The Inquirer South Jersey Top 10 football rankings
Team Record
Previous rankings in parentheses. NR–not ranked.
1. St. Joseph (1) 5-0
Max Valles and Anthony Giagunto returned interceptions for touchdowns in a 70-0 win over Lower Cape May.
Next: Home vs. Pleasantville (0-5) Saturday at noon.
2. Pennsauken (2) 5-0
Senior running back Tyrik Thomas has six touchdowns, three rushing and three receiving.
Next: At No. 9 Camden Catholic (5-0) Friday at 7 p.m.
3. Timber Creek (3) 5-0
Junior Eric Church looked like a top-shelf cornerback in a 34-13 victory over Woodrow Wilson.
Next: At Eastern (2-4) Friday at 7 p.m.
4. Williamstown (4) 5-0
Sophomore running backs John Chamberlin and Marques Little have combined for 18 touchdowns, including four in a 37-21 win over Cherry Hill East.
Next: At Kingsway (3-3) Friday at 7 p.m.
5. Holy Spirit (5) 3-2
Donta Pollock (252 yards) and Nigel Jones (150) combined for 402 yards as the Spartans pulled away late in a 28-14 victory over Mainland.
Next: At No. 6 Hammonton (5-0) Friday at 7 p.m.
6. Hammonton (6) 5-0
Junior Christian Mortellite threw three touchdown passes in a 44-13 victory over Ocean City.
Next: Home vs. No. 5 Holy Spirit (3-2) Friday at 7 p.m.
7. Shawnee (7) 4-1
The Renegades are averaging 289 yards on the ground behind an offensive line led by Tulane recruit Bob Bradley. Next: Home vs. Cherokee (3-2) Friday at 7 p.m.
8. Haddonfield (8) 5-0
Senior Dan Ciemniecki ran for one touchdown, threw two touchdown passes, and returned an interception for another score in a 44-0 win over Lindenwold.
Next: At Paulsboro (5-0) Saturday at 11 a.m.
9. Camden Catholic (9) 5-0
Mike Blandon's second touchdown run of the game broke a 7-7 tie in the fourth quarter of a 14-7 win over Delsea.
Next: Home vs. No. 2 Pennsauken (5-0) Friday at 7 p.m.
10. Millville (10) 5-0
Alquann Jones ran for 192 yards and a score as the Thunderbolts went to 5-0 for first time since 1991 with a 49-34 victory over Absegami.
Next: At Lower Cape May (1-3) Friday at 7 p.m.
Under consideration (listed alphabetically): Moorestown (4-2), Triton (4-1), Washington Township (5-1).
- Phil Anastasia
