The Inquirer Top 10 Jersey football

Posted: October 09, 2012

FOOTBALL

Team Record

Last week's rank in parentheses.

 1. St. Joseph (1) 5-0

Senior running back Miles Pease's 74-yard touchdown burst on the first play sparked a 39-0 victory over Oakcrest on Saturday. Next: At No. 6 Atlantic City (3-1) Oct. 19 at 7.

2. Williamstown (2) 5-0

 The Braves have won 14 of 16. They are 20-3 in West Jersey Football League games since the formation of the super-conference in 2010. Next: Home vs. Triton (2-2) Friday at 7.

3. Timber Creek (3) 3-2

 Senior Bryce Shade continues to make plays for the Chargers. He scored two touchdowns in a 34-6 win over then-No. 5 Moorestown on Friday. Next: Home vs. Lenape (0-4) Friday at 7.

4. Camden Catholic (4) 3-1

 The Irish hope to have star running back/linebacker Jarred Alwan, a Temple recruit who is battling a foot injury, back for Friday's clash with rival Bishop Eustace. Next: At Bishop Eustace (2-2) Friday at 7.

5. Delsea (7) 4-1

The Crusaders are averaging 35.2 points behind quarterback Josh Awotunde. Next: At Winslow Township (0-5) Saturday at noon.

6. Atlantic City (NR) 3-1

Senior wide receiver Dayshawn Reynolds, a key player for last winter's Group 4 state championship basketball team, caught seven passes for 169 yards in a 19-7 victory over then-No. 6 Hammonton on Friday. Next: At Buena (3-2) Friday at 7.

7. Holy Spirit (NR) 2-2

Juniors Jeff Stebb and A.J. Dawson returned interceptions for touchdowns in an 18-0 victory over Absegami on Friday. Next: Home vs. Millville (2-2) Friday at 7.

8. West Deptford (9) 4-0

Junior quarterback Mike Daws was 7 for 10 passing for 89 yards and a touchdown in his first varsity action in a 35-20 victory over Sterling on Sept. 28. Next: At Audubon (3-1) Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

9. Paul VI (NR) 4-0

The Eagles' 35-6 win over Clearview in Week 2 is looking more impressive. Next: At Cherry Hill East (2-3) Saturday at 11.

10. Moorestown (5) 3-2

The Quakers' next three opponents have a combined record of 2-10. Next: At Camden (1-3) Saturday at 11.

Next: Home vs. Absegami (3-1) Friday at 7.

Under consideration (listed alphabetically): Egg Harbor Township (2-2), Hammonton (3-2), Penns Grove (4-0), Washington Township (4-1).

- Phil Anastasia

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