North Penn tops CB West in SOL National Conference game with playoff implications

Rylei Gray and Matt Pownall powered the Knights to a big win over CB West in SOL National Conference play.

LANSDALE — Rylei Gray and Matt Pownall combined for 257 rushing yards and two touchdowns to power North Penn to a 31-13 win over Central Bucks West.

Gray, who threw a touchdown pass on a halfback option, led the way with 136 rushing yards.

North Penn's Rylei Gray, 1, runs in a touch down against Central Bucks South during a Suburban One League football game in Lansdale on Oct. 3, 2025.

The Bucks entered the game in a three-way tie for first place with Pennridge and Neshaminy in the Suburban One League National Conference with a 6-2 overall mark and a 4-1 record in conference play.

The Knights also entered Friday's home game at 6-2, but 3-2 in SOL National play.

As for the PIAA District One Class 6A power rankings, the Knights entered the game ranked third while the Bucks were fourth. The 16-team district tournament begins on Oct. 31.

In their regular season meeting last year, the Bucks edged the Knights 17-14.

What's next for CB West football?

The Bucks travel to archrival CB East on Oct. 24 (7 p.m.) in the regular-season finale for both teams.

What's next for North Penn football?

The Knights host Abington on Oct. 24 (7 p.m.) in the regular-season finale for both teams.

More details to come on this game.

Drew Markol covers local sports for PhillyBurbs.com. Support our journalism with a subscription.

This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: PIAA football: Central Bucks West, North Penn Week 9 Bucks County

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