Final MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings

For the second time in three seasons, the Ironmen of Don Bosco Prep are national champions.

The New Jersey powerhouse finishes the season ranked No. 1 in the Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard.

With victories over Mission Viejo, St. Edward and Florida Class 7A state champion Manatee, Don Bosco Prep handled a national schedule with relative ease in addition to dominating competition in the Garden State.

Trinity finished a close second after romping through its challenging schedule and putting forth what many consider the greatest team in state history.

Armwood, which has victories over No. 9 Plant, No. 12 Bishop Gorman and No. 17 Central, ends the season at No. 3.

See four teams' reasons why they should be No. 1 and State football champions

Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard

1. (1) Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.), 11-0
Non-Public Group IV champions.