PENNSYLVANIA STATE RATINGS

January 6, 2008

1. Chester (11-1) (District 1 AAAA )

The Clippers start off ‘08 with a 61-25 romp over Interboro. B.J. Robinson with 12pts and Mark Burrell with 11pts led the way.

2. Philadelphia Roman Catholic (6-2) (Philadelphia Catholic League)

In their only game of the week, Roman used a 22-10 second quarter to run away from West Catholic for a 78-54 victory. Maalik Wayns led five players in double-figures with 22pts, Rakeem Brookins, Will Kirkland and Aaron Brown all scored 11pts and Courtney Stanley added 10pts.

NOTE: I’ve been saying all along that the Catholic League schools can no longer play in the Alhambra Catholic Invitational at the end of the year. But it has just been brought to my attention, (thanks to TedSilary.com) that as defending champions, Roman Catholic has been given permission by the PIAA to go to Cumberland, MD in March. However they had to abide by the 24-game limit which means they could only schedule 21 regular season games. The games for the Philadelphia Catholic League Tournament will not count against the 24 games.

3. Pennsbury (13-1) (District 1 AAAA)

The Falcons open ‘08 with a 65-47 win over Central Bucks South in their lone game of the week. Dalton Pepper led with 14pts, 8rebs and Dante Devine had 13pts.

4. Philadelphia Prep Charter (5-3) (Philadelphia Public League-District 12 AA)

The Huskies defeated Philadelphia Mastery Charter 72-46, Parrish Grant and Ferg Myrick both scored 19pts and Tyree “Chuck” Harris added 16pts.

5. Philadelphia St. John Neumann-St. Maria Goretti (7-5) (Philadelphia Cath. League)

Begins the new year by crushing Norristown Kennedy-Kenrick 88-39. 13-players scored, Andre “Scooter” Gillette was the only one in double-figures with 10pts. Then 10-players scored as the Saints cruised to a 76-53 victory over Monsignor Bonner. Daniel Stewart led with 16pts, while Jamal Wilson and Tyrell Taylor both scored 14pts.


6. Reading (13-0) (District 3 AAAA)

The Red Knights defeated Harrisburg 66-54 after leading 59-37 after three quarters. Reading led by 20pts when they pulled the starters with a little more than two minutes left. Justin Rodriguez was high with 21pts, 8rebs, and 6 assists, Jordan Burdine and Trenity Burdine (11rebs) both scored 14pts and Jermaine Jackson added 11 rebounds.

7. Philadelphia Communications Tech (10-1) (Phila. Public League-District 12 AAA)

The Phoenix opened ‘08 with a 64-61 overtime win over Philadelphia Dobbins Tech. Antonio “Gee” Monroe led with 20pts, while Manny Jordan had 12pts and Chris Jones added 11pts. It was their only game of the week


8. Philadelphia Imhotep Charter (8-2) (Philadelphia Public League-District 12 AA)

The Panthers had no game schedule this week

9. Pittsburgh Central Catholic (12-2) (District 7 WPIAL AAAA)

Could not hold on to a 33-29 halftime lead and lost at home to McKeesport 66-58 in a battle of WPIAL AAAA Section 2 Titans. Lucas Mickens led with 24pts and Brandan Sams had 19pts. Matt McKenna who was hurt in the Williamsport Holiday Tournament is still out of the lineup for the Vikings.

10. Lower Merion (11-2) (District 1 AAAA)

The Ace’s started the New Year with a 46-27 victory over Penncrest. Greg Robbins led with 13pts and Carl Johnson added 12pts. Then Robbins scored 24pts and Johnson 17pts in a 62-56 win over Radnor.

11. Pittsburgh Schenley (13-1) (Pittsburgh City-District 8 AAAA)

The Spartans open the New Year with a 68-63 win over Pittsburgh Peabody. Then the Spartans withstood a late rally by Perry to post an 83-75 win. Deandre Kane scored 33pts and Greg Blair had 26pts as Schenley led 67-41 entering the fourth quarter.

12. Norristown (14-0) (District 1 AAAA)

The Eagles came from behind to defeat Council Rock South 60-55 to open the New Year. Khalif Wyatt led with 13pts and Sheldon Mayer added 12pts to the win. Jumped out to a 30-10 halftime lead and pasted Methacton 61-31. Wyatt led with 18pts and Quentin Watson had 13pts.

13. McKeesport (10-1) (District 7 WPIAL AAAA)

The Tigers trailed 33-29 at the half and led only 50-46 after three quarters but switched to a zone defense in the fourth quarter and defeated Pittsburgh Central Catholic 66-58. Davon Alexander led with 25pts and Shadrae King had 18pts

14. Central Dauphin East (12-1) (District 3 AAAA)

Despite 21pts from Demond Bates and 16pts and 16rebs from Quion Gunning including five treys, the Panthers suffered their first loss of the season, 72-66 to Steelton-Highspire. They held on the #2 spot in District 3 because all the other Mid-Penn Commonwealth teams have lost at least two game.

15. Bethlehem Liberty (12-1) (District 11 AAAA)

The Hurricanes got the year off with a 63-61 victory over Stroudsburg in overtime. Sergio Comacho led with 18pts, Trevor VanAckeren added 14pts. In another close one Liberty held off Allentown Dieruff 65-61. Comacho led with 22pts. Then defeated Emmaus 62-57 as Justin Rivera led with 17pts and Comacho added 13pts.

16. Ridley (12-2) (District 1 AAAA)

The Green Raiders opened the New Year with a 48-39 Central League win over Upper Darby behind 25pts from Dan Robinson. Lost to Haverford High 61-59 despite 27pts from Steve Egee and 12pts from Robinson.

17. Erie McDowell (12-1) (District 10 AAAA)

The Trojans were upset by Erie Strong Vincent 41-35 in their first game back after the New Year. McDowell lost a 6-point fourth quarter lead and had no one score in double-figures. Bounced back to crush Fort LeBoeuf 71-31 after leading 26-4 after the first quarter and 44-12 at the half. Zach Spronatti led with 18pts and Jason Keim had 11pts.

18. Philadelphia North Catholic (9-4) (Philadelphia Catholic League)

In only game edged past North Division Archbishop Wood 54-51. 6-3 Sr R. J. Handy led with 13pts and 6-1 Sr Lenny Young added 12pts.

The other players: Velton Jones 6-0 Sr, Woody Redding 5-7 Soph, Bob Makor 6-2 Soph, Shahid Paulhill 6-3 Sr, Josh Stevens 6-1 Soph.

19. Philadelphia Monsignor Bonner (11-3) (Philadelphia Catholic League)

Move into the ratings on the strength of a 58-46 victory over West Catholic this afternoon. Earlier in the week, lost to Neumann-Goretti 76-53.

The Players: Lijah Thompson 6-7 Jr, Henry Smith 6-5 Jr, Rob Siter 6 -2 Sr, Brian Boyle 5-10 Jr, Jamal Melvin 5-7 Soph, Jerry Colvin 5-10 Jr, Keefer Francis 6-2 Soph.


20. Susquehanna Township (10-1) (District 3 AAA)

Indians begin the new year with a 60-57 win over Red Land as Matt Jones led with 23pts.

DROPPED OUT: Easton (11-3) (District 11 AAAA) - Lost to Allentown Allen 52-40.

Philadelphia West Catholic (11-3) (Philadelphia Catholic League) - Lost to Philadelphia Roman Catholic 78-54 and Philadelphia Monsignor Bonner 58-46.