No. 2 DeSoto survives battle with Coppell. Moeller knocks off Colerain.
Several ranked teams were tested - and survived - to retain their spots in this week's Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard.
No. 2 DeSoto scored with less than a minute remaining to defeat previously ranked Coppell in the Class 5A-I playoffs.
Northwestern moves up one spot after another impressive victory over a very good York squad. The team's defense, as well as its storied offense, continues to perform.
In Ohio, Archbishop Moeller defeated previously unbeaten Colerain to make a move up the rankings. It could square off with St. Edward in the Division I final if both squads win this weekend.
MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard
1. (1) Washington (Miami), 12-0 Washington notched another impressive win, 45-17 over University.
2. (2) DeSoto (Texas), 12-0In an instant classic, DeSoto escaped with a 34-30 victory over Coppell.
3. (3) Allen (Texas), 12-0Allen pulled away from Horn and won 42-14 in the Class 5A-I playoffs.
4. (4) St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, N.J.), 9-0St. Joseph Regional handed Red Bank Catholic its first loss, 28-7. It will face rival Don Bosco Prep on Thanksgiving.
5. (5) St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), 12-0In the Pac 5 playoffs, Bosco destroyed Tesoro 55-7.
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Adoree Jackson continues to tear up opposing defenses.
Photo by Kirt Winter
De La Salle shut out Grenada, 46-0.
7. (8) Northwestern (Rock Hill, S.C.), 13-0Northwestern continues to look impressive. It blasted York for the second time, winning 39-7.
8. (7) Central (Miami), 10-1The Rockets advanced in the Class 6A playoffs with a 59-14 victory over Dillard.
9. (9) Serra (Gardena, Calif.), 12-0The Serra offense put up 40 points in an easy 40-6 win over Buena.
10. (10) Katy (Texas), 12-0The Houston-area juggernaut won again with a 51-7 blowout over Cy-Woods.
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Hoover is racing toward another state title.
Photo by Joe Boyd
Mountain Pointe's game against Desert Ridge will be played on Monday due to severe weather.
12. (13) Hoover (Ala.), 13-0In a nailbiter, Hoover escaped with a 22-21 victory over Florence.
13. (15) Miramar (Fla.), 12-0In perhaps the most eye-opening victory over the weekend, Miramar dominated previously unbeaten Deerfield Beach, 43-6.
14. (12) Bellevue (Wash.), 12-0Peninsula put up a fight, but Bellevue prevailed 48-27.
15. (14) Folsom (Calif.), 12-0Jake Browning set the state record for touchdowns in a single season in Folsom's 49-16 victory over Franklin (Elk Grove).
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Carroll is one of several extremely talented teams remaining in the Class 5A-I title chase.
Photo by Rex Teter
The Eagles' defense looked great in a 28-0 win over Austintown-Fitch.
17. (17) Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.), 12-1Byrnes is back in the state semifinals with a 63-21 blowout victory over Lexington.
18. (20) Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.), 13-0North Carolina's top-ranked team defeated Providence, 42-27.
19. (21) Jenks (Okla.), 12-0Jenks defeated Midwest City, 33-14.
20. (22) Carroll (Southlake, Texas), 11-1Carroll advanced in the 5A-I playoffs with a 51-7 win over Midland Lee.
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DeMatha had plenty to celebrate this season.
Photo by Phil Peters
Moeller handed Colerain its first loss by notching a 35-26 victory over the Cardinals in the Division I playoffs.
22. (23) Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), 11-2The Gaels rolled over Arbor View, winning 52-7.
23. (25) Blue Springs (Mo.), 13-0Blue Springs is the clear favorite in the Division 6 playoffs following a 42-14 win over Eureka.
24. (NR) Brother Rice (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.), 13-0Brother Rice defeated Detroit King, 43-20.
25. (NR) DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.), 11-1DeMatha captured the WCAC title last week. The team's only loss on the season came to St. Joseph Regional in its opener.
