Power Pack: RI High School Football: November 7th
Jack Andrade, GoLocalProv Sports Reporter
Power Pack: RI High School Football: November 7th
We've reached that time of the year when the leaves are changing colors, the air is getting colder, and playoff football is right around the corner in high school sports. With 2 weeks remaining there are still plenty of playoff spots up for grabs, plenty of big games that will determine seeding and home field advantages, and most of all- rivalry games with major bragging rights on the line. This Friday night Barrington and Hendricken square off in a battle between Division 1 undefeateds and the Top 2 teams in this Power Pack. For the rest of the Top 10, as well as a look at the big matchups of the weekend, scroll through the slides below and mark your calendars!
Power Pack: RI High School Football: November 7th
Cumberland
Division Record: 5-1 (Division 2-B)
Overall Record: 7-2
It's been tough finding a Division 2-B team to rank in the Power Packs over the weeks since there is so much parity at the top of the division (4 teams are 4-2 and tied for 2nd place). The Clippers are the lone 5-1 team, with their lone loss coming to North Kingstown. CHS hosts 4-2 West Warwick this week in their league finale, with a win earning the Clippers 1st place for the year.
Last Week: Not Ranked
Cranston East
Division Record: 2-3 (Division 1)
Overall Record: 5-3
The Thunderbolts lost a tough one against Portsmouth and continue to be victimized by a tough stretch in the schedule. It doesn't get any easier this week, though, as Cranston East is set to face La Salle.
Last Week: #6
Johnston
Division Record: 5-1 (Division 2-A)
Overall Record: 7-1
Johnston beat Warwick Vets last week in a battle of 4-1 teams in Division 2-A, securing a 2nd place league finish for themselves this season. The Panthers take on 3-3 Westerly this week in their league finale.
Last Week: #9
Moses Brown
Division Record: 6-1 (Division 3)
Overall Record: 6-2
The Quakers throttled Tiverton 68-6 last week and now get set to face Burrilllville this week in Division 3. Moses Brown is 1st in the division in points for (260) and points allowed (41) but lost head to head to Mt. Pleasant.
Last Week: #8
Woonsocket
Division Record: 6-0 (Division 2-A)
Overall Record: 7-2
The Novans dominated Chariho to the tune of 31-8 last week and officially clinched 1st place in Division 2-A. Their defense has yielded just 23 points in 6 league games. This week the Novans face 3-3 Coventry.
Last Week: #7
La Salle
Division Record: 3-2 (Division 1)
Overall Record: 5-3
La Salle gave Barrington a great battle last Friday but came up a point short on the scoreboard. The Rams only fall one spot in the Power Pack this week, and have a big matchup against Cranston East this week before a much anticipated clash with Hendricken on November 15th.
Last Week: #4
Portsmouth
Division Record: 4-2 (Division 1)
Overall record: 6-2
Portsmouth beat Cranston East last week 31-22 and now occupies sole possession of 3rd place in Division 1. This week the Patriots take on 2-4 East Providence.
Last Week: #5
Mt. Pleasant
Division Record: 7-0 (Division 3)
Overall Record: 7-1
Mt. Pleasant has a chance to clinch 1st place in Division 3 this week at home against 3-5 Narragansett. Running Back Randolph Zleh and his teammates have been dominant all season long. If you haven't seen the video of Zleh's incredible catch and run from a couple of weeks ago, click here.
Last Week: #3
Barrington
Division Record: 6-0 (Division 1)
Overall Record: 6-0
The Eagles won a defensive struggle last week against La Salle and proved their hot start wasn't just due to a lack of top-end opponents. This Friday they travel to play Hendricken in a game that will determine first place in Division 1.
Last Week: #2
Hendricken
Division Record: 6-0 (Division 1)
Overall Record: 8-0
Hendricken had a bye last week and is set to host Barrington on Friday night in the game of the year. The Hawks are #1 in Division 1 in scoring offense (223 points) and scoring defense (59 points allowed).
Last Week: #1
