MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings

No. 1 Don Bosco Prep and No. 2 Trinity both made their case for the top spot in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard.

In the Non-Public Group IV finals at Metlife Stadium, Don Bosco Prep's defense put forth an overwhelming effort to defeat Bergen Catholic 42-14. Trinity thrived in Kentucky's Class 6A state final. Its explosive offense peppered Scott County's defense in a 62-21 rout.

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The final rankings will be released Monday, Dec. 19.

Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard

1. (1) Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.), 11-0
The Ironmen capped off a perfect season by hammering rival Bergen Catholic 42-14 at Metlife Stadium for the New Jersey Non-Public Group IV state title.
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2. (2) Trinity (Louisville, Ky.), 14-0
Trinity completed a magical 2011 campaign by thrashing Scott County 62-21.
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3. (4) Miramar (Fla.), 12-0
With an impressive 35-7 victory over Palm Beach Gardens, Miramar continues to march toward a Florida 8A state final.
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4. (5) Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.), 11-0
Season complete. WCAC champion.

5. (6) Skyline (Dallas), 14-0
Skyline scored twice in the fourth quarter to overcome a 31-21 deficit against The Woodlands in the Texas 5A playoff bracket.