While the top five remained in tact this week, former No. 6 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) saw its ranking drop 16 spots after its loss to Lutheran (Orange, Calif.). There's little time to worry about rankings, though, as the Monarchs face a burgeoning rival Servite (Anaheim, Calif.) Friday at Angels Stadium.
Joining the top 25 this week are St. Xavier (Louisville, Ky.) and Rockhurst (Kansas City, Mo.).
| High School Football Power Rankings |
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Northwestern (Miami) (9-0) Last week: Bulls managed 24-12 win despite lowest point total in nearly two years.
Next: Host Jackson (Miami) Friday night. |
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2 |
St. Xavier (Cincinnati) (11-0) Last week: Bombers continue to blow past competition with 45-14 playoff win against Elder (Cincinnati).
Next: Host playoff game against Centerville (Ohio) Saturday. |
| 3 |
3 |
South Panola (Batesville, Miss.) (10-0) Last week: Tailback Darius Barksdale (271 rushing yards) led Tigers to 70th straight win (35-21), against Starkville (Miss.).
Next: Host DeSoto Central (Southaven, Miss.) Friday. |
| 4 |
4 |
Carroll (Southlake, Texas) (8-1) Last week: Quarterback Riley Dodge rushed (116 yards) and threw (246 yards) in leading the Dragons to 49-12 win against Grapevine (Texas).
Next: Middling Richland (North Richland Hills, Texas) should be no match Friday night. |
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5 |
Katy (Texas) (9-0) Last week: Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 243 yards (11 of 18 passing) in 45-6 win over Alief Elsik (Houston).
Next: Host Mayde Creek (Houston) Friday. |
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Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.) (10-0) Last week: Huskies plow into playoffs with 46-0 win over rival Chandler (Ariz.).
Next: Begin playoffs against Mesquite (Gilbert, Ariz.) Friday. |
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Maryville (Tenn.) (10-0) Last week: Class of 24 seniors finished their regular season careers undefeated.
Next: Begin playoffs against Rhea County (Evensville, Tenn.) Friday night. |
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Colerain (Cincinnati.) (11-0) Last week: QB Doug Reynolds will miss playoffs with blood clot (right shoulder).
Next: Playoffs at home against Moeller (Cincinnati) Saturday. |
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10 |
Booker T. Washington (Miami) (8-0) Last week: Tornadoes outscored opponents 327-24 in regular season.
Next: Playoffs start against Southridge (Miami) at home Thursday. |
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Northside (Warner Robins, Ga.) (9-0) Last week: Opportunistic Eagles converted two late turnovers into a 22-12 comeback win.
Next: Begin playoffs against Mt. Zion (Ga.) Thursday night. |
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Prattville (Ala.) (11-0) Last week: Completed its fifth consecutive undefeated season with a merciless 59-0 win over Woodlawn (Ala.).
Next: Host Baldwin County (Ala.) Friday night. |
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Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.) (8-0) Last week: Cruised to easy 27-7 win over archrival Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.).
Next: Playoffs begin Friday night as Ironmen host Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, N.J.). |
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