As of Wednesday night, there is only one undefeated team in the Central League - and that's Conestoga.

Penncrest found out the hard way - by losing its own perfect season - just how good Conestoga is. It appears, to me at least, that the Pioneers are deserving of their No. 4 ranking in the latest state Class AAAA poll.

Here's why:
1. They traveled more than 3,000 miles to a holiday tournament in San Diego, where they beat three teams handily, including one nationally ranked (and previously unbeaten) team.

2. They are 7-0 in the Central, and have beaten all takers by an average of 18.3 points per contest.

3. They knocked off Penncrest, which looked untouchable after taking care of business against all six of its Central opponents prior to Wednesday.

Oh yeah, and the Pioneers (12-0, 7-0) have Jake Cohen (pictured), a 6-10 senior forward who has committed to Davidson.

It's not just Cohen though.

"It's a credit to the players. They've all bought in to what we're trying to do," said Conestoga coach Mike Troy. "...I'm happy with how Jake has progressed, but I'm happy with how all the kids have progressed.

"Mike (D'Angelo) played in a tremendous amount of pain tonight and gave us a great effort. ... Whether it's Jake, or Matt (O'Hara) making a decision, or Zack (Shapiro) getting a shot, or Doug (Jakiela) getting a board, it's been tremendous this season."

The Pioneers look as balanced as any team I've seen this season. They're a team to keep your eyes on for the rest of the year, for sure.

Read more about the game in Thursday's Daily Times.