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Trinity (Euless, Texas) (15-1 last season) Reigning Class 5A Division I champs return 11 starters and open against Louisiana power John Curtis (River Ridge) at Texas Stadium on Sept. 1. Quarterback Denarius McGhee threw for 1,706 yards last season. |
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Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.) (12-0) The streaking Ironmen (24 straight wins) are powered by a three-pronged rushing attack, which rushed for 245 yards per game last season. |
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De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) (13-0) Speedster Kyle Butler -- who rushed for 1,055 yards and 17 touchdowns last season -- leads the Spartans who are seeking a 17th section title. |
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Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.) (14-1) The Vikings, who boast Florida-bound tailback Greg Reid, look to capture fourth Class 5A title in five years. |
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Deerfield Beach (Fla.) (11-3) QB Denard Robinson -- who totaled 2,364 yards in 2007 -- leads 12 returning starters. |
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St. Xavier (Cincinnati) (15-0) Nation's toughest schedule (Don Bosco, Prattville, Louisville Trinity and Indianapolis Cathedral) awaits battle-tested Bombers, led by defensive end Pat Muldoon. |
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St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) (14-1) Experienced tandem of wide receiver Duron Carter (Ohio State) and quarterback Ryan Becker leads the young Raiders. |
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Gateway (Monroeville, Pa.) (11-2) Future Buckeyes (Dorian Bell, Corey Brown) anchor a stout defense for the Keystone State's top team. |
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Bastrop (La.) (15-0) Reuben Randle -- the nation's top receiving prospect -- switches from receiver to QB for more touches. Don't be surprised to see him running routes as well. |
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Poly (Long Beach, Calif.) (13-1) Defensive-minded Jackrabbits, who allowed just 8.5 points per game last season, are chasing 29th consecutive playoff appearance. |
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Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) (15-0) The Rebels return 17 starters, including junior RB Marcus Lattimore (1,884 rushing yards, 30 TDs) and QB Chas Dodd (3,202 passing yards, 32 TDs). |
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Jenks (Okla.) (13-1) Playing for his third school in three years, QB Beau Marsaln brings his cannon arm to Jenks. |
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Lake Travis (Austin, Texas) (15-1) Texas-bound gunslinger Garrett Gilbert -- whose father, Gale, made five straight Super Bowl appearances -- threw for 4,827 yards and 49 TDs last season. Austin rival Westlake awaits early. |
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Armwood (Seffner, Fla.) (13-1) Linebacker Petey Smith and defensive lineman Ryne Giddins will be the attack dogs on defense. |
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St. Ignatius (Cleveland) (8-3) Opposing quarterbacks need to keep an eye on Notre Dame-bound safety Dan Fox. |
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Plano (Texas) (13-2) The Wildcats are seeking revenge from top-ranked Euless, which eliminated them in the state semis last season. Wide receiver Kris Lott (72 catches) leads a stacked offense. |
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Rockhurst (Kansas City, Mo.) (13-0) Call it the Barbecue Bowl. Bragging rights for the Kansas City area are up for grabs early this year when the Hawklets face Blue Spring (Mo.) South. QB Nathan Scheelchase (1,861 passing yards, 900 rushing last season) is one to watch. |
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Plant (Tampa, Fla.) (11-2) What will 6-foot-2 QB Aaron Murray do for an encore after setting the state touchdown record (51) as a junior? The Panthers hope he can lead them past the quarterfinals round. |
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Carmel (Ind.) (13-2) Kentucky commit Morgan Newton -- who chose the 'Cats over the Gators -- will give opponents fits as a quarterback and defensive back. |
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Prattville (Ala.) (15-0) Charged with maintaining the Lions' 30-game winning streak will be defensive stalwarts Alex Page and La'angelo Albright. |
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South Panola (Batesville, Miss.) (15-0) The nation's longest win streak (75 games) resides in Batesville, where second-year coach Lance Pogue looks to plug holes on both sides of the ball. |
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John Curtis (River Ridge, La.) (12-2) Kenny Cain is a threat at running back, but the Patriots will be tested early against Trinity in their opener. |
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Lakeland (Fla.) (10-2) Dual threat QB Jarred Haggins leads the Dreadnaughts into a season of heightened expectations, which begins with a Labor Day-duel against Pittsburgh's Central Catholic. |
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Maryville (Tenn.) (15-0) Winners of 60 straight games and four straight 4A titles, the Rebels are looking to roll behind tailback Thomas Shuler. |
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Arrowhead (Hartland, Wis.) (14-0) Tom Parish is just a junior, but the QB with Big Ten bloodlines could lead the Warhawks to another unbeaten season. |
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