Rivalries, Records, and Rising Powers: District XI Week 3 Rankings Recap

By: Tony Sibilla | Sportzwire | September 8, 2025 | Photo courtesy Aaron McKay (Mizzy Films)

Three weeks into the season, the intensity across District XI is only getting hotter. From nail-biting thrillers to dominant blowouts, Week 3 delivered plenty of storylines as teams look to separate themselves from the pack.

Breaking it all down are two of the region’s most trusted voices: Tony Sibilla, longtime Colonial League play-by-play announcer for Penn Sports Radio, and Keith Groller, legendary high school sports reporter with The Morning Call. Together, they power the District XI rankings every week.

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Big School Rankings – Week 3

1. Parkland (3-0)

QB Finn Coen tossed 3 TD passes—two to Nassim Adams—while TJ Lawrence ran for two more as the Trojans beat rival Northampton, 38-27. The EPC South showdown with Nazareth looms in Week 5.

2. Nazareth (3-0)

Peyton Falzone stayed red-hot, throwing for 3 TDs and running for another 3 in a 62-33 rout of Wilson. The Blue Eagles now look toward Freedom in Week 4.

3. Southern Lehigh (3-0)

The Spartans survived a scare at Lehighton, pulling out a 21-20 win. Colton Sams tossed a 65-yard TD while Sean Steckert added two rushing scores.

4. Easton (3-0)

Cole Ordway scored 5 touchdowns—four on the ground and one through the air—as the Rovers outlasted Erasmus Hall (NY) 44-32. A heavyweight clash with Bethlehem Catholic is next.

5. Bethlehem Catholic (3-0)

Cayden Vassa threw for 224 yards and added two rushing TDs in a 48-41 shootout win over Berks Catholic. The Hawks stay unbeaten and host Easton next.

6. Northampton (2-1)

Despite the loss to Parkland, Gavin Taff connected with Joey High twice for touchdowns, proving the Konkrete Kids are still a major player in the EPC.

7. Whitehall (2-1)

The Zephyrs honored Saquon Barkley with a Hall of Fame night, then rolled East Stroudsburg South 62-21. Jeziah Gregory had 172 rushing yards and 3 TDs, while the Dogmanits brothers combined for three more scores.

8. Liberty (2-1)

The Hurricanes notched their second straight win, routing Stroudsburg 49-17. Antonio Fontanez led another balanced effort.

9. Freedom (1-2)

Finally in the win column, the Patriots rode Lashawn Johnson’s 210 yards and 3 TDs to a 38-27 victory over Central Catholic.

10. Pocono Mountain West (3-0)

The Panthers stayed perfect with a 22-0 shutout of Dieruff. Jerel Sims threw for 2 TDs as PMW racked up 338 total yards.

Outside Looking In: Pocono Mountain East (3-0), Emmaus (1-2), Allentown Central Catholic (1-2).

(Photo courtesy of @mizzyfilms)

Small School Rankings – Week 3

1. Northwestern Lehigh (3-0)

The Tigers dominated in their home opener, 54-14 over Bangor. Chase Sukanic broke loose for a career-best 128 rushing yards and 2 TDs.

2. Notre Dame-Green Pond (3-0)

In a rematch of last year’s semifinal, Matt Bodnar threw for 234 yards and 2 TDs to edge North Schuylkill 22-20.

3. North Schuylkill (2-1)

Luke Miller tallied 117 rushing yards while Caden Mengel passed for a TD, but a late missed conversion left the Spartans just short.

4. Palisades (3-0)

QB Jack Trickel lit up Catty for 357 yards and 4 TDs, while Lincoln Cook caught a career-high 269 yards and 3 TDs in a 42-14 win.

5. Northern Lehigh (2-1)

The Bulldogs rebounded strong, outmuscling Pen Argyl 42-19. Chris Frame scored 3 TDs—two rushing, one passing—while piling up 143 yards.

6. Williams Valley (3-0)

The Vikings have yet to give up a point this year, blanking Nativity 49-0. Brady Shomper and Fletcher Thompson combined for 313 rushing yards and 4 TDs.

7. Schuylkill Haven (3-0)

Seven different Hurricanes scored in a 54-6 rout of Shenandoah Valley, highlighted by Max Heim’s 121-yard night.

8. Minersville (3-0)

Central Florida commit Dante Carr broke the school passing record with 444 yards and 4 TDs in a 42-6 win over Mahanoy Area.

9. Catasauqua (2-1)

Manny Bolmer opened the game with a 95-yard kickoff return for a TD, but the Rough Riders fell to Palisades.

10. Pen Argyl (2-1)

Caiden Faust ran for 170 yards and a score in a loss to Northern Lehigh, while QB Mason Soos added a TD through the air.

Outside Looking In: Salisbury (2-1).

(Photo courtesy of @sgfilms)

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