November 2, 2009

Dallas Jackson
Rivals High Senior Analyst

This week was no different.

The Huntington Beach (California) Edison Chargers proved they belong in the discussion as one of the best teams in the country as they added to their resume with a big win over Los Alamitos, 27-10. The win will push Edison to No. 1 in the state.

In Pennsylvania, the Monroeville (Penn.) Gateway Gators got a huge win over McKeesport (Penn.) High, 35-14. It appears that coach Terry Smith was serious when he said last year's playoffs loss was the "worst of his career" and that he and the team would be "much better for it." The Gators look to be sticking to fundamentals this season and managing games much better.

Also in the Keystone State, Harrisburg (Penn.) Bishop McDevitt, will move up to No. 2 in the state after their best win of the season, defeating State College (Penn.) High Little Lions, 28-17.

Down in Florida, the biggest win came this week as Venice (Fla.) High downed Bradenton (Fla.) Manatee, 43-29. The win will push Venice into the rankings, as well as boost the strength of schedule for Chesapeake (Virginia) Oscar Smith, which defeated Venice in week one of the season.