ESPN RISE

ESPN will release the ESPN RISE FAB 50 national football rankings to start each week of the regular season and playoffs.

After losing in overtime to Union, of Tulsa, Okla., Jenks plummeted all the way to No. 50 in the rankings. The Trojans look to get back on track when they face 0-2 Owasso. The top two spots in the FAB 50 remained intact. No. 1 Trinity, of Euless, Texas, routed Cedar Hills, and No. 2 Lowndes, of Valdosta, Ga., shut down defending Georgia 4A state champ Ware County.

ESPN RISE FAB 50

The ESPN RISE FAB 50 rankings were compiled by a panel of ESPN RISE and ESPN.com high school editors, which includes Mark Tennis, Doug Huff, Chris Lawlor, Jon Mahoney, Sheldon Shealer, Ronnie Flores and Paul Muyskens.

1. Trinity (Euless, Texas)
Record: 2-0
Points: 250, five first-place votes
Previous rank: 1

The clash of recent Class 5A state champions Friday turned into a cakewalk for the top-ranked Trojans, as Trinity, the 2007 5A Division I state champs, pasted Cedar Hill, the 2006 5A Division II state champs, 37-14. The Trojans' physical offensive line dominated the action, paving the way for more than 250 rushing yards and 441 yards of total offense. They didn't punt for the entire game. Tevin Williams ran for 96 yards and two scores while Nebraska pledge Trey Robinson rumbled for 56 yards and a touchdown to lead the ground attack. Trinity will face another potentially taxing nondistrict contest Friday at regionally ranked Allen.

2. Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 245
Previous rank: 2
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This game was over when running back Greg Reid scored the first of his two touchdowns, as the Vikings blanked Ware County on Friday night, 30-0. The Lowndes defense also shut down last year's 4A state runner-up Gators. This is the third straight week that the Vikings were unanimously voted in the FAB 50 as the nation's No. 2-ranked team. Reid & Co. next face Colquitt County at home.

3. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Record: 2-0
Points: 238
Previous rank: 4

The Raiders were idle last week, but they inched up one spot in this week's rankings. Their two performances so far makes them a strong No. 1 in Florida, but the primary reason they moved up was a less-than-scintillating outing by previous No. 3 De La Salle of Concord, Calif., in its first game. Head coach George Smith's team returns to action Sept. 26 against South Plantation.

4. Gateway (Monroeville, Pa.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 233
Previous rank: 7

Known better as one of the nation's top linebackers, Gateway senior and Ohio State commit Dorian Bell has proven to be quite the running back this year as well. In a 42-0 win over Latrobe, Bell carried the ball only four times but gained 126 yards and scored three touchdowns, including a 90-yarder. Senior Brian Williams added two touchdowns, while senior Corey Brown added a touchdown reception. Gateway plays Penn-Trafford on Friday, and the two will play for the Victory Bell for this first time since 1956.

5. De La Salle (Concord, Calif.)
Record: 1-0
Points: 231
Previous rank: 3

It's a drop of two spots for the Spartans after they narrowly escaped with the win in their opening game. After De La Salle scored with 5:43 left on a 5-yard run by quarterback Blake Wayne, the Spartans still trailed host Junipero Serra of San Mateo by one point. A poor snap followed on the ensuing PAT, but junior Terron Williams-Ward picked up the ball and ran into the end zone for a two-point conversion. De La Salle's defense then stopped a fourth-down play by Serra to preserve a 29-28 win. Head coach Bob Ladouceur's team travels to Southern California to face Loyola of Los Angeles on Saturday.

6. Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 228
Previous rank: 8

Byrnes routed Greer of Riverside 63-0 in its home opener. The win extended the Rebels' winning streak to 18 games and improved their record to 3-0. The South Carolina powerhouse will host a Lincoln of Tallahassee, Fla., team on Friday that is 2-0 after defeating Edgewater of Orlando 30-14.

7. Poly (Long Beach, Calif.)
Record: 1-0
Points: 220
Previous rank: 9

The Jackrabbits haven't played a game since their first one back on Labor Day. Their 29-7 win over Miami Northwestern has gained in significance because the Bulls have won twice since. Poly's next game is Friday against Newport Harbor of Newport Beach.

8. Armwood (Seffner, Fla.)
Record: 2-0
Points: 215
Previous rank: 11

The Hawks throttled Tampa Wharton 52-10 in a strong follow-up to their win on ESPNU over Tampa Plant. Armwood's stout defense held Wharton to minimal yardage until the late going. QB Mywan Jackson threw for three TDs and ran for one. The Hawks travel across town to play Brandon, a school known for its phenomenal wrestling program, in their third outing of the season.

9. Oscar Smith (Chesapeake, Va.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 206
Previous rank: 14
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Make it three straight 40-point outings for the Tigers, who broke open a close game in the second half to beat Indian River, 44-16. Two-way standout Perry Jones keyed the surge as he rushed for 228 yards and two scores, caught two passes for 60 yards and threw a TD pass. Virginia's No. 1 team faces a tough test this week against 3-0 Great Bridge of Chesapeake.

10. Deerfield Beach (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
Record: 1-0
Points: 206
Previous rank: 12

In a Broward County clash, the Bucks hung on to beat Ely of Pompano Beach, 21-14. Quarterback and ESPNU 150 athlete Denard Robinson accounted for two touchdowns and made a game-saving tackle on defense. Robinson was inserted on defense for the game's final drive and tackled Ely wideout Michael Carter two yards short of a first down. Deerfield next tackles Dillard of Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.

11. Lake Travis (Austin, Texas)
Record: 3-0
Points: 197
Previous rank: 15
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Elite 11 quarterback Garrett Gilbert passed for 341 yards and two touchdowns to help Lake Travis rally from a 21-14 third-quarter deficit and post a 35-21 win over Cedar Park. The Cavs trailed early in the third quarter before Gilbert found Andy Erickson for a 23-yard score to tie the contest. Lake Travis then struck immediately after Cedar Park fumbled the ensuing kickoff, as Austin Pollard ran 28 yards for a score to give Lake Travis a lead it would not surrender. Lake Travis hosts Louisiana traditional power Shreveport Evangel Christian on Friday.

12. Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio)
Record: 3-0
Points: 196
Previous rank: 17

The Tarblooders opened their defense of their stranglehold on the Senate League title with a 19-0 blanking of Cleveland South. It was the 73rd consecutive league win for Glenville, which has won the past 10 Senate League crowns. Defense was the difference in the latest win, as the talent-laden Tarblooders had four takeaways highlighted by a blocked punt that was returned for a 4-yard touchdown by Jonathan Newsome. On offense, sophomore running back Robert Walton Jr. carried 17 times for 148 yards and a score. Glenville visits Lincoln West this weekend.

13. Colerain (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Record: 4-0
Points: 188
Previous rank: 25

Colerain and the other ranked Ohio teams get a FAB 50 bump this week after Cincinnati's St. Xavier, which lost its opening game to Colerain, scored its second win over an out-of-state No. 1-ranked team, Don Bosco Prep of New Jersey. Colerain continued to dominate the Greater Miami Conference. After three early-season preleague wins, the Cardinals extended their GMC win streak to 59 games with a 42-27 victory over Princeton. Colerain has won 101 of its past 110 games. Junior quarterback Greg Tabar led last week's win with four rushing TDs, all of less than 10 yards, plus a 14-yard TD pass. Sophomore fullback Trayion Durham rushed 37 times for 221 of Colerain's 405 rushing yards. Sophomore back Tyler Williams carried 18 times for 133 yards and a TD. Colerain tackles Sycamore this weekend.

14. St. Xavier (Louisville, Ky.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 186
Previous rank: 16

The Tigers continue to take no prisoners in the Bluegrass State. This past weekend, the state's No. 1-ranked team overpowered Lexington Catholic and has outscored three foes, 166-13. Tailback Deuce Finch had 127 all-purpose yards and scored twice, as did both quarterbacks -- starter Matt Brutscher and backup Brian Buehner. The Tigers forced six turnovers, including a 100-yard interception return by Daylen Hall. St. Xavier faces its two toughest rivals in the next three weeks -- Louisville Male this weekend and the annual Louisville showdown against Trinity on Oct. 3.

15. Camden County (Kingsland, Ga.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 174
Previous rank: 20

In one of those significant cross-referencing games that have become so important in determining national ratings, Camden County trounced Alabama power Hoover 44-16. Senior running back Greg Baker torched the Buccaneers' defense for 187 yards rushing. The Wildcats handed Hoover its worst loss in school history. Camden County is idle this week.

16. Lakeland (Lakeland, Fla.)
Record: 2-0
Points: 173
Previous rank: 19

The Dreadnaughts pummeled South Dade 40-3 on Friday in non-district action. After an early South Dade field goal, the Dreadnaughts responded with 40 unanswered points. Starting quarterback Jarred Haggins left the game with a back injury, but reports say he will be ready for this week's game against Winter Haven.

17. Plano (Plano, Texas)
Record: 3-0
Points: 172
Previous rank: 18

Rex Burkhead ran for two scores and returned a kickoff for a touchdown while quarterback Carson Meger ran for two touchdowns and passed for another in its 41-28 win over Hebron. Burkhead's 89-yard kickoff return for a score knotted the game at 21 heading into the half, and Meger's first 1-yard sneak in the third quarter gave Plano a lead it did not relinquish. Burkhead ran for 153 yards and finished with more than 300 all-purpose yards on the evening. Plano travels to Temple next week, where sensational junior running back Lache Seastrunk will test the Wildcats' defense.

18. St. Xavier (Cincinnati)
Record: 3-1
Points: 169
Previous rank: 27

The Bombers make a giant FAB 50 leap this week after recording their second victory over a non-Ohio FAB 50 team ranked No. 1 in its state. This past weekend, it was a 17-10 win over New Jersey's top-ranked team and FAB 50 No. 6 Don Bosco Prep. Earlier, St. Xavier handed Alabama's No. 1-ranked team, Prattville, its lone loss. The impressive out-of-state wins also help bolster the FAB 50 stature of other Ohio teams including Colerain, which handed St. Xavier its lone loss. In the Don Bosco win, the Bombers led by 17-0 before holding off the Ironmen, who marched to the Bombers' 6-yard line before stalling with 1:21 left to play. Junior quarterback Luke Massa completed 10 of 17 passes for 152 yards and a TD. The Bombers, who have defeated teams from three states, will entertain defending Kentucky champion and regionally ranked Trinity of Louisville.

19. Carmel (Carmel, Ind.)
Record: 4-0
Points: 161
Previous rank: 21

Indiana's No. 1-ranked team and defending Class 5A champion recorded a 48-0 shutout of Terre Haute South Vigo. Carmel pulled away with 21 fourth quarter points. Quarterback Morgan Newton accounted for 161 yards and two scores. He completed 9 of 15 passes for 137 yards and a TD and rushed 10 times for 24 yards and a one-yard TD. Kurt Freytag carried 16 times for 145 yards and two TDs. Carmel visits rival Lawrence North on Friday.

20. South Panola (Batesville, Miss.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 156
Previous rank: 22

South Panola's national-best 78-game win streak will be put to the test this week as it hosts undefeated Apopka (Fla.). The game will be televised nationally Friday on ESPNU. South Panola ran its win streak to 78 with a 40-2 victory over Grenada. David Renfroe passed for 174 yards and two touchdowns.

21. Skyline (Sammamish, Wash.)
Record: 2-0
Points: 150
Previous rank: 23

Standout junior quarterback Jake Heaps connected with wideout Gino Simone for 49 yards on the Spartans' first play from scrimmage, and the rout was on in a 56-6 win over Ballard of Seattle. Skyline led 35-0 in the first quarter, and substitutes were used extensively the rest of the way. Heaps went 8-of-10 for 104 yards and 3 TDs. On the defensive side, junior defensive back Peter Kim had an interception and a fumble recovery, both of which were returned for scores. Skyline's next game is against Lake Washington.

22. Southlake Carroll (Southlake, Texas)
Record: 2-0
Points: 147
Previous rank: 24

The Dragons had been scheduled to host Houston Bellaire on Friday night, but Hurricane Ike's arrival prevented Bellaire from making the trip up from the greater Houston area. There currently is no plan to reschedule that game. The Dragons are at 2-1 Mesquite this Friday.

23. Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.)
Record: 0-1
Points: 136*
Previous rank: 6

The Ironmen couldn't get anything going offensively at then-No. 27 St. Xavier (Cincinnati) en route to dropping their opener, 17-10. The only touchdown scored by Don Bosco came off an interception return by junior linebacker Paul Sakowski. Senior Patrick Murray added a field goal. Despite the offensive struggles, the Ironmen still had a chance to tie the game with just over a minute left to play, but senior quarterback Brett Knief's fourth-down pass from the St. Xavier 20-yard line was broken up at the goal line. The loss snapped a 24-game winning streak for Don Bosco, which hosts Valley Forge Military Academy (Wayne, Pa.) before taking on No. 5 De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) on Sept. 27 on ESPNU.

24. Maryville (Maryville, Tenn.)
Record: 4-0
Points: 136
Previous rank: 26

Maryville started a stretch of games in which it plays teams that had losing records last season with a 38-7 victory over Heritage. The Rebels have won 68 consecutive games and face off next against a Powell team that has begun its season 2-1.

25. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
Record: 2-0
Points: 133
Previous rank: 28

All-American quarterback Matt Barkley completed 13 of 17 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns in the first half before sitting the rest of the way in a 49-7 victory over Cypress. The Monarchs also received four touchdowns rushing from senior running back Jaron Hytche. It's a good thing that head coach Bruce Rollinson was able to give his starters some extra rest, too. This week's game at FAB 50-ranked Corona Centennial could be another doozy. Last year, the two teams combined for a state-record 1,300 total offensive yards in a wild shootout in which Mater Dei prevailed, 51-37.

26. Arrowhead (Hartland, Wis.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 126
Previous rank: 29

The defending state Division I champion Warhawks continued to dominate in the early season with their second straight shutout rout, this one a 45-0 win over Mukwonago. The Warhawks' previous two wins were by 55-0 and 41-12 scores. Brian Crook rushed for three touchdowns with 47 yards and landed three passes for 76 yards. Calvin Ramsey contributed 99 yards and a TD on eight carries. The Warhawks visit Waukesha West this weekend.

27. St. Ignatius (Cleveland, Ohio)
Record: 3-1
Points: 123
Previous rank: 32

The Wildcats won their third straight game with a 28-14 victory over area rival Mentor. A 21-point blitz in a span of 2:28 early in the second quarter was the difference. Wildcats quarterback Andrew Holland completed 13 of 21 passes for 214 yards before leaving late in the third quarter with an injured left shoulder. St. Ignatius, which dropped its season opener on a last-second field goal to unbeaten FAB 50-ranked Glenville, next plays St. Francis of Athol Springs, N.Y.

28. Phoebus (Hampton, Va.)
Record: 2-0
Points: 114
Previous rank: 34

The short week was no problem for Phoebus. The Phantoms played Monday and Saturday, and routed their opponents -- Bethel 52-0 and Woodside 44-0. In three contests, Phoebus has scored 143 points while giving up one touchdown. Phoebus does not face a team with a winning record until its Week 7 clash with Hampton. Phoebus might be on course for a state playoff clash with FAB 50-ranked Stone Bridge. Phoebus faces Warwick in this week's game.

29. Quince Orchard (Gaithersburg, Md.)
Record: 2-0
Points: 105
Previous rank: 35

The Cougars face the first of two state-ranked opponents they will see this season on Friday when defending Class 3A state champion Damascus visits Quince Orchard. Damascus is riding a 13-game win streak; its most-recent loss was to Quince Orchard in 2007. The rains from Tropical Storm Hanna pushed the team's Sept. 5 scheduled season opener to Sept. 8, which it won 26-21, followed by Friday's 25-6 win over Churchill in a short week.

30. Bellarmine Prep (San Jose, Calif.)
Record: 1-0
Points: 99
Previous rank: 33

Stanford recruit Usua Amanam hit pay dirt on runs of 24 and 37 yards and also scored on a 60-yard punt return plus a 97-yard kickoff return, as the Bells clobbered Clovis 48-6 in their first game. Bellarmine should have a much tougher task this week on Thursday as it travels to play St. Mary's of Stockton, a California Interscholastic Federation Sac-Joaquin Section runner-up from last year that won its first game 52-0 over Jesuit of Carmichael behind Oregon State-bound QB Cody Vaz.

31. North Shore (Houston, Texas)
Record: 2-0
Points: 97*
Previous rank: 36

The 2-0 Mustangs were primed to go for a state-record 73rd consecutive regular season win this past weekend before Hurricane Ike canceled the scheduled contest against Cy Falls. North Shore hopes to make history against 4A La Marque on Friday at Galena Park Stadium. La Marque typically is strong but has gone 0-2 so far this fall.

32. Bastrop (Bastrop, La.)
Record: 1-0
Points: 97*
Previous rank: 37

After a lengthy wait, Bastrop finally opened its season, and did so in fine fashion with a 40-2 thrashing of Dollarway (Ark.) in a game shown on ESPNU. JeVante Watson was the star of the game, rushing for 133 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries. Bastrop's first game was canceled thanks to hurricane weather in the region.

33. Centennial (Corona, Calif.)
Record: 1-0
Points: 90
Previous rank: 45

With several new starters in key positions, the Huskies struggled in the early going on offense but looked good in the second half in a 26-16 season-opening win over Chaparral of Temecula. Quarterback Taylor Martinez threw a 76-yard scoring pass to Zach Fazli with four minutes left to seal the win and had two other TD passes. Up next for Centennial is a huge home game against FAB 50 No. 25 Mater Dei of Santa Ana. The Huskies' only loss last year before they played De La Salle in the CIF Division I state final was to the Monarchs.

34. Prattville (Prattville, Ala.)
Record: 2-1
Points: 82
Previous rank: 39

Prattville posted its second straight shutout after a season-opening loss to St. Xavier (Ohio). This past weekend, Prattville blanked Benjamin Russell 27-0 behind the rushing of Jerodis Williams and the kicking of Brian Egan. Williams rushed for 117 yards. Egan converted a pair of field goals that helped stretch the team's 7-0 lead into a 13-0 halftime margin. Prattville scored twice in the third quarter to put away the game. Prattville faces Wetumpka on Friday.

35. Permian (Odessa, Texas)
Record: 2-0
Points: 76*
Previous rank: 43

Monterey was supposed to provide the toughest challenge to Permian in the newly realigned District 2-5A. If that's the case, Friday's 49-7 beatdown that Mojo put on the Plainsmen is a great sign of things to come for Permian. Alan Castillejos scored on three short scoring runs for the Panthers, who also received 113 yards and a touchdown on the ground from Sherard Ray. Permian hosts 2-1 Amarillo on Friday.

36. Bear Creek (Lakewood, Colo.)
Record: 2-0
Points: 76
Previous rank: 38

Tommy Flanagan set up a score and added a score of his own as the Bears remained undefeated by picking up a 26-20 win over Chatfield of Littleton. A missed extra point had the Bears leading by just one entering the halftime break, but Zach Thenell threw his second and third touchdown passes to increase the lead to 26-13 quickly in the third quarter. Up next for the Bears is a tough test against Pomona before they face perennial power Columbine.

37. Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow, Okla.)
Record: 2-0
Points: 75
Previous rank: NR

For the first time since 2001, the Tigers are 2-0 to start a season after defeating Owasso by a 28-14 score. Junior Steven Hopper, filling in for an injured Jerrod Green, rushed the ball for 132 yards and two touchdowns as the Tigers finally stopped a three-game losing streak to the Rams. Playing a big factor in Broken Arrow's rise into the rankings this week was a Tulsa Union win over Jenks, which had been No. 5 in the ESPN RISE FAB 50. Broken Arrow defeated Tulsa Union, 24-9, in its season opener. Up next is the first road game of the year at Washington of Tulsa.

38. Northside (Warner Robins, Ga.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 62
Previous rank: 42

The battle of defending state champions on Friday was decided by special teams as Northside edged Carver-Columbus 7-6. Northside senior quarterback Joe Scott provided the winning score with a 3-yard TD run, and the PAT was the difference. Carver missed a 30-yard potentially game-winning field goal with 15 seconds left. The Eagles host Valdosta Friday and look to extend their current win streak to 34 games.

39. Plant (Tampa, Fla.)
Record: 1-1
Points: 61
Previous rank: 43

The Panthers bounced back from their loss against Armwood with a 49-7 romp over Tampa Gaither. ESPNU 150 quarterback Aaron Murray tossed four touchdown passes in the win. Plant will next host Middleton on Friday night.

40. John Curtis (River Ridge, La.)
Record: 1-1
Points: 48
Previous rank: 44

After a 10-day layoff, John Curtis entered the win column with a 40-22 victory over Baton Rouge Capitol Academy. It was John Curtis' first game since a Sept. 1 loss to FAB 50 No. 1 Trinity (Texas). It appeared that John Curtis would blow out Capitol, as running backs Kenny Cain (76 yards) and Torrey Pierce (73 yards) scored on long runs to help the squad build an 18-0 lead. But Capitol pulled to within 18-12 before John Curtis reeled off 22 straight points to secure the win. Next up for John Curtis is a home game against Salmen.

41. Stone Bridge (Ashburn, Va.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 47
Previous rank: 49

If it's not enough that its offense scores at will, Stone Bridge's defense is getting into the action as well. The team returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns as Stone Bridge routed Marshall 63-0 on Friday. The team, with its high-powered, single-wing offense, is averaging more than 50 points per game this season. Quarterback Patrick Thompson threw four scoring passes Friday against Marshall and has 39 since taking over as starting quarterback last season.

42. Blue Springs (Blue Springs, Mo.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 36
Previous rank: NR

The Wildcats enter the FAB 50 for the first time this season after they stunned then-No. 10 Rockhurst with a 28-21 overtime victory. Blue Springs used a dominant rushing attack that gained 231 yards on 48 carries. Sophomore running back Darrian Miller keyed the ground game with 176 yards and three touchdowns on 31 carries and scored the game-winning touchdown in the extra session on a 2-yard run. Junior defensive back Mitch Perry sealed the game when he intercepted Rockhurst senior quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase's pass that was tipped by senior linebacker Aerre-Oen Tomlin. Blue Springs will try to avoid a letdown against Lee's Summit (1-2) on Friday.

43. Union (Tulsa, Okla.)
Record: 1-1
Points: 35
Previous rank: NR

The Redskins responded from a poor performance in Week 1 against Broken Arrow with a huge rivalry win, 24-17 in overtime, against ESPN RISE FAB 50 No. 5-ranked Jenks. In the Backyard Bowl that has become a premier game every year on the state and national level, the two teams that have combined for the past 12 state titles once again pushed the game down to the final moments. Union won for the second straight year in the regular season. Thomas Roberson opened the scoring with a 47-yard touchdown run, and QB Chase Boyce made it 14-3 at halftime on a 1-yard quarterback sneak. Jeremy Smith opened the extra period with a 1-yard score for the Redskins to give them the lead. The win was then sealed after a defensive stop. Tulsa Union will head on the road looking for its first road victory at Muskogee.

44. Crespi (Encino, Calif.)
Record: 2-0
Points: 33
Previous rank: NR

The Mater Dei versus Corona Centennial battle is not the only big game in Southern California this weekend. The Celts have one against 2-0 Servite of Anaheim, and they are coming in off an impressive 31-0 victory over defending CIF L.A. City Section champ Birmingham of Lake Balboa. Junior quarterback Bryan Bennett connected on 8 of 14 passes for 140 yards and three TDs to lead the Celts.

45. The Woodlands (The Woodlands, Texas)
Record: 2-0
Points: 30
Previous rank: 47

The Highlanders, like all other greater Houston area schools this weekend, had their scheduled game with Clear Lake canceled thanks to Hurricane Ike's arrival late Friday night. The Woodlands will be back in action Friday at 1-1 Kingwood.

46. Abilene (Abilene, Texas)
Record:3-0
Points: 29
Previous rank: 48

Abilene's defense made two goal-line stands in the final two minutes to preserve a 20-13 win over regionally-ranked rival Abilene Cooper on Friday night at a packed Shotwell Stadium. The Eagles seemingly cinched the victory with 1:30 remaining when Karsten Goodman broke up a fourth down pass, but after Abilene lost a fumble three plays later, the Eagles' defense once again stood strong as Cooper eventually turned the ball over on downs in another first-and-goal scenario. Stephen Warren hit only five of 12 passes for 89 yards and was intercepted twice, but he threw two touchdowns. Tyler Hale returned an interception for a score. The Eagles host Tyler Lee on Friday.

47. North Penn (Lansdale, Pa.)
Record: 3-0
Points: 20*
Previous rank: NR

The Knights edged then-No. 31 St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia) 14-7 to move into the FAB 50. It was the second consecutive year the Knights toppled St. Joe's Prep in an early-season contest. Senior Ronnie Akins had a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown, while senior Tyler Smith ran for 145 yards on 13 carries and scored what proved to be the game-winning touchdown on a 94-yard run in the third quarter. North Penn is now 3-1 in its series against the Hawks. The Knights host Central Bucks South on Friday.

48. Rockhurst (Kansas City, Mo.)
Record: 2-1
Points: 20
Previous rank: 10

Rockhurst's goal of an undefeated season was dashed when the Hawklets fell to then-unranked Blue Springs 28-21 in overtime. The loss snapped Rockhurst's 15-game winning streak. The Hawklets had a chance to even the score in overtime, but senior quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase's pass was tipped by Blue Springs senior linebacker Aerre-Oen Tomlin and intercepted by junior defensive back Mitch Perry. Senior running back senior running back Chris Castelluccio ran for 140 yards and a touchdown, while Scheelhaase added two touchdown runs. Rockhurst looks to get back on track at Mullen (Denver) on Friday.

49. Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul, Minn.)
Record:3-0
Points: 18
Previous rank: 50

The Raiders played without standout running back Marcus Binns but celebrated homecoming with a 22-16 victory over Woodbury after leading 22-7 in the third quarter. Quarterback Mark Alt passed for one touchdown and rushed for a second score. The Raiders visit Stillwater this weekend.

50. Jenks (Jenks, Okla.)
Record: 1-1
Points: 15
Previous rank: 5
The Trojans knew they would be in for a battle against their rivals from Tulsa, and despite a tremendous rally late to force overtime, the defending 6A state champions were unable to get the win over Tulsa Union and fell by a 24-17 score in overtime. Backup signal-caller Beau Marsain rallied the team for two touchdowns in the final eight minutes on fourth-down plays, then scored the two-point conversion while rushing the ball, to force the extra time after the game looked to be all but over. The defending state champs lost during the regular season last year to the Redskins before winning the rematch in the state championship game. Jenks faces another tough road game this week, as it travels to Owasso to take on a Rams team that's hungry for a win after starting out 0-2.

Also receiving votes: Apopka (Apopka, Fla.) 2-0, Center Grove (Greenwood, Ind.) 3-1, Independence (Charlotte, N.C.) 2-0, Madison County (Madison, Fla.) 1-0; Miami Northwestern (Miami) 2-1, Oceanside (Oceanside, Calif.) 2-0; St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, N.J.) 2-0, Trinity (Louisville, Ky.) 2-0.

Dropped out: Previous No. 13 Lutheran (Orange, Calif.), No. 30 Mt. Carmel (Chicago), No. 31 St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.), No. 40 DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.), No. 46 Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.).

*Ties in points are broken according to which team was ranked higher by a majority of panelists.