At 47 games, Clairton owns the nation's longest winning streak.
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Top 10 Current Winning Streaks (11-man only)1.
Clairton (Pa.) - 47 games
2.
Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.) - 46 games
3.
Lafayette Central Catholic (Ind.) - 45 games
4.
Hornell (N.Y.) - 39 games
T- 5.
Truckee (Calif.) - 36 games
T- 5
Waunakee (Wis.) - 36 games
7.
Lafayette (Oxford, Miss.) - 32 games
8.
Webb City (Mo.) - 30 games
9.
Maryville (Tenn.) - 29 games
T- 10.
Regina (Iowa City, Iowa) - 28 games
T- 10.
Ithaca (Mich.) - 28 games
T- 10.
Martinsburg (W. Va.) - 28 games
T- 10.
Boylan (Rockford, Ill.) - 28 games
Detailed breakdown of top winning streaksTop National Rankings Sleepers
Marcus Davis and American Heritage could be ranked nationally before too long.
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It’s not out of the question that American Heritage could prove to be the best team in the state of Florida. If that’s the case, and if it wins its interstate match up with West Monroe (La.), it could be looking at an extremely high finish in the Xcellent 25.
Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)It’s hard to identify Matt Barkley’s alma mater as a sleeper, but the Monarchs haven’t made much noise on the national scene lately. With an abundance of young talent and several key transfers, that could change in 2012.
La Porte (Texas)La Porte made huge strides in 2011, finishing 12-2 and claiming a victory over Katy. With star junior
Hoza Scott leading the way, La Porte is a title contender in Class 5A.
South (Olathe, Kan.)It’s uncommon for Kansas teams to crack national rankings, but Olathe South may have a shot. It returns many key players from last year’s Class 6A title-winning squad, including man-child
Braden Smith.
Cass Tech (Detroit)Cass Tech missed out on the preseason Xcellent 25 - but just barely. This team is extremely talented and last year proved it was capable of going the distance. An undefeated season is certainly a possibility.
Timber Creek Regional (Erial, N.J.)New Jersey’s representatives on the national scene typically have been non-public powers. That could change in 2012, as Timber Creek returns an abundance of talent from a section title-winning team last fall.
Immokalee (Fla.)One of Florida’s most talented teams, Immokalee is an intriguing team to watch. It starts well outside the state’s Top 5, but has the veteran leadership to challenge for a Class 5A crown and a national ranking.
Brophy College Prep (Phoenix)With an explosive offense, Brophy begins the season as the Arizona’s top-ranked team. If it can finish undefeated, it should figure in the final Xcellent 25 rankings.
Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, Calif.)The small, private school powerhouse in Ventura County is not a Top 5 team in California to start the season, particularly after enduring a coaching change. But there is so much talent on this team that a CIF Bowl berth and a high national finish is not out of the question.
Brentwood Academy (Tenn.)While Ensworth has become the top team in Nashville recently, Brentwood Academy has the pieces to dethrone them. New head coach Cody White comes from Denison and brings a solid football pedigree.
