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Downingtown East

The Cougars put up 61 points on North Penn and have been running the football effectively behind their talented offensive line. They should win out except for the Coatesville game and be 9-1 heading into the district playoffs. THE GRADE » A

Downingtown West

The Whippets are 2-2 and are playing 10 sophomores in starting roles. Will Howard, the sophomore quarterback has been impressive, but West must run the ball more effectively to be a playoff team. THE GRADE » B-

Bishop Shanahan

Although the Eagles nonleague schedule was not the toughest around, they took care of business. The road gets tougher now as the Downgtowns and Coatesvilele loom on the horizon. The Eagles’ defense has been surprisingly solid.

A 1. COATESVILLE 2. DOWNINGTOWN EAST 3. MALVERN PREP 4. UNIONVILLE 5. BISHOP SHANAHAN 6. WC RUSTIN 7. DOWNINGTOWN WEST

West Chester East

It is hard to judge the Vikings, who are 0-4 because running back Jared Cooper, one of the league’s best, his been out with a high ankle sprain. Sophomore back Will Cichowsky has a bright future. THE GRADE » C-

Avon Grove

The Red Devils garnered their first win of the season Friday with a 56-0 pasting of Octorara after a good game in a loss to Unionville, which means they may be on the upswing. THE GRADE: C-

The Hornets are no longer a surprise, they are a solid football team that can compete in the Ches-Mont American. Quarterback Chandler England has thrown 11 touchdown passes. THE GRADE » B

Octorara

In the Braves’ swan song to the Ches-Mont League (they leave for the Lancaster-Lebanon League next year), they are vying for a Class 4A playoff berth. THE GRADE » C

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