H.S. FOOTBALL: Week 2 Elite Eight Power Rankings
The first week of the 2026 high school football season is in the books. Now heading into Week 2, the Republican Herald Sports Staff ranks the top teams in the Schuylkill League. 1. Blue Mountain (Up 1) 2026 Record: 1-0 Week 1 Result: 48-0 win over Jim Thorpe Week 2 Opponent: at Southern Lehigh Blue Mountain was one of just a handful of Schuylkill League teams to take care of business in Week ...
Week 2 of the 2026 high school football season has concluded, and the Republican Herald Sports Staff is ranking the top teams in the Schuylkill League. Blue Mountain remains atop the rankings with a perfect 1-0 record, topping Jim Thorpe 48-0 in their Week 1 matchup. They now face defending Class 4A state champions Southern Lehigh Spartans.
Schuylkill Haven, currently at 0-1, lost narrowly to Mount Carmel but will look to secure their first win of the season with a trip to Tamaqua. Williams Valley, still at 1-0, secured a thrilling overtime victory over Upper Dauphin Area and will now take on Southern Columbia Tigers. North Schuylkill and Minersville, both with 0-1 records, will face Notre Dame-Green Pond and Jim Thorpe, respectively, hoping to turn their season around.
Marian Catholic and Tri-Valley, both at 1-0, will test their mettle against Panther Valley and Halifax, respectively. Panther Valley, up 2-0, will aim for their first 2-0 start since 2017 against Marian Catholic. Just Missed Tamaqua Area and Pottsville, both at 0-1, round out the league's current standings.
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