauer is a standout defensive end and tight end for the Rams.
Prediction: Souderton Area 23, Spring-Ford 16.
District 1-5A Semifinal
#4 Kennett at #1 Upper Dublin
Day/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Upper Dublin.
On Twitter: @ADRobinson3.
Records: The Blue Demons are 2-2 overall and 2-0 in the Ches-Mont League American Division. Upper Dublin is 4-1 overall and 3-1 in the SOL Continental.
Last Week: Kennett fell 34-6 to Coatesville. Upper Dublin shut out Hatboro-Horsham, 32-0.
Up Next: The winner advances to the district final to face West Chester Rustin or Wissahickon.
Players to Watch: Julian Sparacino is a tough runner for the Blue Demons. Jacob Rossman runs hard for the Cards.
Prediction: Upper Dublin 20, Kennett 13.
District 1-5A Semifinal
#3 Wissahickon at #2 West Chester Rustin
Day/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at West Chester Rustin.
Records: The Trojans are 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the SOL American. The Golden Knights are 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the Ches-Mont League American Division.
Last Week: Wiss lost 35-19 to Plymouth-Whitemarsh. Rustin won 32-13 over Downingtown East.
Up Next: The winner advances to the district final against Upper Dublin or Kennett.
Players to Watch: E.J. Schreiner is a big-play receiver for the Trojans. Dayshawn Jacobs rushed for over 200 yards last week for Rustin.
Prediction: Wissahickon 19, West Chester Rustin 14.
Methacton at Council Rock South
Day/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at CR South.
Records: Methacton is 3-3 overall and 1-3 in the PAC. CR South is 1-2 overall and 1-2 in the SOL Continental.
Last Week: The Warriors won 17-6 over Pottsgrove. The Golden Hawks lost 23-7 to Council Rock North.
Players to Watch: Dan Brandi is a running receiving threat for Methacton. Andrew Jezierski is a speedy wide receiver for Rock South.
Prediction: Methacton 29, Council Rock South 22.
Upper Merion at Phoenixville
Day/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Phoenixville.
Records: Upper Merion is 0-3 overall and 0-2 in the PAC. Phoenixville is 1-1 overall and 1-1 in the PAC.
Last Week: The Vikings lost 21-0 to Owen J. Roberts.
Players to Watch: Alzere Thomas did some productive running for Upper Merion last week despite the loss. The Phantoms won 20-12 over Upper Perkiomen.
Prediction: Upper Merion 29, Phoenixville 28.
Archbishop Wood at La Salle
Day/Time: Saturday, 1 p.m., at La Salle.
On Twitter: @ADRobinson3.
Records: The Vikings are 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the PCL Red. The Explorers are 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the PCL Red.
Last Week: Wood lost 52-6 to St. Joe’s Prep. La Salle won 32-6 over Roman Catholic.
Players to Watch: Ricardo Delgado rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown last week for the Vikings. Timothy Mehlmann averaged almost eight yards per carry last week for La Salle.
Prediction: La Salle 21, Wood 14.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy at Germantown Academy
Day/Time: Saturday, 1:45 p.m., at GA.
Records: Chestnut Hill is 1-0 overall and 1-0 in the InterAC. GA is 1-0 overall and 1-0 in the InterAC.
Last Week: The Blue Devils won 23-16 over Episcopal. GA prevailed 28-13 over Haverford School.
Players to Watch: Bobby Markey can get deep for Chestnut Hill. Jordan Longino is poised under center for the Pats.
Prediction: GA 16, Chestnut Hill 9.
Salesianum (DE) at Lansdale Catholic
Day/Time: Saturday, 6 p.m., at Wissahickon.
Records: The Crusaders are 0-2 overall and 0-2 in the PCL Blue. Salesianum is 0-0.
Last Week: LC lost 34-0 to Bonner Prendie. Salesianum did not play.
Players to Watch: Quarterback L.J. Phillips looks to make some plays for the Crusaders. Salesianum looks to Marcus Robinson on offense and defense, at outside linebacker and wide receiver.
Prediction: LC 24, Salesianum 17.