Reporter/Times Herald Area Week Seven Football Previews

October 7, 2021

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Souderton will try to get back on course for the postseason when it hosts old rival Abington Friday night in a Suburban One League non-conference contest.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Big Red is coming off a tough loss in the 309 Bowl, falling 36-14 to rival Quakertown in a contest that was tight for over three quarters.

“We have four games left,” Souderton coach Ed Gallagher said after last week’s battle. “To me, none of them are gonna be easy, but they’re winnable games. So if we can get something rolling, maybe get a couple kids back, and win at least three of the four, who knows?

“We’re not gonna quit. These kids don’t quit. We have tough kids who work hard and they’re gonna bounce back and hopefully we see a better four quarters (this week).”

Brayden Porter did some decent running for Big Red last week, gaining 65 yards. Elijah Goods continues to be a speedy weapon for Souderton, as a runner and a receiver.

Souderton comes into this one at 3-3 overall, with a 3-1 mark in the SOL Continental. Big Red is currently ranked 15th in the 16-team field in District 1-6A.

Abington has struggled this fall but has some weapons to work with offensively, including running back Zahmir Lee.

The Ghosts are 1-5 overall and 0-4 in the SOL National. Abington is coming off a 42-14 loss to Central Bucks South.

The Ghosts look to score their biggest win of the season while Souderton aims for 4-3 and a clearer shot to the district playoffs.

North Penn at Truman
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Truman.
Records: North Penn is 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the SOL National. Truman is 2-4 overall and 1-3 in the SOL Continental.
Last Week: The Knights doubled up Neshaminy, 42-21. The Tigers were shut out 38-0 by Upper Dublin.
Players to Watch: Ryan Zeltt threw three touchdown passes last week for the Knights. Azijon Paxton provides some versatility for the Tiger offense.
Prediction: North Penn 35, Truman 7.

Abington at Souderton
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Souderton.
On Twitter: @mpcabrey.
Records: Souderton is 3-3 overall and 3-1 in the SOL Continental. Abington is 1-5 overall and 0-4 in the SOL National.
Last Week: Big Red lost 36-14 to Quakertown. The Ghosts lost 42-14 to Central Bucks South.
Players to Watch: Brayden Porter had 65 yards rushing last week for Big Red. Zahmir Lee is a solid runner for Abington.
Prediction: Souderton 28, Abington 14.

Pennridge at Bensalem
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Bensalem
Records: The Rams are 3-3 overall and 2-2 in the SOL National. Bensalem is 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the SOL Continental.
Last Week: Pennridge fell to CB West, 28-24. Bensalem won 6-0 over Council Rock North.
Players to Watch: Nate Mossbrook had a 77-yard touchdown run last week for the Rams. Josiah Leonard is a speedy running back for the Owls.
Prediction: Pennridge 27, Bensalem 20.

Pennsbury at Upper Dublin
Site/Time: Saturday, 12 p.m., at Upper Dublin.
On Twitter: @khunter10.
Records: Pennsbury is 0-6 overall and 0-4 in the SOL National. Upper Dublin is 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the SOL Continental.
Last Week: The Cardinals won 38-0 over Truman. Pennsbury lost 56-21 to CB East.
Players to Watch: Noah Lee has been making key grabs for the Cards. Johnny Maule has been a weapon downfield for the Falcons.
Prediction: Upper Dublin 36, Pennsbury 20.

Lower Moreland at Wissahickon
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Wissahickon.
Records: Wiss is 1-5 overall and 1-2 in the SOL American. Lower Moreland is 3-2 overall.
Last Week: The Trojans lost 14-6 to Springfield Montco. The Lions won 41-12 over Vaux.
Players to Watch: Kyle Lehman has been a dependable back for the Trojans. Nick Khimoian is a key contributor to the ground game for Lower Moreland.
Prediction: Wissahickon 20, Lower Moreland 14.

Cheltenham at Plymouth Whitemarsh
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at PW.
On Twitter: @khunter10.
Records: The Colonials are 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the SOL American. Cheltenham is 3-3 overall and 2-0 in the SOL American.
Last Week: PW won 35-14 over Springfield Montco. The Panthers won 36-24 over William Tennent.
Players to Watch: Aiden O’Brien has been a big part of the PW ground attack. Jamal Banks is a tough runner for the Panthers.
Prediction: Plymouth Whitemarsh 33, Cheltenham 20.

Upper Merion at Pope John Paul II
Site/Time: Saturday, 1 p.m., at PJP.
Records: PJP is 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the PAC Frontier. Upper Merion is 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the PAC Frontier.
Last Week: Upper Merion lost 36-20 to Pottsgrove. PJP prevailed 28-10 over Phoenixville.
Players to Watch: D.J. Clarke made some timely throws last week for the Golden Panthers. Qwynne Seals gained tough yards on the ground for the Vikes last week.
Prediction: Pope John Paul II 27, Upper Merion 20.

Spring-Ford at Norristown
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Norristown.
On Twitter: @emor09.
Records: Norristown is 0-6 overall and 0-2 in the PAC Liberty. Spring-Ford is 3-3 overall and 2-0 in the PAC Liberty.
Last Week: The Eagles lost 56-12 to Perk Valley. The Rams romped 42-7 over Boyertown.
Players to Watch: Matt Zollers had a good passing touch last week for the Rams. Chris Carter threw for 168 yards last week for the Eagles.
Prediction: Spring-Ford 32, Norristown 19.

Methacton at Boyertown
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Boyertown.
Records: The Warriors are 4-2 overall and 1-1 in the PAC Liberty. Boyertown is 2-4 overall and 0-2 in the PAC Liberty.
Last Week: Methacton lost 7-6 to Owen J. Roberts. The Bears lost 42-7 to Spring-Ford.
Players to Watch: Dan Brandi threw for 146 yards last week for the Warriors. Leo Egbe scored on a 10-yard touchdown run last week for the Bears.
Prediction: Methacton 25, Boyertown 14.

Roman Catholic at La Salle
Site/Time: Saturday, 1 p.m., at Springfield Montco.
Records: La Salle is 6-0 overall and 1-0 in the PCL Red. Roman is 2-4 overall and 0-1 in the PCL Red.
Last Week: The Explorers topped St. Joe’s Prep, 28-21. Roman lost 30-14 to Archbishop Wood.
Players to Watch: Ryan Moore did a little bit of everything on offense last week for La Salle. Tai Ellis is a key pass catcher for the Cahillites.
Prediction: La Salle 28, Roman Catholic 7.

Lansdale Catholic at Neumann-Goretti
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at The South Philly SuperSite.
Records: Lansdale Catholic is 0-6 overall and 0-2 in the PCL Blue. Goretti is 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the PCL Blue.
Last Week: The Crusaders lost 34-21 to Archbishop Ryan. The Saints won 26-20 over Bonner-Prendie.
Players to Watch: Quarterback Cole Meehan is a threat with his arm and his legs for LC. Jayden Sumpter had 80 yards rushing last week for the Saints.
Prediction: Neumann-Goretti 31, Lansdale Catholic 17.

Kev Hunter

Kevin Hunter

Kev Hunter is a sports reporter for Montco Media. He has been a staff writer for The Reporter Newspaper in Lansdale since 2000. Prior to that, he covered sports for The Day Newspaper in New London, Conn. He began his writing career at The Courier-Post in South Jersey, along with covering prep football in Pa. for The Philadelphia Inquirer.