Brian’s Prognostications on District One Seeding after 9 weeks

By Brian Carroll
As we approach the end of the regular season, Strath Haven and other high school football fans will be wondering what the playoff schedule may look like.  With one games still to be played there can be changes in terms of how teams are playing at a given moment.  Injuries, talent of upcoming opponents, weather, and many other factors could impact the next week.  That being said, we’re taking our best guess as to where teams could land as the 5A District 1 playoffs begin on 11/3/23.  
 
Please note that this is simply a prediction, and it could change drastically over the next week.  It is not meant to disparage or downplay any of the efforts of any teams in the weeks ahead– it’s simply our quick estimation, based on the PIAA’s Power Ranking System, of where teams may (or may not) be playing that first week in November.  Ultimately, this is just for fun.  We’re not worried about being “right” or “wrong” in the predictions, as the teams will play it out on the field.  “That’s why they play the games…”  🙂
 
All games over the next week are important in these standings, but a few games for this week that will likely have significant impact on the rankings. Check the bottom of the chart below.
 
Good luck to all players and coaches involved, and enjoy this week of football!