The Inquirer Top 10 Teams of the Decade

October 17, 2009
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  • SEAST1SPT- Scott S. Hamrick, 10/6/01. C.B. East (in Blue jersies) vs. Neshaminy (in white jersies) in High School Football. Neshaminy came back to win 15-14. IN THIS PHOTO- Neshaminy RB #2 Jamar Brittingham breaks through a hole in the line to score Neshaminy's first TD in the game and his first of two for the day in a comeback win. 1 of 3.
SEAST1SPT- Scott S. Hamrick, 10/6/01. C.B. East (in Blue jersies) vs. Neshaminy (in… (Scott S. Hamrick)
  • SEAST1SPT- Scott S. Hamrick, 10/6/01. C.B. East (in Blue jersies) vs. Neshaminy (in white jersies) in High School Football. Neshaminy came back to win 15-14. IN THIS PHOTO- Neshaminy RB #2 Jamar Brittingham breaks through a hole in the line to score Neshaminy's first TD in the game and his first of two for the day in a comeback win. 1 of 3. (Scott S. Hamrick)
  • SFOOT08FPT 54169 Photography by Peter Tobia IN THIS PICTURE Pittsburgh Central Catholic vs. North Penn State Championship football game. North Penn High School football player Kevin Akins (7) goes for extra yards in second half asNorth Penn beats Pittsburgh Catholic by a score of 37-10 to win the state championship. THE STORY IS State championship football game. (Peter Tobia)
  • PWEST David Swanson PREG 12-02-2000 PIAA State Semifinals Bethlehem Catholic vs. Central Bucks West at Neshaminy High School, Neshaminy, PA IN THIS PHOTO: Celebrating his 59th Straight win, Central Buck's #6 Phil DiGiacomo heads toward the end zone. 8/many (David Swanson)

The Inquirer TOP 10

 

 

SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TEAM OF THE DECADE

Team, season    Record

1. North Penn, 2003   15-0

The Kevin Akins-led Knights averaged 39.6 points per game en route to their first state crown.

2. Central Bucks West, 2000    14-1

The Bucks reached Hershey before losing to Erie Cathedral Prep, 41-35, in overtime.

3. St. Joseph's Prep, 2003   12-0

Matt Parkhurst, Brian Tracz and Greg Ambrogi were among the defensive leaders.

4. Neshaminy, 2001    15-0

Jamar Brittingham carried 364 times for 2,585 yards and 30 touchdowns.

5. Strath Haven, 2000    15-0

John Mulhern, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound lineman, was one of the area's surest tacklers.

6. Malvern Prep, 2008    10-0

Longtime boss Gaspare "Gamp" Pellegrini called this his best-ever team.

7. St. Joseph's Prep, 2005    10-2

When healthy, these Hawks were a bit better than the 13-0 squad of 2002.

8. Ridley, 2007    13-2

The Green Raiders, led by RB-LB Andrew Hodges, advanced to the state semifinals

9. Pennsbury, 2006    13-2

Jackson Fagan sparked the offense. C.J. Marck was a stalwart on defense.

10. North Penn, 2005    12-2

The rugged and bruising Knights averaged nearly 250 rushing yards per game.

- Rick O'Brien

 

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