
Don Bosco Prep quarterback
Mike Yankovich.
Photo by Danny Wild
In one of the most impressive games of the season, Don Bosco Prep demonstrated its prowess in a 38-7 victory over previous No. 9 St. Edward.
The win helped the Ironmen maintain their No. 1 spot in the Xcellent 25 Rankings presented by the Army National Guard.
The weekend's other big winner was Miramar. Previously ranked No. 24, Miramar knocked off St. Thomas Aquinas, which was ranked No. 5, in overtime. As a result, Miramar makes a big jump to No. 5
Allen, which had trouble putting away Plano East, slips from No. 4 to No. 9.
Entering the rankings this week are Daphne and Hamilton, the two best teams from their respective states.
Xcellent 25 Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard1. (1) Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.), 5-0In their most impressive victory of the season, the Ironmen dismantled previous No. 9 St. Edward 38-7 in a game played at Fordham.
(Story)2. (2) Armwood (Seffner, Fla.), 6-0Three
Alvin Bailey touchdowns along with another punishing defensive effort allowed Armwood to cruise to a 35-0 win over Sickles.
3. (3) Trinity (Louisville, Ky.), 7-0Trinity continues to dominate, pounding Manual 58-7.
4. (6) DeSoto (Texas), 6-0DeSoto came from behind to knock off North Mesquite, 28-17.
5. (24) Miramar (Fla.), 5-0Miramar shoots up the rankings following a huge 27-20 overtime victory over St. Thomas Aquinas.
(Story)Video of Miramar's win over St. Thomas Aquinas