Just as the college football world was turned upside down last weekend, the preps world went stagant. No team in the top 25 lost, and only a handful received true challenges.
No. 8 Maryville (Tenn.) watched cross-city rival Blount miss two key extra points as the Rebels escaped with a 20-19 win.
No. 13 Prattville wrestled with defeat before winning as the Lions managed just one touchdown and a field goal in beating previously unbeaten Opelika (Ala.), 10-7.
| High School Football Power Rankings |
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Northwestern (Miami) (4-0) Last week: The Bulls needed just 16 yards on offense to build a 21-0 lead in their 48-21 win against Southridge (Miami).
Next: Defensive force Marcus Forston should wreak havoc against weak Goleman (Miami) on Thursday night. |
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2 |
St. Xavier (Cincinnati) (6-0) Last week: The Bombers outgained Cincinnati's Elder 338-111 on offense in a 18-0 victory.
Next: A third straight shutout will be difficult against opportunistic LaSalle (Cincinnati) on Friday night. |
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South Panola (Batesville, Miss.) (5-0) Last week: The Tigers set a Mississippi record with their 65th straight victory, a 35-7 win over Horn Lake (Miss.).
Next: Host Olive Branch (Miss.) Friday night. |
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Carroll (Southlake, Texas) (3-1) Last week: Central (Keller, Texas) was no match for the Dragons offense as Riley Dodge threw three touchdown passes in a 63-13 rout.
Next: Battle-tested Heritage (Colleyville, Texas) needs to keep ball away from the Dragons. |
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Katy (Texas) (5-0) Last week: In last nine quarters, the Tigers have outscored opponents 90-0.
Next: At Taylor (Katy, Texas) on Friday night. |
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Northside (Warner Robins, Ga.) (5-0) Last week: Star receiver Nick Bass sat out with an ankle injury, but the Eagles still beat Dutchtown (Hampton, Ga.) 43-7.
Next: Stockbridge (Ga.) must tame tailback Tijuan Green. |
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Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) (4-0) Last week: Turned matchup with Edison (Huntington Beach, Calif.) into a 42-14 statement win.
Next: Centennial (Corona, Calif.) has firepower to match the Monarchs on Thursday night |
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Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.) (6-0) Last week: Routed Mountain Pointe (Ariz.) 55-21.
Next: On Friday night, streaking Gilbert (Ariz.) hosts the high-flying Huskies, who still need work on defense. |
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Maryville (tenn.) (5-0) Last week: Staved off upset by cross-city rival Blount when fourth-quarter extra point attempt went wide left.
Next: The Rebels put their 50-game win streak on the line at Central (Knoxville, Tenn.) on Friday night. |
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Colerain (Cincinnati) (6-0) Last week: Quentin Sims' three touchdowns (two rushes; one reception) proved to be all the Cardinals needed in their 54-0 win over Fairfield (Ohio).
Next: DL Brandon Mills (seven sacks) leads the Cardinals against West (Lakota, Ohio). |
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DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) (4-1) Last week: WCAC rival St. John's was no match as the Stags routed the Cadets 38-6.
Next: Host Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.) on Saturday. |
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Booker T. Washington (Miami) (3-0) Last week: Needed a 24-yard field goal by Oscar Diaz to hold off Carol City (Miami) 27-24.
Next: Host North (Miami) on Thursday night. |
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