The Inquirer TOP 10
Team Record
Preseason rankings in parentheses.
1. Holy Spirit (1) 1-0
Donta Pollock ran for 201 yards, and Nigel Jones ran for three TDs as the Spartans beat Oakcrest, 41-16, in what coach Charles Roman called "a street fight." Next: Home Friday at 7 vs. Absegami.
2. Cherokee ( 2) 1-0
Defensive end Brandon Rapp's 27-yard interception return for a TD kick-started a second-half rally to a 27-13 victory over Lenape. Next: At Eastern Friday at 7.
3. St. Joseph (3) 1-0
Daryl Smith ran for one score and returned a fumble for another as the Wildcats built a 48-0 halftime lead in a 55-6 win over Buena. Next: At Middle Township Friday at 7.
4. Moorestown (5) 1-0
The Quakers' ground game flexed its muscle in a 28-12 win over Paul VI. Next: Home Friday at 7 vs. Seneca.
5. Hammonton (7) 1-0
The Blue Devils have a weapon in sophomore kicker Alessandro Padovani, a converted soccer player. Next: Home Friday at 7 vs. Buena.
6. Pennsauken (8) 1-0
The Indians must avoid a letdown from a signature win over Shawnee. Next: Home Saturday at noon vs. Clearview.
7. Shawnee (6) 0-1
The Renegades' running game looked strong vs. Pennsauken. Next: At Winslow Township Saturday at noon.
8. Timber Creek (NR) 1-0
Khalil Pierce ran for 105 yards in a 19-0 win over Cumberland. Next: Home Friday at 7 vs. No. 9 Delsea.
9. Delsea (4) 0-1
The Crusaders hope for a return by senior center Joe Moffa, who is battling a knee injury. Next: At No. 8 Timber Creek Friday at 7.
10. Haddonfield (10) 0-0
Like the rest of the Colonial, the Bulldogs sat out opening weekend. Next: Home Friday at 7 vs. Collingswood.
Under consideration (listed alphabetically): Oakcrest (0-1), Paul VI (0-1), West Deptford (0-0), Williamstown (1-0).
- Phil Anastasia
