MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings

21. (23) Olive Branch (Miss.), 15-0
In one of the greatest Mississippi playoff games ever, Olive Branch converted a 2-point conversion late in the game and came away with a 35-34 victory over Petal to win the Mississippi 6A playoff bracket title.
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22. (22) North Allegheny (Wexford, Pa.), 14-0
North Allegheny enjoyed a blowout 40-14 win over State College to advance to the Pennsylvania AAAA semifinals.

23. (24) Steele (Cibolo, Texas), 14-0
Tommy Armstrong scored four total touchdowns in Steele's easy 35-10 victory over Reagan in the Texas 5A Division 2 playoff quarterfinals.
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24. (NR) Prattville (Ala.), 12-2
Prattville turned its season around and captured an Alabama Class 6A title over Hoover in thrilling fashion.
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25. (NR) Del Oro (Loomis, Calif.), 13-1
Del Oro's only loss was in overtime to Westlake. The Golden Eagles beat Oakdale for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III title.
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Dropped out:
Gaffney (S.C.)
Glades Central (Belle Glade, Fla.)
Bentonville (Ark.)
Warren Central (Ind.)
Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove, Calif.)