Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Oct. 8, 2024

By: Don Rebel
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 6:33 PM

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The powers that be in high school football across the state did not buckle with the first taste of October football last week. Instead, they were near perfect.

Twenty-nine of the 30 teams from last week’s Trib HSSN rankings were in action. They were a combined 28-1.

The one loss was going to happen no matter what when the top two teams in Class 6A collided on the District 12 stage in Week 6.

The outcome was historic as for the first time in years, St. Joe’s Prep has been knocked from its perch at No. 1 in 6A, and it took a herculean effort to do so.

It took LaSalle College four overtimes in what might end up being the PIAA game of the year, but the Explorers outlasted the Hawks, 35-34, in four overtimes.

As LaSalle College takes over at No. 1 in 6A, the other top-ranked teams remain on top with Bishop McDevitt in 5A, Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast in 4A, Northwestern Lehigh in 3A, Troy in 2A and Bishop Guilfoyle in A still at No. 1.

Will the Explorers’ stay on top be a short one?

On Friday, LaSalle College hits the road to battle Class 4A No. 1 Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast in another huge District 12 contest.

Here are the latest Trib HSSN Top 5 in each of the six classifications. Teams are listed with overall record, last week’s ranking and district.

Class 6A

1. LaSalle College (7-0) (2) (D-12): The Explorers defeated No. 1 St. Joseph’s Prep in Week 6, 35-34 in four overtimes. They visit 4A No. 1 Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast on Friday.

2. St. Joseph’s Prep (3-2) (1) (D-12): The defending PIAA 6A champion Hawks lost to No. 2 LaSalle College in Week 6, 35-34 in four overtimes. They visit Cardinal O’Hara on Friday.

3. Imhotep Charter (6-1) (3) (D-12): The defending PIAA 5A champion Panthers defeated Northeast Philadelphia in Week 6, 48-13. They visit Martin Luther King on Friday.

4. Manheim Township (7-0) (4) (D-3): The Blue Streaks defeated Cedar Crest in Week 6, 38-13. They visit Reading on Friday.

5. Central Catholic (5-2) (5) (D-7): The Vikings defeated Shaler in Week 6, 56-7. They visit Norwin on Friday.

Out: None

Class 5A

1. Bishop McDevitt (6-1) (1) (D-3): The Crusaders defeated Cumberland Valley in Week 6, 30-8. They host Central Dauphin on Friday.

2. Chester (6-1) (2) (D-1): The Clippers defeated Academy Park in Week 6, 46-6. They visit Interboro on Saturday.

3. Upper St. Clair (7-0) (3) (D-7): The Panthers defeated South Fayette in Week 6, 17-7. They visit Bethel Park on Friday on Trib HSSN.

4. Strath Haven (7-0) (4) (D-1): The Panthers defeated Conestoga in Week 6, 49-13. They host Harriton on Thursday.

5. Roman Catholic (5-2) (2) (D-12): The Cahillite defeated Cardinal O’Hara in Week 6, 52-34. They host Father Judge on Saturday.

Out: None

Class 4A

1. Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast (5-0) (1) (D-12): The Friars defeated Father Judge in Week 6, 41-14. They host 6A No. 1 LaSalle College on Friday.

2. Aliquippa (4-1) (2) (D-7): The defending 4A PIAA champion Quips defeated West Allegheny in Week 6, 19-7. They visit Blackhawk on Friday.

3. Lampeter-Strasburg (7-0) (3) (D-3): The Pioneers defeated Northern Lebanon in Week 6, 56-3. They visit ELCO on Friday.

4. Montour (6-0) (4) (D-7): The Spartans defeated New Castle in Week 6, 51-6. They visit Ambridge on Friday.

5. Wyomissing (6-1) (5) (D-3): The Spartans defeated Daniel Boone in Week 6, 42-6. They visit Twin Valley on Friday.

Out: None

Class 3A

1. Northwestern Lehigh (7-0) (1) (D-11): The Tigers defeated Pottsville in Week 6, 35-0. They host Jim Thorpe on Friday.

2. Danville (7-0) (2) (D-4): The Ironmen defeated Mount Carmel in Week 6, 22-19. They visit Loyalsock Township on Friday.

3. Imani Christian (7-0) (3) (D-7): The Saints defeated East Allegheny in Week 6, 71-0. They host Deer Lakes on Friday on Trib HSSN.

4. Penn Cambria (7-0) (4) (D-6): The Panthers defeated Chestnut Ridge in Week 6, 45-7. They visit Bellwood-Antis on Friday.

5. Sharon (6-1) (5) (D-10): The Tigers defeated Grove City in Week 6, 35-0. They visit Conneaut on Friday.

Out: None

Class 2A

1. Troy (7-0) (1) (D-4): The Trojans defeated Wellsboro in Week 6, 50-20. They visit North Penn-Mansfield on Friday.

2. Central Clarion (6-0) (2) (D-9): The Wildcats defeated Brockway in Week 6, 63-0. They host Punxsutawney on Friday.

3. Taylor Riverside (7-0) (3) (D-2): The Vikings defeated Holy Cross in Week 6, 62-20. They host Carbondale on Friday.

4. Schuylkill Haven (6-1) (4) (D-11): The Hurricanes defeated Marian Catholic in Week 6, 36-0. They visit Pine Grove on Friday.

5. Cambria Heights (7-0) (5) (D-6): The Highlanders defeated Conemaugh Township in Week 6, 43-6. They host Homer-Center on Friday on Trib HSSN.

Out: None

Class A

1. Bishop Guilfoyle (7-0) (1) (D-6): The Marauders defeated Bellwood-Antis in Week 6, 41-12. They host Chestnut Ridge on Friday.

2. Fort Cherry (7-0) (2) (D-7): The Rangers defeated Cornell in Week 6, 35-6. They visit Bishop Canevin on Friday.

3. Westinghouse (5-1) (3) (D-8): The Bulldogs did not play in Week 6. They play University Prep on Friday.

4. Clairton (7-0) (4) (D-7): The Bears defeated Springdale in Week 6, 70-0. They visit Leechburg on Friday on Trib HSSN.

5. Port Allegany (7-0) (5) (D-9): The Gators defeated Saint Mary’s in Week 6, 50-13. They host Kane on Saturday.

Out: None