Which is the best Highschool football team in America?

Question

I go to DeMatha in Maryland and we're ranked pretty high
so whose better?

Answer 1

1. De La Salle, Concord, Calif. (13-0). Returning starters: 16. The scoop: Two-way backs Willie Glasper (5-10, 185 pounds) and Jackie Bates (5-10, 185) have big-game experience as do TE-LBs Parker Hanks and Terrance Kelly. Opens: Sept. 12 at Archbishop Mitty (San Jose).

2. Evangel Christian, Shreveport, La. (14-1). Returning starters: 16. The scoop: RB Jacob Hester (5-11, 235), who says he'll sign with Texas, is one of nine returning offensive starters for the defending Class 5A state champ. The pass-oriented offense features QB Jared Jennings and WRs Detrick James, Conner Campbell and Denny Duron, all of whom had 9 TD receptions. Opens: Sept. 12 at Suwannee (Live Oak, Fla.).

3. Los Alamitos, Calif. (13-0-1). Returning starters: 13. The scoop: Randy Estes (6-1, 195), Daniel Dykes (6-3, 200), Antoine Cason (6-1, 180) and Jeff Minter (6-2, 185) form the nation's top secondary. OT Dan Rowland (6-5, 285) will open holes for RB Cortez Rice, a transfer from Mater Dei (Santa Ana). Untested QB Jimmy Barnes is key for the defending CIF-Southern Section Division I champions. Opens: Sept. 5 at Culver City.

4. Trinity, Louisville (15-0) . Returning starters: 9. The scoop: QB Brian Brohm (3,777 yards, 47 TDs passes and 1 INT) is 29-1 as a starter. He'll throw to WRs Andrew Agee, John Resch and Stuart Diersen. DT Alex Temple (6-2, 240) had 9 sacks. Opens: Saturday at Montgomery Bell Academy (Nashville).

5. Parkview, Lilburn, Ga. (15-0). Returning starters: 11. The scoop: RB Brad Lester (5-11, 185), who says he'll sign with Auburn, paces the three-time Class 5A champions, who have won 45 consecutive games. LB-WR Greg Sudderth and LB-FB Demetrice Alexander shore up the defense. Opens: Aug. 30 vs. Dacula in Corky Kell Classic at Atlanta's Georgia Dome.

6. Don Bosco Prep, Ramsey, N.J. (12-0). Returning starters: 12. The scoop: Offense is led by QB Mike Teel (6-4, 208), who threw for 2,159 yards and 28 TDs. WR-DB Marquise Liverpool caught 15 TD passes and had eight INTs, while LB-RB Brian Toal (6-2, 228) is one of the nation's top defenders. Opens: Sept. 12 vs. Ridgewood.

7. Warren G. Harding, Warren, Ohio (14-1). Returning starters: 9. The scoop: TB Richard Davis (6-1, 192) runs behind junior OTs Rocco Cironi (6-6, 240) and Dante Campbell (6-1, 262). DE Anthony Hicks (6-1, 226) had 19 sacks. Coach Thom McDaniel likes his special teams players - P Alex Ingram, Ks Joe Spain and John Flaminio and KR-WR Mario Manningham. Opens: Friday vs. South (Cleveland).

8. Palm Bay, Melbourne, Fla. (13-2). Returning starters: 9. The scoop: WR-LB-KR Xavier Carter (820 receiving yards, 12 TDs) possesses sprinter's speed and will connect with QB Sean Wideberg, a transfer from Vero Beach. Junior DE Geneath Moffett (6-2, 230) had 23 sacks for the Class 4A state champs, who will compete in Class 5A this season. Opens: Sept. 5 vs. Satellite (Satellite Beach).

9. Rockhurst, Kansas City, Mo. (13-0). Returning starters: 8. The scoop: RB Tony Temple (2,120 yards, 35 TDs) headlines the skill players. CB-WR Steve Redmond, FB-S Jeff Koons and S-SE John Parsons are two-way standouts. Opens: Sept. 5 vs. Blue Springs South.

10. Parkland, Allentown, Pa. (14-1). Returning starters: 13. The scoop: The defending Class 4A state champions are led by all-state LB Adam Attiyeh (6-2, 235) and DE Travis Decker (6-3, 245). Opens: Aug. 29 vs. Cumberland Valley (Mechanicsburg).

11. Elder, Cincinnati (14-1). Returning starters: 11. The scoop: QB Rob Florian, TB Bradley Glatthaar (1,957 yards, 32 TDs) and C Corey McKenna are holdovers from last year's Division I state champions. A speedy defense is led by T Tony Stegeman (6-0, 215), CB John Tiemeier and LB Seth Priestle. Opens: Thursday vs. Winton Woods (Cincinnati) in Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown.

12. Lincoln, Tallahassee, Fla. (12-1-1). Returning starters: 11. The scoop: QB Joe Bauserman (3,004 yards, 26 TDs), who says he'll sign with Ohio State, is protected by veterans T Calvin Darity (6-4, 275), G Danny Muy (6-4, 270), T Dustin Gibson (6-5, 270) and TE Craig Gelhardt (6-3, 240). DB-WR-KR Fred Rouse is one the nation's premier juniors. Opens: Sept. 4 at Pensacola.

13. St. Ignatius, Cleveland (7-4). Returning starters: 10. The scoop: E Mike Massey, (11 sacks), T Mark Zivich, T Steve Miller and E Kevan Fight are the defensive front. QB Brian Hoyer, who passed for 2,147 yards and 19 TDs as a junior, says he'll sign with Michigan State. Opens: Friday vs. Westerville North.

14. Mission Viejo, Calif. (14-0). Returning starters: 7. The scoop: CB-WR-KR Marty Tadman (6-0, 185) is an all-purpose player. Transfer junior QB Mark Sanchez and RB Jamille Gummer are offensive catalysts. Opens: Sept. 12 at Fountain Valley.

15. Judson, Converse, Texas (14-1). Returning starters: 3. The scoop: RB Chancy Campbell (5-8, 185) has run for 3,767 yards and scored 42 TDs in two seasons; and is complemented by QB Joel Waldon. FS John Batson doubles as a return specialist and NG Shannon Anderson (6-0, 260) stuffs the run. Opens: Sept. 5 at Waco.

16. Warren Central, Indianapolis (12-1). Returning starters: 16. The scoop: The backfield of QB Desmond Tardy and RBs Stephen Willis, Aaron Leacy and Mark Bonds each surpassed 1,000 yards rushing and combined for 4,718 yards and 57 TDs. DE Bennie Baines (10 sacks) provides defensive muscle. Opens: Friday at Perry Meridian (Indianapolis).

17. St. Joseph's Prep, Philadelphia (13-0). Returning starters: 15. The scoop: RB-DB-KR Danny Jones (5-8, 175) is the city's top cover man. CB Solomon Patterson, ILB-FB Brian Tracz and DE Matt Parkhurst have experience. Opens: Aug. 30 at No. 22 Bethlehem Catholic.

18. Independence, Charlotte (16-0). Returning starters: 10. The scoop: Junior QB Joe Cox (6-0, 180) takes over for USA TODAY's Offensive Player of the Year Chris Leak (now at Florida). His primary receivers are Mohamed Massaquoi and Billy Wiggins (combined 130 receptions). Opens: Friday vs. Butler (Charlotte).

19. Union, Tulsa (14-0). Returning starters: 8. The scoop: The defending Class 6A state champions feature DE Nathan Peterson and LB-WR Zach Snider, who say they'll sign with Oklahoma State and Arkansas, respectively. Opens: Sept. 4 vs. Broken Arrow.

20. Providence Catholic, New Lenox, Ill. (14-0). Returning starters: 9. The scoop: WR Mark Bennett and DB Brian Piszczor are keys. Coach Matt Senffner's teams have won eight state titles, including two straight. Opens: Aug. 29 vs. Fenger Academy (Chicago).

21. Lufkin, Texas (12-3). Returning starters: 14. The scoop: RB Javorskio Lane (6-2, 225), one of the state's top juniors, runs behind a veteran line that includes TE Kevin Bryan, C Andy Massingill and G Ian Johnson. Opens: Aug. 29 vs. Katy.

22.Bethlehem (Pa.) Catholic (11-1). Returning starters: 14. The scoop: An experienced defense is led by Es John Bedics (6-6, 245) and Kyle Newell (6-6, 235). RB-LB Fred Rice is one of three four-year starters on offense. Opens: Aug. 30 vs. No. 17 St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia).

23. Detroit Catholic Central, Redford, Mich. (13-1). Returning starters: 10. The scoop: RB Derek Brooks (1,703 yards, 17 TDs) and DE Darnell Tyson (8 sacks) are two of the state's top prospects. Opens: Aug. 30 vs. Denby (Detroit) at Pontiac's Silverdome.

24. Christian Brothers, Syracuse, N.Y. (10-1). Returning starters: 12. The scoop: Greg Paulus (6-2, 178), the nation's top junior QB, favors WRs Lavar Lobdell and Bruce Williams. LB Joe Battaglia (6-0, 215) heads the defense. Opens: Sept. 6 at Corcoran (Syracuse).

25. Columbine, Littleton, Colo. (14-0). Returning starters: 10. The scoop: OT Garrett Collins (6-3, 265), who says he'll sign with Colorado, is the main blocker for the run-oriented Class 5A state champions. Opens: Friday vs. Smoky Hill (Aurora).



BREAKOUT

Regional Rankings

USA TODAY

East

1. Don Bosco Prep, Ramsey, N.J. (12-0)

2. Parkland, Allentown, Pa. (14-1)

3. St. Joseph's Prep, Philadelphia (13-0)

4. Bethlehem (Pa.) Catholic (11-1)

5. Christian Brothers Academy, Syracuse, N.Y. (10-1)

6. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (7-3)

7. Woodland Hills, Pittsburgh (13-1)

8. Schroeder, Webster, N.Y. (13-0)

9. Hackensack, N.J. (8-4)

10. Everett, Mass. (13-0)

South

1. Evangel Christian Academy, Shreveport, La. (14-1)

2. Trinity, Louisville (15-0)

3. Parkview, Lilburn, Ga. (15-0)

4. Palm Bay, Melbourne, Fla. (

5. Lincoln, Tallahassee, Fla. (

6. Judson, Converse, Texas (14-1)

7. Independence, Charlotte, N.C. (16-0)

8. Lufkin, Texas (12-3)

9. Hoover, Ala. (13-1)

10. Wayne County, Waynesboro, Miss. (14-1)

Midwest

1. Warren G. Harding, Warren, Ohio (14-1)

2. Rockhurst, Kansas City, Mo. (13-0)

3. Elder, Cincinnati (14-1)

4. St. Ignatius, Cleveland (7-4)

5. Warren Central, Indianapolis (12-1)

6. Union, Tulsa (14-0)

7. Providence Catholic, New Lenox, Ill. (14-0)

8. Detroit Catholic Central, Redford, Mich. (13-1)

9. Carmel, Mundelein, Ill. (13-1)

10. Ben Davis, Indianapolis (12-3)

West

1. De La Salle, Concord, Calif. (13-0)

2. Los Alamitos, Calif. (13-0-1)

3. Mission Viejo, Calif. (14-0)

4. Columbine, Littleton, Colo. (14-0)

5. Hart, Newhall, Calif. (12-1-1)

6. Poly, Long Beach, Calif. (11-2)

7. Northridge, Layton, Utah (11-2)

9. Mountain View, Mesa Ariz. (14-0)

10. Kamehameha School, Honolulu (10-2)

Answer 2

Springdale Arkansas, They won the class AAAAA State Title and were ranked #2 in the country following the 2005 season. Going to U of Arkansas is QB Mich Mustain, Head Coach Gus Malzhan, Recievers Ben Cleaveland, Damian Williams, and Andrew Norman. Also My school the Ovid-Elsie Marauders from Elsie Michigan did well this season finishing 10-2 after years of loosing seasons.

Answer 3

The Independence Patriots have won an incredible 92 games in a row. (nations longest win streak). They're out of Charlotte, North Carolina and are 4AA. They have a pretty impressive list of players to come out of there too... here are a few of them...

C.J. Leak: Wake Forest but transferred to Tennessee QB/LB

Chris Leak: Florida QB

Joe Cox: Georgia QB

Mohammad Massaquio: Georgia WR

Omar Gaither: Tennessee DB

Pierre Andrews: South Carolina OG

Hakeem Nicks: North Carolina WR

Dominique Lindsay: East Carolina RB

Mark Pascal: North Carolina RB

Andre Moore: Maryland DT

Answer 4

Independence High in Charlotte, NC. Haven't lost a game in years. Produced Chris Leak, QB at Florida, Mohamed Massaquoi, WR at Georgia, Joe Cox QB at Georgia, just to name a few.

Answer 5

Hoover High School , Birmingham Alabama

Answer 6

Cinco Ranch High School,

Because I play for them.

Answer 7

1. Lakeland, Fla. (15-0)
Previous: 1. Result: d. then-No. 4 St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) 39-10 in Class 5A final.

2. Southlake (Texas) Carroll (16-0)
Previous: 2. Result: d. Katy 34-20 in Class 5A, Division II final and then-No. 12 Lufkin 46-28 in semifinals.

3. Independence, Charlotte (15-0)
Previous: 3. Result: d. New Bern 38-19 in Class 4AA final, its sixth consecutive state title and 92nd consecutive win.

4. Springdale, Ark. (14-0)
Previous: 5. Won Class 5A state championship.

5. St. Xavier, Cincinnati (14-0)
Previous: 6. Won Division I state championship.

6. South Panola, Batesville, Miss. (15-0)
Previous: 7. Result: d. Meridian 52-14 in Class 5A final, it third consecutive state title and 45th consecutive win.

7. Byrnes, Duncan, S.C. (15-0)
Previous: 8. Won Class 4A, Division II state championship.

8. Hoover, Ala. (14-1)
Previous: 9. Won its fourth consecutive Class 6A state title and fifth in last six years.

9. Lincoln-Way East, Frankfort, Ill. (14-0)
Previous: 13. Won Class 8A state championship.

10. St. Thomas Aquinas, Fort Lauderdale (13-1)
Previous: 4. Result: Lost to No. 1 Lakeland 39-10 in Class 5A final.

11. Lowndes, Valdosta, Ga. (14-1)
Previous: 14. Result: d. Brookwood (Snellville) 49-7 for its second consecutive 5A title.

12. Gilman School, Baltimore (9-0)
Previous: 15. Won MIAA A Conference championship.

13. St. Bonaventure, Ventura, Calif. (14-0)
Previous: 22. Result: d. Moorpark 27-7 in CIF-Southern Section, Division IV final.

14. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (11-1)
Previous: 16. Won Washington Conference Athletic Conference championship.

15. Warren Central, Indianapolis (14-1)
Previous: 17. Won third consecutive Class 5A state title. Averaged nearly 55 points in six playoff games.

16. Morris, Ill. (14-0)
Previous: 18. Won Class 6A state championship. RB John Dergo rushed for 3,010 yards and scored a state single-season record 52 TDs.

17. McKeesport, Pa. (14-2)
Previous: Not ranked. Result: d. then-No. 19 Liberty (Bethlehem) 49-10 in Class 4A final.

18. Dominguez, Compton, Calif. (13-1)
Previous: Not ranked. Result: d. then-No. 11 Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) 41-14 in CIF-Southern Section, Division III final. Outscored opponents 612-159.

19. Euless (Texas) Trinity (14-1)
Previous: Not ranked. Result: d. Converse Judson 28-14 in Class 5A, Division I state championship. Dimitri Nance rushed for 3,173 yards.

20. Mission Viejo, Calif. (12-1)
Previous: 20. Advanced to CIF-Southern Section, Division II semifinals.

21. Brophy Prep, Phoenix (13-1)
Previous: 21. Won Class 5A, Division I state championship.

22. Union, Tulsa (13-1)
Previous: 23. Won Class 6A state championship. Coach Bill Blankenship stepped down to pursue a college position after winning a third state championship in four years.

23. De La Salle, Concord, Calif. (11-2)
Previous: Not ranked. Won CIF-North Coast Section 4A championship.

24. Westfield, Spring, Texas (11-1)
Previous: 24. Advanced to Class 5A, Division I state semifinals. Won District 22-5A and Region 3 titles.

25. St. Peter's Prep, Jersey City, N.J. (12-0)
Previous: Not ranked. Result: d. then-No. 16 Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey) 22-15 in Non-Public, Group 4 final.

Keep in mind that Mission Viejo has gone undefeated for the last 2-3 yrs and was #2 nationally until they lost the CIF final...De La Salle has the national record of 151 straight victories...

Answer 8

general brown

Answer 9

I can tell you right now that it's not Lehi...