8. Aquinas Institute (Rochester, N.Y.)2010 finish: 13-0, Class A state champions2011 record: 1-0Head coach: Chris BattagliaWhile the Empire State has traditionally been dominated by schools on Long Island, Aquinas Institute has quietly become arguably the state's best team and will look to repeat as Class A champions. Though the team's roster is teeming with underclassmen, senior
Jarron Jones, a massive 6-foot-6 defensive tackle, is the leader on this year's Aquinas squad, which could find itself nationally ranked by season's end.
Aquinas has had plenty to celebrate the last two seasons.
Photo by Terry Wherry
