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Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 12, 2024 | Trib HSSN
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 12:34 AM
There were several changes in the three largest classifications this week in the Trib HSSN state rankings, but the three small school classes were unchanged.
Two perennial state powers and champions from 2023 were ousted in Week 10 with state title reigns for Aliquippa in Class 4A and Southern Columbia in 2A coming to an end with season-ending losses in their district semifinals.
Another team at the top of the rankings for the last month in Class 6A was also ousted, as LaSalle College tasted defeat for the first and only time this fall with a District 12 semifinals loss to defending champion St. Joseph’s Prep.
Speaking of the Hawks, they have another showdown this week as they battle 2023 Class 5A champion and the current No. 2 team in Class 6A, Imhotep Charter, in the District 12 championship game on Saturday.
Two ranked teams collide in Class 5A when newly minted top-ranked Upper St. Clair battles No. 5 Peters Township in a District 7 semifinal.
USC took over for Chester, which lost in the District 1 playoffs, while St. Joe’s Prep replaces LaSalle College at No. 1 in Class 6A.
The other four classes remain the same on top with Lampeter-Strasburg in 4A, Northwestern Lehigh in 3A, Troy in 2A and Fort Cherry in Class A.
This weekend, the district playoff morph into the state playoffs with the first round of the PIAA postseason, even though it is championship weekend in some district and semifinal weekend for others.
Here are the latest Trib HSSN rankings in each of the six classifications. Teams are listed with overall record, last week’s ranking and district.
Class 6A
1. St. Joseph’s Prep (7-2) (2) (D-12): The defending PIAA 6A champion Hawks defeated No. 1 LaSalle College in Week 11, 21-14. They play No. 2 Imhotep Charter in the District 12 championship game on Saturday.
2. Imhotep Charter (10-1) (3) (D-12): The defending PIAA 5A champion Panthers defeated Abraham Lincoln in Week 11, 28-26. They play No. 1 St. Joseph’s Prep in the District 12 championship game on Saturday.
3. Central Catholic (9-2) (4) (D-7): The Vikings defeated Seneca Valley in Week 11, 38-14. They play North Allegheny in the WPIAL championship game on Saturday on Trib HSSN.
4. West Lawn Wilson (10-1) (5) (D-3): The Bulldogs defeated Cedar Crest in Week 11, 28-3. They host Central York in a District 3 semifinals playoff game on Friday.
5. Central Bucks South (12-0) (NR) (D-1): The Titans defeated Plymouth-Whitemarsh in Week 11, 35-0. They host North Penn in a District 1 semifinals playoff game on Friday.
Out: LaSalle College (12)
Class 5A
1. Upper St. Clair (11-0) (2) (D-7): The Panthers defeated Penn Hills in Week 11, 24-3. They play No. 5 Peters Township in a WPIAL semifinals playoff game on Friday.
2. Bishop McDevitt (10-2) (4) (D-3): The Crusaders defeated Conrad Weiser in Week 11, 42-7. They visit Mechanicsburg in a District 3 semifinals playoff game on Friday.
3. Pine-Richland (9-1) (5) (D-7): The Rams defeated Franklin Regional in Week 11, 42-0. They play Bethel Park in a WPIAL semifinals playoff game on Friday.
4. Roman Catholic (8-4) (NR) (D-12): The Cahillites defeated Frankford in Week 11, 42-12. They visit East Stroudsburg in a PIAA first round state playoff game on Friday.
5. Peters Township (10-1) (NR) (D-7): The Indians defeated Penn-Trafford in Week 11, 42-13. They play No. 1 Upper St. Clair in a WPIAL semifinals playoff game on Friday.
Out: Chester (1), New Oxford (3)
Class 4A
1. Lampeter-Strasburg (11-0) (1) (D-3): The Pioneers defeated ELCO in Week 11, 42-7. They host Twin Valley in a District 3 semifinals playoff game on Friday.
2. Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast (8-2) (2) (D-12): The Friars defeated Cardinal O’Hara in Week 11, 28-21. They play West Philadelphia in the District 12 championship game on Saturday.
3. Thomas Jefferson (12-0) (3) (D-7): The Jaguars defeated No. 4 Aliquippa in Week 11, 38-21. They play McKeesport in the WPIAL championship game on Saturday on Trib HSSN.
4. Shamokin (12-0) (5) (D-4): The Indians defeated Jersey Shore in Week 11, 28-27 in double overtime. They host Juniata in a PIAA first round state playoff game on Friday.
5. Pope John Paul II (11-1) (NR) (D-1): The Golden Panthers defeated Springfield-Montco in Week 11, 49-7. They visit Valley View in a PIAA first round state playoff game on Friday.
Out: Aliquippa (7)
Class 3A
1. Northwestern Lehigh (12-0) (1) (D-11): The Tigers defeated North Schuylkill in Week 11, 36-7. They host Conwell-Egan in a PIAA first round state playoff game on Friday.
2. Danville (11-0) (2) (D-4): The Ironmen defeated Montoursville in Week 11, 35-10. They host Lewisburg in the District 4 championship game on Friday.
3. Imani Christian (11-0) (3) (D-7): The Saints defeated Highlands in Week 11, 31-17. They play Avonworth in a WPIAL semifinals playoff game on Friday.
4. Penn Cambria (12-0) (4) (D-6): The Panthers defeated Tyrone in Week 11, 39-14. They play Somerset in a PIAA first round state playoff game on Friday.
5. Sharon (11-1) (5) (D-10): The Tigers defeated Titusville in Week 11, 40-7. They play Hickory in the District 10 championship game on Friday.
Out: None
Class 2A
1. Troy (12-0) (1) (D-4): The Trojans defeated Southern Columbia in Week 11, 69-28. They play Warrior Run in the District 4 championship game on Friday.
2. Central Clarion (10-0) (2) (D-9): The Wildcats did not play in Week 11. They visit Farrell in a PIAA first round state playoff game on Friday.
3. Schuylkill Haven (11-1) (3) (D-11): The Hurricanes defeated Executive Education in Week 11, 53-14. They play Williams Valley in the District 11 championship game on Friday.
4. Cambria Heights (12-0) (4) (D-6): The Highlanders defeated Bellwood-Antis in Week 11, 15-8. They play Richland in the District 6 championship game on Friday.
5. Seton LaSalle (10-0) (5) (D-7): The Rebels defeated Riverside in Week 11, 34-7. They play Steel Valley in a WPIAL semifinals playoff game on Friday.
Out: None
Class A
1. Fort Cherry (12-0) (1) (D-7): The Rangers defeated Cornell in Week 11, 27-20. They play Jeannette in a WPIAL semifinals playoff game on Friday on Trib HSSN.
2. Bishop Guilfoyle (11-1) (2) (D-6): The Marauders defeated Claysburg-Kimmel in Week 11, 49-7. They play Northern Cambria in the District 6 championship game on Saturday.
3. Westinghouse (8-1) (3) (D-8): The Bulldogs did not play in Week 11. They host Windber in a PIAA first round state playoff game on Friday.
4. Clairton (12-0) (4) (D-7): The Bears defeated California in Week 11, 54-0. They play Bishop Canevin in a WPIAL semifinals playoff game on Friday.
5. Port Allegany (11-0) (5) (D-9): The Gators defeated Keystone in Week 11, 57-14. They play Redbank Valley in the District 9 championship game on Friday.
Out: None
Pennsylvania
LIHEAP is delayed in Pa. due to the government shutdown. Here are other resources for energy bills
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Pennsylvania has delayed its Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, to December due to the federal government shutdown, which has held up millions of dollars in federal funding the state usually uses to run the program.
This leaves Pennsylvanians waiting longer for help paying their heating bills, buying fuel or fixing broken heaters.
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday his administration had secured commitments from Pennsylvania utility companies not to shut off service for low-income customers during November.
While utility customers impacted by the delay will not lose service, if they fall behind on their bills, they could face termination in the spring when the state’s winter shutoff moratorium ends. What’s more, people who heat their homes with fuel oil are not protected by these shutoff bans.
State utility regulators are urging customers struggling with bills to call their utilities early to ask about assistance options and payment plans.
With LIHEAP delayed, here are other resources to help heat your Pennsylvania home.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania has new laws regarding how school districts report weapon offenses and regarding Bluetooth listening devices for motorcyclists.
The laws will be implemented in the next 60 days after being signed by Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday.
Reporting school weapon offenses
Before Senate Bill 246 was signed, school districts did not have to let guardians or parents know if weapons were brought onto campus or to school-related events. The only time families were mandated to be told is when there was an expulsion for having the weapon.
Now, districts are required to be transparent when there is a weapons offense incident.
“Our goal is to ensure and ensure that parents, guardians, and school employees are informed in a timely manner of any incidents with the potential to affect their children and the safety of the school,” SB 246’s prime sponsor is Senator Jarrett Coleman (R-Lehigh) wrote in his memo.
Senate Bill 971 from last session is also being reintroduced with the goal of making the reports timelier to families.
SB 246 passed the Senate in October after getting a 48-2 vote before being signed by Shapiro.
Bluetooth listening devices for motorcyclists
House Bill 646, primarily sponsored by State Rep. Zachary Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton), will allow motorcyclists to use helmets with built-in Bluetooth communication speakers or wireless headsets/earbuds.
In his memo, Mako said he thinks the law should be updated to reflect current times.
“I believe this law should be updated to better reflect the times, with the advent of wireless headsets, earbuds/earphones and Bluetooth communication/speakers built into helmets that a majority of riders use and should not be penalized for,” the memo reads.
With a 47-3 vote, the bill passed the Senate before being signed by Shapiro.
A 15-year-old girl killed in a camper fire in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is being remembered for her “bright” smile and “joy of life.”
Paige Dowlin was killed in the camper fire at Roamers Retreat Campground on Lincoln Highway in Salisbury Township on Saturday morning, according to a news release from Pennsylvania State Police. State police said when first responders arrived at the scene around 4 a.m., the camper was fully engulfed in flames, and the teen was found dead inside it.
Multiple fire departments responded to the scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the state police fire marshal.
“Further information will be disseminated as it becomes available,” the news release from state police said.
According to PennLive.com, the 15-year-old girl died from smoke inhalation and thermal burns, and her death was ruled an accident.
Lancaster County teen killed in fire remembered
Dowlin, according to her obituary, was a 10th grader at Pequea Valley High School. She also sang in the chorus, participated in the school’s color guard and was a member of her church’s youth group.
“She was known for her bright smile, her joy of life, her positive outlook and will be missed dearly by anyone that knew her,” her obituary said.
Her obituary said she died in a “home fire.” She leaves behind her parents, Kevin Dowlin Sr. and Jennifer L. Reid, her sister, Abrianna Dowlin, and her two brothers, Damien Sexton and Kevin Dowlin Jr.
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