No. 1 Don Bosco Prep and No. 2 Trinity both made their case for the top spot in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard.
In the Non-Public Group IV finals at Metlife Stadium, Don Bosco Prep's defense put forth an overwhelming effort to defeat Bergen Catholic 42-14. Trinity thrived in Kentucky's Class 6A state final. Its explosive offense peppered Scott County's defense in a 62-21 rout.
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Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard1. (1) Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.), 11-0The Ironmen capped off a perfect season by hammering rival Bergen Catholic 42-14 at Metlife Stadium for the
New Jersey Non-Public Group IV state title.
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QwiXcore2. (2) Trinity (Louisville, Ky.), 14-0Trinity completed a magical 2011 campaign by thrashing Scott County 62-21.
Story3. (4) Miramar (Fla.), 12-0With an impressive 35-7 victory over Palm Beach Gardens, Miramar continues to march toward a
Florida 8A state final.
QwiXcore4. (5) Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.), 11-0Season complete. WCAC champion.
5. (6) Skyline (Dallas), 14-0Skyline scored twice in the fourth quarter to overcome a 31-21 deficit against The Woodlands in the
Texas 5A playoff bracket.
Elijah Shumate celebrates with some teammates after scoring a touchdown for Don Bosco Prep.
Photo by Dan Coppola
