Harrisburg Patriot-News state rankings:

CLASS AAAA
School (District)    Record     Previous
1. North Allegheny (7)     7-0     2
2. St. Joseph’s Prep (12)     6-0     6
3. Gateway (7)     6-1     3
4. LaSalle College (12)     6-1     1
5. Central Dauphin* (3)     6-1     5
6. Easton (11)     7-0     7
7. Downingtown East (1)     7-0     9
8. Harrisburg (3)     5-2     8
9. Mount Lebanon (7)     6-1     10
10. Delaware Valley (2)     7-0     NR
Teams to watch: Bethel Park (7) 5-2, Cumberland Valley (3) 6-1, Ridley (1) 7-0, Seneca Valley (7) 6-1, Upper St. Clair (7) 6-1, Wilson (3) 6-1.

CLASS AAA
School (District)    Record     Previous
1. Cathedral Prep (10)     7-0     1
2. Bishop McDevitt (3)     7-0     2
3. Montour (7)     7-0     3
4. Archbishop Wood* (12)     5-2     4
5. Central Valley (7)     6-1    5
6. Pottsgrove (1)     7-0     6
7. West Allegheny (7)     6-1     7
8. Thomas Jefferson (7)     7-0     9
9. Berwick (2)     6-1     10
10. Franklin Regional (7)     6-1     NR
Teams to watch: Abington Heights (2) 6-1, Cardinal O’Hara (12) 4-3, Clearfield (9) 7-0, Mars (7) 6-1, West Chester Henderson (1) 6-1, West Mifflin (7) 7-0.

CLASS AA
School (District)    Record     Previous
1. Aliquippa (7)     7-0     1
2. Imhotep Charter (12)     7-0     2
3. Wyomissing (3)     7-0     3
4. South Fayette (7)     7-0     4
5. Washington (7)     7-0     5
6. Jeannette (7)     6-1     6
7. Hickory (10)     6-1     7
8. Grove City (10)     6-1     10
9. Trinity (3)     6-1     9
10. Catasauqua (11)     7-0     NR
Teams to watch: Beaver Area (7) 7-0, Bermudian Springs (3) 7-0, Mount Pleasant (7) 5-2, Richland (6) 7-0, Seton-LaSalle (7) 6-1, Wilmington (10) 5-2.

CLASS A
School (District)    Record     Previous
1. Clairton* (7)     7-0     1
2. Southern Columbia (4)     7-0     2
3. Rochester (7)     7-0     3
4. Old Forge (2)     7-0     4
5. Dunmore (2)     6-1     5
6. Monessen (7)     6-1     6
7. West Middlesex (10)     6-1     7
8. Sharpsville (10)     6-1     8
9. Bellwood-Antis (6)     7-0     9
10. Port Allegany (9)     7-0     10
Teams to watch: Bishop Canevin (7) 5-2, Line Mountain (4) 6-1, Neshannock (7) 6-1, Penns Manor (6) 6-1, Williams Valley (11) 7-0.
*2011 PIAA champion.**2011 Class AA champion.

Pennsylvania Football News state rankings:

The Ramblers will host archrival McDowell Friday at Veterans Stadium. McDowell, which is coming off a second consecutive loss to an Ohio power — a 34-23 setback to St. Edward on Friday — dropped into the “teams to watch” category in Class AAAA after being ranked No. 9 for the previous three weeks.

District 10′s Hickory, Wilmington  and Grove City are ranked in the Class AA top 10, while Sharpsville remained No. 4 in Class A. West Middlesex is listed as a Class A team to watch.

Complete state rankings:

Harrisburg Patriot-News state rankings:

CLASS AAAA
Rank, School (District)    Record    Previous
1. LaSalle College HS (12)    5-0     1
2. Gateway (7)    5-0     2
3. North Allegheny (7)    5-0     3
4. Upper St. Clair (7)    5-0     4
5. Central Dauphin* (3)    4-1     5
6. St. Joseph’s Prep (12)    4-0     6
7. Easton (11)    5-0     7
8. North Penn (1)    3-2     8
9. Harrisburg (3)    4-1     10
10. Downingtown East (1)    5-0     NR
Teams to watch: Cumberland Valley (3) 4-1, Delaware Valley (2) 5-0, McDowell (10) 2-3, Mount Lebanon (7) 4-1, Ridley (1) 5-0, Seneca Valley (7) 4-1, Wilson (3) 4-1.

CLASS AAA
Rank, School (District)    Record    Previous
1. Cathedral Prep (10)    5-0     1
2. Bishop McDevitt (3)    5-0    2
3. Archbishop Wood* (12)    4-1     3
4. Montour (7)    5-0     4
5. Central Valley (7)    4-1     5
6. Pottsgrove (1)    5-0     8
7. West Allegheny (7)    4-1     6
8. West Chester Henderson (1)    5-0     NR
9. Cardinal O’Hara (12)    3-2     9
10. Berwick (2)    4-1     10
Teams to watch: Clearfield (9) 5-0, Franklin Regional (7) 4-1, **Lancaster Catholic (3) 3-2, Mars (7) 5-0, Scranton Prep (2) 4-1, Thomas Jefferson (7) 5-0.

CLASS AA
Rank, School (District)    Record    Previous
1. Aliquippa (7)    5-0     1
2. Imhotep Charter (12)    5-0     5
3. Wyomissing (3)    5-0     3
4. South Fayette (7)    5-0     6
5. Washington (7)    5-0     NR
6. Jeannette (7)    4-1     2
7. Hickory (10)    4-1     8
8. Wilmington (10)    4-1     9
9. Trinity (3)    4-1     NR
10. Grove City (10)    4-1     10
Teams to watch: Beaver Area (7) 5-0, Catasauqua (11) 5-0, Central Columbia (4) 5-0, Central Martinsburg (6) 4-1, Richland (6) 5-0, Seton-LaSalle (7) 4-1.

CLASS A
Rank, School (District)    Record    Previous
1. Clairton*(7)    5-0     1
2. Southern Columbia (4)    5-0     2
3. Rochester (7)    5-0     3
4. Sharpsville (10)    5-0     4
5. Old Forge (2)    5-0     5
6. Dunmore (2)    4-1     7
7. Monessen (7)    4-1     10
8. Bellwood-Antis (6)    5-0     8
9. Port Allegany (9)    5-0     9
10. Bishop Canevin (7)    4-1     6
Teams to watch: Beth-Center (7) 5-0, Line Mountain (4) 4-1, Penns Manor (6) 4-1, West Middlesex (10) 4-1, Williams Valley (11) 5-0.
*2011 PIAA champion. **2011 Class AA champion.

McDowell (Class AAAA), Strong Vincent (AAA), Wilmington (AA), Mercyhurst Prep (A) and West Middlesex (A) are listed among Others to Watch.

CLASS AAAA

Rank – School – District
1. Central Dauphin (3)
2. North Allegheny (7)
3. Wilson (West Lawn) (3)
4. Easton Area (11)
5. North Penn (1)
6. LaSalle College (12)
7. Gateway (7)
8. Downingtown East (1)
9. Upper St. Clair (7)
10. Ridley (1)

Others to Watch: Abington (1), Bethlehem Freedom (11), Council Rock North (1), Cumberland Valley (3), Delaware Valley (2), Garnet Valley (1), McDowell (10), McKeesport (7), Parkland (11), Pennridge (1), Pennsbury (1), Pittsburgh Central Catholic (7), Roman Catholic (12), Scranton (2), Seneca Valley (7), St. Joseph’s Prep (12), State College (6), Whitehall (11), Woodland Hills (7)

CLASS AAA

Rank – School – District
1. Archbishop Wood (12)
2. Bishop McDevitt (3)
3. Franklin Regional (7)
4. Central Valley (7)
5. Cathedral Prep (10)
6. Manheim Central (3)
7. Cardinal O’Hara (12)
8. Pottsgrove (1)
9. Berwick Area (2)
10. West Allegheny (7)

Others to Watch: Blackhawk (7),  Clearfield (9),  Cocalico (3),  Knoch (7),  Lampeter-Strasburg (3),  Lancaster Catholic (3),  Mars Area (7),  Montour (7),  Pottsville (11),  Scranton Prep (2),  Shippensburg (3),  Strath Haven (1),  Strong Vincent (10),  Valley View (2),  West Chester Henderson (1),  West York (3)

CLASS AA

Rank – School – District
1. Aliquippa (7)
2. Wyomissing (3)
3. Mount Carmel (4)
4. Jeannette (7)
5. Grove City (10)
6. Hickory (10)
7. Pen Argyl (11)
8. GAR Memorial (2)
9. South Fayette (7)
10. Washington (7)

Others to Watch: Beaver Falls (7),  Bermudian Springs (3),  Danville (4),  Delone Catholic (3),  Forest Hills (6),  Imhotep Charter (12),  Karns City (9),  Mifflinburg (4),  Montoursville (4),  Northern Lehigh (11),  Richland (6),  Seton-LaSalle (7),  Towanda (4),  Trinity (3),  Tyrone Area (6),  West Catholic (12),  Wilmington (10),  Wyoming Area (2),

CLASS A

Rank – School – District
1. Clairton (7)
2. Southern Columbia (4)
3. Dunmore (2)
4. Rochester Area (7)
5. Sharpsville (10)
6. Brentwood (7)
7. Penns Manor (6)
8. Bellwood-Antis (6)
9. Old Forge (2)
10. Port Allegany (9)

Others to Watch: Avonworth (7),  Bethlehem-Center (7),  Bishop Canevin (7),  Clarion Area (9),  Coudersport (9),  Elk County Catholic (9),  Line Mountain (4),  Mercyhurst Prep (10),  Minersville (11),  North Star (5),  Pius X (11),  Riverside (2),  Schuylkill Haven (11),  Shenandoah Valley (11),  Sto-Rox (7),  West Middlesex (11)

The Greyhounds’ offense will be completely rebuilt at the skill positions. Wilmington has a few returning starters but the offense will need an overhaul. John Yohman, an all-region first-team selection on the offensive and defensive line is back along with Watson, a first-team tight end. Also back on defense is second-team linebacker Tyler Donati and second-team defensie lineman Jeremy Miller. Linebacker Josiah Bloise also provides depth on defense. Brandon Ryder, a first-team kicker, returns as well. With so many holes to fill, Wilmington will look to new players to fill them in. Seniors Chris Welch, Casey Hilton, Xavier Coulter, Keith Fulkman and Zack McCluskey could help rebuild the line, while running backs Nic Pugh, Steven Muscarella and Brady Lutz will compete for carries. Alex Patton will look to contribyte at wide receiver and Riley Kollar at linebacker. Sophomore Cody Llewellyn could get the nod at quarterback but will have some competition in camp for the starting job.

Wilmington doesn’t have much time to build chemistry with almost a completely new starting lineup. The Greyhounds jump right into its schedule against West Middlesex before their two biggest games of the year against Grove City and Hickory. Wilmington also has tough games with Sharon, Sharpsville and Farrell in the second half of the season but the ‘Hounds should know by then where they stand in Region 3. The ‘Hounds are almost a complete mystery heading into the season with little experience back. Wilmington and coach Terry Verrelli have reloaded for decades and will need another big effort this fall for the ‘Hounds to compete for the region and district titles.

Schedule
August
31 West Middlesex 7
September
7 at Grove City* 7
14 Hickory* 7
21 at Titusville* 7
28 Saegertown* 7
October
5 at Reynolds* 7
12 at Sharpsville 7
19 Sharon* 7
26 Greenville* 7
November
2 at Farrell 7
*Region 3 games

Tuesday: Youngsville

– Tom Reisenweber

CLASS AAAA

Rank Team (District) Record Previous
1. Pittsburgh Central Catholic (7)  4-0  1
2. LaSalle College (12)  3-1  3
3. North Allegheny (7)  4-0  4
4. Coatesville (1)  4-0  5
5. Council Rock South (1)  4-0  6
6. Upper St. Clair (7)  3-1  8
7. Cumberland Valley  (3)  4-0  10
8. Abington (1)  4-0  OTW
9. Neshaminy (1)  3-1  2
10. Whitehall (11)  4-0  OTW
Others to watch: Central Dauphin East 4-0, Daniel Boone (3) 4-0, Delaware Valley (2) 4-0, Downingtown East (1) 3-1, Downingtown West (1) 4-0, Gateway (7) 3-1, McDowell (7) 3-1, Nazareth (11) 4-0, Penn-Trafford (7) 4-0, Ridley (1) 3-1, St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 3-1, Wallenpaupack (2) 4-0, Woodland Hills (7) 3-1, Wyoming Valley West (2) 4-0.

CLASS AAA

Rank Team (District) Record Previous
1. Archbishop Wood (12)  3-1  1
2. Cathedral Prep (10)  3-1  2
3. Valley View (2)  4-0  3
4. Central Valley (7)  4-0  5
5. Grove City (10)  4-0  6
6. Hopewell (7)  4-0  7
7. Montour (7)  3-1  8
8. Bishop McDevitt (3)  2-2  9
9. Susquehanna Township (3)  3-1  4
10. Allentown Central Catholic (11)  2-2  10
Others to watch: Bangor (11) 4-0,Clearfield Area (9) 4-0, Crestwood (2) 3-1, Dallas Area (2) 4-0, Franklin Regional (7) 4-0, Greater Johnstown (6) 4-0, Hershey (3) 4-0, Indiana Area (7) 4-0, Knoch (7) 4-0, Palmyra (3) 4-0, Phoenixville (1) 4-0, Shippensburg (3) 4-0, Springfield (Delco) (1) 4-0, West Mifflin (7) 4-0

 
CLASS AA

Rank Team (District) Record Previous
1. Lancaster Catholic (3)  4-0  1
2. Aliquippa (7)  4-0  2
3. Trinity (3)  3-1  3
4. Seton-LaSalle (7)  4-0  4
5. Mount Carmel (4)  4-0  5
6. North Schuylkill (11)  4-0  6
7. Pen Argyl (11)  4-0  7
8. Lewisburg (4)  3-1  8
9. Northern Lehigh (11)  4-0  9
10. Hickory (10)  4-0  10
Others to watch: Beaver Area (7) 4-0, Bermudian Springs (3) 4-0, Bloomsburg (4) (3-0), Catasauqua (11) 4-0, Delone Catholic (3) 4-0, Greensburg Central Catholic (7) 4-0, Jeannette (7) 4-0, Mifflinburg (4) 4-0, North East (10) 4-0, Pine Grove (11) 4-0, Richland (6) 3-1, Towanda (4) (3-0), Tyrone Area (6) 3-1, Wilmington (10) 4-0, Wyomissing (3) (3-0)

 
CLASS A

Rank Team (District) Record Previous
1. Clairton (7)  4-0  1
2. Southern Columbia (4)  4-0  2
3. Pius X (11)  4-0  4
4. Dunmore (2)  4-0  5
5. Sto-Rox (7)  4-0  6
6. Linesville (10)  3-0  7
7. Rochester (7) 3-1  3
8. Bishop McCort (6)  4-0  8
9. Mercyhurst Prep (10)  4-0  9
10. North Star (5)  4-0  OTW
Others to watch: Bellwood-Antis (6) 3-1, Bethlehem-Center (7) 4-0, Bishop Canevin (7) 4-0, Brentwood (7) 4-0, Conemaugh Township (5) 4-0, Coudersport (9) 4-0, Lackawanna Trail (2) 4-0, Line Mountain (4) 3-1, Monessen (7) 4-0, Sharpsville (10) (3-0), Springdale (7)3-1, Youngsville (10) 4-0

Despite all of the research, it’s inevitable that talented players on some teams will not catch our attention. Then, on opening night – bam! – a few players burst onto the scene with huge performances. It happened Friday. Here are a few players who slipped under our radar that we’ll be watching now:

DeShawn Coleman, Hickory: The 6-foot 1-inch, 175-pound junior ran for more than 150 yards in the first quarter alone against West Middlesex. He finished with 295 yards on 18 carries, including TD runs of 80 and 55 yards.

Corey Henry, Strong Vincent: In the preseason, we talked about Vincent quarterback Denzel Jones and running back Michael Neavins, but Henry’s emergence could make the Colonels a force. The hulking 6-foot 2-inch, 217-pound fullback gives Vincent an inside power game. He rushed 15 times for 115 yards Friday in a 42-28 victory over General McLane. Jones also looked sensational.

Nathan McLaurin, Cathedral Prep: With a top-notch quarterback like Damion Terry, all Prep needs to do is get the line to protect him and find some sure-handed receivers. The Ramblers found at least one premier receiver in McLaurin, a 5-foot 9-inch 153-pound senior. He had nine receptions for 122 yards, including TD catches of 36 and 7 yards, in a 25-20 loss to McDowell. McLaurin gives Prep three deep threats, along with Kimani Smith and Delton Williams.

Khyre Drayer, McDowell: Yes, Greg Garmon is an all-state running back who garnered much of our attention in the preseason. But Drayer is a nice change-of-pace runner who piled up 130 yards on 14 carries against Prep. The junior scored on runs of 6 and 71 yards. At 5 feet 10 inches and 225 pounds, Drayer is a nightmare to tackle if he has a head of steam.

Fred Epps, Meadville: Artrel Foster and Terence Goodrum entered the season as the Bulldogs’ two vaunted speed backs. Epps, however, gives the team an effective change-up inside. He rushed 22 times for 187 yards in the Bulldogs’ 33-14 win over Fairview.

Here are a few others who emerged Friday: Lakeview’s Blake Reddick (13 rushes, 120 yards, 53-yard TD run), Harbor Creek’s Austin Griffith (7-of-7 passing, 78 yards, TD and 6-yard TD run), Linesville’s Elijah Anderson (10 rushes, 157 yards, 59-yard TD run), Oil City’s Sam Owoc (10 rushes, 109 yards, 2 TDs) and Wilmington’s Ryan Crawford (5 rushes, 85 yards, 3 TDs).

We’re sure more players will break out in the weeks ahead.

Cathedral Prep leads all D-10 teams with a No. 4 ranking in Class AAA. The Ramblers are coming off a trip to the PIAA Class AAA semifinals and return record-breaking junior quarterback Damion Terry.

Defending District 10 AA champion Sharon is ranked 10th in AA.

Meanwhile, listed among “others to watch” are the following D-10 teams: Grove City in AAA, General McLane, Hickory and Wilmington in AA, and Farrell, Linesville and West Middlesex in A.

Click below for the complete rankings:

Pennsylvania Football News preseason state rankings

CLASS AAAA
Rank, Team (District)
1. Pittsburgh Central Catholic (7)
2. North Penn (1)
3. LaSalle College (12)
4. Neshaminy (1)
5. Upper St. Clair (7)
6. Bethlehem Liberty (11)
7. North Allegheny (7)
8. Coatesville (1)
9. Council Rock South (1)
10. Ridley (1)
Others to watch: Bayard Rustin (1), Boyertown (1), Central Dauphin (3), Cumberland Valley (3), Daniel Boone (3), Delaware Valley (2), Downingtown East (1), Easton Area (11), Mount Lebanon (7), Parkland (11), Roman Catholic (12), Wilson (3), Woodland Hills (7), Wyoming valley West (2)

CLASS AAA
1. Allentown Central Catholic (11)
2. Bishop McDevitt (3)
3. Archbishop Wood (12)
4. Cathedral Prep (10)
5. Montour (7)
6. Valley View (2)
7. Thomas Jefferson (7)
8. Abington Heights (2)
9. Susquehanna Township (3)
10. Hopewell (7)
Others to watch: Cardinal O’Hara (12), Central Valley (7), Clearfield Area (9), Crestwood (2), Dallas Area (2), Greater Johnstown (6), Greencastle-Antrim (3), Grove City (10), Manheim Central (3), Strath Haven (1), Lampeter-Strasburg (3),

CLASS AA
1. West Catholic (12)
2. Lancaster Catholic (3)
3. Lewisburg (4)
4. Aliquippa (7)
5. Trinity (3)
6. Seton-LaSalle (7)
7. Mount Carmel (4)
8. North Schuylkill (11)
9. Tyrone Area (6)
10. Sharon (10)
Others to watch: Beaver Falls (7), Bloomsburg (4), Delone Catholic (3), Forest Hills (6), General McLane (10), Greensburg Central Catholic (7), Hickory (10), Montoursville (4), Northern Lehigh (11), Towanda (4), Wilmington (10), Wyomissing (3), GAR Memorial (2)

CLASS A
1. Clairton (7)
2. Southern Columbia (4)
3. Rochester (7)
4. Pius X (11)
5. Dunmore (2)
6. Springdale (7)
7. Line Mountain (4)
8. Shenandoah Valley (11)
9. Sto-Rox (7)
10. Bellwood-Antis (6)
Others to watch: Avonworth (7), Bishop Canevin (7), Bishop Carroll (6), Curwensville (9), Farrell (10), Lackawanna Trail (2), Ligonier Valley (6), Linesville (10), Marian Catholic (11), North Star (5), Port Allegany (9), Schuylkill Haven (11), Steelton-Highpire (3), West Middlesex (10), Williams Valley (11)

The offense is set with the exception of replacing Whiting. Josh Tekac and Nick Vasko split time at quarterback last season and both return along with a backfield of Derrick and Donati. Crawford, Cameron Rossi and Zack Llewellyn are back after solid receiving seasons in 2010.

It’s no surprise Wilmington loaded up its non-region schedule with Class AAA teams and out-of-District 10 powers. The ‘Hounds actually don’t play a region game at home until a showdown with Hickory on Sept. 30. Wilmington follows with another brutal home game against Grove City, but the most important game of the year could come Oct. 21 against Sharon if both teams survive Hickory until that point in the Region 3 standings.

Schedule
September
2 Slippery Rock 7
9 at Greenville* 7
16 at Karns City 7
23 at Reynolds* 7
30 Hickory* 7
October
7 Grove City 7
14 at Titusville* 7
21 Sharon* 7
28 at Warren JFK 7
November
4 Northwestern 7

Look for the Kickoff magazine at a Country Fair near you beginning Aug. 15. The 112-page magazine previews the upcoming District 10 football season, including top returning players, schedules, stats and more.

Wednesday: Youngsville

– Tom Reisenweber

CLASS A
Friday
Semifinals
Bishop McCort (13-0) vs. Tri-Valley (9-4) at State College, 7 p.m.
Farrell (14-0) vs. Clairton (13-1) at N. Kerr Thompson Stadium, Slippery Rock, 7 p.m.
Championship game
Dec. 18
At Hersheypark Stadium
Semifinal winners, 1 p.m.
———
CLASS AA
Saturday
Semifinals
Wilmington (13-1) vs. Greensburg Central Catholic (12-2) at N. Kerr Thompson Stadium, Slippery Rock, 1 p.m.
Lancaster Catholic (13-1) vs. West Philadelphia Catholic (12-2) at Coatsville HS, 1 p.m.
Championship game
Dec. 19
At Hersheypark Stadium
Semifinal winners, 1 p.m.
———
CLASS AAA
Friday
Semifinals
Archbishop Wood (11-2) vs. Selinsgrove (14-0), at Hersheypark Stadium, 7 p.m.
Manheim Central (14-0) vs. West Allegheny (12-2) at Mansion Park Stadium, Altoona, 7 p.m.
Championship game
Dec. 18
At Hersheypark Stadium
Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.
———
CLASS AAAA
Saturday
Semifinals
LaSalle College (12-1) vs. Ridley (13-1) at Northeast HS, Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
State College (11-2) vs. Cumberland Valley (12-2) at Mansion Park Stadium, Altoona, 1 p.m.
Championship game
Dec. 19
At Hersheypark Stadium
Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.

This will be our final football Breakout Player of the Week vote of the season, but the basketball version of the award will begin soon.

Vote for your favorite in the poll at upper right. Voting will continue through Monday night.

Here are the three nominees:

Shyquawn Pullium, Cathedral Prep: In the final game of his high school career, Prep’s star quarterback rushed 16 times for 145 yards, including TD runs of 1, 10 and 64 yards.

Sutton Whiting, Wilmington: Rushed 15 times for 77 yards, including TD runs of 4, 1 and 2 yards, in Wilmington’s dramatic quarterfinal win.

Jamar Whitman, Farrell: Rushed 16 times for 152 yards, including TD runs of 39 and 8 yards. His 8-yard run in the fourth quarter was the game-winner.

WPIAL teams have dominated District 10 teams during the past decade, going 16-4 against D-10. The only D-10 teams to beat WPIAL opponents since 2000 were:

• Cathedral Prep, 2000, in Class AAAA (Mount Lebanon)

• West Middlesex, 2006, in Class A (Clairton)

• General McLane, 2006, in Class AAA (Thomas Jefferson)

• Wilmington, 2008, in Class AA (Aliquippa)

Click below for the complete D-10 vs. WPIAL results from this decade:

2001-02

2003

2004
-Class AAA semifinal: Thomas Jefferson 13, Strong Vincent 2
-Class AAAA quarterfinal: Pittsburgh Central Catholic 44, McDowell 3

Justin Wiley, Cathedral Prep: 12 rushes, 139 yards; TD runs of 5, 17 and 39 yards. One reception for a 16-yard touchdown.

Sutton Whiting, Wilmington: Rushed 17 times for a team-leading 117 yards and all three of the Greyhounds’ touchdowns. His TD runs covered 1, 20 and 4 yards.

Preston Jefferson, Farrell: Recovered a fumble for a touchdown and scored on a 54-yard reception.

Voting in the poll at upper right will end Monday night. The winner will be featured in Friday’s Times-News sports section.