| This was a tough call. The Blue Streak swooned down the stretch a year ago and lost plenty. They have talent, but some old fashion high school football grit will be required. Hard not to have another Section 1 team in the opening Elite 11 of 2025. |
| 10. | Exeter Township | 0-0 | | |
| You don’t graduate a 2,000 rusher and set expectations at the same level. The Eagles have some critical parts needed to make another run, though. That matters, too. |
| 9. | Conestoga Valley | 0-0 | | |
| What a season QB Sawyer Esbenshade had a year ago and he’s back for another crack. That’s enough for me to get a Top 11 call. Part of what promises to be a wild Section 2 race with No. 10 in our Elite 11 having a say. |
| 8. | Cumberland Valley | 0-0 | | |
| This feels like the year the Eagles can take flight over the course of 10 games. Yes the MPC Commonwealth will be a tough ask, but they have more answers than questions at the ready. Simply need to replace consistency with inconsistency and the roller coaster ride will be smoother. Talent is there. |
| 7. | Wyomissing | 0-0 | 7 | |
| Not often you can say the Spartans have some questions that need answered up front along the line. They do. How they improve up front will be key to next level success. Justice Hardy is the big name to know, but there are many more to choose from. Still dangerous. |
| 6. | Susquehanna Township | 0-0 | | |
| Why do I feel long-time coach Joe Headen is sitting on a monster trying his best to temper the “real” expectations of this talented, speedy and strong-where-it-matters squad. It starts with QB Torin Evans and all that speed at his disposal. Keeping up week-to-week will be tough. |
| 5. | Wilson West Lawn | 0-0 | | |
| Anybody who played 11 games at this level a year ago and brings back a dozen starters is a serious contender across the board. There are some gaps in key spots to plug, but overall the Bulldogs are the Section 1 squad to beat. |
| 4. | State College | 0-0 | | |
| As one might expect, the Little Lions are loaded up front and that physical brand of football will be on full display. How about RB D’Ante Sheffey returning to the fold after a year in Harrisburg. That is a game changer in my book. |
| 3. | Central York | 0-0 | | |
| When it comes to York County, the Panthers are the kingpin by a wide, wide margin. Not sure they face a real challenge and that insane winning streak should continue. Athletes are the calling card of this program and they have plenty. |
| 2. | Bishop McDevitt | 0-0 | | |
| When it comes to talent, the Crusaders still have it in spades. New QB Sebastian Williams has plenty of help around him and McD defense will be a real force over the long haul. |
| 1. | Harrisburg | 0-0 | | |
| The drive for five consecutive District 3 big-school crowns is very much alive and well. Cougars have FBS level talent with some experienced key pieces in the right spots. |
