South Jersey Sports Digest

1. Delran, 6-1-1, 1: Was all set to drop the Bears after a loss to Rancocas Valley. But no one has stepped up to take the leadership mantle. Washington Township came close, but just lost to Lenape.

2. Haddonfield, 8-0-1, 3: Some may question the Bulldawgs small-school schedule, but they can only beat the teams they have to play against. Lone blemish is a tie with Sterling, and have a nice win over Rancocas Valley.

3. Shawnee, 5-1-1, 7: The Renegades move up a few spots after posting an impressive 4-0 victory over previously ranked Eastern. The Renegades only loss is to Washington Township with a tie with Timber Creek.

4. Bishop Eustace: 7-1, 4: Crusaders had an impressive 4-0 win over then-ranked Cherry Hill West last week. Have also already defeated Lenape. Only loss is to Seneca.

5. Washington Township, 4-2, 2: Minutemen were on a roll and looking good until a 3-2 loss to Olympic American rival Lenape broke a four-game win streak. Have also lost to Shawnee.

6. Rancocas Valley, 6-2, NR: The perennial power jumps into the Top 10 for the first time this season. Defeating Delran 2-0 can give a team a big lift. Losses are to St. Augustine and Haddonfield.
 

7. West Deptford, 7-0, 10, The Eagles have been one of the surprise teams of the season. They stand as the last of the major teams with an unblemished record. Had a nice win over then-ranked Haddon Township.

8. Atlantic City: 7-0-1, 8, Vikings are another of the surprise teams. They’ve had two big games so far and defeated then-ranked Mainland and played to a tie with St. Augustine.

9. St. Augustine, 4-0-2, NR, Hermits return to the Top 10 this week. They have the one signature win, a 3-0 decision over Rancocas Valley in the first game of the season.

10. Williamstown, 5-1-1, Braves also return to the Top 10 after gaining a couple of recent wins. Only loss is a 1-0 setback to Washington Township, and the tie is with conference rival Clearview.