MaxPreps honors California's St. John Bosco as #1 in the nation

 

by Jeff Fisher
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There is no shortage of national ranking folks out there these days.  Even I decided to dip my toe into the pool a couple of years ago with a High School Football America Top 25.

In my mind though, MaxPreps has done the best job through the years with two different types of polls - one an opinion poll, the Xcellent 25, headed by my good friend Steve Spiewak and the Freeman Rankings that use a non-biased computer program to determine team rank.

This past season, St. John Bosco came out on-top in the Freeman Rankings and this past Monday, representatives of MaxPreps traveled to Bellflower to honor the Braves and head coach Jason Negro as part of the website's Tour of Champions journey around America.

Final 2013 High School Football America Top 25

by Jeff Fisher
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It's official - the Allen Eagles not only won their second straight Texas 5A Division I title yesterday with an easy victory over Pearland, but today it can lay claim to our mythical national championship.  The Eagles ran the table to finish the season where they began it - atop our Power Rankings.

It's the second straight year that Allen finished at the top of our poll. Last year, the Eagles shared the crown with John Curtis (Louisiana).

This year it looked liked the crown would be split again with Allen, #2 St. John Bosco (California) and #3 Booker T. Washington finishing within a whisker of each other in our rankings that are based on a formula - not on opinion.  There are 12 factors that go into our rankings.

How close were the top three teams?  Check-out the table below that looks at several of our formula factors:

 

	Opp. Overall Win Pct.	Opp. Playoff Win Pct.	Margin of Victory	Win vs. State Champs	Wins vs. Opp. with 10+ victories	Wins vs. Opp. with sub .500 record
Allen	70%	80%	31.8	1	6	3
St. John Bosco	70%	77%	30.7	0	8	2
Booker T. Washington	64%	71%	31.5	3	6	3

1. (1) Allen (Texas)

Overall Record: 16-0

Rewind: began season #1
 

2. (8) St. John Bosco (California)

Overall Record: 16-0

Rewind: began season #9
 

3. (2) Booker T. Washington (Florida)

Overall: 14-0

Rewind: began season #6

 

4. (7) Miami Central (Florida)

Overall Record: 13-1

Rewind: began season #8

 

5. (5) DeSoto (Texas)

Overall: 14-1

Rewind: began season #20
6. (NR) Archbishop Moeller (Ohio)

Overall Record: 14-1

Rewind: began season unranked
 

7. (NR) Cedar Hill (Texas)

Overall Record: 14-2

Rewind: began season unranked

8. (11) Northwestern (South Carolina)

Overall Record: 15-0

Rewind: began season unranked

9. (6) De La Salle (California)

Overall Record: 14-1

Rewind: began season #2
 

10. (10) Hoover (Alabama)

Overall: 15-0

Rewind: began season #18

11. (9) St. Joseph Regional (New Jersey)

Overall Record: 10-1

Rewind: began seson unranked
 

12. (12) Bellevue (Washington)

Overall Record: 14-0

Rewind: began season #24
 

13. (19) Jenks (Oklahoma)

Overall: 14-0

Rewind: began season unranked
 

14. (18) Mountain Pointe (Arizona)

Overall: 14-0

Rewind: began season unranked

15. (17) Mallard Creek (North Carolina)

Overall Record: 16-0

Rewind: began season unranked

 

16. (NR) Dwyer (Florida)

Overall: 15-0

Rewind: began season unranked

 

17. (20) Brother Rice (Michigan)

Overall: 14-0

Rewind: began season unranked

 

18. (NR) Aledo (Texas)

Overall: 16-0

Rewind: began season unranked
19. (NR) Chaminade (California)

Overall: 14-2

Rewind: began season unranked
 

20. (NR) American Heritage (Plantation, Florida)

Overall: 14-0

Rewind: began season unranked
 

21. (NR) Blue Springs (Missouri)

Overall: 14-0

Rewind: began season unranked

22. (3) Katy (Texas)

Overall: 15-1

Rewind: began season #7
 

23. (NR) Bishop Gorman (Nevada)

Overall: 13-2

Rewind: began season #13

 

24. (NR) Norcross (Georgia)

Overall: 13-2

Rewind: began season #4
 

25. (NR) St. Joseph's Prep (Pennsylvania)

Overall: 12-3

Rewind: began season unranked

High School Football America Top 25 (Week 11)

By Jeff Fisher
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With the regular season completely closed, the battle for our “mythical” national championship is officially coming down the home stretch with plenty of big playoff games on the horizon.

#7 Miami Central’s (Florida) win over former #24 University on Saturday strengthens the Rockets claim that it could be a possible one-loss champ, IF any of the top six teams stumbles.  

New to the poll this week – Oscar Smith of Virginia.

High School Football America Top 25

1. (1) Allen (Texas)

Overall Record: 10-0

Rewind: defeated Plano (Texas) 42-13

Fast Forward: Friday, Lake Highlands (Texas) – 5A, Division I playoffs

 

2. (2) Booker T. Washington (Florida)

Overall: 10-0

Rewind: Idle

Fast Forward: Saturday, Glades Central (Florida) – 4A playoffs

 

3. (3) Katy (Texas)

Overall Record: 10-0

Rewind: defeated Memorial (Texas) 35-0

Fast Forward: Friday, Houston Madison (Texas) – 5A, Division II playoffs

 

4. (4) Colerain (Ohio)

Overall Record: 11-0

Rewind: defeated Springboro (Ohio) 41-14

Fast Forward: Saturday, Pickerington Central (Ohio) – Division I playoffs

 

5. (5) DeSoto (Texas)

Overall: 10-0

Rewind: defeated Mansfied (Texas) 54-14

Fast Forward: Friday, Copperas Cove (Texas) – 5A, Division I playoffs

 

6. (6) De La Salle (California)

Overall Record: 9-0

Rewind: defeated California (Ramon, California) 55-0

Fast Forward: November 22, vs. Amador Valley vs. Granada winner (California) – North Coast Division I playoffs

 

7. (7) Miami Central (Florida)

Overall Record: 8-1

Rewind: defeated #24 University (Florida) 28-3

Fast Forward: Friday, Boynton Beach (Florida) – 6A playoffs

 

8. (8) St. John Bosco (California)

Overall Record: 10-0

Rewind: defeated Servite (California) 42-21

Fast Forward: Friday, Agoura (California) – Pac 5 Playoffs

 

9. (9) St. Joseph Regional (New Jersey)

Overall Record: 8-0

Rewind: defeated Ramapo (New Jersey) 40-21

Fast Forward: Idle, NJSIAA Non-Public Group 3 playoffs 11/22 or 11/23

 

10. (10) Hoover (Alabama)

Overall: 10-0

Rewind: defeated Huntsville (Alabama) 41-7

Fast Forward: Friday, Shades Valley (Alabama) – 6A playoffs

 

11. (11) Northwestern (South Carolina)

Overall Record: 11-0

Rewind: defeated Rock Hill (South Carolina) 66-19

Fast Forward: Friday, West Florence (South Carolina) – AAAA Divison II playoffs

 

12. (13) Bellevue (Washington)

Overall Record: 10-0

Rewind: defeated Ferndale (Washington) 44-0

Fast Forward: Friday, Glacier Peak (Washington) – 3A playoffs

 

13. (13) Manatee (Florida)

Overall Record: 10-0

Rewind: Idle

Fast Forward: Friday, Vero Beach (Florida) – 8A playoffs

 

14. (14) Serra (California)

Overall: 10-0

Rewind: defeated St. Paul (California) 56-10

Fast Forward: Friday, Pacifica (California) – CIF Southern Section – Western Division

 

15. (15) Miramar (Florida)

Overall: 10-0

Rewind: Idle

Fast Forward: Friday, Monarch (Florida) – 8A playoffs

 

16. (16) Byrnes (South Carolina)

Overall: 10-1

Rewind: defeated Wade Hampton (South Carolina) 47-21

Fast Forward: Friday, Wando (South Carolina) – Class AAAA Division I playoffs

 

17. (17) Mallard Creek (North Carolina)

Overall Record: 11-0

Rewind: defeated North Mecklenburg (North Carolina) 55-7

Fast Forward: Friday, Ardrey Kell (North Carolina) – 4AA playoffs

 

18. (18) Mountain Pointe (Arizona)

Overall: 11-0

Rewind: defeated Boulder Creek (Arizona) 55-7

Fast Forward: Friday, Red Mountain (Arizona) – Division I playoffs

 

19. (19) Jenks (Oklahoma)

Overall: 10-0

Rewind: defeated Putnam City (Oklahoma) 56-7

Fast forward: Friday, Owasso (Oklahoma) – 6A playoffs

 

20. (20) Brother Rice (Michigan)

Overall: 11-0

Rewind: defeated Seaholm (Michigan) 34-7

Fast forward: Saturday, University of Detroit Jesuit (Michigan) – Division 2 playoffs

 

21. (21) Folsom (California)

Overall: 10-0

Rewind: defeated Pleasant Grove (California) 63-39

Fast forward: Friday, Lincoln (Stockton, California) – CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I

 

22. (22) Coppell (Texas)

Overall: 9-1

Rewind: defeated Lewisville (Texas) 49-6

Fast forward: Friday, Irving (Texas) – Class 5A, Division I playoffs

 

23. (23) St. Edward (Ohio)

Overall: 9-1

Rewind: defeated Shaker Heights (Ohio) 49-0

Fast forward: Saturday, Cleveland Heights (Ohio) – Division I playoffs

 

24. (25) Southlake Carroll (Texas)

Overall: 9-1

Rewind: defeated Haltom (Texas) 65-7

Fast forward: Friday, Bowie (Texas) – Class 5A, Division I playoffs

 

25. (NR) Oscar Smith (VA)

Overall: 10 -0

Rewind: defeated Hickory (Virginia) 60-7

Fast forward: Friday, Bayside (Virginia) – Division 6 playoffs

High School Football America Preseason Top 25

by Jeff Fisher
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Many of you know that I have a problem with preseason national rankings and national rankings in general. You may remember last year that we waited until mid-September before releasing our first Top 25.   

This year, I’ve had so many requests to do a High School Football America Top 25 before the start of the season, I’ve decided to do one – BUT REMEMBER – it’s all for fun and nothing takes the place of the games on the field.

So with all that out of the way, here’s how we see things heading into 2013.

Allen, which last year shared our mythical national championship with John Curtis (Louisiana), starts the season as our top-ranked team.  The Eagles get the top slot thanks to the return of junior quarterback Kyler Murray, plus some key returners on both sides of the ball, although the team did lose 56 lettermen. Murray, a dual-threat QB has already gotten offers from Texas A&M and Texas, plus TCU, Clemson and Ohio St. 

Will the Eagles be able to live-up to the preseason #1 ranking?  The answer should come in the first two weeks with a road game against Southlake Carroll in Week 1, followed by Class 5A Division 2 runner-up Cedar Hill the following week.  Allen will also face Coppell, the only team to beat them last year, on September 27^th – Coppell is ranked #10 in our preseason poll.

Allen and Coppell are two of four Texas teams in the Top 25 – defending Class 5A Division 2 champ Katy is #7 and DeSoto is ranked #20.  

California is the most represented state with six teams.  For those of you ready to ask, no I don’t have a California bias.  The Golden State is loaded with returning talent, which should make for a fun season. 

Speaking of lots of returning talent, Florida lands three teams with tons of returning talent in the Top 25.

Finally, defending 2012 High School Football America co-champion John Curtis has plenty of solid returning talent to garner the #3 preseason ranking.  With out-of-state games against #14 St. Thomas Aquinas (Florida) and Bergen Catholic (New Jersey), the Patriots can begin dreaming about another national title with wins in those games in Weeks 1 and 2.  JC also will play defending Louisiana 4A champ Edna Karr this year in Week 4.

So without further ado….here’s the Top 25 with last year’s record and the team’s final High School Football America 2012 ranking.

1. Allen (Texas) 15-1, LY: Tied #1

2. De La Salle (California) 16-0, LY: #4

3. John Curtis (Louisiana) 14-0, LY: Tied #1

4. Norcross (Georgia) 15-0, LY: #8

5. Corona Centennial (California) 14-2, LY: #17

6. Booker T. Washington (Florida) 13-1, LY: #25

7. Katy (Texas) 16-0, LY: #5

8. Miami Central (Florida) 12-2, LY: #21

9. St. John Bosco (California) 8-5, LY: NR

10. Coppell (Texas) 11-1, LY: NR

11. DeMatha (Maryland) 9-3, LY: NR

12. Paramus Catholic (New Jersey) 10-2, LY: NR

13. Bishop Gorman (Nevada) 13-1, LY: #14

14. St. Thomas Aquinas (Florida) 13-2, LY: #16

15. Long Beach Poly (California) 12-4, LY: NR

16. Good Counsel (Maryland) 11-1, LY: #15

17. Ensworth (Tennessee) 13-0, LY: #12

18. Hoover (Alabama) 16-0, LY: #6

19. Serra (California) 14-2, LY: NR

20. DeSoto (Texas) 14-1, LY: #9

21. North Allegheny (Pennsylvania) 16-0, LY: #7

22. Byrnes (South Carolina) 12-2, LY: NR

23. Highlands (Kentucky) 14-1, LY: NR

24. Bellevue (Washington) 14-0, LY: #3

25. Sandy Creek (Georgia) 15-0, LY: NR

Final 2012 High School Football America Top 25

By Jeff Fisher
Editor-in-Chief
High School Football America
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So the 2012 high school football season is officially over - other than for some national and local all-star games for seniors.

What a season it was!

If you've been following our rankings throughout the year, you know that we didn't release our first Top 25 until a month into the season, in order to get an accurate picture of who was good on the field, not just on paper.  We also didn't post rankings from mid-November on, so that the playoffs could unfold.

Now it’s time for High School Football America to name its first national champ.

Let’s also start using the word “mythical” in-front of national champs, because ultimately, there’s really no way to do this scientifically.

There are some years when a team rises head-and-shoulders above the pack, but for the most part, each year there could be anywhere from 5-8 teams that could lay claim to the “mythical” title. That’s the case this year with several teams having outstanding seasons.

We salute all of them! However, we need to name a national champ.

The choice could have gone many ways, but in the end, it came down to the Allen Eagles (Texas) and John Curtis (Louisiana) with Bellevue (Washington), De La Salle (California) and Katy (Texas) getting first-place votes.

My personal vote came-down to strength of schedule for the Eagles, who captured Texas’ Class 5A Division I championship Saturday night defeating previously unbeaten Lamar. The Eagles (15-1) finish the season with one loss, a 27-24 loss to Coppell (11-1) in overtime. Seven of Allen’s 16 opponents won 11 or more games this season.

There is no doubt that a case could be made for John Curtis. However, when you consider that Curtis (14-0) played seven opponents with sub-.500 records, compared with only three for Allen.  On the other side of the equation, Curtis faced and passed everyone of its tests. 

You can't do more than play your schedule and play it well.  The Patriots' outscored opponents 667-60 with seven shutouts. 

When the votes were tallied, we have co-national champs.
How would an Allen vs. John Curtis match-up turn-out next week?  We'll never know...but we do know they are both great teams.

For those of you that would like to check out our first national rankings back in mid-September, click here.

Again, congats the everyone and I can't wait until 2013.

Happy Holidays!

High School Football America Final 2012 Top 25

1 (tie). Allen (Texas) 15-1
Original Ranking: #11

1 (tie). John Curtis (River Ridge, LA) 14-0
Original Ranking: #5
3. Bellevue (Washington) 14-0
Original Ranking: #7

4. De La Salle (Concord, CA) 15-0
Original Ranking: #8

5. Katy (Texas) 16-0
Original Ranking: #21

6. Hoover (Alabama) 16-0
Original Ranking: #13

7. North Allegheny (Wexford, PA) 16-0
Original Ranking: NR

8. Norcross (Georgia) 15-0
Original Ranking: NR

9. DeSoto (Texas) 14-1
Original Ranking: #4

10. Butler (Matthews, NC) 15-0
Original Ranking: #20

11. University (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) 12-0
Original Ranking: #25

12. Ensworth (Nashville, TN) 13-0
Original Ranking: #18

13. Trinity (Louisville, KY) 13-1
Original Ranking: #9

14. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada) 13-1
Original Ranking: #23

15. Good Counsel (Maryland) 11-1
Original Ranking: #24

16. St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) 13-2
Original Ranking: NR

17. Centennial (Corona, CA) 14-2
Original Ranking: NR

18. Manatee (Bradenton, FL) 13-1
Original Ranking: #2

19. Steele (Cibolo, TX) 14-1
Original Ranking: NR

20. Whitehaven (Memphis, TN) 15-0
Original Ranking: NR

21. Miami Central (Florida) 12-2
Original Ranking: NR

22. Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati, OH) 12-3
Original Ranking: #17

23. Narbonne (Harbor City, CA) 14-1
Original Ranking: #19

24. St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, NJ) 10-2
Original Ranking: NR

25. Booker T. Washington (Miami) 13-1
Original Ranking: NR

Where the High School Football America Top 25 Plays

by Jeff Fisher
Editor-in-Chief
High School Football America
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Four teams in the High School Football America Top 25 picked-up victories Thursday night.

#8 Hoover closed-out a perfect regular season with a 30-7 win over Opelika. Next stop for the Bucs is the Alabama 6A playoffs with a first round match-up with Shades Valley.

#14 University (Florida) beat Eagle's View 56-0 to improve to 8-0. It was the second straight shutout victory for the Suns.

In Georgia, defending AAAAA champ #20 Grayson shutout Archer 48-0. The AJC reports that the Rams returned two interceptions for touchdowns to improve to 8-1.

#23 Coppell (Texas) clinched the District 5-5A title Thursday night with a 21-3 win over Denton Ryan.  The Dallas News reports that Cowboy QB Colby Mahon passed for 197 yards and two touchdowns, plus he ran for a score.

Here's where the rest of the Top 25 plays this weekend:
*all games Friday unless noted
1. Manatee (FL) vs. Sarasota
2. DeSot (TX) vs. Grand Prairie
3. John Curtis (LA) vs. South Plaquemines
4. Bellevue (WA) vs. Lincoln
5. Camden County (GA) vs. Lownes
6. De La Salle (CA) vs. California
7. Vista Murrieta (CA) vs. Chaparral
9. Enworth (TN) - Idle
10. Katy (TX) vs. Cinco Ranch (Saturday)
11. Narbonne (CA) vs. Gardena
12. Butler (NC) vs. West Forsyth
13. St. Edward (OH) vs. Mayfield (Saturday)
15. Colerain (OH) vs. St. Xavier (Saturday)
16. Bishop Gorman (NV) vs. Shadow Ridge
17. North Allegheny (PA) vs. Altoona
18. Good Counsel (MD) vs. Archbishop Carroll (Saturday)
19. Steele (TX) vs. Carroll
21. Don Bosco Prep (NJ) vs. Hackensack
22. St. Joseph's Prep (PA) vs. Archbishop Ryan
24. St. Ignatius (OH) vs. Austintown-Fitch (Saturday)
25. Trintiy (KY) vs. Clark

Manatee Remains #1 in latest High School Football America Top 25

by Jeff Fisher
Editor-in-Chief
High School Football America
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Only minor changes this week with four of the High School Football America Top 25 teams on a bye week and only #23 Mater Dei (California) losing this past weekend.

Mater Dei’s loss to St. John Bosco opens a hole for Coppell from Texas to enter the rankings at #24. The Cowboys are a perfect 7-0 this season with an 27-24 overtime win over previously ranked Allen.

It was a tough week for Coppell as the team played with heavy hearts on Friday. Last weekend, the senior wide receiver Jacob Logan died during a swimming accident.

High School Football America Top 25

1. Manatee (Bradenton, FL) 7-0
Hurricanes had a tussle for a while with Venice before pulling away for a 56-27 win. QB Cord Sandberg (Mississippi St. verbal) 13-of-14 for 253 yards and 3 TDs. Sandberg also ran for two scores. Next up: Palmetto (7-0) on Friday. Last Week: #1

2. DeSoto (Texas) 7-0
Dontre Wilson scored six touchdowns to lead the Eagles to a 52-24 win over Midlothian. Next up: Duncan (2-5) on Friday Last week #2

3. John Curtis (River Ridge, LA) 7-0
Bye Week. Next up: Clark (1-7) on Friday. Last Week: #3

4. Bellevue (Washington) 8-0
The Wolverines win streak reaches 34 straight with 49-11 win over Liberty. Next up: Mercer Island (5-3) on Friday. Next Week: #4

5. St. Ignatius (Cleveland, OH) 8-0
Wildcats avenged last year’s regular season loss to St. Xavier with 32-21 win Saturday. St. Ignatius won its 15th straight behind four touchdowns from Tim McVey. Next up: St. Edward (9-0) on Saturday Last Week: #5

6. Trinity (Louisville, KY) 8-0
Bye Week. Next up: Archbishop Moeller (Ohio) (6-3) on Saturday. Last week: #6

7. De La Salle (Concord, CA) 7-0
Running back Tiapepe Vitale rushed for 202 yards and three TDs in 41-9 win over Monte Vista. Next up: San Ramon Valley (4-4) on Friday. Last Week: #7

8. Camden County (Kingsland, GA) 7-0
Bye Week. Next up: Brunswick (3-4) on Friday. Last Week: #8

9. Vista Murrieta (Murrieta, CA) 8-0
USC recruit Su’a Cravens scored the Broncos first three TDs on a punt return, a pass reception and 100-yard interception return in 45-17 win over previously undefeated Murrieta Valley. Next up: Murrieta Mesa (6-2) on Friday Last Week: #9

10. Hoover (Alabama) 9-0
Bucs defense continues to look strong in 14-0 win over Minor. Hoover has only allowed 66 points this year. Next up: Tuscaloosa County (7-1) on Friday Last Week: #10

11. Ensworth (Nashville, TN) 9-0
Tigers win their showdown with once-beaten Brentwood Academy 20-0. Corn Elder rushed for 296 yards and 2 TDs. Next up: Father Ryan (3-6) on Friday. Last Week: #11

12. Katy (Texas) 7-0
The Tigers fell behind 7-0 and 10-7 before taking control in a 38-13 win over Seven Lakes. Next up: Strake Jesuit (1-6) on Saturday. Last Week: #12

13. Narbonne (Harbor City, CA) 8-0
The Gauchos avenged two straight losses to San Pedro with a 28-7 victory Friday. Next up: George Washington Prep (4-4) on Friday. Last Week: #13

14. Butler (Matthews, NC) 9-0
Bulldogs pitched their third shutout in the last four games in 58-0 victory over South Mecklenberg. Next up: Independence (9-1) on Friday. Last Week: #14

15. University (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) 7-0
Suns shutout Westminster Christian 27-0. Next up: Edison (3-3) on Thursday Last Week: #15

16. Colerain (Cincinnati, OH) 0-0
QB Alfred Ramsey brought the Cardinals back from a 17-0 deficit in the battle of unbeatens. Ramsey rushed for 230 yards and three touchdowns and passed for 158 yards and one score in 57-44 win. Next up: Oak Hill (5-4) on Friday. Last Week: #16

17. Bishop Gorman (Nevada) 7-1
First the first-time in his tenure as head coach of the Gaels, a Tony Sanchez coached team gave-up more than a touchdown against a Nevada opponent. BG beat Centennial 49-20 to win the school’s fourth straight Southwest division title. Next up: Desert Oasis (2-6) on Thursday. Last Week: #17

18. North Allegheny (Wexford, PA) 8-0
Tigers showed no let-up after big back-to-back games in beating Shaler 55-7. Next up: North Hills (6-2) on Friday. Last Week: #18

19. Good Counsel (Maryland) 7-1
Dorian O’Daniel rushed for two TD as the Falcons beat St. John’s 41-17. Next up: Bishop O’Connell (5-3) on Saturday. Last Week: #19

20. Steele (Cibolo, TX) 7-0
The Knights scored 35 first quarter points on the way to a 63-0 shuout of South San Antonio. Next up: East Central (5-2) Last Week: #20

21. Grayson (Loganville, GA) 7-1
Third straight shutout for the Rams in 41-0 win over South Gwinnett. Grayson have outscored last three opponents 155-0. Next up: Bye Week. Last Week: #21

22. Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, NY) 5-1
Bye Week. Next up: Bergen Catholic (4-2) on Saturday. Last Week: #22

23. St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, PA) 7-0
Hawks continue to impress with 42-3 win over Father Judge. Next up: Archbishop Ryan (5-3) on Saturday. Last Week: #24

24. Coppell (Texas) 7-0
On the first play of the game against Flower Mound, the Cowboys only used 10 players. It was a tribute to senior wide receiver Jacob Logan, who died last week during a swimming accident. Next up: Marcus (2-5). Last Week: NR

25. Byrnes (Duncan, SC) 7-1
Rebels bounce back from loss to Gaffney putting 72 points on board in 72-27 win over Mauldin. Next up: Mauldin (4-4) on Friday. Last Week: #25

Dropped-out: #23 Mater Dei (CA)

Others receiving consideration in alphabetical order:
Allen (Texas), Abilene (Texas), American Heritage (Florida), Bentonville (Arkansas), Goose Creek (South Carolina), Lassiter (Georgia), Mission Viejo (California), St. Edward (Ohio), St. John Bosco (California), Southlake Carroll (Texas)