No. 1 Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.) at Manatee (Bradenton, Fla.)The path to a possible national championship doesn't get any easier in week two of the season for top-ranked Don Bosco Prep. The Ironmen were at home for their opener, a surprisingly comfortable 35-7 win over So-Cal power Mission Viejo (Calif.). Don Bosco Prep's
John Wilkins was a standout in his first game as starting tailback. The senior had more than 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Super sophomore
Jabrill Peppers also had a pair of touchdown runs. This Friday, the Ironmen will be more than 1,000 miles away from home taking on Manatee. Don Bosco has won 36 consecutive games, including its last seven against out-of-state opponents.
Manatee already has one game against a nationally ranked foe under its belt this season. It lost 24-17 in double-overtime at No. 14 Good Counsel (Olney, Md.) in its opener. The Hurricanes got back on the winning track last week with a 48-6 laugher against Riverview (Sarasota). Standout junior quarterback
Cord Sandberg threw for one score and ran for another as Manatee built an early first-half lead then coasted to victory. Manatee has not lost a home game since Oct. 30, 2009.
Mitch Stephens: Don Bosco Prep 21, Manatee 10
Steve Montoya: Don Bosco Prep 21, Manatee 14
Stephen Spiewak: Don Bosco Prep 28, Manatee 10
Kevin Askeland: Don Bosco Prep 35, Manatee 7
Jamie DeMoney: Don Bosco Prep 24, Manatee 18
Don Bosco takes their No. 1 ranking to Florida.
Photo by Ed Kaufer
