Here is the National Prep Football Poll, compiled by high school sports journalist Jamie DeMoney with input from sportswriters, experts, and coaches. The national Top 25 and regional Top 10's follow with 2008 won-loss-tie records:
NATIONAL TOP 25
#1. Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Aquinas (15-0-0), two-time defending 5A champ
#2. Duncan, S.C., Byrnes (14-1-0), travels to No. 1 Aquinas on Oct. 5
#3. Miami, Northwestern (13-2-0), seeks second 6A title in three years
#4. Katy, Texas (13-3-0), back-to-back 5A/II titlist
#5. Cleveland, Glenville (11-1-0), went 1-1 against '08 state champ St. Ignatius
#6. Chesapeake, Va., Smith (15-0-0), defending Division 6 champion
#7. Lakewood, Calif. (10-3-0), led by USC-bound QB Jesse Scroggins
#8. Bellevue, Wash. (14-0-0), plays at No. 4 Katy on Sept. 12
#9. Sammamish, Wash., Skyline (14-0-0), hosts No. 15 Oaks Christian on Sept. 18
#10. Cedar Hill, Texas (12-2-0), leading rusher Ben Malena (Texas A&M) returns
#11. Valdosta, Ga., Lowndes (12-1-0), three 5A crowns since '04
#12. Jenks, Okla. (12-2-0), seventh time in preseason Top 25 since '00
#13. Cincinnati, Elder (13-2-0), Division I runner-up last year
#14. Ramsey, N.J., Don Bosco (11-1-0), plays No. 18 De La Salle and No. 19 Prattville this season
#15. Westlake Village, Calif., Oaks Christian (14-0-0), QB Nick Montana is son of NFL legend Joe
#16. Allen, Texas (15-1-0), 5A/I champ returns all five offensive linemen
#17. Lakeland, Fla. (14-1-0), plays at No. 18 De La Salle on Sept. 25
#18. Concord, Calif., De La Salle (12-2-0), six-time Prep Poll champion
#19. Prattville, Ala. (13-1-0), has three straight 6A titles
#20. Bethlehem, Pa., Liberty (15-1-0), defending 4A champ returns state MVP QB Anthony Gonzalez
#21. Peoria, Ariz., Centennial (14-0-0), seeks fourth straight 5A/II title
#22. Dallas, Skyline (12-2-0), nine seniors are Division I commitments
#23. Charlotte, N.C., Independence (13-1-0), seven state titles this decade
#24. Hyattsville, Md., DeMatha (10-2-0), seven-time defending WCAC champ
#25. River Ridge, La., John Curtis (14-1-0), 23 state titles in 34 years
Northeast
#1. Ramsey, N.J., Don Bosco, 11-1-0
#2. Bethlehem, Pa., Liberty, 15-1-0
#3. Harrisburg, Pa., McDevitt, 10-3-0
#4. Montvale, N.J., St. Joseph's, 11-1-0
#5. Oradell, N.J., Bergen Catholic, 9-3-0
#6. State College, Pa., 12-1-0
#7. McKeesport, Pa., 8-3-0
#8. Wayne, N.J., Wayne Hills, 12-0-0
#9. Lansdale, Pa., North Penn, 14-1-0
#10. Central Valley, N.Y., Monroe-Woodbury, 11-1-0
East Coast
#1. Duncan, S.C., Byrnes, 14-1-0
#2. Chesapeake, Va., Oscar Smith, 15--0-0
#3. Charlotte, N.C., Independence, 13-1-0
#4. Hyattsville, Md., DeMatha, 10-2-0
#5. Matthews, N.C., Butler, 12-2-0
#6. Olney, Md., Good Counsel, 11-1-0
#7. Sumter, S.C., 12-3-0
#8. Rock Hill, S.C., South Pointe, 15-0-0
#9. Chantilly, Va., Westfield, 9-3-0
#10. Hampton, Va., Phoebus, 15-0-0
Southeast
#1. Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Aquinas, 15-0-0
#2. Miami, Northwestern, 13-2-0
#3. Valdosta, Ga., Lowndes, 12-1-0
#4. Lakeland, Fla., 14-1-0
#5. Prattville, Ala., 13-1-0
#6. River Ridge, La., John Curtis, 14-1-0
#7. Miami, Central, 8-4-0
#8. Tampa, Fla., Plant, 14-1-0
#9. Madison, Miss., Madison Central, 12-2-0
#10. Nashville, Tenn., Montgomery Bell, 10-2-0
Midwest
#1. Cleveland, Glenville, 11-1-0
#2. Cincinnati, Elder, 13-2-0
#3. Cleveland, St. Ignatius, 14-1-0
#4. Cincinnati, Colerain, 11-2-0
#5. East St. Louis, Ill., 13-1-0
#6. Cincinnati, Moeller, 6-5-0
#7. Chicago, Mount Carmel, 10-3-0
#8. Wheaton, Ill., Wheaton Warrenville South, 8-2-0
#9. Sterling Heights, Mich., Stevenson, 10-2-0
#10. Louisville, Ky., St. Xavier, 12-1-0
Midlands
#1. Denver, Mullen, 12-2-0
#2. Florissant, Mo., Hazelwood Central, 12-2-0
#3. Sandy, Utah, Alta, 13-1-0
#4. Blue Springs, Mo., 9-2-0
#5. Hutchinson, Kan., 11-2-0
#6. Eden Prairie, Minn., 11-1-0
#7. Plymouth, Minn., Wayzata, 13-0-0
#8. South Jordan, Utah, Bingham, 11-3-0
#9. Littleton, Colo., Columbine, 11-2-0
#10. Iowa City, Iowa, 10-1-0
Southwest
#1. Katy, Texas, 13-3-0
#2. Cedar Hill, Texas, 12-2-0
#3. Jenks, Okla., 12-2-0
#4. Allen, Texas, 15-1-0
#5. Peoria, Ariz., Centennial, 14-0-0
#6. Dallas, Skyline, 12-2-0
#7. Tulsa, Okla., Union, 13-1-0
#8. Round Rock, Texas, Stony Point, 13-2-0
#9. Garland, Texas, 11-2-0
#10. Longview, Texas, 13-3-0-x
x-one loss by forfeit
West Coast
#1. Lakewood, 10-3-0
#2. Bellevue, Wash., 14-0-0
#3 Skyline (Wash.), 14-0-0
#4. Oaks Christian, 14-0-0
#5. Concord De La Salle, 12-2-0
#6. Servite, 7-4-0
#7. Mission Viejo, 10-2-0
#8. Long Beach Poly, 14-1-0
#9. Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, 11-1-0
#10. Edison, 7-3-0
I can't wait to see Lakewood NOT live up to the hype.
It's so nice to see Poly not have any hype to live up to. I see a tough season for the Wackrabbits.
All because one sorry QB is usc bound. Win moore league then you guys could hang out in our parking lot. Beat us then you could....who am I kidding you won't. Fakewood Prancers are over rated.
what are you talking about just a QB. Lakewood has gotten better every year since the 04 season. Look at the roster, you have the best RB in the west coast jerry stone. Look at the D they are stack everywhere on the field.
Why is servite in the west coast list? That is the most overated team on the list! I m glad you didnt say a team like Saint John Bosco or Compton then I would really have to stop reading P.T.! and until you beat poly you cant put lakewood ahead of the anyone! They still won the DI title. Which says a lot! Dont for get about the return O f Dominguez High School to the area ranks and Norwalk High School I think will shock the the area and win the suburban league!
Last season we (Lakewood girls volleyball) were ranked #1 in the nation by ESPN magazine. The worst thing a team could get before the season begins! Don't pay attention to the hype boys! Just stay focused and stay on course for the ultimate goal. You guys work very hard and will do well this year...One step at a time!!!
OH PLZ....EVERY YEAR IS LAKEWOODS YEAR THEY SAY...B4 THEY TALK PLEASE I MEAN PLEASE BEAT JORDAN FIRST....LOL..HAHAHAH JACKRABBIT4LYFE!!!
LOOK OUT !!!!,FOOTBALL WORLD.