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Posted: Wednesday September 3, 2008 4:15PM; Updated: Wednesday September 3, 2008 4:15PM

Kevin Armstrong

INSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Trinity kicks off with win in Texas Stadium; Lowndes impressive

Story Highlights

Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.) impressed with a 63-0 opening win
The Colerain (Cincinnati) Cardinals survived an overtime thriller
Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) played up in Georgia and displayed its mettle

While most states have kicked off their seasons, there are still a few straggling into September's second week. Joining the rankings is Colerain of Cincinnati, which upset St. Xavier in its opener and survived an overtime thriller at the Herbstreit Varsity Series.

High School Football Power Rankings

Last Week: 1

Trinity (Euless, Texas) (1-0 last season)

After taking control of the ball in the second half, the Trojans held off No. 24 John Curtis (River Ridge, La.) for a 28-12 win in Texas Stadium.

Last Week: 2

Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.) (0-0)

Idle.

Last Week: 3

De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) (0-0)

Idle.

Last Week: 4

Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.) (1-0)

Putting up their largest point total since 1999, the Vikings, who rushed for 219 yards, beat Woodland (Ga.) 63-0 in their season opener.

Last Week: 5

Deerfield Beach (Fla.) (11-3)

Idle.

Last Week: 7

St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) (1-0)

The defending Class 5A state champions took their game national and forced seven turnovers en route to a 35-24 come-from-behind win over Elder (Cincinnati).

Last Week: 8

Gateway (Monroeville, Pa.) (1-0)

Tailback Brian Williams, who had a 42-yard punt return for a touchdown, also rushed for 210 yards in the Gators' 45-17 defeat of Penn Hills. Baldwin is next.

Last Week: 9

Bastrop (La.) (0-0)

Idle.

Last Week: 10

Poly (Long Beach, Calif.) (1-0)

The Jackrabbits hopped cross country and headed back with a 29-7 victory over last year's national champion Northwestern (Miami, Fla.).

Last Week: 11

Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) (1-0)

A crowd of more than 8,000 watched the Rebels rally from a 14-9 halftime deficit for the 36-14 at North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Ga.).

Last Week: 12

Jenks (Okla.) (0-0)

Last year's 4A champs were led by Texas-bound quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns in the 27-20 over Westwood.

Last Week: 13

Lake Travis (Austin, Texas) (13-1)

Last year's 4A champs were led by Texas-bound quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns in the 27-20 win over Westwood (Williamson County, Texas).

Last Week: 14

Armwood (Seffner, Fla.) (15-1)

The Hawks cruised to a 31-14 opening win over Lake Gibson. Next up is in intrastate battle with No. 16 Plant (Tampa).

Last Week: 16

Plano (Texas) (1-0)

Carson Meger passed for 194 yards and three touchdowns to give the Wildcats a 33-7 win over MacArthur (Irving, Texas).

Last Week: 16

Rockhurst (Kansas City, Mo.) (1-0)

Illinois-bound quarterback Nate Scheelhaase (8 of 15 for 177 yards; two TDs) helped the Hawklets past rival Blue Springs (Mo.) South.

Last Week: 18

Plant (Tampa, Fla.) (0-0)

Idle. Friday night opener against Armwood is almost sold out already

Last Week: 19

Carmel (Ind.) (2-0)

Behind 18-yard and 70-yard touchdown runs by Kentucky-bound quarterback Morgan Newton, the Greyhounds routed Lebanon, 52-0.

Last Week: -

Colerain (Cincinnati) (2-0)

The Cardinals followed up their opening upset of then-No. 6 St. Xavier with a 14-7 overtime win over McKeesport (Pa.).

Last Week: 21

South Panola (Batesville, Miss.) (1-0)

The win streak reaches 69 straight after Tigers defeat Vicksburg (Miss.), 27-6.

Last Week: 6

St. Xavier (Cincinnati) (1-1)

The X Men bounced back from an opening loss to Colerain (Cincinnati) by snapping the 30-game winning streak of Prattville (Ala.) in the Herbstreit Challenge.

Last Week: 23

Lakeland (Fla.) (1-0)

Dreadnaught running backs ran for touchdowns of 80, 40, 25 and 27 yards to rush past Central Catholic (Pittsburgh), 35-0.

Last Week: 24

Maryville (Tenn.) (2-0)

The streaking Rebels knocked the rival Alcoa Tornadoes off course with a 20-13 in front of nearly 10,000 fans.

Last Week: 25

Arrowhead (Hartland, Wis.) (1-0)

The defending WIAA Division I state champions did not have the ball on offense in the third quarter, but still routed West Allis Hale 41-12.

Last Week: 22

John Curtis (River Ridge, La.) (0-1)

No shame in losing to Trinity, 28-12, after leading at the half, for openers