MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings

Six new teams enter the rankings as ranked teams fall hard over the weekend.

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Nov 28, 2011, 7:00am

21. (23) Warren Central (Indianapolis), 11-1
Season complete.

22. (25) North Allegheny (Wexford, Pa.), 13-0
For the second time this season, North Allegheny eclipsed Upper St. Clair, winning 28-21 in overtime.

23. (NR) Olive Branch (Miss.), 14-0
Led by quarterback Todd Mays, Olive Branch held off Madison Central 40-35 to advance to the 6A state final, where it will take on Petal.

24. (NR) Steele (Cibolo, Texas), 13-0
Behind senior quarterback Tommy Armstrong and sophomore running back Justin Stockton, Steele is 13-0 and the favorite to capture the Class 5A-II crown.

25. (NR) Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove, Calif.), 10-1
After a one-point, overtime loss to Lincoln in September, Pleasant Grove has been downright dominant.
Pleasant Grove has looked dominant since an early overtime loss.
Pleasant Grove has looked dominant since an early overtime loss.
Photo by Ralph Thompson

Dropped out:
Katy (Texas)
Trinity (Euless, Texas)
Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.)
Camden County (Kingsland, Ga.)
University (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.)

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