Imhotep a new challenge for Upper Dublin

Upper Dublin has rolled through its 14 games this season. The Cardinals are perfect with 13 games decided by 14 or more points. Along the way, they won the Suburban One League Continental Conference and District 1-5A championships.

Friday night, Upper Dublin steps outside of District 1 for the first time this year. The Cardinals will face District 12-5A champion Imhotep Charter in the PIAA-5A state semifinals at Wissahickon High School at 7 p.m.

Imhotep made the state final in 2021. They beat District 1 champion Strath Haven, 36-0, in the semifinals before losing to District 7 champion Penn-Trafford in the championship game, 17-14 in overtime.

The Panthers, from the Philadelphia Public League Independence Conference, are 9-2 this season and haven’t lost since a Sept. 16 matchup with Malvern Prep. In eight games since, Imhotep has allowed a total of 23 points. They posted four shutouts before allowing three points to