District 1 6A 2nd Round Playoff Preview

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Willie McGonigle | November 12, 2026

Here we are in the second week of the postseason. In District 1, that means we’ve reached the Elite Eight. Yes, only eight teams remain in 6A. Last week there was no shortage of upsets as Coatesville, CB East, and Council Rock South all went on the road and came home with upset victories. The biggest upset on paper came at the hands of the defending champions, North Penn Knights, who has the 14^th seed, and went on the road to upset the 3^rd seed Pennridge Rams, avenging a regular season loss at the hands of the Rams and keeping the hopes of winning back-to-back District titles alive. This week presents two chances for teams to avenge a regular season loss. What will happen this week? Will more revenge be served? Who’s going to play the role of Cinderella? We will find out Friday night. Now let’s take a look at this week’s matchups.

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1 Downingtown East vs 9 Coatesville

If this week’s game is anything like the teams meeting back on October 23, then fans will certainly get their money’s worth. It was Ethan Ellis’s 6-yard touchdown with 6:11 left was the difference in Downingtown’s East 31-28 victory. Coatesville had their go-ahead touchdown wiped out by a penalty. Both teams have what is considered by many to be two of the best underclassmen running backs in the state: Sophomore Andre Watson(Coatesville) rushing for 1979 yards and Junior Juelz Chiron- Robinson (Downingtown East) rushing for 1877 yards. This game could once again come down to who has the ball last and whose defense can stop the opposing running back.

4 Spring-Ford vs 5 Plymouth Whitemarsh

Last week, both the 4^th seed Rams and 5^th seed Colonials had easily taken care of business, sending them into this matchup. Last week, both teams found success on the ground, with the Colonials amassing 432 yards rushing and Aiden Orensky scoring four times as the Colonials conquered Owen J Roberts 59-31. Phoenix Martin rushed for 241 yards two touchdowns has Rams jumped out to a 28-7 halftime lead on their way to a 42-28 victory over Quakertown.

2 Central Bucks West vs 10 Central Bucks East

For the second time in three weeks two of the three high schools that make up the Central Bucks School District meet up. Two weeks ago, the West Bucks blasted the East Patriots 41-14. Last week the Patriots turned the tables on Ridley, traveling down to their and coming away with a dominant 28-7 victory led by Mike Price’s 196-yard rushing and three-touchdown performance. Last week the Bucks’ wing-t exploded for 56 points in a 56-42 shootout victory over the 15 seed Perkiomen Valley. Will the Patriots get revenge for the second straight week, or will the Bucks continue to have their crosstown rivals number?

11 Council Rock South vs 14 North Penn

Last week both the 11^th seed Golden Hawks and 14^th seed Knights went on the road and came away with upset victories. Last week the Golden Hawks continued their resurgence, going on the road and knocking off the 6^th seed Downingtown West behind solid play from their offensive line and Jerry Rogers, who rushed for 164 yards to lead the Golden Hawks to the 28-7. The 14^th seed Knights showed why they are going to be a tough out in the playoffs and why they are the defending District champions, going on the road and knocking perennial favorite Pennridge 38-21 with a total effort and led by Will Rittenhouse’s three scores. Will Knights’ quest for back-to-back District titles continue? Will the Golden Hawks get their sixth straight win? Whose Cinderella run will continue?