Strong week gets Hedes close to the top
What a difference a good week makes.
Finishing with a 13-2 record in Week 3, I was able to move right up behind leader Brad Hurley, who has to be looking over his shoulder with a pretty nervous feeling.Outside of myself, Justin Carlucci had an awesome 14-1 week and sits tied with me, along with Patrick Matsinko one game back. Rod Heckman is right behind so it's pretty tight at the top.Kudos also go out to Rich Strack, who moved out of the basement with a 14-1 week.So let's take a look at what is in store for Week 4:LEHIGHTON AT BLUE MOUNTAIN - Indians suffered their first loss last week, but staged a brilliant second half comeback. Eagles routed Pottsville. Another AFL dandy…Lehighton, 21-20.MARIAN AT NORTH SCHUYLKILL - All eyes will be on the home of the Spartans as these two unbeatens go head to head. When the dust clears, it's…North Schuylkill, 13-7.SCHUYLKILL HAVEN AT TAMAQUA - Not sure about the Hurricanes who struggle with QB Ryan Fink nursing a hamstring injury. Big game as far as district playoff points go…Tamaqua, 20-14.JIM THORPE AT TRI-VALLEY - Olympians have picked up right where they left off when handed that AFL trophy last year. The "Red Swarm" haven't allowed an offensive TD yet this year…Jim Thorpe, 24-0.SHENANDOAH VALLEY AT PANTHER VALLEY - Two teams looking for their first win and it's Homecoming and Alumni Night at PV. Rumor has it that if the Panthers win, first drink is on Jesse at the Zoo after the game…Panther Valley, 18-13.PALMERTON AT PALISADES - Bombers have started 3-0 and have showed some offense lately. Pirates are a good test and show the Blue-and-White what they have. If the long bus ride doesn't do them in…Palmerton, 21-14.NOTRE DAME AT NORTHERN LEHIGH - Bulldogs have a chance to go 3-1 and keep themselves right near the top of the Colonial League standings…Northern Lehigh, 21-7.WILSON AT NORTHWESTERN - Warriors seem to be getting better each game, but the Tigers are on a mission…Northwestern, 41-7.PLEASANT VALLEY AT ALLEN - The Bears are ready to return to the winning ways they are used to…Pleasant Valley, 35-0.MAHANOY AREA AT MINERSVILLE - Bears need a win here before they go into a stretch against the Anthracite Football League heavies…Mahanoy Area, 31-6.CATASAUQUA AT SAUCON VALLEY - Are the Panthers for real? I think so after the way they handled Southern Lehigh last week…Saucon Valley, 28-7.PEN ARGYL AT SOUTHERN LEHIGH - Spartans get back on track against a Green Knights team that is rebuilding… Southern Lehigh, 25-6.SALISBURY AT BANGOR - Slaters are banged up a bit and Falcons will take any chance they can get for a win…Salisbury, 12-6.ES NORTH AT POCONO MOUNTAIN EAST - Flipped the coin here since minds have been on other things up in Monroe County this week…Pocono Mountain East, 23-18.LIBERTY AT WHITEHALL - A good test for Brian Gilbert's Zephyrs, but they pass…Whitehall, 21-14.