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Manatee (6-0) Bradenton, FL
Manatee had little trouble with a solid Cypress Bay team. Cypress Bay
made the Hurricanes sweat a bit as they kept it within two scores for
most of the second half. A trip to Venice should be Manatee's best test
in the last month.
Last: Def Cypress Bay 42-20
Next: 10/19 @ Venice (6-1) |
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John Curtis (7-0) River Ridge, LA
The predication used last week to describe the likely outcome of the
game against Newman was "pummel". Curtis complied, handing
Newman a 50-0 beating. The Patriots are off this week, and 1-6 Clark
wishes they were off on the 26th as well.
Last: Def Newman 50-0
Next: 10/26 Clark (1-6) |
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Trinity (8-0) Louisville, KY
Louisville Male used to be considered a scary game for Trinity. Those
days seem like a long time ago as the Shamrocks walloped Male in a 38-7
victory. At the beginning of the season, Trinity's matchup with
Archbishop Moeller looked like a game that could decide the FOX Sports
Next National Championship. That game lost some luster as Moeller
dropped a pair of games earlier this season, but the Crusaders got back
on track last week beating Indianapolis Cathedral 48-13.
Last: Def Male 38-7
Next: 10/26 Archbishop Moeller (OH) (6-2) |
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Bellevue (7-0) Bellevue, WA
Mount Si was undefeated coming into the game against No. 4 Bellevue.
They left the game defeated. Bellevue left little doubt about who was
the best team in Washington with a 49-10 victory. Bellevue has two games
left in the regular season that should amount to roughly 100-0 wins.
Last: Def Mount Si.
Next: 10/19 @ Mount Si (6-0) |
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Katy (6-0) Katy, TX
Most of the Top 10 has been feasting on cupcakes. Katy didn't want to
miss out and blew out Katy Taylor last week before they go and blowout
Seven Lakes this week. Katy isn't likely to be given a decent game until
11/3 against Cinco Ranch.
Last: Def Katy Taylor 56-7
Next: 10/19 @ Seven Lakes (4-2) |
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St. Ignatius (8-0) Cleveland, OH
Here's hoping St. Ignatius enjoyed its trip to Niagra Falls last week as
St. Francis was no match for the Wildcats. The going will be tougher
this week as St. Xavier is going to be a handful coming off of a bitter
loss to St. Edward.
Last: Def St. Francis (NY) 56-0
Next: 10/20 @ St. Xavier (5-3) |
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Vista Murrieta (7-0) Murrieta, CA
Great Oak kept it relatively interesting for a while before Vista
Murrieta dispatched of them like a cat getting bored with a mouse. This
week the Broncos should get a more even match against 7-0 Murrieta
Valley.
Last: Def Great Oak 65-14
Next: 10/19 @ Murreta Mesa (7-0) |
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DeSoto (6-0) DeSoto, TX
The bye week leading into its game with Mansfield Timberview bordered on
cruel and unusual. The Eagles crushed the Wolves, but should get a
stiffer challenge against Midlothian this week.
Last: Def Mansfield Timberview 61-7
Next: 10/19 Midlothian (5-1) |
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University (6-0) Ft. Lauderdale
University continues to dispatch opponents with ease. This time it was
Leesburg and a 4-2 record going home on the wrong end of a 42-3 score. A
trip to Westminster Christian this week is likely to produce a similar
result.
Last: Def Leesburg 42-3
Next: 10/19 @ Westminster Christian (4-3) |
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Butler (8-0) Matthews, NC
One streak was broken as Providence was the first to put up double
digits on Butler with 14 points. One streak was kept intact; Butler
winning big. The latter streak is likely to continue this week, while
the former streak is likely to begin anew against 1-8 South Mecklenberg.
Last: Def Providence 45-14
Next: 10/19 @ South Mecklenberg (1-8) |
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North Allegheny (7-0) Wexford, PA
Central Catholic could have been dangerous for North Allegheny coming
off its huge win over Gateway, but the Tigers proved that they are Top
10 material in running their record to 7-0 and easily winning a trap
game.
Last: Def Central Catholic 28-0
Next: 10/19 Shaler Area (0-7) |
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Good Counsel (6-1) Olney, MD
Good Counsel was efficient in its beating of Bishop McNamara with a 22-0
win. While the Falcons should win against St. Johns, Good Counsel knows
better than to overlook the 5-3 Cadets who have played well this season
even in losses.
Last: Def Bishop McNamara 22-0
Next: 10/20 @ St. Johns (5-3) |
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De La Salle (7-0) Concord, CA
De La Salle did what they needed to do against Amador Valley. Monte
Vista should be a better game than what we've seen from De La Salle in
the last month, but the Spartans should still win comfortably in the
end.
Last: Def Amador Valley 52-24
Next: 10/19 Monte Vista (6-1) |
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Bishop Gorman (6-1) Las Vegas, NV
Yes Bishop Gorman beat Good Counsel earlier this season. Yes they have
the same records, and yes Good Counsel has the better wins including
Bergen Catholic who beat Bishop Gorman but lost to Good Counsel. That's
about the only interesting thing to talk about with regards to Bishop
Gorman, because the rest of their season is a snoozer.
Last: Def Bonanza 56-0
Next: 10/19 @ Centennial (6-1) |
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Lincoln (6-0) Tallahassee, FL
Lincoln rolled through Leon, and should roll into its showdown with
Godby on 11/8 unbeaten.
Last: Def Leon 49-10
Next: 10/19 West Port (3-3) |
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Steele (6-0) Cibolo, Texas
Steele came off its bye week to face a King team that wasn't going to
give them much of a challenge. A trip to South San Antonio should give
the Knights starters a good opportunity to visit the Alamo... at
halftime.
Last: Def King 54-14
Next: 10/19 @ South San Antonio (2-4) |
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Colerain (8-0) Cincinnati, OH
After a pair of easy wins, its back in the meat grinder this week for
Colerain. Its game with Lakota West this week will test the Cardinals
much better than its trip to Fairfield.
Last: Def Fairfield 65-6
Next: 10/19 Lakota West (8-0) |
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Camden County (7-0) Kingsland, GA
For years high school football fans in Georgia lamented Camden County's
easy region schedule. Well, the Wildcats are in arguably the toughest
region in the state, and Camden County continues to roll. Trips to
Lowndes and Colquitt County to finish the season loom large.
Last: Def Tift County 47-0
Next: 10/26 Brunswick (3-3) |
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St. Edward (8-0)
Lakewood, OH
St. Edward got a modicum of revenge on St. Xavier who ended the Eagles'
season last year. St. Edward outlasted St. Xavier after jumping to a 24-9
halftime lead. Some teams start with a tough schedule, but St. Edward
finishes with Moeller and No. 6 St. Ignatius after having knocked St.
Xavier out of the Top 50.
Last: Def St. Xavier 27-16
Next: 10/19 @ Moeller (6-2) |
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Don Bosco Prep (5-1) Ramsey, NJ
Don Bosco appears to have found its way after a loss in its season
opener to Gilman handily beating a good Paramus Catholic team. Now the
Ironmen have a week off to get ready for Bergen Catholic who was just
beaten soundly by Cocoa (FL).
Last: Def Paramus Catholic 31-8
Next: 10/27 @ Bergen Catholic (4-2) |
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Grayson (6-1) Loganville, GA
Grayson is rounding into shape and its Week 3 loss to Parkview is
looking more like an aberration. South Gwinnett should test the Rams
better than Central Gwinnett and Berkmar did the last two weeks.
Last: Def Berkmar 62-0
Next: 10/19 South Gwinnett (6-1) |
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Byrnes (6-1) Duncan, SC
It isn't Gaffney's best year, but unlike most of the opponents on
Byrnes' schedule, the Indians don't cower in fear of the mighty Rebels.
Gaffney pulled off the upset. Byrnes is still on track to win a State
Championship, but any thoughts of a mythical national championship went
out the window.
Last: Lost to Gaffney 22-18
Next: 10/19 Mauldin (4-4) |
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Miami Central (3-2) Miami, FL
Central had the week off last week. With the early schedule the Rockets
played, they deserve two weeks off. Carol City brings a 7-1 record into
its big game with Central, but the last time Carol City faced a team of
Central's caliber, Booker T. Washington laid the lumber to them in a
42-13 lss.
Last: Idle
Next: 10/18 Carol City (7-1) |
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St. Joseph Regional (4-1) Montvale, NJ
St. Joseph handled St. Peter's Prep in a tight game. The Green Knights
face a trip to a good Paramus Catholic team who is coming off of a loss
to Don Bosco Prep. St. Joseph has to have this game if they are to
continue their quest towards a season finale against Don Bosco on 11/22.
Last: Def St. Peter's Prep 21-10
Next: 10/20 @ Paramus Catholic (4-1) |
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Allen
(5-1) Allen
A candidate for most impressive performance of the week, Allen handed
Plano East its first loss of the season. Well, handed might not be the
right way to describe it. Allen beat Plano East over the head to the tune
of 56-0.
Last:
Def Plano East 56-0
Next: 10/19
Plano West (3-3) |
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McGill-Toolen (7-0) Mobile, AL
McGill-Toolen easily went to 8-0 with a win over Montgomery on the road.
The Yellow Jackets host Baker this week. Baker is capable of playing
with McGill-Toolen, but the Yellow Jackets have the superior squad.
Last: Def Montgomery 35-0
Next: 10/19 Baker (5-2) |
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Washington (5-1) Miami, FL
Washington handled Jackson this week, and the Tornadoes will handle
Doral Academy this week.
Last: Def Jackson 39-0
Next: 10/19 Doral Academy (2-5) |
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Maine South (8-0) Park Ridge, IL
Maine South easily beat Waukegan setting up a season finale with
Glenbrook South, who the Hawks should dispatch as well.
Last: Def Waukegan 44-20
Next: 10/19 @ Glenbrook South (5-3) |
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Dwyer (6-0) Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Dwyer continued its series of glorified scrimmages as the Panthers work
all season to get ready for one game, it's 11/9 matchup with American
Heritage.
Last: Def Santaluces 47-0
Next: 10/18 Atlantic (4-2) |
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Hoover (7-0) Hoover, AL
A trip to Hillcrest could have been perilous for the Bucs, but Hoover
came away with a solid 31-17 win on the road. The challenge that Minor
presents this week will do justice to the team's name.
Last: Def Hillcrest 31-17
Next: 10/19 Minor (2-5) |
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Mission Viejo (7-0) Mission Viejo, CA
Mission Viejo destroyed league rival San Clemente. The Diablos jumped
out to a 42-0 lead before backing off and cruising to a 45-7 win. The
Diablos have a pair of interesting league games remaining, but in
reality should cruise to the playoffs in a watered down South Coast
League.
Last: Def San Clemente 45-7
Next: 10/19 @ Tesoro (6-1) |
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Skyline (7-0) Sammamish, WA
Newport gave Skyline a scare before USC commitment and FOX Sports Next's
No. 1 quarterback Max Browne took over. The Spartans put up their
customary 50+ and Newport couldn't keep pace.
Last: Def Newport 56-28
Next: 10/19 Issaquah (4-3) |
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American Heritage (6-0) Delray Beach, FL
Gulliver Prep doesn't have the players to compete with American
Heritage this year, and the Stallions ran past them to the tune of 41-7.
American Heritage hasn't been tested since 9/13 against Glades Central. Cardinal
Newman isn't likely to put up much of a fight either despite its lofty
7-0 record.
Last: Def Gulliver Prep 41-7
Next: 10/19 @ Cardinal Newman (7-0) |
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Bentonville
(7-0) Bentonville, AR
Bentonville has one more tune up at Van Buren before it finishes its
season with two tough games at Springdale before hosting Fayetteville.
Last:
Def Rogers Heritage 48-7
Next:
10/19 @ Van Buren (1-6) |
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Coppell
(6-0) Coppell, TX
Coppell made quick work of Hebron after coming off a bye week. A trip to
Flower Mound shouldn't prove to be difficult for the Cowboys.
Last:
Def Hebron 29-3
Next:
10/19 @ Flower Mound (3-3) |
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Skyline
(5-1) Dallas, TX
Another Texas team on a roll after being upset early in the season,
Skyline took out some frustration on a hapless Pearce team. The sun has
already gone down on Sunset's season, and the Bison can't be happy to see
Skyline coming to town.
Last:
Def Pearce 57-14
Next: 10/19 @ Sunset (0-6) |
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Ensworth
(8-0) Nashville, TN
Finally Ensworth plays a team that isn't beaten just by looking at the
Tigers in uniform. Brentwood Academy may not be as good as Ensworth, but
at least they'll put up a fight.
Last:
Idle
Next: 10/19
Brentwood Academy (7-1) |
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Oscar
Smith (6-1) Chesapeake, VA
Oscar Smith is getting better as the season wears on. Western Branch was
supposed to be a good game for the Tigers. They weren't. Deep Creek won't
be either.
Last:
Def Western Branch 47-13
Next: 10/19 @ Deep Creek (1-7) |
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Carroll
(5-1) Southlake, TX
Last week we said Richland would be lucky to keep the score within the
65-7 that Carroll won the week before. Well.. mission accomplished, it was
only 63-7. Northwest is next in line for a beat down.
Last:
Def Richland 63-7
Next: 10/19 Northwest (5-2) |
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Mesquite
(7-0) Mesquite, TX
Mesquite beat a good Horn team that keeps losing close games to good
teams. The Skeeters shouldn't have nearly as much trouble with North
Mesquite this week.
Last:
Def Horn 56-41
Next:
10/19 @ North Mesquite (2-4) |
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Gilman
(5-2) Baltimore, MD
Loyola Blakefield fell easily to Gilman, but the Greyhounds must be in top
form to continue its good run on a trip to Calvert Hall.
Last:
Def Loyola Blakefield 47-7
Next:
10/19 @ Calvert Hall (7-1) |
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Narbonne
(7-0) Harbor City, CA
After nearly being embarrassed by Carson two weeks ago, Narbonne got the
message and pummeled Banning. San Pedro will be lucky to keep it within
four scores.
Last:
Def Banning 54-7
Next:
10/19 San Pedro (5-2) |
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Goose
Creek (8-0) Goose Creek, SC
Goose Creek didn't look past Cane Bay in a 55-0 shellacking. A trip this
week to Wando is one of Goose Creek's only real challenges on the
schedule.
Last:
Def Cane Bay 55-0
Next:
10/19 @ Wando (8-0) |
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Lincoln-Way
East (8-0) Frankfort, IL
Only hanging 49 on Joliet
can be considered an act of Mercy by Lincoln Way East. Joliet West isn't
going to be much tougher as the Griffins wrap up their regular season this
week.
Last:
Def Joliet 49-0
Next:
10/19 Joliet West (3-5)
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Muskegon
(8-0) Muskegon, MI
Muskegon didn't get caught looking ahead, beating an outmatched Kenowa
Hills soundly. A trip to Zeeland East is much more daunting as both teams
bring unbeaten records into the contest.
Last:
Def Kenowa Hills 45-7
Next:
10/19 @ Zeeland East (8-0) |
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Norcross
(7-0) Norcross, GA
The Blue Devils expected a fight from Collins Hill, and they got one.
Norcross prevailed 35-23 and will have a much easier go of it against
Mountain View this week.
Last:
Def Collins Hill 35-23
Next:
10/19 Mountain View (2-5) |
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Gateway
(6-1) Monroeville, PA
Pity 1-5 Norwin who had to face Gateway coming off of a tough loss to
North Allegheny. The 62-13 score was somewhat predictable. Penn-Trafford
will be a tougher opponent, but one the Gators should still handle.
Last:
Def Norwin 62-14
Next:
10/19 @ Penn-Trafford (6-1) |
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Ben Davis (8-1)
Indianapolis, IN
Ben Davis rides an incredibly stingy defense to victories. The Giants held
Carmel to seven points last week and Warren Central to three early in the
season. Closing out their regular season at Pike will be a tough task.
Last:
Def No. 48 Carmel 13-7
Next:
10/19 @ Pike (6-3) |
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South Pointe
(8-0) Rock Hill, SC
South Pointe has had an impressive run including solid wins over Irmo and
Northwestern. The Stallions will crush Clover this week.
Last:
Def Rock Hill 32-0
Next:
10/19 @ Clover (0-8) |
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New Bern (8-0)
New Bern, NC
New Bern has rolled through its regular season schedule, and there's no
one left that will keep them from entering the playoffs at 10-0.
Last:
Def Ashley 55-0
Next:
10/19 @ Laney (4-4) |