Neshaminy (3-0) has been sparked on offense by tailback Sean Ulmer, who has carried 57 times for 355 yards and five touchdowns. He gets support from Jahmier Wilson (13 for 107, 1) and Denny Lord (6 for 52).
Joe Bianchino, a southpaw and first-year starter, has connected on 12 of 24 passes for 295 yards and three scores. His main targets are Ulmer (four catches for 69 yards), and wideouts Justin Andrews (four for 63) and Bobby Marterella (three for 104).
For Abington, athletic QB Ken Cropper has made good on 21 of 36 throws for 468 yards and three TDs. Ray Schreiner, a 5-foot-7, 165-pound halfback, has rushed 47 times for 258 yards and six scores. Wideout Josh Lee has nine receptions for 242 yards and two scores.
Neshaminy's defense is spearheaded by Villanova-bound end Kiser Terry, and linebackers Lord, Steve Olenski, and Aaron Brandon.
The stalwarts for Abington's defense are ends Bryan Osei, also a Villanova recruit, and Rob Phillips; inside linebacker Myles Grasty; and free safety Chris Duffy.
Nesahminy holds a 27-9 lead in the head-to-head series. Since 2000, the Redskins have won 11 of 13 meetings. Abington's wins were in 2009 (28-24) and 2003 (28-21).
Pick: Neshaminy, 24-20.
Last week: 7-6. Overall: 24-12 (.667).
Here are some of Friday's other top contests:
Marple Newtown (3-0, 2-0) at Ridley (2-1, 1-1), 7 p.m. The Green Raiders, looking to rebound from an upset loss to Conestoga, must slow prolific rusher Cimirrow Moat. Pick: Ridley, 21-19.
Strath Haven (2-1, 1-1) at Garnet Valley (2-1, 2-0), 7 p.m. The Jaguars offense is keyed by Ryan Corkery (355 yards passing) and Justin Pyle (400 yards rushing). Pick: Garnet Valley, 27-26.
Unionville (3-0) at West Chester Rustin (2-1), 7 p.m. For Rustin, Anthony Nash has turned 14 catches into 243 yards and five TDs. Pick: Rustin, 34-28.
