Pennsbury, Abington set for huge AAAA matchup
It’s a little bit difficult to know just what to make out of tonight’s Pennsbury at Abington football game.
On the surface, this is a mammoth Suburban One National League collision. Pennsbury is 4-1, Abington is 5-0 and the winner is sure to pick up huge power points in terms of the District 1 Class AAAA playoffs (see point totals below).
The winner of this game will also be in a prime position to possibly play Neshaminy in a winnertake-all showdown for the league championship.
So, it should be a hot time in the “Graveyard” tonight, correct?
Well, it still might be, but according to published reports Abington will be without its two biggest offensive threats in running back Craig Reynolds and quarterback Anthony Lee.
Lee is apparently out for the year with a broken ankle. Reynolds, meanwhile, suffered a knee injury against Bensalem last week and when he will return is unclear.
Obviously, this should make things easier for a surging Pennsbury team that is looking more and more impressive each week. With its array of running backs and quarterback Breon Clark, the Falcons are compiling touchdowns by the bucketful and have scored 181 points in five games. Its swarming defense is also becoming increasingly stingy.
Abington had been just as impressive on offense — until the injuries and last week’s 19-13 escape at Bensalem. Be that as it may, the last thing Pennsbury can afford to do is think this will be easy.
Abington will be at home, coach Tim Sorber is sure to lobby the refs for holding calls and the Ghosts have had a whole week to make adjustments without their injured players. With that in mind, Pennsbury needs to be ready to take care of business tonight.
OTHER GAMES
Council Rock South (0-5) at Truman (2-3), tonight, 7 p.m. —
Truman has the 19 seniors and is itching to end a 20-game SONL losing streak that dates back to 2010. You never know, but Truman is the faster, stronger and more physical team.
Neshaminy (5-0) at Council Rock North (4-1), tonight, 7 p.m.
— The records would indicate this is another huge SONL game, but it would be a big shock if Rock North came close. The Indians barely got past William Tennent last week while Neshaminy continued to make it look easy with a win over Truman. Rock North has big-play capability, but the Redskins have one of the top defenses in the district and a running game sure to wear the Indians down.
William Tennent (1-4) at Bensalem (1-4), tonight, 7 p.m. —
Both teams came close last week, but you have to like the Owls here. The teams have identical records, but Bensalem has played a much more difficult schedule. The Owl running backs should have a very productive night.
Jenkintown (2-3) at Bristol (3-1), tonight, 7 p.m. —
The Warriors are anxious to get it going after a bye week. Jenkintown lost to Delco Christian, 38-17. Bristol beat Delco Christian, 4024. You do the math.
West Catholic (4-1) at Conwell-Egan (2-3), tomorrow, 7 p.m. —
West might not be as formidable as it was a few years ago, but it remains an extremely explosive club. Its lone loss was to Archbishop Wood, which is looking more and more like the favorite to win a Class AAA state title. Bristol did not play well defensively last week against Archbishop Carroll, which does not bode well against a team like West Catholic.
Morrisville (1-4) at Calvary Christian (0-3), tomorrow, 3 p.m. —
This represents one of the Dawgs’ best shots to pick up a second victory. After temporarily shutting down its program last year, CC is winless and has been outscored, 109-20.