Each week, we’re scouring the Mid-Penn, Lancaster-Lebanon, York, and Berks conferences to determine the top 11 teams in the area regardless of classification. Take a look at which teams made the cut after Week 6. Disagree, let us know on Twitter (@4thdownmag) and Facebook.
| 11. | Steel-High | 5-0 | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebounded offensively after a sputtering first half against Middletown. And don’t forget about that undervalued, at times, defense that pitched a shutout. | ||||
| 10. | Wyomissing | 6-0 | 11 | |
| Not only beat Southern Columbia, but beat the Tigers by three touchdowns. Looking more and more like an elite squad at the Class 3A level. | ||||
| 9. | Cedar Cliff | 5-1 | 9 | |
| Three straight wins since getting subdued by No. 5 CD East in Week 3. Time to step back into the firepit with No. 4 Bishop McDevitt on deck. | ||||
| 8. | Exeter Township | 4-2 | 8 | |
| Eagles had a controlled scrimmage against winless Muhlenberg, where they scored 77 points, to get ready for Governor Mifflin this week. | ||||
| 7. | Central Dauphin | 3-1 | NR | |
| Rams needed a timeout from the rankings while they were in COVID-19 pause mode. CD is 2-0 since restarting, has scored 92 points and looks ready to throw its hat in the ring. | ||||
| 6. | Hempfield | 4-2 | 7 | |
| Won its third in a row, but unlike the previous two this one was all smooth sailing against McCaskey. Black Knights are developing into a contender. | ||||
| 5. | CD East | 5-1 | 5 | |
| Four straight games the Panthers defense has held the opposition to 13 or fewer points. Dare I say CD East is a throwback built on physical defense and a pounding running game. | ||||
| 4. | Bishop McDevitt | 4-1 | 4 | |
| Another week … and another blowout for the Crusaders, who continue to put up video game numbers on offense. Much bigger test this week with No. 9 Cedar Cliff on deck. | ||||
| 3. | Harrisburg | 5-1 | 3 | |
| Fourth long bus trip and another road victory for the Cougars. Offense came alive in the second half, but that defense is getting more teeth and pitched a shutout in Altoona. | ||||
| 2. | Central York | 5-0 | 2 | |
| Second consecutive week scoring 60 or more points for the Panthers. They play unbeaten Spring Grove this week, and I’m not sure CY doesn’t score 50 or more again. | ||||
| 1. | Governor Mifflin | 5-0 | 1 | |
| Scheduled game with Reading was canceled because of COVID-19 concerns, and to the surprise of nobody the Mustangs were not able to find an opponent to fill the spot. Fun statistic … star RB Nick Singleton has 21 touchdowns in 20 quarters of action this season. | ||||
