
Mallard Creek is the top-ranked team in the Tar Heel State.
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21. (NR) St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio), 7-1After a disappointing loss to rival St. Ignatius, St. Edward bounced back in a big way with a 45-42 win over Moeller.
22. (21) Ensworth (Nashville, Tenn.), 8-0It was a struggle, but Ensworth came away with a 16-9 victory over Baylor.
23. (NR) Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.), 9-0The Mavericks have scored 424 points while allowing a mere 72. They beat A.L. Brown 49-7.
24. (NR) Jenks (Okla.), 8-0Jenks is living up to expectations as the state's top team this season. The Trojans went to Muskogee and won 56-14.
25. (NR) Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), 7-2Bishop Gorman continues to hover around the No. 25 spot. It re-enters the rankings this week. Its only two losses are to Washington (Miami) and Mountain Pointe (Phoenix).