| STATE |
SCHOOL |
OUTLOOK |
| Alabama |
Prattville |
The Lions play North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Ga) on Aug. 25. |
| Alaska |
South (Anchorage) |
Douglas (Juneau) is also a top team to watch. |
| Arizona |
Hamilton (Chandler) |
Brophy Prep and Chandler should challenge the Huskies. |
| Arkansas |
Texarkana |
Tailback Dennis Johnson has been offered by Arkansas. |
| California |
Poly (Long Beach) |
QB Morgan Fennell has a golden arm. |
| Colorado |
Columbine (Littleton) |
Can the Rebels win without tackle Ryan Miller? |
| Connecticut |
Greenwich |
Jonathan Meyers is strong at fullback and linebacker. |
| Delaware |
Salesianum |
The defending Division I champions should contend again. |
| Florida |
Northwestern (Miami) |
New coaching staff, but expectations remain the same. |
| Georgia |
Northside (Warner Robins) |
Northside and Roswell are the cream of the Peach State. |
| Hawaii |
Punahou (Honolulu) |
Learn the name Manti Te'o. The linebacker is just a junior. |
| Idaho |
Lake City (Coeur d'Alene) |
Once again, the Timberwolves will contend. |
| Illinois |
St. Rita (Chicago) |
Defensive end Darius Fleming anchors a strong defense. |
| Indiana |
Warren Central (Indianapolis) |
Ben Davis and Carmel will be contenders, too. |
| Iowa |
Bettendorf |
Last year's Class 4A semifinal loss left a bitter taste. |
| Kansas |
Hutchinson |
Also watch for Wichita East with brothers Arthur and Bryce. |
| Kentucky |
Trinity |
The biggest test, as usual, will be against St. Xavier. |
| Louisiana |
John Curtis |
Joe McKnight is gone, but plenty is left in the stable. |
| Maine |
Bonny Eagle |
Don't overlook Lawrence, Gorham or Lisbon, either. |
| Maryland |
DeMatha |
A Sept. 1 matchup with St. Xavier will be a barnburner. |
| Massachusetts |
Everett |
Boston College recruit Isaac Johnson leads the offense. |
| Michigan |
Muskegon |
Corey Johnson looks to fill brother Ronald's big shoes. |
| Minnesota |
Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul) |
Receiver Michael Floyd is a prized recruit. |
| Mississippi |
South Panola |
Safety Darius Barksdale will keep quarterbacks honest. |
| Missouri |
Blue Springs South |
Rockhurst should contend with Blue Springs. |
| Montana |
Beaverhead County |
The Beavers have won three of the last four Class A titles. |
| Nebraska |
Westside (Omaha) |
Creighton Prep's McDermott twins are double trouble, too. |
| Nevada |
Canyon Springs (North Las Vegas) |
Raveon Samuel is the wide receiver to watch. |
| New Hampshire |
Bishop Guertin (Nashua) |
The Cardinals seek a third straight Division II title. |
| New Jersey |
Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey) |
Can the running game and defense carry the Ironmen? |
| New Mexico |
Artesia |
Quarterback Landry Jones committed to Oklahoma. |
| New York |
St. Anthony's (South Huntington) |
Scott Vallone is a handful to block on the line. |
| North Carolina |
Independence (Charlotte) |
Is this the year that the streak ends? |
| North Dakota |
Bismarck |
Experience has the Demons eyeing another Class AAA title. |
| Ohio |
St. Xavier (Cincinnati) |
The Bombers have the nation's toughest schedule. |
| Oklahoma |
Jenks |
The annual Backyard Bowl against Union is on Sept. 7. |
| Oregon |
Jesuit (Portland) |
The Jesuits will be the top team until proven otherwise. |
| Pennsylvania |
Gateway (Monroeville) |
Keep an eye on Central Catholic, too. |
| Rhode Island |
East Providence |
Bishop Hendricken's Brandford Sowah wants revenge. |
| South Carolina |
Summerville |
Top recruit A.J. Green is headed to Georgia. |
| South Dakota |
Roosevelt (Sioux Falls) |
Seven players on both offense and defense return. |
| Tennessee |
Maryville |
Tight end Aaron Douglas will be the go-to man. |
| Texas |
Carroll (Southlake) |
Can Riley Dodge succeed without his father? |
| Utah |
Bingham (South Jordan) |
Tight end Austin Holt is BYU bound. |
| Vermont |
Rutland |
Three sophomore running backs return for the champs. |
| Virginia |
Salem (Virginia Beach) |
E.J. Manuel is the best player, but Salem is the team. |
| Washington |
Bellevue |
The Wolverines have won five of last six 3A titles. |
| Washington, D.C. |
Dunbar |
Defensive lineman Reggie Ellis will be the District's best. |
| West Virginia |
Parkersburg |
The Big Reds should be the big winners in Class AAA again. |
| Wisconsin |
Homestead (Mequon) |
The Highlanders went 14-0 last season to win Division I. |
| Wyoming |
Evanston |
Cody Saloga rushed for over 1,200 yards in nine games. |
