
Colerain's ground game is difficult to stop.
Photo by Michael Noyes
16. (15) Manatee (Bradenton, Fla.), 11-0Manatee notched a tight victory over Vero Beach in the opening round of the Class 8A playoffs, winning 34-28.
17. (17) Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.), 11-1Clearly one of the best one-loss teams in the nation, Byrnes blasted Wando 42-14.
18. (18) Colerain (Cincinnati), 12-0After beating Pickerington Central 38-20, Colerain's season will be on the line this weekend against Moeller.
19. (19) St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio), 10-1Rick Finotti's squad looked dominant in a 42-7 playoff win over Cleveland Heights. If not for a loss to rival St. Ignatius, this team would be in the mix for a No. 1 finish.
20. (20) Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.), 12-0Mallard Creek continued to roll with a 62-7 victory over Ardrey Kell.