Top teams square off in battle of unbeatens
District 1 powers North Penn and Upper Dublin collide in battle of unbeatens
A pair of District 1 powers will meet up Friday night, when Upper Dublin travels to North Penn in a Suburban One League nonconference showdown.
Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
The Knights come into this one at 3-0, with a 2-0 mark in the SOL National. The Cardinals are also 3-0, owning a 2-0 mark in the SOL Continental.
Both squads are coming off solid victories. North Penn blanked Pennsbury 35-0 in Week Three while Upper Dublin was busy earning a 23-12 win over Bensalem.
Both teams are ranked second in their respective classes - NP is ranked second in District 1-6A, Upper Dublin second in District 1-5A.
The winner of this game gets a nice boost in its path towards the postseason.
Khalani Eaton has been rumbling along in the ground game for the Knights while Nyfise McIntyre has been doing the same for the Cards.
Week Four Preview Capsules Upper Dublin at North Penn
Site/Time: Friday, 7p.m., at North Penn.
On Twitter: @mpcabrey.
Records: Upper Dublin is 3-0overall and 2-0in the
SOL Continental. North Penn is 3-0overall and 2-0in the SOL National.
Last week: The Cardinals beat Bensalem 23-12. The Knights blanked Pennsbury 35-0.
Players to watch: Nyfise McIntyre is a dangerous back for Upper Dublin and Khalani Eaton has been a game breaker for the Knights.
Prediction: North Penn 28, Upper Dublin 21.
Council Rock North at Pennridge
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Pennridge.
On Twitter: @emor09.
Records: CR North is 1-2overall and 0-2in the SOL Continental. Pennridge is 2-1 overall and 2-1 in the SOL National.
Last week: The Indians fell 42-16to Souderton Area. The Rams downed Neshaminy 28-14.
Players to watch: Phil Picciotti was an impact guy on both sides of the ball last week for the Rams: at running back and linebacker. Sawyer Koza is a key target in the passing game for Rock North. Prediction: Pennridge 35, Council Rock North 17.
Central Bucks West at Council Rock South
Site/Time: Friday, 7p.m., at Rock South.
Records: CB West is 2-1overall and 2-0 in the SOL National. CR South is 0-3 overall and 0-2in the SOL Continental.
Last week: The Bucks shut out Abington 21-0. The Golden Hawks lost 41-13 to Quakertown.
Players to watch: Donte Mancini is tough to bring down in the ground game for the Bucks. Trey Bondy helps man the secondary for Rock South.
Prediction: CB West 24, CR South 14.
Souderton Area at Neshaminy
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Neshaminy. Records: Big Red is 2-1overall and 2-0 in the SOL Continental. Neshaminy is 0-3overall and 0-2in the SOL National. Last week: Souderton won 42-16over
CR North. The Skins lost 28-14to Pennridge.
Players to watch: Jaydon Wilson is a tough runner for the Skins. Shaun Purvy helps lead a solid defense for Big Red. Prediction: Souderton Area 31, Neshaminy 20.
Wissahickon at Upper Moreland
Site/Time: Friday, 7p.m., at Upper Moreland.
On Twitter: @khunter10.
Records: The Trojans are 0-3 overall and 0-0 in the SOL American. The Bears are 3-0overall and 0-0in the SOL American.
Last week: Wiss lost 35-27to Methacton. Upper Moreland topped Phoenixville 21-19.
Players to watch: Middle linebacker Owen Dunleavy helps anchor a tremendous Upper Moreland defense. Jason Michaels looks to make more big catches for Wiss.
Prediction: Upper Moreland 30, Wissahickon 16.
New Hope Solebury at Plymouth Whitemarsh
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Plymouth Whitemarsh.
Records: PW is 2-1overall and 0-0 in the SOL American. New Hope is 1-2 overall and 0-0in the SOL American. Last week: The Colonials routed Norristown 49-8. The Lions edged Academy of the New Church 9-8.
Players to watch: Aiden O’Brien helps power the run game for the Colonials. Ryan Sullivan is a big target at tight end for New Hope.
Prediction: Plymouth-Whitemarsh 27, New Hope 16.
Pope John Paul II at Berks Catholic
Site/Time: Friday, 7p.m., at Berks Catholic.
Records: PJP is 2-1overall and 0-0in the PAC Frontier. Berks is 2-1overall, 0-0in Berks Inter-County Conference, Section 1.
Last week: The Golden Panthers lost 32-27to Springside Chestnut Hill. The Saints prevailed 39-29over Chichester.
Players to watch: D.J. Clark brings a hot throwing arm into this one for PJP. Aron Reinhart does a lot at tight end for Berks.
Prediction: Pope John Paul II 22, Berks Catholic 14.
Norristown at Cheltenham
Site/Time: Friday, 7 p.m., at Cheltenham.
On Twitter: @ADRobinson3.
Records: The Eagles are 0-3overall and 0-0in the PAC Liberty. The Panthers are 0-3overall and 0-0in the SOL American.
Last week: Norristown lost 49-8 to PW. Cheltenham was shut out 49-0 by Archbishop Wood.
Players to watch: Kaden Cruz brings power to the Norristown ground attack. Kamden Wyatt hits hard at strong safety for Cheltenham.
Prediction: Cheltenham 21, Norristown 20.
Methacton at Pottstown
Site/Time: Friday, 7p.m., at Pottstown.
Records: The Warriors are 2-1overall and 0-0in the PAC Liberty. Pottstown is 0-3overall and 0-0in the PAC Frontier.
Last week: Methacton was a 35-27 winner over Wiss. The Trojans lost 5513to Octorara.
Players to watch: Brian Dickey adds a dimension to the Methacton passing attack at receiver. Malachi Neely is a solid ball carrier for Pottstown.
Prediction: Methacton 23, Pottstown 7.
West Catholic at Lansdale Catholic
Site/Time: Saturday, 6 p.m., at Wissahickon.
On Twitter: @khunter10.
Records: The Burrs are 0-2overall and 0-0PCL Blue. LC is 0-3overall and 0-0 in PCL Blue.
Last week: West lost 46-0to Malvern Prep. The Crusaders lost 34-6to Haverford.
Players to watch: Tyler Van Osten and the LC receiving group look for a big week. Naidir Hilliard is a tough corner for
West Catholic.
Prediction: Lansdale Catholic 22, West Catholic 21.
Haverford School at La Salle
Site/Time: Friday, 8p.m., at Wissahickon.
Records: La Salle is 3-0overall and 0-0 in PCL Red. Haverford is 1-1overall and 0-0 in the Inter-AC.
Last week: The Explorers edged Imhotep 13-8.
Players to watch: Sam Brown made a big impact at receiver and as a runner last week for the Explorers. Michael Benincasa makes a big impact at outside linebacker for the Fords.
Prediction: La Salle 28, Haverford 14.
Olney Charter at Germantown Academy
Site/Time: Saturday, 1p.m., at GA.
On Twitter: @khunter10.
Records: GA is 2-0overall and 0-0in the Inter-AC. Olney is 1-2overall and 0-0 in Philly Public League Independence.
Last week: The Patriots shut out Hill School 12-0. The Trojans prevailed 8-3 over Appoquinimink (Del.).
Players to watch: Matt Sands helps lead the GA defense in the secondary. Dymiere Stevenson is a good two-way player for Olney.
Prediction: GA 19, Olney 12.