For the second time in two weeks, the No. 1 team in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard endured a stunning upset.
This time, it was St. Edward, which took a four-hour bus ride to take on Elder in "The Pit," the team's famous, rowdy home stadium. St. Edward struggled and eventually lost 21-14.
That paves the way for Don Bosco Prep to take the No. 1 spot, though its tenure could be short.
Don Bosco Prep's victory over St. Thomas Aquinas lost some of its luster when Aquinas struggled against Miramar before ultimately pulling out a victory. Additionally, a decisive outcome in the matchup of St. John Bosco and Bishop Gorman could be enough to skyrocket either team to the top of the rankings.
No. 2 Allen is also a threat to claim the top spot, as the team's defense put forth its best outing of the season in a 42-3 victory over Plano.
MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard
1. (2) Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.), 2-0Idle, but the Ironmen benefitted from the St. Edward loss.
2. (3) Allen (Texas), 4-0Allen's defense stepped up in a 42-3 victory over Plano.
3. (4) Washington (Miami), 5-0The Tornadoes continue to play at a high level, beating Jackson 55-7. They likely will not be tested again until the playoffs.
4. (5) St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), 3-0Idle. St. John Bosco got an extra week to prepare for a huge showdown against Bishop Gorman.
5. (6) Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), 5-0After a few close calls, Bishop Gorman won convincingly over Santa Margarita, 41-10.
Trent Clark, Allen
Photo by Neil Fonville
