Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Oct. 1, 2024

By: Don Rebel
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 7:57 PM

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A shakeup in the two highest classifications and a rare exit from the Top 5 highlight this week’s edition of the Trib HSSN rankings.

The results of two big WPIAL games in Week 5 led to North Allegheny in Class 6A and Peters Township in 5A being bounced, while the teams that delivered the knockout punches, Central Catholic and Upper St. Clair, vaulted to the Top 5 in their respective classifications.

There was no movement in 4A, 3A and A, but Class 2A also underwent a facelift.

Schuylkill Haven and Cambria Heights entered elite space after Williams Valley (beaten by Schuylkill Haven) and Southern Columbia were knocked out.

This marks the first ranking in years without the Tigers of Southern Columbia.

While Bishop McDevitt takes over the top spot in 5A, the rest of the top-ranked teams remain the same with St. Joe’s Prep in 6A, Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast in 4A, Northwestern Lehigh in 3A, Troy in 2A and Bishop Guilfoyle in A remaining at No. 1.

There is a huge battle this week between District 12 powers in Class 6A as No. 1 St. Joe’s Prep visits No. 2 LaSalle College.

Here are the latest Trib HSSN rankings. Teams are listed with overall record, last week’s ranking and district.

Class 6A

1. St. Joseph’s Prep (3-1) (1) (D-12): The defending PIAA 6A champion Hawks defeated Father Judge in Week 5, 42-13. They visit No. 2 LaSalle College on Saturday.

2. LaSalle College (6-0) (3) (D-12): The Explorers defeated Cardinal O’Hara in Week 5, 48-0. They host No. 1 St. Joseph’s Prep on Saturday.

3. Imhotep Charter (5-1) (4) (D-12): The defending PIAA 5A champion Panthers defeated John Bartram in Week 5, 60-0. They visit Northeast Philadelphia on Saturday.

4. Manheim Township (6-0) (5) (D-3): The Blue Streaks defeated J.P. McCaskey in Week 5, 48-0 They visit Cedar Crest on Friday.

5. Central Catholic (4-2) (NR) (D-7): The Vikings defeated North Allegheny in Week 5, 27-14. They visit Shaler on Friday.

Out: North Allegheny (7)

Class 5A

1. Bishop McDevitt (5-1) (3) (D-3): The Crusaders defeated Altoona in Week 5, 28-21. They visit Cumberland Valley on Friday.

2. Chester (5-1) (4) (D-1): The Clippers defeated Chichester in Week 5, 49-7. They host Academy Park on Saturday.

3. Upper St. Clair (6-0) (NR) (D-7): The Panthers defeated Peters Township in Week 5, 21-7. They visit South Fayette on Friday on Trib HSSN.

4. Strath Haven (6-0) (5) (D-1): The Panthers defeated Marple-Newtown in Week 5, 21-14. They host Conestoga on Saturday.

5. Roman Catholic (4-2) (2) (D-12): The Cahillite lost to 4A No. 1 Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast in Week 5, 38-30. They host Cardinal O’Hara on Saturday.

Out: Peters Township (7)

Class 4A

1. Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast (4-0) (1) (D-12): The Friars defeated 5A No. 2 Roman Catholic in Week 5, 38-30. They visit Father Judge on Friday.

2. Aliquippa (3-1) (2) (D-7): The defending 4A PIAA champion Quips defeated New Castle in Week 5, 62-21. They host West Allegheny on Friday.

3. Lampeter-Strasburg (6-0) (3) (D-3): The Pioneers defeated Octorara in Week 5, 45-0. They host Northern Lebanon on Thursday.

4. Montour (5-0) (4) (D-7): The Spartans defeated Blackhawk in Week 5, 49-8. They host New Castle on Friday on Trib HSSN.

5. Wyomissing (5-1) (5) (D-3): The Spartans defeated Donegal in Week 5, 49-0. They host Daniel Boone on Saturday.

Out: None

Class 3A

1. Northwestern Lehigh (6-0) (1) (D-11): The Tigers defeated North Schuykill in Week 5, 49-7. They host Pottsville on Friday.

2. Danville (6-0) (2) (D-4): The Ironmen defeated 2A No. 5 Southern Columbia in Week 5, 34-8. They host Mount Carmel on Friday.

3. Imani Christian (6-0) (3) (D-7): The Saints defeated North Catholic in Week 5, 48-28. They visit East Allegheny on Friday.

4. Penn Cambria (6-0) (4) (D-6): The Panthers defeated Westmont-Hilltop in Week 5, 43-14. They visit Chestnut Ridge on Friday.

5. Sharon (5-1) (5) (D-10): The Tigers defeated Meadville in Week 5, 41-21. They visit Grove City on Friday.

Out: None

Class 2A

1. Troy (6-0) (1) (D-4): The Trojans defeated Wyalusing in Week 5, 41-6. They visit Wellsboro on Friday.

2. Central Clarion (5-0) (2) (D-9): The Wildcats defeated Karns City in Week 5, 65-0. They host Brockway on Friday.

3. Taylor Riverside (6-0) (3) (D-2): The Vikings defeated Susquehanna Community in Week 5, 34-26. They visit Holy Cross on Saturday.

4. Schuylkill Haven (5-1) (NR) (D-11): The Hurricanes defeated Williams Valley in Week 5, 38-30. They visit Marian Catholic on Friday.

5. Cambria Heights (6-0) (NR) (D-6): The Highlanders defeated Portage in Week 5, 45-0. They visit Conemaugh Township on Friday.

Out: Williams Valley (11), Southern Columbia (4)

Class A

1. Bishop Guilfoyle (6-0) (1) (D-6): The Marauders defeated Tyrone in Week 5, 50-37. They host Bellwood-Antis on Friday.

2. Fort Cherry (6-0) (2) (D-7): The Rangers defeated Burgettstown in Week 5, 42-0. They host Cornell on Friday.

3. Westinghouse (5-1) (3) (D-8): The Bulldogs defeated Allderdice in Week 5, 50-6. They do not play this weekend.

4. Clairton (6-0) (4) (D-7): The Bears defeated Jeannette in Week 5, 43-0. They visit Springdale on Friday.

5. Port Allegany (6-0) (5) (D-9): The Gators defeated Ridgway/Johnsonburg in Week 5, 41-34. They visit Saint Mary’s on Friday.

Out: None