Football Top 20: Good Counsel, St. John’s, lead preseason ranks

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1. Good Counsel (8-3)
The Falcons brought back eight All-Met selections from a roster that came up just short in the WCAC semifinals last fall.

Next: Saturday at St. Edward (Ohio), 1 p.m.

2. St. John’s (8-4)
The Cadets assume the task of attempting to three-peat in the WCAC, and the talent is there for another title.

6. DeMatha (10-2)
Anticipate another year of stalwart defense from the Stags, even after the graduation of All-Met Defensive Player of the Year Jason Moore.

11. Friendship Collegiate (9-4)
The Knights will aim to repeat as D.C. State Athletic Association Class AA champions behind five-star defensive lineman Dylan Stewart.

13. Gonzaga (5-6)
The Eagles come off a ho-hum season with a real shot at rejoining the top class of the WCAC.

17. Episcopal (7-2)
The hard-nosed Maroon will begin the year as the favorite to repeat in the Interstate Athletic Conference.

20. Theodore Roosevelt (11-2)
Despite an exodus of talent, Coach Chris Harden has high hopes for the reigning Turkey Bowl champions.

See the detailed list here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/08/21/football-top-20-good-counsel-st-johns-freedom-lead-preseason-ranks/

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