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Manatee (3-0) Bradenton, FL
After its battle with Miami Central two weeks ago, Manatee had the week off to
prepare for Southeast (3-1).
Last: Idle
Next: 9/28 @ Southeast (2-1) |
2 (3)
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John Curtis (4-0) River Ridge, LA
Curtis had little trouble against Cohen in a 56-0 win. Cohen was winless on
the season, and the schedule serves up another winless sacrificial lamb in
Riverside.
Last: Def Cohen 56-0
Next: 9/28 Riverside (0-5) |
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Trinity (5-0) Louisville, KY
Trinity came off its big win against St. Xavier (OH) with another solid win
over a good Indianapolis Cathedral team. The schedule gets a breather and the
10/27 showdown with Moeller lost some luster with Moeller's loss to St.
Xavier.
Last: Def Cathedral (IN) 24-16
Next: 9/28 St. Xavier (KY) (4-2) |
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Bellevue (4-0) Bellevue, WA
Bellevue's toughest test of the season may have been its first game against
Euless Trinity (TX). Another week goes by and it's another blowout for the
Wolverines.
Last: Def Lake Washington 56-0
Next: 9/28 Juanita
(2-2) |
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Katy (3-0) Katy, TX
Morton Ranch brings a 3-0 record to Katy, but the Tigers should have little
trouble with the Mavericks. Both teams were off last week.
Last: Idle
Next: 9/27 Morton Ranch (3-0) |
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Byrnes (5-0) Duncan, SC
Boling Springs did a better job of slowing down Byrnes, but it was still a
four touchdown game. Byrnes can probably name its score this week against
Spartanburg.
Last: Def Boling Springs 35-7
Next: 9/28 @ Spartanburg (2-3) |
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St. Ignatius (5-0) Cleveland, OH
After back to back wins, the state of Pennsylvania will be happy to be done
with St. Ignatius. The Wildcats come back home to take on Glenville who seems
to have rebounded from its opening week loss.
Last: Def McDowell (PA) 34-10
Next: 9/29 Glenville (4-1) |
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Vista Murrieta (4-0) Murrieta, CA
Vista Murrieta was brought back to earth a bit after riding high from its big
win over Redlands East Valley. The Broncos needed two late touchdowns to
overcome a fourth quarter deficit to Cathedral Catholic to remain unbeaten.
Last: Def Cathedral Catholic
21-10
Next: 9/28 @ Palisades (2-2) |
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DeSoto (4-0) DeSoto, TX
DeSoto moved to 4-0 with a 48-35 win over a solid Cedar Hill team. South Grand
Prairie is 2-2 with two tough losses to Mansfield and Martin. DeSoto needs to
be on its toes.
Last: Def Cedar Hill 48-35
Next: 9/28
South Grand Prairie (2-2) |
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University (4-0) Ft. Lauderdale
University will start to get antsy over the next two weeks. The Suns' were
scheduled to play Treasure Coast before its bye week, but that game was
cancelled. University will have nearly three weeks between games.
Last: Idle
Next: 10/4 Chaminade-Madonna
(3-0) |
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De La Salle (4-0) Concord, CA
De La Salle isn't likely to be challenged the rest of the season, and a 3-0
Granada team proved to be no match, and neither will Livermore.
Last: Def Granada 48-14
Next: 9/28 Livermore (2-2) |
12 (16)
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Allen (4-0) Allen
Allen shellacked a good Hebron team 42-17 at home. The Eagles are flying high,
and will need to continue its good work as they leave the friendly confines to
travel to a very good Coppell squad.
Last: Def Hebron 42-17
Next: 9/28 @ Coppell (4-0) |
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Butler (5-0) Matthews, NC
Butler has scored 40+ in four of its five games without giving up double
digits in any of them. East Mecklenburg won't change that trend.
Last: Def Rocky River 40-6
Next: 9/28 East Mecklenburg
(0-6) |
14 (19)
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Good Counsel (3-1) Olney, MD
With St. Joseph's win over Bergen Catholic, Good Counsel's schedule looks even
more impressive as the Falcons beat St. Joseph in Week 3. Good Counsel took
care of business against Gonzaga and gets a week off to prepare for DeMatha.
Last: Def Gonzaga 45-24
Next: 10/5 @ DeMatha (4-0) |
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Bergen Catholic (2-1) Oradell, NJ
After a successful trip to Las Vegas to beat Bishop Gorman, the Crusaders
suffered jetlag in a loss to St. Joseph Regional. Bergen Catholic should right
the ship against Passaic County this week.
Last: Lost to St. Joseph Regional 38-37
Next: 9/29 Passaic County (3-0) |
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Bishop Gorman (3-1) Las Vegas, NV
Bishop Gorman beat a Servite team that is a shadow of its former self. The
Gaels won't be challenged the rest of the season. If anyone plays them
within 20, I'd consider it an upset.
Last: Def Servite 42-0
Next: 9/28 Legacy (1-3) |
17 (20)
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Lincoln (3-0) Tallahassee, FL
Lincoln let off the gas pedal against Florida State Univ. two weeks ago, but
the Trojans showed no such mercy against Chiles last week. Rickards should
provide a good test for Lincoln.
Last: Def Chiles 54-7
Next: 9/28 Chiles (2-1) |
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North Allegheny (4-0) Wexford, PA
The Tigers put another dominating performance on the books against
Pine-Richland. North Allegheny's last three games have a combined score of
128-13. The score is likely to be lopsided again this week against Butler
with Gateway looming on 10/5.
Last: Def Pine-Richland 35-3
Next: 9/28 Butler (2-2) |
19 (22)
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Steele (4-0) Cibolo, Texas
Steele handled Westlake with little difficulty, and the Knights aren't
likely to be challenged by San Marcos.
Last: Def Westlake 35-10
Next: 9/27 San Marcos (1-3) |
20 (38)
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Colerain (5-0) Cincinnati, OH
Colerain had a tough trip to Sycamore and came away having delivered the
Aviators their first loss of the season. A trip to Mason this week should be
a little easier.
Last: Def Sycamore 28-21
Next: 9/28 @ Mason (3-2)
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Don Bosco Prep (2-1) Ramsey, NJ
After two grueling games against National powers, the Ironmen were happy to
beat up on DePaul. Alta brings a 5-1 record from Utah to try and hang a
second loss on Don Bosco Prep.
Last: Def DePaul 62-14
Next: 9/29
Alta (UT) (5-1) |
22 (24)
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Grayson (3-1) Loganville, GA
After being upset by Parkview two weeks ago, Dacula was in for a long night
last week. Grayson is likely to beat up on Shiloh this week as well.
Last: Def Dacula 45-7
Next: 9/28 @ Shiloh (3-1) |
23 (25)
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Miami Central (1-2) Miami, FL
Miami Central deserved a week off after its brutal opening three game
stretch that included three FOX Sports Next Top 50 teams including No. 1
Manatee. The schedule doesn't exactly lighten up much with Columbus on the
docket.
Last: Idle
Next: 9/28 Columbus (3-1) |
24 (NR)
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St. Joseph's Regional (2-1) Montvale, NJ
The Green Knights' lone loss came in a four point road loss to Good Counsel.
They enter the Top 50 after knocking off No. 12 Bergen Catholic who may have
been riding high after their big road win over Bishop Gorman.
Last: Def No. 12 Bergen Catholic 38-37
Next: 9/29 Wayne Hills (2-1) |
25 (26)
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Bolingbrook (4-0) Bolingbrook, IL
Bolingbrook expected a fight from Homewood-Flossmoor, and they got one in a
45-28 victory. Lincoln-Way East should be an even tougher test for the
Raiders.
Last: Def Homewood-Flossmoor 45-28
Next: 9/28 @ Lincoln-Way East
(5-0) |
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McGill-Toolen (5-0) Mobile, AL
McGill-Toolen rose to the challenge to hold off a talented Davidson team.
The Yellow Jackets now have to travel to face an always tough Daphne team.
Last: Def Davidson 29-29
Next: 9/28 @ Daphne (3-1) |
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Washington (3-1) Miami, FL
If there was any doubt Washington was back on track after its convincing win
over Cedar Hill two weeks ago, those questions were answered as the
Tornadoes blew out a good Jones team from Orlando. It's a quick turnaround
this from Saturday to Thursday, but Washington should handle Edison.
Last: Def Jones
68-13
Next: 9/27 @ Edison (0-2) |
28 (29)
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Maine South (5-0) Park Ridge, IL
Maine South is feasting on cupcakes after a 45-14 win over New Trier.
Despite the lofty record, Niles West isn't likely to pose much of a
challenge either.
Last: Def New Trier 45-14
Next: 9/28 Niles West (5-0) |
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Dwyer (4-0) Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Dwyer has posted an impressive three straight shutouts. While West Boca
isn't likely to beat Dwyer, they stand a chance of getting on the
scoreboard.
Last: Def Spanish River 58-0
Next: 9/28 @ West Boca Raton
(1-2) |
30 (37)
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Hoover (4-0) Hoover, AL
In one of the more impressive performances of the week, Hoover demolished
Northridge 55-7. A trip to Vestavia Hills is a much bigger obstacle for the
Bucs.
Last: Def Northridge 55-7
Next: 9/28 @ Vestavia Hills
(4-0) |
31 (33)
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Mission Viejo (5-0) Mission Viejo, CA
Mission Viejo hung 84 points on Aliso Niguel Depending on which Redlands East
Valley team shows up this week, the Diablos should get a much better game.
Last: Def Aliso Niguel 84-20
Next: 9/28 Redlands East Valley (1-2) |
32 (34)
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Skyline (4-0) Sammamish, WA
Skyline is averaging 55 points per game on the season, and that number is
likely to increase against Garfield this week.
Last: Def Roosevelt 57-14
Next: 9/28 Garfield (1-3) |
33 (35)
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Camden County (4-0) Kingsland, GA
Camden County had a week off to get ready for its region schedule which begins
with a trip to one of the nation's most storied programs, Valdosta.
Last: Idle
Next: 9/28 @ Valdosta (3-1) |
34 (36)
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American Heritage (4-0) Delray Beach, FL
American Heritage had little trouble with King's Academy. What
would normally be a scary trip to the muck will be made easier because of a
struggling Pahokee team.
Last: Def King's Academy 59-0
Next: 9/28 @ Pahokee (1-2)
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35 (NR)
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St. Xavier (3-2) Cincinnati, OH
The Bombers resume includes a three point loss to No. Colerain, a one point
loss to No. Louisville Trinity, and a four touchdown win over No. 6
Archbishop Moeller. St. Xavier needs to avoid the letdown after its big win
against a good Elder team.
Last: Def King's Academy 59-0
Next: 9/28 @ Pahokee (1-2) |
36 (39)
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Bentonville (4-0) Bentonville, AR
Bentonville continued its good work on both sides of the ball with a 28-7
win over Har-Ber. The margin of victory could double this week against
Siloam Springs
Last: Def Har-Ber 28-7
Next: 9/28 @ Siloam Springs (1-3) |
37 (6)
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Archbishop Moeller (5-0) Cincinnati, OH
We wondered if Moeller was looking ahead when it inched by Kentucky's St.
Xavier. Nope. Turns out, Moeller wasn't as good as we thought as Ohio's St.
Xavier took them to the woodshed.
Last: Lost to St. Xavier (OH) 49-21
Next: 9/28 @ La Salle (4-1) |
38 (40)
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Skyline (2-1) Dallas, TX
Skyline has had a week off to lick its wounds after its loss to Bowie, and if
the Raiders don't recover quickly, they could face another loss to Dallas
Jesuit who has also had a week off.
Last: Idle
Next: 9/28 @ Dallas Jesuit (3-0) |
39 (42)
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Ensworth (6-0) Nashville, TN
Battle Ground Academy didn't provide much of a challenge for Ensworth who
continues to roll through its regular season slate. Pope John Paul is next
up on Ensworth's seemingly endless lineup of outmatched opponents.
Last: Def Battle Ground Academy 34-7
Next: 9/28 @ Pope John Paul
(2-3) |
40 (43)
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Oscar Smith (3-1) Chesapeake, VA
Oscar Smith's is in the lightest portion of its schedule and Nansemond River
provided little resistance. Lakeland is likely to be blown out as well.
Last: Def Nansemond River 49-0
Next: 9/28 @ Lakeland (3-1) |
41 (44)
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Armwood (3-1) Seffner, FL
Believe it or not Armwood showed some mercy in only beating Leto 49-0.
On-again off-again Tampa Jefferson looks to be having an off-again season.
Last: Def Leto 49-0
Next: 9/28 Jefferson (1-2) |
42 (45)
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Carroll (2-1) Southlake, TX
Carroll should be able to win big at Keller Central who like Carroll has had
two weeks to prepare.
Last: Idle
Next: 9/28 @ Keller Central
(2-1) |
43 (46)
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Gilman (2-2) Baltimore, MD
Gilman had he week off to prepare for Mount St. Joseph who has played well
this season en route to a 3-1 record.
Last: Idle
Next: 9/29 @ Mount St. Joseph (3-1) |
44 (47)
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Gateway (4-0) Monroeville, PA
Altoona was no match for Gateway, but the Gators can't afford to look past a
trip to Hempfield Area in anticipation of the 10/5 showdown with North
Allegheny.
Last: Def Altoona 32-7
Next: 9/28 @ Hempfield Area (3-1) |
45 (48)
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Olive Branch (5-0) Olive Branch, MS
Olive Branch kept the momentum going with a tough trip to Southaven. With
back to back tough road trips the last two weeks, the Conquistadors are
looking forward to beating up on an old nemesis at home this week, South
Panola.
Last: Def Southaven 31-28
Next: 9/28 South Panola (3-2)
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46 (NR)
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Narbonne (4-0) Harbor City, CA
Narbonne's schedule hasn't exactly challenged them thanks to the dropoff of
Long Beach Poly and Lakewood, but the Gauchos handled a good Serra team this
week in a 22-9 victory. Narbonne will be tested again this week against Mater
Dei. The winner will have a spot in next week's Top 50.
Last: Def Serra 22-9
Next: 9/28 Mater Dei (4-0) |
47 (9)
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Lake Travis (3-1) Austin, TX
Lake Travis survived Roundwood Westwood two weeks ago, but the Cavaliers
weren't so lucky against A&M Consolidated in a 30-28 loss. Lake Travis
should bounce back in a big way against Austin.
Last: Lost to A&M
Consolidated 30-28
Next: 9/28 Austin (1-3) |
48 (49)
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Goose Creek (5-0) Goose Creek, SC
Goose Creek finally got a game on its trip to Dutch Fork, and the Gators
came away with a hard fought win. Goose Creek should handle Beaufort at home
with ease.
Last: Def Dutch Fork 28-17
Next: 9/28 Beaufort (3-2) |
49 (50)
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Mesquite (4-0) Mesquite, TX
Mesquite beat a tough Plano West team on the road by two touchdowns and will
get another fight from Longview at home.
Last: Def Plano West 49-35
Next: 9/28 Longview (3-1) |
50 (NR)
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Muskegon (5-0) Muskegon, MI
Muskegon's Week 1 win over St. Mary's Prep looks all the more impressive
after St. Mary's just knocked Cass Tech out of the Top 50.
Last: Def Reeths-Puffer 56-18
Next: 9/28 Mona Shores (4-1) |