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No. 2 IMG Academy and No. 6 Grayson both had to travel out-of-state on Friday night and it wasn't an issue for either team.

The Ascenders rolled to a dominant 34-0 shutout win in Southern California against Long Beach Poly and the Rams made sure Hoover wasn't sneaking into the top 25 this week after snapping the Bucs' seven-game winning streak with a 36-14 victory.

Twenty-two of the top 25 teams were in action this past weekend, and Allen was the only one not to win by double-digits. The Eagles switch spots with Grayson this week, and not because the Eagles squeaked by with a 38-31 win against a very good Plano East team, but because of the way the Rams beat Hoover in its own backyard. Both of Hoover's losses this season have come to Allen and Grayson - the Eagles beat Hoover by 18 back at home in August, and the Rams by 22 this past weekend on the road.

Four teams began postseason play, as Detroit power Cass Tech had no trouble beating Fordson 35-7, Indiana power Warren Central won its eighth-straight game with a 49-17 win against Franklin Central, and two Utah schools, Bingham and East, won by a combined 90 points to advance to the second round of the 5A and 4A state playoffs, respectively.

1. (1 last week) Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), 10-0
Bishop Gorman dominated another in-state opponent, this time it was against Durango, as it won its 49th-consecutive game with a 56-0 shutout victory. The Gaels currently have the third-longest active winning streak among all 11-man football teams and against Nevada opponents, Bishop Gorman has now won 81 in a row. The trio of Tate Martell, Biaggio Walsh and Bubba Bolden led the way. Martell, one of the frontrunners for National Player of the Year, finished 7-for-8 for 115 yards passing and he had three total touchdowns. Walsh had 129 yards rushing and two scores in the first half alone, and Bolden, a top-10 safety in the Class of 2017, had a 38-yard pick-six. Bishop Gorman has one game left before the playoffs start and if the Gaels win it all again this year it will be eight state championships in a row.
Next game: Friday at Sierra Vista (Las Vegas)

2. (2) IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), 8-0
The road warriors continue to play great football away from home. This time it was in Southern California against Long Beach Poly, as they handed Antonio Pierce and the Jackrabbits a 34-0 shutout loss. IMG Academy is now 6-0 on the road this year, and now 2-0 against California teams. The game was a lot closer in the first half, as Poly only trailed 3-0 in the final seconds of the first half. But IMG's 4-star quarterback Kellen Mond ran it in from 4 yards out to give the Ascenders a 10-0 lead at halftime. Asa Martin, Trey Sanders and John-Marcus Carruthers all scored rushing touchdowns in the second half and the defense was lights-out once again for Kevin Wright. IMG has posted three shutouts in its last four games, and since its one-point victory against No. 14 Centennial (Corona, Calif.), the Ascenders have won their last six games by a combined 186 points. 
Next game: Saturday at Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

3. (3) Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), 9-0
Mater Dei beat Servite (Anaheim, Calif.) for the fifth-straight time, posting a 58-16 victory and clinching at least a share of the Trinity League title. Four-star sophomore quarterback JT Daniels finished the night 26-for-28 for 327 yards and six touchdowns. Through nine games the top-rated quarterback in the Class of 2019 has 3,102 yards passing and 47 touchdowns. The dynamic trio of Osiris St. Brown, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Bru McCoy combined for five touchdowns and senior running back Raphael Jones Jr rushed for 144 yards and one score. It was the sixth time this season that Mater Dei scored at least 50 points and the Monarchs finish the regular season next week against a 5-4 JSerra Catholic team as they try and win the Trinity League title outright.
Next game: Friday vs. JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)

4. (4) DeSoto (Texas), 9-0
Even without 4-star quarterback Shawn Robinson, scoring wasn't a problem for the Eagles. They shut out Nimitz (Irving, Texas) 68-0 and 3-star junior running back Kelan Walker stole the show, rushing for 283 yards and six touchdowns, and he did it all in the first half. Junior quarterback Courtney Douglas got his first start of the season, completing 10 of 13 passes for 164 yards and one score.
Next game: Thursday at South Grand Prairie (Texas)

5. (5) DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.), 9-0
Idle.
Next game: Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.)

6. (7) Grayson (Loganville, Ga.), 8-1
Grayson continues to roll in 2016, as the Rams won their eighth-consecutive game after going across state lines to beat a very good Hoover team handily, 36-14. Grayson scored one point less than what Hoover has allowed over its last seven games combined and 4-star South Carolina commit Jamyest Williams did it on both sides of the ball. He scored two touchdowns on offense, but the biggest play of the game came in the third quarter when he forced a fumble that gave momentum back to Grayson. The offense has been rolling for the Rams too. After scoring 16 points or less in their first two games, they have scored at least 34 points in every game since.
Next game: Friday at South Gwinnett (Snellville, Ga.)

7. (6) Allen (Texas), 9-0
For the first time all season, Terry Gambill and his Allen Eagles had to deal with a little adversity, but they proved they can handle it. Trailing 31-24 in the fourth quarter to Plano East (Texas), the Eagles outscored the Panthers 14-0 in the final eight minutes. The biggest play of the game came when Mitchell Jonke hit his favorite target Carson Schleker for a 70-yard touchdown to tie the score at 31, then Jonke did it himself with 3:47 left as he ran it in from 10 yards out for the eventual game-winning score. It was the 40th-straight district win for the Eagles and they clinched at least a share of the district title for the 11th-consecutive season.
Next game: Friday vs. Wylie (Texas)

8. (8) Mountain Pointe (Phoenix), 10-0
For the fourth time in eight seasons under head coach Norris Vaughan, Mountain Pointe finished the regular season undefeated after beating Gilbert (Ariz.) 56-16. After losing starting quarterback Noah Grover and starting running back Gary Bragg with season-ending injuries, they have found guys to step up in their absence and this time it was Jaydon Brooks. The senior wide receiver did it on special teams, as he returned two punts for scores, and sophomore quarterback Nick Wallerstedt is starting to look a little more comfortable behind center as he started his third-straight game. Up next for the Pride is the 6A state playoffs as they try and win their first state title since 2013.
Next game: Friday vs. Cesar Chavez (Laveen, Ariz.) in the first round of the 6A state playoffs

9. (9) Roswell (Ga.), 9-0
Roswell made sure to make it a lot easier this week, as they beat Woodstock (Ga.) 59-7 after a tight game last week. The Hornets were up 35-0 before the second quarter even started and for the ninth time this season they held the opposition to 14 points or less.
Next game: Friday vs. Cherokee (Canton, Ga.)

10. (10) St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), 6-2
It was a sign of a good night for St. Thomas Aquinas when senior running back Mike Epstein scored from 49 yards on the second play of the game. The Raiders were up 35-0 at halftime against Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach, Fla.) and cruised to a 49-0 victory. Aquinas finished the game with seven different players scoring a touchdown, and 4-star cornerback Asante Samuel continues to have an impressive junior season as he had a 28-yard pick-six.
Next game: Friday at Flanagan (Pembroke Pines, Fla.)

11. (11) American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.), 9-0
American Heritage got some revenge on the team that knocked it out of the playoffs last year with a 40-6 win over Hallandale (Fla.). The Patriots erupted for 33 points in the second quarter and the win clinched the District 16-5A title for Patrick Surtain's team. His son Patrick Surtain II, a 5-star junior cornerback, had a big-time game as he took a punt back for a touchdown and also had an interception.
Next game: Nov. 11 vs. Westwood (Fort Pierce, Fla.)

12. (12) St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), 7-2
St. John Bosco bounced back nicely after losing to No. 3 Mater Dei with a 47-19 win against JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.). The Braves were up 27-0 in the first quarter and 3-star junior quarterback Re-al Mitchell finished the night with three touchdowns.
Next game: Friday vs. Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.)

13. (13) Colerain (Cincinnati), 10-0
Colerain finished the regular season a perfect 10-0 after beating Oak Hills (Cincinnati) 48-20, and entered the fourth quarter up 48-0. Monalo Caldwell continued his impressive senior campaign, finishing the night with three rushing touchdowns to help lead Colerain to its 59th-consecutive Greater Miami League win. Up next for the Cardinals is the playoffs as they try and win their second state championship in school history.
Next game: Friday vs. Springboro (Ohio) in the first round of the D-1 state playoffs

14. (14) Centennial (Corona, Calif.), 8-1
Centennial won its seventh game in a row with a 49-17 victory over Norco (Calif.). Four-star junior quarterback Tanner Mckee completed 14 of 16 passes for 311 yards and three scores. Senior running back Miles Reed continued his big-time year as he eclipsed the century mark for the sixth-consecutive game, rushing for 113 yards on only 11 carries. His two rushing touchdowns gave him 25 on the season.
Next game: Thursday vs. King (Riverside, Calif.)

15. (15) Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.), 10-0
Saguaro finished the regular season a perfect 10-0 and all 10 wins came by double digits. The Sabercats beat Cactus Shadows (Cave Creek, Ariz.) 49-13 Friday and head into the playoffs outscoring the opposition 461-109. They are gunning for a fourth-straight state title, and by the way they have been playing this year, there is a good chance it will happen.
Next game: Friday vs. Amphitheater (Tucson, Ariz) in the first round of the 4A state playoffs

16. (16) Cass Tech (Detroit), 10-0
The road to a state title already began for Cass Tech, as the Technicians cruised to a 35-7 win over Fordson (Dearborn, Mich.) in the first round of the Division 1 state playoffs. The No. 1 player in the state and top-rated wide receiver in the Class of 2017 Donovan Peoples-Jones made his presence felt as he hauled in a 36-yard touchdown reception and also had an interception. Up next for Cass Tech is a very good (9-1) Dearborn team in the district final.
Next game: Friday vs. Dearborn (Mich.) in the second round of the D-1 state playoffs

17. (17) McGill-Toolen (Mobile, Ala.), 10-0
McGill-Toolen continues to roll, as it won its 19th-consecutive game and heads into the 7A state playoffs with a ton of momentum. The Yellowjackets' regular season finale was a dominant 42-13 win over Fairhope (Ala.) as Bubba Thompson continued his impressive senior campaign by throwing for three first-half scores. The 2017 Auburn baseball commit has thrown for 30 touchdowns this year. The Yellowjackets have won nine of their 10 games by double-digits.
Next game: Friday vs. Jefferson Davis (Montgomery, Ala.) in the first round of the 7A state playoffs

18. (18) Mission Viejo (Calif.), 9-0
Idle.
Next game: Friday at San Clemente (Calif.)

19. (19) Bingham (South Jordan, Utah), 11-0
Bingham had no trouble with Hunter (West Valley City, Utah) in the first round of the 5A playoffs. The Miners breezed to a 49-9 victory to advance to the second round of the playoffs and so far this year they have outscored the opposition 510-127.
Next game: Friday vs. Lehi (Utah) in the second round of the 5A state playoffs

20. (20) St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia), 8-0
The Philadelphia power has been dominant this season, as the Hawks improved to 8-0 after beating Archbishop Ryan (Philadelphia) 35-14. They have won all eight games this year by double digits and they are loaded on both sides of the ball. Four-star Georgia commit D'Andre Swift and Christian Waller have been one of the best backfield duos in all of high school football this year.
Next game: Friday vs. Roman Catholic (Philadelphia)

21. (21) Trinity (Louisville, Ky.), 10-0
Idle.
Next game: Friday vs. Ohio County (Hartford, Ky.) in the first round of the 6A state playoffs

22. (22) Warren Central (Indianapolis), 9-1
Warren Central won its eighth-consecutive game, but this was the most important one because it was in the 6A state playoffs against Franklin Central. The Warriors cruised to a 49-17 win and as each week goes on the games will be that much more important for Warren Central as it is trying to win its ninth state championship and first since 2013.
Next game: Friday vs. Southport (Indianapolis) in the second round of the 6A state playoffs

23. (23) Jenks (Okla.), 9-0
It was a record night for the Oklahoma power, as Jenks beat Westmoore (Oklahoma City) 63-28. Sophomore quarterback Ian Corwin set a school record by throwing for 444 yards and Brett Standlee's 264 yards receiving were also a school record. Corwin finished the night with five total touchdowns and Standlee had two touchdowns that were both at least 70-yard scores. Next week's game against Edmond Santa Fe is winner-take-all in the 6A-I District 1 as both teams enter 5-0 in district play.
Next game: Friday vs. Edmond Sante Fe (Okla.)

24. (24) East (Salt Lake City), 11-0
East had 70 points on the scoreboard before the second half even started. The Leopards cruised to a dominant 70-20 victory against Skyline (Salt Lake City) in the first round of the 4A state playoffs. It was the 20th-straight win for the Leopards and it is going to be tough for anyone in the 4A state bracket to knock off the defending champs. Senior running back Jaylen Warren has cemented his name into the Player of the Year mix after eclipsing the 200-yard mark on the ground for the eighth-straight week. This time he rushed for a season-high 270 yards and six touchdowns. Warren has 2,426 yards rushing, good for ninth in the country, and 29 touchdowns this season.
Next game: Friday vs. Timpview (Provo, Utah) in the second round of the 4A state playoffs

25. (25) Wayne (Huber Heights, Ohio), 9-0-1
Wayne depended on its defense to hold off Trotwood-Madison (Trotwood, Ohio) for a 17-6 victory. The Warriors have won nine in a row and they head into the playoffs riding a ton of momentum as they have won every game by double digits and outscored the opposition 404-118.
Next game: Friday vs. Lancaster (Ohio) in the first round of the division one state playoffs

Bubble teams

Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.), 9-0
Idle.
Next game: Friday at Duluth (Ga.)

Lake Travis (Austin, Texas), 8-1
Lake Travis won its eighth-consecutive game with a 61-7 victory over Vista Ridge (Cedar Park, Texas). It was the third-straight week the Cavaliers have scored at least 60 points and it was the seventh-straight win by at least 30 points.
Next game: Friday vs. Vandegrift (Austin, Texas)

South Pointe (Rock Hill, S.C.), 9-1
South Pointe won its fifth-consecutive game with an impressive 42-7 win against York (S.C.) to capture the Region 3-4A title. Four-star junior athlete Derion Kendrick had another big-time game, as he threw for nearly 300 yards and three scores and had another 84 yards rushing and a touchdown.
Next game: Friday vs. Westwood (Blythewood, S.C.)

The Woodlands (Texas), 9-0
The Woodlands has been dominant in 2016, as the Highlanders just won their ninth-straight game of the season and eighth in a row by double digits. They have outscored the opposition 401-102 this year.
Next game: Friday at College Park (The Woodlands, Texas)

Kahuku (Hawaii), 10-1
The Red Raiders are back near the top 25 after winning their fifth-consecutive game since losing to the No. 1 team in the country back in September. In their 10 wins this season they have outscored the opposition 486-37. The Hawaii power has reeled off 23 wins in a row against in-state opponents and dominated Farrington (Honolulu) 44-8 in the OIA championship game. It was the 25th OIA title for Kahuku, and now the team heads into the Open Division playoffs with a ton of momentum.
Next game: Nov. 11 vs. winner of Punahou/Kapolei game in the second round of Open Division state playoffs