Football Top 20: A new No. 1 emerges

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1. Good Counsel (5-1)
The Falcons ran it up against No. 5 St. John’s at the onset of WCAC upper-division play, besting the Cadets, 28-7.
Last ranked: 2; Next: Friday vs. No. 3 DeMatha, 7 p.m.

3. DeMatha (6-0)
The Stags contained No. 10 Gonzaga’s offense, churning out a 14-7 win.
LR: 3; Next: Friday at No. 1 Good Counsel, 7 p.m.

5. St. John’s (3-3)
Though the elements are there for another WCAC title, the Cadets fell to top-ranked Good Counsel with their starting quarterback out.
LR: 4; Next: Saturday vs. No. 15 Bishop McNamara, 1 p.m.

10. Gonzaga (5-2)
The Eagles have a bye week to work out some kinks after a narrow loss to No. 3 DeMatha.
LR: 9; Next: Oct. 21 at Bishop McNamara, 1 p.m.

11. Friendship Collegiate (5-2)
The Knights got back on track after an overtime loss to Gonzaga, besting Armstrong/Kennedy, 33-16.
LR: 11; Next: Oct. 20 vs. St. Michael the Archangel, 6 p.m.

15. Bishop McNamara (6-0)
Though the Mustangs enter WCAC play undefeated, they’re still underdogs in the upper division.
LR: 15; Next: Saturday at No. 5 St. John’s, 1 p.m.

16. Georgetown Prep (4-1)
The Little Hoyas held their own against undefeated Benedictine (Richmond) but came up just short in a 21-19 defeat.
LR: 16; Next: Saturday at St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes, 2 p.m.

17. Episcopal (3-1)
The defending Interstate Athletic Conference champions handled St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes, cruising to a 34-9 win.
LR: 18; Next: Saturday vs. Landon, 2 p.m.

See the entire list here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/10/09/football-top-20-new-no-1-emerges-with-two-major-matchups-ahead/

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