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Posted: Wednesday October 1, 2008 1:43PM; Updated: Wednesday October 1, 2008 1:43PM
Kevin Armstrong Kevin Armstrong >
INSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Bosco back in top 10; Poly, Centennial continue winning ways

Story Highlights
  • Don Bosco (Ramsey, N.J.) defaeted De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) 23-21
  • Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.) faces in-state challenger Northside (Warner Robins)
  • Ohio State-bound Dorian Bell has been a two-way star for Gateway
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Don Bosco (Ramsey, N.J.) flew back east Sunday with a win over then-No. 2 De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) and a return ticket to the top 10. Elsewhere on the west coast, Centennial (Corona, Calif.) rolled past Clovis West and Poly ( Long Beach, Calif.) escaped with a 14-0 win against Carson.

High School Football Power Rankings
1
Last Week: 1
Trinity (Euless, Texas) (4-0)
That the Trojans held on for a 17-10 win over Keller (Texas) should not surprise many. They are 7-2 the last five years in games decided by a touchdown or less, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
 
2
Last Week: 3
Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.) (5-0)
With a 102-yard fumble return, a 99-yard run and a 2-yard run, Greg Reid helped Georgia's top team run away with a 28-14 victory over Tift County (Ga.). Friday's game against Northside (Warner Robins, Ga.) should be a battle.
 
3
Last Week: 4
Deerfield Beach (Fla.) (3-0)
Coming off a bye week, the Bucks should ease past Coconut Creek (Fla.).
 
4
Last Week: 5
St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) (3-0)
The Raiders amassed 387 yards despite a slow start and beat previously undefeated South Plantation (Fla.) 38-10.
 
5
Last Week: 6
Gateway (Monroeville, Pa.) (5-0)
Dorian Bell, who will play linebacker at Ohio State, scored on an 88-yard run and an 80-yard run in a 49-7 win over Norwin (North Huntington, Pa.).
 
6
Last Week: 7
Bastrop (La.) (3-0)
Needing a fourth quarter rally, the Rams came from behind against East St. John to win 22-18 for their 47th consecutive victory..
 
7
Last Week: 8
Poly (Long Beach, Calif.) (3-0)
Through three games, the defending CIF Southern Section Pac-5 champions have surrendered one touchdown.
 
8
Last Week: 9
Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) (5-0)
The Rebels ran the Gaffney (S.C.) Indians off the field with a 42-14 win as Chas Dodd threw for 185 yards and three touchdowns.
 
9
Last Week: 10
Armwood (Seffner, Fla.) (5-0)
Quarterback Mywan Jackson's four touchdowns (three passing; one running) almost single handedly beat Newsome (Lithia) 42-0.
 
10
Last Week: 19
Don Bosco (Ramsey, N.J.) (3-0)
Staring at a 1-2 start if they lost in California, the Ironmen willed out a 23-21 win when Patrick Murray kicked a 19-yard field goal with 10 seconds left.
 
11
Last Week: 11
Lake Travis (Austin, Texas) (5-0)
Killeen (Texas) provided little resistance for quarterback Garrett Gilbert (161 passing yards; three touchdowns) in a 50-9 loss to the Cavaliers.
 
12
Last Week: 12
Plano (Texas) (5-0)
Tailback Rex Burkhead (128 yards and three TDs) was the difference in a 51-20 victory at Plano East.
 
13
Last Week: 2
De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) (2-1)
In the name of competition, the Spartans hosted Don Bosco and wound up with a 23-21 loss.
 
14
Last Week: 13
Colerain (Cincinnati) (6-0)
The Cardinals won their 35th consecutive regular season game in beating Mason (Ohio) 48-27.
 
15
Last Week: 14
Carmel (Ind.) (6-0)
The Greyhounds' suffocating defense limited North Central (Indianapolis) to 83 rushing yards and returned an interception and a fumble recovery for scores in a 42-7 win.
 
16
Last Week: 15
South Panola (Batesville, Miss.) (3-0)
Three touchdowns from tailback Nicholas Parker pushed the Tigers past Horn Lake, 34-7.
 
17
Last Week: 17
Maryville (Tenn.) (6-0)
Quarterback Philip Juhlin was an economical 8-of-9 for 130 yards in securing the 38-2 victory over William (Blount, Tenn.).
 
18
Last Week: 16
Lakeland (Fla.) (4-0)
Dogged by their own 14 penalties and self-inflicted deficits, the Dreadnaughts twice trailed in the first half before closing out the 27-22 win over Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.).
 
19
Last Week: 18
Trinity (Louisville, Ky.) (1-1)
Tailback Tim Phillips made the most of his seven carries, rushing for 159 yards and two touchdowns in a 49-0 victory over Eastern (Louisville).
 
20
Last Week: 20
Arrowhead (Hartland, Wisc.) (4-0)
The Warhawks have outscored opponents 200-18 thus far, including a 45-6 win against Kettle Moraine (Wales, Wis.) last week.
 
21
Last Week: 21
John Curtis (River Ridge, La.) (2-1)
The Patriots continue to take on all comers as they prepare for North Miami Beach (2-1) at Nicholls State University Saturday afternoon.
 
22
Last Week: 22
Skyline (Issaquah, Wash.) (4-0)
The reigning Class 3A state champions outgained Newport 234-98 in total yardage as they rolled to a 49-0 win.
 
23
Last Week: 23
Centennial (Corona, Calif.) (3-0)
Quarterback Taylor Martinez (299 yards; five touchdowns) led the way in a 42-7 victory at Clovis West (Fresno, Calif.).
 
24
Last Week: 24
River Hill (Clarksville, Md.) (4-0)
Mike Campanaro (two rushing and one receiving touchdowns) helped spearhead a 63-0 victory over Mount Hebron (Ellicott City, Md.).
 
25
Last Week: --
Madison (Fla.) County (2-0)
The Cowboys came out firing as Chris Thompson recorded 131 yards and three touchdowns in the defending Class 2A champs' 63-0 win at Suwanee (Live Oak, Fla.).
 

 
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