Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 9, 2025

By: Don Rebel
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 7:20 PM

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After a week of turmoil and surprises in the Top 5, the elite teams in the state got their mojo back in a big way in Week 2.

With two ranked teams not playing, the other 28 teams were a combined 27-1 in the first weekend of September.

The only team to fall was the No. 5 team in Class 3A, Penn Cambria. Its loss opened the door for Imani Christian to claim a spot this week.

This week’s battle between ranked teams takes place in the WPIAL as Class 4A No. 2 Thomas Jefferson visits Class 3A No. 2 Avonworth.

A week after four of the six top-ranked teams lost and dropped, the new No. 1 teams held their ground this past weekend.

So heading into Week 3, the strong six at the top remain LaSalle College in 6A, Peters Township in 5A, Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast in 4A, Northwestern Lehigh in 3A, Richland in 2A and Fort Cherry in A.

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

Class 6A

1. LaSalle College (3-0) (1) (D-12): In Week 2, the Explorers defeated Salesianum School (De), 28-17. They host Calvert Hall School (Md) on Saturday.

2. St. Joseph’s Prep (0-2) (2) (D-12): In Week 2, the defending PIAA 6A champion Hawks did not play. They host St. Frances Academy (Md) on Saturday.

3. Harrisburg (3-0) (3) (D-3): In Week 2, the Cougars defeated State College in double overtime, 48-45. They visit Chambersburg on Friday.

4. Central Catholic (2-1) (4) (D-7): In Week 2, the Vikings defeated Woodland Hills, 58-20. They visit Mt. Lebanon on Friday.

5. Parkland (3-0) (5) (D-1): In Week 2, the Trojans defeated Northampton, 38-27. They host Pleasant Valley on Friday.

Out: None

Class 5A

1. Peters Township (3-0) (1) (D-7): In Week 2, the Indians defeated Mt. Lebanon, 35-0. They visit Trinity on Friday.

2. Pine-Richland (2-1) (2) (D-7): In Week 2, the Rams defeated Seneca Valley, 49-20. They visit North Hills on Friday.

3. Roman Catholic (2-1) (3) (D-12): In Week 2, the Cahillites defeated Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, 21-12. They host DeMatha Catholic (Md) on Friday.

4. Bishop McDevitt (1-2) (4) (D-3): In Week 2, the defending PIAA 5A champion Crusaders defeated Chambersburg, 41-7. They visit Cedar Cliff on Friday.

5. Chester (3-0) (5) (D-1): In Week 2, the Clippers defeated Northeast Philadelphia, 36-0. They hosts Boys Latin Charter School on Saturday.

Out: None

Class 4A

1. Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast (3-0) (1) (D-12): In Week 2, the defending PIAA 4A champion Friars defeated Archbishop Wood, 35-7. They do not play in Week 3.

2. Thomas Jefferson (3-0) (2) (D-7): In Week 2, the Jaguars defeated McKeesport, 16-7. They visit 3A No. 2 Avonworth on Friday.

3. Pope John Paul II (3-0) (3) (D-1): In Week 2, the Golden Panthers defeated West Chester Rustin in overtime, 18-17. They host Bishop Shanahan on Friday.

4. Wyomissing (3-0) (4) (D-3): In Week 2, the Spartans defeated Academy of the New Church, 35-0. They visit Northern Lebanon on Friday.

5. Southern Lehigh (3-0) (5) (D-11): In Week 2, the Spartans defeated Lehighton, 21-20. They visit North Schuylkill on Friday.

Out: None

Class 3A

1. Northwestern Lehigh (3-0) (1) (D-11): In Week 2, the defending PIAA 3A champion Tigers defeated Bangor, 54-14. They host Blue Mountain on Friday.

2. Avonworth (3-0) (2) (D-7): In Week 2, the Antelopes defeated Aliquippa, 23-7. They host 4A No. 2 Thomas Jefferson on Friday.

3. Hickory (3-0) (3) (D-10): In Week 2, the Hornets defeated Conneaut, 55-7. They visit Sharon on Friday.

4. Notre Dame-Green Pond (3-0) (4) (D-11): In Week 2, the Crusaders defeated North Schuylkill, 21-20. They visit Saucon Valley on Friday.

5. Imani Christian (3-0) (NR) (D-7): In Week 2, the Saints defeated Beaver, 41-3. They host Valley on Friday.

Out: Penn Cambria (6)

Class 2A

1. Richland (3-0) (1) (D-6): In Week 2, the Rams defeated Westmont-Hilltop, 55-0. They visit Bishop McCort on Friday.

2. Troy (2-1) (2) (D-4): In Week 2, the defending PIAA 2A champion Trojans defeated South Williamsport, 42-13. They visit Athens on Friday.

3. Farrell (2-1) (3) (D-10): In Week 2, the Steelers were awarded a forfeit victory over Ursuline (Oh). They visit Mercer on Friday.

4. Williams Valley (3-0) (4) (D-11): In Week 2, the Vikings defeated Nativity BVM, 49-0. They visit Minersville on Friday.

5. Southern Columbia (2-1) (5) (D-4): In Week 2, the Tigers defeated Milton, 35-0. They host Mount Carmel on Friday.

Out: None

Class A

1. Fort Cherry (3-0) (1) (D-7): In Week 2, the Rangers defeated West Greene, 55-8. They visit Chartiers-Houston on Friday on Trib HSSN.

2. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy (2-1) (2) (D-6): In Week 2, the defending PIAA A champion Marauders defeated Bellefonte, 7-0. They host Huntingdon on Friday.

3. Port Allegany (3-0) (3) (D-9): In Week 2, the Gators defeated Central Clarion, 27-14. They host Smethport on Friday.

4. Westinghouse (3-0) (4) (D-8): In Week 2, the Bulldogs defeated Brashear, 50-6. They host Perry on Friday.

5. Clairton (1-1) (5) (D-7): In Week 2, the Bears game against Shady Side Academy was postponed. They visit Greensburg Central Catholic on Friday on Trib HSSN.

Out: None