No. 4 St. Mary's of Phoenix, last year's mythical national champion, is off to a 7-0 start but will face its toughest games of the season at the upcoming Nike TOC.
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The Dragons played two quick games and then took a long break. But they won't ease back into it — No. 11 Rock Bridge is the first-round opponent in the Nike TOC.
2. (2) Whitney Young (Chicago) 3-0Bishop Gorman's one of the better programs in Nevada, but the Dolphins spoiled the Gaels' trip to Chicago with a 30-point win.
3. (3) Science Hill (Johnson City, Tenn.) 8-0The Hilltoppers had to battle to beat Webb 52-43, but the path looks smoother this week.
4. (4) St. Mary's (Phoenix) 7-0The Knights don't have much to worry about in Arizona, and won't leave the state — so their three-game season (in terms of national rankings) will be at the Nike TOC.
5. (6) Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.) 7-0Western (Baltimore) might provide a bit of a test, but like many others, the Crusaders are just gearing up for the Nike TOC.
