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William Penn Charter was the big favorite in its game against Springside Chestnut Hill Academy last week, and for good reason. William Penn Charter breezed past Springside Chestnut Hill Academy with a final score of 35 - 13. The Springside Chestnut Hill Academy defense has struggled this season (giving up an average of 28 points per game), and William Penn Charter took advantage of that. The win also thrust William Penn Charter into the power rankings, where the team now holds the 25th spot.
Can't Touch This
St. Joseph's 28 - 14 win over Holy Spirit last week had a lot to do with the leadership of junior Jada Byers. Byers ran for 266 yards and also punched in two touchdowns. In fact, our algorithms singled out Byers as one of the top players in the power rankings for the week.
Game of Inches
It doesn't get any closer than a one-point game, and that was the margin of last week's closest contest, which featured thrill-seekers Burlington Township and Winslow Township. Burlington Township can thank its lucky stars for its win over Winslow Township. The final score was a hard-fought 7 - 6. Despite Burlington Township's victory, the team was passed up by other teams in the power rankings and gave up five spots in the rankings.
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It was a battle of top-notch squads when Hun (10th in the power rankings) took on Peddie (19th) last week. Hun got a somewhat close 21 - 16 victory over Peddie. The win boosted Hun a satisfying nine spots in the power rankings.
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